Café Javas (Kira Road Branch)
Café Javas
A homegrown Ugandan café chain known locally as “CJ's,” serving breakfast, coffee, and Western and local dishes all day; a favorite meeting spot for locals.
Café Javas is a homegrown Ugandan chain, known locally as “CJ's,” with several branches in Kampala; this listing covers the Kira Road branch. It serves all day, from breakfast through dinner, with an extensive menu: Caribbean roast chicken, french fries, breakfast platters, strawberry pancakes, coconut tilapia, soups, and a range of cakes and milkshakes. Food quality is consistent, service is good, and the Wi-Fi and seating are comfortable, making it a good place to take a break. Prices are higher than at typical local restaurants, at about 30,000–50,000 Ugandan shillings per person.
Opening hours
Daily, approx. 7:00–23:00; hours may vary by branch
Nearby sights
- Uganda Museum
- Makerere University
- Uganda National Cultural Centre
- Independence Monument
- Nakasero Market
- Bahá'í House of Worship, Kampala
- Uganda National Mosque (Gaddafi Mosque)
- Owino Market (St. Balikuddembe Market)