Hello Foodies! No trip is complete between without diving into the country’s cuisine. Sri Lankan cuisine is similar to South Indian food, yet it has its own taste and flavours. Some of the mouth-watering dishes of Sri Lanka are Asmi milk, Polos, Kottu, Kiribath, Wood apple, Fish AmbulThiyal, Wambatu Moju and Egg Hoppers. Sri Lanka is not only known for its buildings and beaches but its cafes which serve delicious authentic snacks. Let’s explore the top 10 dining places of Sri Lanka:
Cafe Kumbuk
Cafe Kumbuk is one of the cutest cafes in Colombo. Perfect for a brunch date or a little solo time. The food is always on point, and so is the coffee. Great drink and food selection and excellent service! Outside environment is very cooling in the hot Sri Lankan summer and the cafe has a good ambience. Address: 3/1 Thambiyah Avenue, Independence Avenue, Colombo 00700 Sri Lanka. Opens at 9am – 6pm and services include dine-in, kerbside pickup but no-contact delivery.
Barefoot Garden Café
Decorated to sparkle the eyes, the place is known for its music gigs, quiz programs and endless hours of calmness and laidback vibes. Cherish your moments forever with this café with your family and loved ones. You’re surrounded by tall palms and green grass, while bird songs make for great entertainment. This is the ideal escape from the fast pace of Colombo. The food menu features traditional Sri Lankan meals, as also continental and American fare. Address: 704 Galle Rd, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka. Opens at 10am – 6pm and services include dine-in and takeaway.
Seed Café
Best restaurant in Colombo and a must visit café. Quality of the food & the coffee is on par with the best cafes in Melbourne. With plenty of sunlight seeping through, space is perfect for when you’re looking for a fancy brunch or even just to get a cup of coffee and get some work done. The staff is super nice to large groups. The food at Seed Cafe at the moment mainly comprises of mostly a couple of mains, smoothies, coffee and a few other options that are mostly of the liquid variety. Address: 60 Horton Pl, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka. Opens at 8am – 5:30pm and services include dine-in, takeaway and delivery.
Black Cat café
Black Cat’s range of coffees are based on a Melbourne-model of coffee culture, where each cup is carefully prepared and presented by our overseas-trained barista. As much as our local cuisine is a big favourite with the Black Cat family, an excellent sandwich is often hard to come by in Colombo. Black Cat is set in a beautiful colonial house with a large wrap-around verandah overlooking a banana-leaf garden. Address: 11 Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka. Opens at 8am – 9pm and services include dine-in, takeaway and delivery.
Café 64
We provide delicious food and drinks to our customers. Our main items are Fruit juice and smoothies, Club sandwiches, Subs, and many different type of food. Our specialty is our food are fresh, healthy and the prize is reasonable. The place has indoor as well as outdoor seating. You get sandwiches and short eats apart from the regular desserts. The sandwich counter is a live counter. The staff are very friendly and courteous. Address: 47 Ananda Mawatha, Colombo 01000, Sri Lanka. Opens at 6am – 8pm and services include dine-in, takeaway and delivery.
The Blue Swan
Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property. This has to be the most authentic cafe experience in Colombo. Good conversation with strangers, cakes and drinks with natural and gourmet ingredients and innovative food. Keep up the good work and never change. The coffee is certainly very good here but the place is very tiny. The food is good, fresh and affordable. Address: 12 Greenlands Ave, Colombo 00500, Sri Lanka. Opens at 9am – 6:30pm and services include dine-in and takeaway.
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
One of the most best places in town to chill and also a really nice environment to concentrate and do your work peacefully as well. The staff is really nice and will never bother you. They have free wifi where you will find the password in your bill. Plenty of nice and comfy seats with a spacious upstair and an outdoor area. Good range of coffee selection. Friendly staff and professional service. Very convenient location and perfect opening hours. Address: 07, 2 Maitland Cres, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka. Opens at 8:30am – 11pm and services include dine-in, drive-through and delivery.
The Kip Café
Trendy restaurant offering vegetarian brunch and dinner with many vegan options. Italian-inspired cuisine, which includes some vegan antipasti, vegan pasta, and vegan desserts. Vegan menu options and options that can be made vegan are clearly marked on menu and all waitstaff understand vegan. The food is fantastic. Most of it is grown in their backyard garden and anything they can’t grow themselves, they source from the local community. Address: Mahavidana Gedara, Dharmarama Road Ahangama, 80650, Sri Lanka. Opens at 8am – 9pm and services include dine-in, takeaway and delivery.
Nomad Cafe & Boutique
They try to use as many organic products as they can and they always buy local. Nice little courtyard setting which feels like a little oasis off the bustling street. The cafe cater for vegans, vegetarians and gluten free diets. At Nomad they serve great coffees, turmeric & matcha lattes, iced teas and fresh juices. Meals are delicious, flavourful and beautifully presented. The bowls are simply amazing and you can’t go wrong with the fish tacos. We also have a range of desserts including vegan options. Address: 640 Matara Rd, Weligama 81700, Sri Lanka. Opens at 9am – 6pm and services include dine-in and takeaway.
Ceylon Sliders
Ceylon Sliders feature stylish ocean view suites as well as a more modest room in the back building. Perched in between it all lies our courtyard café, on top of their rooftop bar out the front a shop stocking tee’s and accessories. The space is inspired by tropical modernism and by the local surfers. Art shows, workshops and special events are magically coming together every now and then. Address: No 9 New Galle Road Rest House Junction, Weligama 81700, Sri Lanka. Opens at 5pm – 1am and services include dine-in and takeaway.
