Southern Rift Valley
Jolly by name, jolly by nature (if a little frayed at the edges). This colourful old-fashioned cafe attached to the Silverview Hotel has greasy plates of…
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Benin
This colourful, friendly spot serves a mix of sandwiches and pizzas, fresh salads and attiéké (a dish from Côte d'Ivoire made with cassava, beans, fish,…
Madagascar
Frequented by Malagasy families, this place has an extended menu: it's mostly Chinese, with the odd Malagasy dish thrown in for good measure. While the…
Nairobi
At these backstreet stalls near the Railway Museum, behind the Shell petrol station, foreigners are a rare sight, but you’ll be warmly welcomed and…
Middle Atlas
One of a rash of modern places that look quite out of place in sleepy Taza; there's a cafe at the front with pavement seating and a dimly lit restaurant…
Tunisia
Inside a quiet courtyard across from the tourist office, this restaurant in an old dar is an atmospheric eating option. There are also tables set outside…
Alexandria
Just east of Midan Saad Zaghloul, this hole-in-the-wall bakery does good sweets, fiteer (sweet or savoury flaky 'pizza') and croissants, sold by weight…
Zanzibar Island
Dig your toes into the sandy floor of this palm-thatched local eatery and tuck into simple but tasty local meals like grilled fish and octopus curry…
Tetouan
Choose from a selection of fish at the bar at this fast seafood restaurant. Snacks such as burgers and sandwiches are also on the menu. Salads are a plus,…
Durban
One of the handful of central restaurants surviving in Durban, Roma offers stunning views over the city in its own leaning House of John Ross. Beautifully…
Sharm El Sheikh
The Sharm Old Market branch of Fares is little sister to the original Fares in Hadaba. The menu is packed to the brim with seafood showcasing everything…
Tunisia
This good-value cheapie with chummy service is very popular for lunch. The menu is in Arabic only, but someone on staff can work with you through the…
Port Louis
You can't go wrong with any of the restaurants in Chinatown, but this one is popular for no-nonsense cooking. The atmosphere is a bit lacking, but when…
Lomé
It's a bit out of the centre of the action, but this great garden bar-restaurant with a French owner has an original decor, with colourful lanterns and…
Agadir
Cool and comfortable, this smart cafe under the Studiotel Afoud features blue-sofa lounge seating and plenty of plants on its terrace overlooking the…
Sidi Ifni
This cliffside family-run cafe dishes up the usual suspects (tajines, brochettes, Friday couscous) with cheery flair and gorgeous ocean views. Bouquets of…
Rio Muni
This is a great place for spit roast chicken that you can eat on the terrace overlooking the wide avenida. Try a bowl of eye-wateringly hot pepe soup for…
Zambia
This popular Pakistani-owned restaurant features subcontinental curries, steaks and Western mains. The food is good, but it's not cheap, plus you'll need…
Victoria
If you see locals walking around town with takeaway containers and satisfied looks, chances are they've been to this simple cafeteria just across the from…
Southern Rift Valley
Located on the ground-floor terrace of Westside Mall, the Nakuru branch of the popular Java House coffee chain is probably the best place to eat in town,…
Northern Madagascar
Cheap, cheerful, filling food that's heavy on the noodles and light on vegetables and meat. Wood-fired pizzas are on the menu too (from Ar15,000), if the…
Brazzaville
Serves some of Brazzaville's best espresso and has an impressive array of freshly baked croissants and pastries, which means it's very busy around…
Melilla
A decent breakfast spot next to Plaza de la Culturas serving Moroccan msemen (square pancake-like bread) and mint tea alongside Spanish staples like pan…
Middle Atlas
Follow your nose to the piles of freshly baked savoury and sweet pastries, croissants and breads at Café Amsterdam, where a steady stream of locals file…
Madagascar
What a great idea this was: a cafe in the picturesque and atmospheric Haute-Ville. The flower-decked terrace is a lovely spot to while away an hour or two…
Benin
No one seems to remember a time before Java Promo. Hidden behind the aquamarine shutters of a crumbling colonial building and shielded from the sun by a…
Victorian Tea Garden & Restaurant
Mpumalanga
Enjoy sandwiches (R25), cakes, filter coffee and more while watching the world go by from this gazebo – an incongruous sight in Barberton's small downtown…
Djerba
More sophisticated than most souq restaurants, this place caters to a mix of locals and tourists; the former tend to be seated downstairs and the latter…
Malabo
'Food like mama makes' is what the name means, and she'd be proud of the pizzas. Pastas and salads are also on offer. There are two levels in the cool…
Garden Route
The Cuban-themed stalwart of Mossel Bay's drinking and dining scene is still going, although it's not as popular as it once was. Stews, steaks and seafood…
Mwana Arafa Restaurant Gardens
Lamu Island
Mwana Arafa has the perfect combination of garden seating and views over the dhows bobbing about under the moonlight. With barbecued giant prawns, grilled…
Victoria
Walls here are adorned with paintings by local artist George Camille, which gives the place a splash of style. Get things going with pizza cooked in a…
Northern Cape
Birds hop between palm trees and kids play on the swings at this popular spot in the suburbs. The vast menu features everything from steak to sushi – the…
Dar es Salaam
This upmarket Indian restaurant serves tasty North Indian cuisine featuring rich, creamy curries seasoned with chillies, saffron, yoghurt and nuts…
Dar es Salaam
This informal eatery shares space with a bridal hire shop. There's no menu, but the lunchtime meal (ready around noon) includes tasty local staples such…
Malawi
Thrifty travellers appreciate this local hang-out with football on the TV and a good view of the action happening on the main street. Nsima (a filling…
Rabat
Modern and airy, this popular cafe-restaurant sits on a sunken plaza away from the traffic and bustle. The good-value menu is international, serving up…
Mauritius
Disco lights, kitsch decor and smiling staff await you at this lively venue located on a side street set back from the promenade. House specials include…
Agadir
Colourful outdoor tables and energetic English-speaking staff are standouts at this modern cafe with some of the best ice cream in town. Cool down with…
Mombasa
This smart and cool cafe serves up great breakfasts, but as it doesn't open until 9am it's not much use to early risers! However, if you can wait until…
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