I recently had the pleasure of dining at Cafe Cava's, a wonderful restaurant chain known for its rich menu and excellent service. I visited their branch in Uganda and was thoroughly impressed by my experience. First and foremost, the menu at Cafe Cava's is truly impressive. They offer a wide variety of dishes that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you're a meat lover, a vegetarian, or a vegan, there are plenty of options to choose from. From hearty burgers and steaks to fresh salads and flavorful sandwiches, Cafe Cava's has something for everyone. The quality of the ingredients used in their dishes is top-notch, and the flavors are simply outstanding. The service at Cafe Cava's is equally commendable. The staff members are friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They are always ready to assist with any inquiries or special requests, ensuring that every customer feels welcomed and well taken care of. The waitstaff is efficient and professional, ensuring that orders are promptly taken and delivered to the table. The overall dining experience is seamless and enjoyable. The ambiance of Cafe Cava's adds to the overall dining experience. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whether you're dining with friends, family, or colleagues, Cafe Cava's provides a comfortable and cozy setting that is perfect for both casual and formal occasions. The attention to detail in the decor enhances the overall dining experience and makes it a memorable one. I must also mention that the prices at Cafe Cava's are reasonable considering the quality of the food and the level of service provided. The portion sizes are generous, ensuring that you get great value for your money. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a hearty meal, Cafe Cava's offers excellent value for the price. In conclusion, I highly recommend Cafe Cava's for its rich menu, excellent service, and inviting ambiance. Whether you're in Uganda or any other location where they have branches, you can expect a memorable dining experience. The combination of delicious food, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere make Cafe Cava's a standout choice for any dining occasion.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Café Javas is a great place to enjoy a delicious meal in Kampala. The restaurant is located in Oasis Mall, which is convenient and accessible. The staff are friendly and attentive, and they always make you feel welcome. The menu offers a variety of dishes, from breakfast to dinner, and from local to international cuisine. You can find anything from pancakes to pizza, from burgers to biryani, and from salads to soups. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. The food is fresh and tasty, and they use quality ingredients. One of the best things about Café Javas is their desserts. They have a wide selection of cakes, pastries, ice creams, and smoothies. They are all mouth-watering and satisfying. You can also enjoy their coffee, tea, or juice with your dessert. Café Javas is a perfect spot for any occasion. Whether you want to have a family outing, a business meeting, a romantic date, or a solo treat, you will find something to suit your mood and taste. Café Javas is one of the best restaurants in Kampala that I would highly recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch

I usually visit this CJ's when I am in Kampala. Service is always excelent, quick, very polite and attentive. I have to give them shout out today for noticing that my sugar-basin was not working and bringing me new one without me having to ask for it (thanks, Titus!). I am vegetarian and it is not always easy to find something tasty for myself but here they always cater to my tastes and make dishes suitable for me. Must really recommend this place! PS: for people with lactose intolerance - they have oat milk so you can enjoy one of few places in Uganda where they can make you good caffe latte or cappucino
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Vegetarian options
They can adjust most of the dishes to your preference - you really must try vegetarian tacos here, they are to die for! Pair them with lime&corriander rice and you will enter culinary heaven
Dietary restrictions
Lactose intolerant - okay
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Paid parking lot

Everything is topnotch here. The ambience, the service, and the fresh and delicious pastries. The coffee was also fresh and just what I needed to start our long journey to the source of the Nile. The view from the balcony seating is also fabulous. I forgot to take a picture of my cinnamon roll croissant before wolfing it down.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Vegetarian options
Nonmeat options on the menu. Also, non-dairy milk options for the lactose intolerant.
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking
Parking above ground is available for early risers. But underground parking structure is also available.
Kid-friendliness
Nice atmosphere to bring kids. Menu is kid friendly.
Wheelchair accessibility
It's a little longer access to cafe entrance, but not too long, and cafe entrance is very wide, so wheelchair will easily roll without hindrance. Cafe is also an open-floor concept, so positioning wheelchair at a table will be very easy to do.

These guys introduced the concept of African appetite into Uganda. Delectable meals that change seasonally. Impressive palate that suits all and sundry. The freshness of the vegetables and the soft meats are a delight, topped off with a wide array of homemade juices and shakes that will leave you crying for more. I'd recommend this anytime, obviously the fastest food delivered in the capital!!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chocolate Fudge Cake, Chicken Salad, English Breakfast, Pineapple Mint Juice, Chicken Tenders, Salads, Tuna Salad, Steak Combo
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Paid parking garage
Parking
Tonnes of underground parking available, away from the harsh sunlight.

I’ve been going to cafe javas for as long as I can remember. The one at Oasis mall is one of my favourite, when I was managing Kingdom Kampala I would have my lunch there probably 2-3 times a week, I never got bored. I went back last night to see if it had changed, I ordered the jerk chicken combo which was one of my favourite dishes. It’s was as usual cooked to perfection, delivered within minutes, the tropical juice was really nice too. No matter which one of he restaurants you go to it’s consistently is the same. Cafe javas have mastered the art of consistency for sure, it’s a brand you can trust and the prices a very friendly. Amazing menu of choice, you can’t go wrong.

Great ambiance, the best customer service and good quality FRESH food
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Red Velvet Cake, Caribbean Jerk Chicken, English Breakfast, Chicken Curry, Chicken Burger, Chicken Tenders, Salads
Vegetarian options
There are so many options
Dietary restrictions
Gluten free options available as well
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Paid parking lot
Parking
It's cheap an hour costs 1000ugx
Kid-friendliness
Lovely kiddie meals and the colouring to keep the kids distracted while they wait for the food

Their menus are overwhelming, in a good way. Must try: breakfast - waffles with strawberries and bananas, bbq chicken french toast sandwich, and chicken salad croissant. other meals - desserts - carrot cake, chocolate fudge cake drinks - mint and ginger dawa, all smoothies, and mocha milkshake There's lots of CJ's in Kampala and they're each uniquely designed but always comfortable, colourful, and BUSY. Service is super quick. Free wifi. Tokens last 30(?) mins, because they want you outta there asap
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chocolate Fudge Cake, Chicken Tenders

Today's review is about a great place, with great service, but most noteworthy are the extraordinary staff. My wallet was stolen at the shopping mall parking lot as I walked out from dinner at CJs, and was found soon after thanks to the timely response and genuine concern from CJs staff and the diligent efforts of the manager RUP who got the CCTV footage promptly and worked with the security manager to deliver my wallet to me. Thank you! I've always appreciated the consistent excellent service at Cafe Javas but this time, I'm impressed by the extra mile they go when it comes to customer care. Highly recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

Great ambience for eating out with friends and family or even alone. The menu is varied and savoury and the prices are pocket friendly. The ladies who welcome you into the establishment are always wearing welcoming smiles, this stays true across all Cafe Javas branches. I happened to visit the Oasis Mall branch on Monday evening this week and sat across from the counter. I couldn't help but notice a potent smell,whether it was paraffin or polish, I couldn't tell. I love their red velvet and carrot cakes.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Red Velvet Cake

Cafe Javas(CJ's) always wins with the portions, service and flavors. Have tried several items on their menu and I highly recommend especially the Hawaiian burger, Mexican burger, their gonja(fried plantain), their salads, their pancakes are to die for. I highly recommend for anyone who hasn't been there.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
English Breakfast, Omellete Sausage and Baked Potatoes with Bacon and Passion Fruit Juice, Chicken Burger, Salads, Chicken Quesadilla with Masala Fries

Of all the Javas houses I have visited, this is the best with service and our care taker "Ali Hassan" was so friendly and took good care of us. The food was on point and everything was very good . Probably this is where I will be going whenever I feel like cafe Javas.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Caribbean Jerk Chicken, Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake, Chicken Curry, Chicken Burger
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Paid parking lot

One of the largest branches of the CJ's Restaurant and Café chain, it is characterized by the spaciousness of the place and the availability of many and varied tables, and in front of it is sufficient parking for cars, and next to it is a commercial complex and a Carrefour supermarket, serving various types of hot and cold drinks, and types of breakfast and lunch meals, and they also have distinctive types of cakes and desserts, prices are medium Taste varies from time to time, but is often very good.

The fastest growing café chain in Kampala and spreading out to Nairobi and other East African capitals targeting the affluent clientele that is looking for fast and good food on the go. The cafés are strategically located within busy large malls across town. Visiting any of the chain outlets presents the same experience and one cannot notice the difference in standards other than location. Highly recommended for anyone traveling around East Africa
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

The waiters realy do have good customer care, making the atmosphere welcoming, the place is clean. Only the food was not fresh the last I was there , they served what looked and tasted like yesterday's food.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Pineapple Mint Juice
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Paid parking lot
Parking
There is parking at the mall where the restaurant is .

Great ambiance! Great food! Great customer experience! Rich menu, with a vegetarian options. It is accessible with a wheelchair. You can dine with your family. It is children friendly.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Red Velvet Cake, Chocolate Fudge Cake, Caribbean Jerk Chicken, Chicken Burger
Vegetarian options
The menu has vegetarian options available
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

On-time delivery, friendly staff members and a clean environment ♻️
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Red Velvet Cake, Pineapple Mint Juice, Southwestern Quesadilla, Chicken Tenders
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Good security of the parked vehicles
Kid-friendliness
Yeah sure, have painting for kids

Variety of foods, secure parking and friendly staff
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Caribbean Jerk Chicken
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Because its a shared parking, it becomes busier at peak hours
Kid-friendliness
They have a kids menu with variety
Wheelchair accessibility
Available

Delicious fruit juices, delicious coffee, delicious food. BUT it is impossible to enjoy your meal or the time you spend at this restaurant because it is invaded by bees. Even if they give you candles to try to keep them away, they just fly all over your food and your face, it is very scary to children, and dangerous too, some people are allergic to bee stings. I won't be going to this CJ's anymore.
Food: 5
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2

The taste is solid and the quality is reliable. Dine-in or delivery you won’t be disappointed.great atmosphere, you never miss a birthday celebration at javas. Among the few eateries that have managed to maintain the quality of service..... consistency at all their branches.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Chicken Tenders, Steak Combo

This place was absolutely amazing. The food was phenomenal, and the service was even better. Our waiter Fahd W was incredible and attentive. Their desserts are delicious and made fresh. We visited the location at Oasis Mall and would go again for sure. If ever you in Uganda, check out a Cafe Javas location. You won’t be sorry!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Recommended dishes
Chocolate Fudge Cake, Salads

Café Javas has a wonderful and quiet ambience with ample parking space. If you are there in the morning, ask for the breakfast menu. It is really awesome. Ask for that menu BEFORE 11am. After eleven that menu is no longer varied. Tip : Payment options 1, Pay using MTNMoMo it has no transaction costs. 2, If you pay using a local Barclays Visa Card gives you a 10 percent discount. (first ask at the staff)

Nice environment, comfortable seats, tables with very caring staff. The environment is clean and fresh. Expect great and delicious meals any time of the day from breakfast, lunch and dinner. They offer reservations and you can call in and book in advance. The meal cost is a bit expensive and therefore you have to be prepared. Have been to various birthdays at this place and it's always a blast.

Great cafe. Delicious cusine. The portions are very large even by the standards of Kampala. There are always a lot of visitors, sometimes there are simply no empty seats. There are a lot of foreigners among the guests of the cafe. Beautiful congratulations if you have a birthday on this day. There are no alcoholic drinks on the menu.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great ambience and great food, happy people. Uganda's very own CJs.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Catered for the little ones both on the menu and space
Wheelchair accessibility
Very inclusive

It's a good experience overall. The service is top-notch as far as KLA standards go. The food is the least special about it, it's pre-made and reheated, but at least they give you large portionsn and there's lots of choices.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
English Breakfast

Fantastic restaurant in kampala with services, professionally trained workers, easy to access, ample parking, good views and affordable. The food I ordered was served on time and was as requested. I loved it. The care for kids is good as they give them photos to shade as they wait for their orders which reduces on the impatiency if it exists

Good food, huge portions. Had a salad which was bigger than expected on the menu. Very friendly service. The dishes of the rest of our party also looked good. No pork bacon only beef macon.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Vegetarian options
Available veg options

Beautiful environment. Great food. I didn't like being asked if I was done eating with a quarter of my food on the plate because I was on phone I didn't quite get her well, I thought she was asking if everything is good... so I noded yes in agreement only to watch her walk away with my 'rolex' half eaten. I froze

I like their customers service
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Kid-friendliness
The service is so fast
Wheelchair accessibility
They provide wheelchair for those unable to walk

Great cafe/ restaurant in oasis mall in Kampala Clean and tidy Service is professional and friendly Food quality is very good Some how expensive but it deserve On the time of pandemic They all wear face masks and face shield They get your temperature and you have to wash you hand before you enter

Consistent food quality. Good service. Clean and friendly environment.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Salads, Steak Combo
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Paid parking lot

The food was fantastic. Perhaps consider aligning the motorbikes in the drive way better for cars to drive by. Otherwise all was good. The rush has so much machine noise, could hardly have a conversation. Any ideas on toning down will help.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Customer friendly and cost attractive It was amazing dinning with CJs
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pineapple Mint Juice, Chicken Curry, Salads, Dawa Tea, Chicken Quesadilla with Masala Fries

Consistently good service BUT get rid of those plastic straws ... we're killing ourselves with unnecessary throwaway plastic. Paper, bamboo and other environmentally options are available.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I went there for my big sisters birthday party and I loved the way they make the birthday person feel special. It's a beautiful treat and they have lovely meals.. Just work on the pepper.. Most things are out of my range just because they contain pepper and can't be made otherwise.. Thanks.

Good quality food and services in a conducive atmosphere
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Caribbean Jerk Chicken
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Paid parking garage

Spacious and stellar customer service. The portions are quite impressive. Their washrooms though, I almost thought I'd been hired because we were rubbing shoulders with the kitchen and delivery staff. Lol I didn't like the delivery commotion it's a little distracting …

We stopped there after Sunday night service to grab a bite and talk. It was perfect in all aspects. Service, cleanliness, atmosphere, and food quality. Our servers were attentive, friendly, and with humor! Thanks!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

A place where you can catch up with yourself, where you can rewind and restart a stressful day. A great view accompanied with more than delicious meals and qualified personnel. whether with family, or alone by yourself, it's a place to add to your bucket list.

09-02 15:58 Many guests came and went, and the smiling staff and managers created an atmosphere. I had a piece of cake and iced coffee, and the other group ate various types of food. Good luck day
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Some of the best food in UG imo. The portions are always generous, rightly so considering the price. The service is always top notch as well. This branch, and the one in Entebbe are my favorites for sure!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch

Had a good mashroom experience, straight from the garden, or at least it tasted like it was
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking

We feel awesome food experience here.. really enjoy the food and drinks here now miss a lot. Especially we feel the very hospitality and comfortable serving employee with “Phillip” he is really respectful. #cafejavas❤️ …

Great customer care, great food and generous food portions
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Caribbean Jerk Chicken, Salads, Steak Combo

The food,the service,the atmosphere is just perfect. we really enjoyed ourselves.Very nice place to be.Just give it a try ☺️
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Its not only quick service but also very good service. CJ has well trained girls and boys. They happily serve you and assure you enjoy your short visit at the Cafe.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Its very good, with super ambience and the quality is never compromised. I recommend it, however, its too busy. One even feels guilty for staying seated once your done with the meal because of the traffic of people.

The service was more than million times gd .....the waitresses and waiters are both friendly and smilers to the customers.....I just loved everything about the place...... pliiiiz try it u will never regret

The wasn't a consistency of being served by one person. We kept getting a different waiter and waitress whenever we needed anything. Food was great. Washrooms weren't clean. That's the downside.

Great service! Waiters were really friendly. Good food - portion sizes can be overwhelming! Visit the cafe when you’ve not had anything to eat the whole day! Value for money and delicious meals!

It was a lovely experience. Food as lovely as always and Manager Rup makes sure you are comfortable through and through. The meal is really filling.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch

This is a busy place, full of life. The food is excellent. And the service is prompt. Nothing to complain about.
Meal type
Brunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Very conducive for an evening dinner with family and friends, surprise birthday parties etc... Very friendly and hospitable staff cheerful in all; I like Café Javas - Oasis Mall

Thank you from bottom off my heart for the service the atmosphere and the food. 100%fantastic. See you all next year
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Delicious food, lovely ambience, good service, place has a good view of flowing traffic and neighbouring buildings
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

Great food, prompt service, no delays i would recommend it any day I had chicken wings they are to die for.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Nice place after a hectic day. Professional customer service and serene view of city. Although traffic especially if you are in terrace can be nuisance.

Passed by for Iftar and I was amazed. Their Iftar menu is so sweet. You get the necessary treat a fasting person would yarn for. Thank you please Cj's.

Wifi available, excellent menu and very understanding staff. This is your go to place if you're new to Kampala for breakfast lunch or dinner.

Good food, quick service and a nice variety of salads. Tried the basil dawa not really for me but I look forward to trying the regular dawa.

Amazing Place- Every time I come from India I make sure I visit here as it's a nice place serving nice food at less price.No regrets so far

CJ's is good but Forest mall branch, not so good. Oasis mall is still leading for me
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

There services are the best amongst the first food restaurants so far in Uganda
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Good but if someone requested for chicken wings y do you put in chicken legs
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5

All in nternational meals, both delivery and tables for family and individual, located at oasis mall Yusuf Lule road .

Winding down the day after work with choicest starters and meals in this, as 4th e traffic laden side Kampala reduces

Really cool.place to hangout with a friend or a date or a small meeting. I always love the night time vibe anyway!

Its always a pleasure eating out at Javas. Superb as usual
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

These guys sell the best food experience around Kampala Uganda. Uganda's number one top accessible restaurant

Kindness server. Good food and scene. I am satisfied. After shoping you can visit that place easily. Sure

The ladies were extremely polite and helpful. The food portions are huge compared to the CJ's in Nairobi.

Excellent customer care.. and The food is delicious
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Enjoyed there food and quick service
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I always love it there. The food is served on time and the customer experience is spot on

Luv the place, very pleasant
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Best restaurants around town
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Cool place generally
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Okk there food is really good that's why I always go back …

I loved every bit of my Jamaican Jerky Chicken and Kiwi mojito

Great food, great service and spacious and alot of fresh air.

Best place for good food. They also have delivery option.

Still maintaining high standards amidst the pandemic

A nice place I would like to have lunch and dinner.

Great eat out point in town with the best food

Very good food and good customer service

i love vegitable spring rolls

Excellent service and food

Good food and good service

Good food! Great service!