A latte shown in layers: steam, milk foam, milk, espresso and crema floating above a dark signature cup with coffee beans
Locally grown · Roasted in-house

MADE OF
DETAILS.

Nestled in the hills across from Lake Gregory, we serve the richest dark roast blends and the smoothest brews — roasted fresh, every day.

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The space

MORE THAN
COFFEE.

A little cabin built from recycled vintage wood, right across from Lake Gregory. Sit inside by the big windows or out on the terrace, and let the world slow down.

Dark Roast Café's wooden cabin at night, lit by string lights
After dark
The wooden café cabin by day, with picnic tables on the grass outside
By day
Steam rising from a busy espresso machine
Our craft

ROASTED
WITH PURPOSE.

We're a family-run café. Our coffee is grown locally and roasted by us in Nuwara Eliya — from the bean to the final pour, it never leaves the family.

01

The bean

Grown locally in Sri Lanka's hill country. Ask our team about visiting the plantation and the roaster.

02

The roast

Roasted by us, fresh every day — rich and dark, made for cold hill-country mornings. Take a bag of our beans home.

03

The pour

Run by two brothers who'll happily talk coffee with you. Our guests' favourite? The cappuccino.

Moments

BREWED IN THE MIST.

A cappuccino and biscuits with the lake and hills behind Two coffees on a wooden table by the café window, looking out over the lake A latte with leaf latte art and a biscuit, seen from above Two cappuccinos on the terrace with a cloudy lake view
What guests say

5.0 ON GOOGLE.

117 reviews

“Absolutely fantastic locally grown and roasted coffee! Sweet spot on the lake and such caring owners and hosts.”
Nicole H. · Google review
“I was searching a good coffee place since a long time in Sri Lanka, I found it!”
Marion P. · Google review
“In a world of tea, this place loves their coffee. Locally grown and roasted. True passion. Honest price.”
Bert L. · Google review
“Roast their own beans! Family run by brothers, built from recycled vintage wood. Great for a cappuccino and a conversation.”
Madison D. · Google review
Visit us

COME IN FROM
THE COLD.

ADDRESS
28 Badulla Rd, Kellegalla
Nuwara Eliya 22200
Across from Lake Gregory
HOURS
Every day
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
GOOD TO KNOW
Free parking · Cash & card accepted · No reservation needed · Indoor & terrace seating
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