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All about the beans and balminess

There’s something therapeutic about the smell of coffee beans being brewed – if you know, you know. But if you don’t know, well, there’s still hope for you to join the clique. Not long ago, coffee shops in Accra were few and far between. Fast forward and there’s one mushrooming on every street corner. Now I’m spoilt for choice every time my thirst for some coffee surfaces, when I want to organise a quick meet or when I need to zone into a creative space. Nonetheless, such a dilemma is integral for the culture and tourism setup of Accra. A herculean task indeed but in no particular order, here are the picks of the litter in Accra’s coffee shop conversation.

A unique and unforgettable name. A household name. A leader in the game. A favorite of many. The reputation speaks for itself. Café Kwae. This establishment is also not just a coffee bar but has loads more to offer on its diverse and highly innovative menu. Beware, it takes a supreme amount of willpower to just grab a coffee and move out of Café Kwae. Yvette’s all-round attention to detail can be immediately picked out and it makes one feel at home. The small tables outside, with the weather on its best behavior, offer a more than ideal spot to have your coffee. Similarly, in the shop, it’s a mix of an intimate affair and ‘fraternity’ flavor with small tables and a large wooden table (that makes the room feel like a boardroom for brainstorming sessions) to receive just about anyone and everyone. The Apple Berry Cashew salad deserves a place in any museum but you can pretend your stomach is ‘any museum’. The crowning glory here is how there is an experience hidden in just about anything you purchase at Café Kwae. The imperious One Airport Square Building, right in the hub of Accra, houses Café Kwae.