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The Bottom Drawer

4.4 701 reviews 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 14 Maasdorp Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe

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Nestled in Harare, Zimbabwe, The Bottom Drawer is a charming women-owned café celebrated for its tranquil ambiance and exceptional cuisine. The serene outdoor seating area, adorned with lush gardens and playful elements like a trampoline, creates a perfect escape for guests. The menu, popular for its delectable breakfast and lunch offerings, features everything from crispy bacon avo sandwiches to rich banoffee pie. Patrons rave about the attentive service and the café's ability to cater to various dietary preferences, including vegan and vegetarian options. With its cosy atmosphere and inviting decor, The Bottom Drawer is truly a haven for food lovers and families alike.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with The Bottom Drawer before visiting.

Reviews for The Bottom Drawer

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701 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 701 reviews

The Bottom Drawer is widely praised for its charming setting and family-friendly environment. Visitors consistently highlight the beautiful outdoor space, which includes a trampoline, playground, and interactions with animals, making it especially appealing for those with children. The cafe is noted for its relaxed atmosphere and attentive, friendly staff who contribute to a welcoming experience. Culinary offerings receive positive remarks for being fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned, with a focus on classic English fare. Overall, The Bottom Drawer is recognized as a delightful spot where patrons can enjoy quality food and a pleasant ambiance, making it a favored destination for breakfast or casual lunch outings in Harare.

Joseph Choi
Apr 04, 2025

Good English food, great owner and staff. Just an amazingly beautiful restaurant inside and especially outside with trampoline and playground for children.

Brenda-Lee Magner
Mar 24, 2025

Great atmosphere, beautiful setting and very kid friendly. The service was good and the staff friendly. A pleasant couple of hours flew past chatting over cappuccino and fresh scones.

Andrew Glen - Williamson
Feb 22, 2025

We hadn't been here before, but popped in for some lunch.The grouds are beautiful and so much space. We had children with us. So it was wonderful to have lots of space for them to play. The trampoline was a real hit with the little ones and they enjoyed playing with the rabbits and chickens. Such a sweet place!The food was really lovely. Fresh, huge portions, full with flavour. The service was really lovely too! Friendly and knowledgeable.Great little place and definitely would recommend this to anyone looking for a lovely little restaurant.

Kurt Rietz
Feb 21, 2025

Good food and friendly relaxed atmosphere

Fiona Smith
Feb 21, 2025

The Bottom Drawer is an awesome place, with wonderful gardens.The food and service were good.Would definitely recommend.

Nicole Natsai
Jan 22, 2025

Such a beautiful and pretty restaurant - nature's paradise. The gardens are simply immaculate. Everything about the place is breathtaking. The food was also really great and so was the service. Excellent, nothing to complain about! I would definitely come again and would recommend to everyone!

Miranda
Jan 06, 2025

This gem was absolutely amazing. So good in fact, that we visited twice in our week in Harare. The food, the service, the gardens and the atmosphere was unreal. Zimbabweans are second to none when it comes to flavours and we certainly learned a few things from visiting here. This is a definite “must visit” place if you’re in Harare. Also has a wonderful gift shop on site which was a lovely extra treat. Thank you for the fabulous experience!

Farai Katiyo
Dec 30, 2024

A quiet haven for a relaxing breakfast. The ambiance is calm, the staff is attentive, and the food is excellent. Perfect for starting the day on a peaceful note. Highly recommend!

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Quick info

Address
14 Maasdorp Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe
Category
Cafes

Opening hours

  • Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Friday (Today) 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Saturday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

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