A long-standing five-star hotel near Fort, with harbour and lake views, a pool deck and the popular Curry Leaf Sri Lankan restaurant.
- Upscale
Why we marked it
- Calm garden setting off Independence Avenue
- Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options
- Sri Lankan-grown and roasted coffee
- Child- and pet-friendly
Known for
Café Kumbuk is tucked away at the end of Thambiah Avenue, off Independence Avenue in Colombo 7. It feels a world away from the traffic: breezy, green and relaxed, with plenty of outdoor seating.
What to order
The menu is built on local, seasonal ingredients: brunch plates, salads and sandwiches made to order, homemade granola, cakes, bliss balls and smoothies. There are dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options throughout. Coffee is grown and roasted in Sri Lanka.
Good to know
- Closed on Tuesdays; check their Instagram or website for current hours.
- Child-friendly and pet-friendly, so it is popular with families at weekends.
- Pair it with a visit to the National Museum or Viharamahadevi Park nearby.
Where it is
3/1 Thambiah Avenue (off Independence Avenue), Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
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