Kandy’s grand colonial-era hotel, more than 160 years old, right by Kandy Lake and the Temple of the Tooth.
- Mid-range
Why we marked it
- Fair-trade Sri Lankan coffee
- One of Kandy’s pioneering coffee shops
- Belgian waffles and ice cream
- Near the Temple of the Tooth
Known for
Natural Coffee is one of Kandy’s pioneering coffee shops, on Temple Street near the Temple of the Tooth. It focuses on fair-trade coffee grown in Sri Lanka.
What to order
An espresso or cappuccino made with local beans, with a Belgian waffle or ice cream. Sandwiches and pastries are available too.
Good to know
- A cosy, minimal space for a quiet coffee in the centre.
- Pick up a bag of Sri Lankan beans to take home.
Where it is
Temple Street, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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