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
- Hidden at the end of an alley
- Smoothie bowls and Bliss Bowls
- Signature cinnamon and coconut iced latte
- Art-filled space
Known for
Café Secret Alley lives up to its name: it is tucked at the end of a lane and up a flight of stairs off E L Senanayake Veediya, near Kandy City Centre mall. Once you find it, it is a bright, art-filled space and one of the best-loved cafés in town.
What to order
Smoothie bowls, salads and the Bliss Bowl for lunch, pancakes and brownie shakes for something sweet. The Secret Iced Latte, made with cinnamon and coconut milk, is the signature.
Good to know
- Look for the signs off the main street; it is easy to walk past.
- Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.
- Popular with travellers, so it can fill up at lunchtime.
Where it is
10/1/1/1 E L Senanayake Veediya, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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