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Karveli

Lumumba Ave, Kampala, Uganda

Based on 2,104 Google reviews

About Karveli

When you need a reliable spot that effortlessly bridges the gap between a casual coffee run and a proper sit-down lunch, Karveli is an easy go-to around town. With multiple spots including Lumumba Avenue and Ggaba Road, it has carved out a niche as a bustling European-style bakery and family-friendly restaurant where you can easily lose an hour over a cold cocktail or a fresh brew. The menu spans a surprisingly wide territory, covering everything from hearty burgers on soft brioche buns to comforting plates and spiced house snacks.

The real pull, though, sits behind the glass counter. The bakery side consistently delivers with great pastries, rich cakes like their standout butterscotch, and scoops of Italian gelato that draw a steady crowd. While parking can sometimes test your patience depending on which branch you pull up to, stepping inside usually rewards you with attentive floor service and a lively, unpretentious atmosphere. It is the kind of neighborhood fixture that works just as well for a quick sweet potato snack pickup as it does for a long weekend catch-up over lunch.

Karveli

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From unfinished cake to a finished masterpiece! We do custom cake designing , cake decorating and all the little details that bring your cake to life.
From unfinished cake to a finished masterpiece! We do custom cake designing , cake decorating and all the little details that bring your cake to life.
Here is the sign you needed Have you been to Karveli Munyonyo? Tell us your experience in the comments below
Here is the sign you needed Have you been to Karveli Munyonyo? Tell us your experience in the comments below
POV : You made a “quick stop” at Karveli to Go Bukoto. Bread, pastries, snacks, gelato, groceries…okay maybe that wasn’t quickbut you get the point Kira road…
POV : You made a “quick stop” at Karveli to Go Bukoto. Bread, pastries, snacks, gelato, groceries…okay maybe that wasn’t quickbut you get the point Kira road…
Our perfect duo recommendations. What’s your pick?
Our perfect duo recommendations. What’s your pick?
We’d love to know your favorite meals from Karveli. Drop it down int he comments below
We’d love to know your favorite meals from Karveli. Drop it down int he comments below
Be careful what you wish for Ps. just for laughs don’t take Monday too seriously ídeo
Be careful what you wish for Ps. just for laughs don’t take Monday too seriously ídeo
Pick a number and tell us where it leads you!!!
Pick a number and tell us where it leads you!!!
It’s time to close that laptop and head out to Karveli for some cocktails !
It’s time to close that laptop and head out to Karveli for some cocktails !
We have a little something for everyone ! Come for the meals leave with a whole lot more.
We have a little something for everyone ! Come for the meals leave with a whole lot more.
Normalize saying No in life Gelato is the best way to wind down any Monday tbh.
Normalize saying No in life Gelato is the best way to wind down any Monday tbh.
NEW FLAVOR ALERT : TORTA AL LIMON - Translated to Lemon Cake and trust us it really goes by fast you won’t even have to count any calories
NEW FLAVOR ALERT : TORTA AL LIMON - Translated to Lemon Cake and trust us it really goes by fast you won’t even have to count any calories
Compassion outreach to Deaf Link society where we had so much fun watching these little ones tell their stories. It was such a great experience and we shared…
Compassion outreach to Deaf Link society where we had so much fun watching these little ones tell their stories. It was such a great experience and we shared…
We had the opportunity to cater at KPC in Kabalagala for Girls Tea Time an annual event they host! These were our highlights of the set up. We do cater out…
We had the opportunity to cater at KPC in Kabalagala for Girls Tea Time an annual event they host! These were our highlights of the set up. We do cater out…
What a confidence booster !
What a confidence booster !
We were honoured to cater at the Kabaka’s 33rd coronation held at Watoto church Bweyogerere and this is our recap !
We were honoured to cater at the Kabaka’s 33rd coronation held at Watoto church Bweyogerere and this is our recap !

Hours

Open now
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Google Reviews

Allan Mutumba

a year ago

Lovely restaurant with good food. Waiters are everywhere and doing their job. Food didn't take long. Was tasty and a relatively good portion in size. The pastries were really great. I had a butter scotch cake and it was a 10/10. My only issue with this place is the small parking

Robert Moore Cardo

a year ago

Karveli is a very good place to eat. They have a large menu with plenty of varieties of food. It’s also a bakery so it has multiple types of cakes and coffee. Excellent for any meal.

Vandie Vandie

6 months ago

Recieved very poor customer service this morning at the bukoto branch,the girls are sluggish & aren't attentive to clients! Certain staff conversations shouldn't be held when customers in their vicinity. I recommend some training to be done. Unacceptable manners

Dave Gwynne-Evans

a year ago

I was astounded by the Mushroom Towa. A healthy portion of astoundingly flavourful food. Best Indian food since Jodhpur 15 years ago! The chef is a miracle worker! Loved the other treats we ordered too. It is undoubtedly the best restaurant experience I've had in Kampala almost rivaling Pyjamas and Jam in Cape Town!

Boy Meets Food

2 years ago

Meal: Lunch Day Visited: Saturday Budget: UGX 30,000 Closest Station: N/A Reservation Needed?: N/A Payment: Cash; Mobile Money Kid Friendly?: Yes English Menu?: Yes A cute bakery/restaurant with pleasant outdoor seating. Sadly, I don’t care much for my breakfast sandwich - a Spanish omelet topped with tomato and onion between two pieces of bread - which was served with a rather odd interpretation of hash browns. Unfortunately, the meal tasted a bit like how it was presented - not great. The variety of iced teas on offer were refreshing, however, and I found the prices to be reasonable. Friendly service.

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