Top 8 must visit Cafe's in Colombo, Sri Lanka (4K)

What are the best cafes to visit when in Colombo Sri Lanka? We've got you covered! Here is our list of must-visit cafe's when in Colombo based on Quality, Consistency, and overall ambiance for a traveler visiting the Capital of Sri Lanka.
Check out our blog article for more info on the Cafe's you must visit in Colombo Sri Lanka : bit.ly/3vKnzW2
In the video we also show you the main ways of traveling through the city and everything you need to know with regards to it.
If you enjoyed this video, check out our entire series exploring Colombo as we take you on a tour of Colombo through a locals perspective.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:29 The Commons Coffee House
03:11 Getting a Tuk Tuk in Colombo Sri Lanka
04:16 KiKU Cafe
06:48 Seed Cafe
08:45 Booking a Cab around Sri Lanka
11:10 Cafe Kumnuk
12:45 The Traveling Bruncher
15:12 The Department of Coffee
17:19 Using Uber & PickMe in Colombo Sri Lanka
18:30 The t-lounge by Dilmah
20:47 The Barefoot Cafe
23:31 Using the Public Busses in Colombo

[@sandalithara4554]

Im a university student & running a small english tutuion these days 🤫 : I told my students to watch your content as listening , to enhance their language 🤗💯 Your content is amaizing Shen ! ✔️💯

[@piranu2167]

Great 🎉

[@vjkannan8813]

yes, it's really nice

[@ashenthafok2746]

Brilliant channel. We love your dedication to your country. Can't wait to visit Sri Lanka soon. Love from South Africa🇿🇦

[@user-iz4kk4nt4u]

Love your knowledge and vibe. Indian from South Africa.

[@wimalism]

👌👌👌

[@Sheneller]

thanks a lot!

[@sunilkumar-be2cb]

Ur contact details

[@sumuduroshini5222]

Clarity of everything mentioned is top-notch! ❤ Love your vibe!

[@keerthinelson1781]

Hi Sheneller and Shehan Thanks for bringing this up. It is really useful and informative not only to foreigners but also to local who has been away from Sri Lanka for years. Thanks again.

[@sanelidharmathilake7227]

Love the 'best of' series! Can't wait to check some of these places out :)

[@Sheneller]

Glad you like them!

[@SUDZ2745]

Absolutely love it. Thank you so much. Feeling very nostalgic right now.

[@Sheneller]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-wv9ce8dd6f]

Hi there, loved watching this , great reviews! Will check out few of these places on my next visit to Srilanka. You are doing a fabulous job promoting every Srilanka has to offer! Thank you!!🤗

[@slbadiya]

Quality and delicious content as always, waiting for next. Thank u very much ❤

[@chathumalchandrasiri9969]

Especially useful for individuals not originally from Colombo. Thanks for sharing the experience.

[@5410th]

Thank you for promoting these cafes. I wish I had known about these places when I was in Sri Lanka a few months ago!

[@Sheneller]

Our pleasure! hope you do check them out next time!

[@IN_T]

I just subscribed to your channel, having seen this and the street food video. Live in Britain but SL has been a dream destination for me for a long time. Such a beautiful country with a rich and vibrant culture. Your videos are so detailed and insightful! Commons looks like the kind of place I'd hang out at 😁

[@Dulamanie-ed2te]

Wow!! Loved this video 👌. Excellent work as always ♥️

[@Sheneller]

Thank you so much 😀

[@boronxxx]

Awesome Shenelle! Keep up the good work!! Viewers from Canada!

[@anthonypereira5723]

You have touched on most place that we as tourists will have time for and since we will in colombo for 3 days o have begun to take notes and chose what we would like to try and visit. Thank you for making this easy or else we would have fallen short and missed all of this interesting place. Thank you Tony from Goa We are there from the 5th of March

[@whellockroad]

So informative, so well-filmed, so helpful. Thank you so much, Shanelle [sp?]. You are a beautiful person -- love your energy, integrity, kindness. I'm moving to Colombo in April, never been, and this kind of information is priceless.

[@Sheneller]

That is so lovely to hear. thanks a lot for the lovely comment.

[@damithsamarawickrama8336]

I always love the way you explain these things.... for instance I just feel that I am with a local tour guide or something.... superb 👍

[@SriLankanSammi]

As an expat Sri Lankan vlogger I found your channel recently and was impressed and excited to see your vlogs... this one especially as I LOVE to go out to eat... Thank you and keep it up!

[@bkilpatrick5828]

Loved this video. Great to know Commons is still doing well!

[@Sheneller]

They are! its a timeless gem in the city!

[@ecs756]

Love this video. Thank you so much. Will be coming to Colombo soon and will definitely check out these places.

[@Sheneller]

thats great to hear! and You should definitely check out a few of these places

[@ecs756]

@@Sheneller it was great chatting to you today at the mall. What a small world😁

[@geethadaswatta4635]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Very useful.

[@MikieSWE]

Top content and thanks. Got a house there and I never knew any of these locations. I will visit a few of these in couple months. Subbed. So appreciated. Thank you. Go on, do more videos. 🙂

[@HomeLifeAus]

🥰 girl I loved this episode. Thank you ☺️

[@aprilledesilva9729]

Love your content! Keep it up 👍🏼

[@kaushalyahansana5844]

Quality content as always. Thank you !

[@Sheneller]

Thank you!

[@dushantha9348]

Hey Shenelle. When you do any reviews can you please highlight areas that are wheelchair accessible because I have a son in a wheelchair and would love to visit Sri Lanka with him to enjoy the country, the people, the culture, the food- but it is really difficult to know what is wheelchair accessible. I know lots of people around the world who are wheelchair users and would love to come to Sri Lanka, but are nervous because there is not alot of information available about accessiblity.

[@pathumeth]

ur contents r just captivating.obsessed😍keep'em coming💌

[@Musa-vq9ns]

very helpful content. Cafe KIKU is a must to try.!

[@kumikariyawasam2820]

Very informative, I love it😊

[@timeforlife8093]

Very well presentation and good contents you bring always

[@andrewcoomar6155]

I am so inspired to return to my place of birth and sample some of these amazing new dining experiences. I left Sri Lanka (Ceylon) for the UK, back in 1965 and have never been back! God willing I would like to return in 2025 (that's 60 years having been away). I will arm myself with more of your amazing presentations and be well prepared. Thanks for the winsome way in which you make Sri Lanka so good Shen!

[@abdulahalsayah1160]

Many thanks never visited before it will be my destination next visit 😊 ❤

[@safranrafaideen1719]

You have the best contents in your videos. The accent is amazing and the clarity of the voice. You are blessed. Hope to see more valuable contents.

[@fathimahashim1439]

Thank you for your information so awsame

[@Vivaz79]

Can't wait to visit SL in September to try out these places. Thanks.

[@emiljayatileke416]

loving the colombo series

[@Sheneller]

thanks for letting us know

[@Farida-sg2en]

In Sha Allah ... next time we visit SL will definitely visit the gorgeous cafes you introduced ... ❤

[@Sheneller]

Please do!

[@sandunithakshila72]

Such a great duo 🥳 great video. It feels like we went with y’all. Keep it up, guys. Sri Lankan needs this type of awareness. Your presentation is really in the first place akki & great cinematic video contribution from Aiya. Good luck. I really enjoyed this a lot ❤️🫡

[@asankasharmaine]

Many thanks for the recommendations. We have been only to the Barefoot Gallery- way back in the eighties. Dilmah place is a must visit next time !!

[@akarshajirasinha4063]

Loved this!!! 😍

[@Sheneller]

Thanks Aki🥰♥️♥️♥️

[@IsuruAdithyaipa]

Woow it's an amazing video, I'd be like to watch this video at least two times..❤

[@carryontravel]

So excited to land in a week!!! We will definitely be hitting up some of these spots!! 😊😊😊

[@Sheneller]

Thats great to hear!

[@davidbulbert7765]

You are very good, we came across you doing a review on the heritance resort where we will be staying in April. You have help us so much in demystifying what we can expect on our holiday, thankyou we are looking forward to sri lanka

[@0525tharindu]

Awesome video!, I've only 3 of these places, plan to check out the rest soon. Maybe do a similar one for down south places as well, if possible

[@dhananjiepadmaperuma]

Very interesting vlog for sure. You explain everything so well. Your vocabulary is amazing! Would love to meet you one day in person! Keep on shining ❤

[@kasunsurindu5527]

Great video and picks! I agree with all the choices except 'The Commons.' Personally, I'd replace it with Grind Colombo, Butter Boutique, Kaffi, or Life's Good Kitchen. Any of these would be a better fit. Awesome work on the video, keep it up!

[@jehanlopez1257]

Best valuable video ❤

[@speedoflightvanc]

Here in SL for a week on vacation from Bangladesh. Spending 6 days in Colombo (and one in Weligama). Already covered six of these cafes in the last three. Will cover the the other 2 (T-lounge and Kiku) in the rest of my trip. Amazing, chill places!

[@ajwadshariz6187]

Thank you Shanelle. Extremely helpful to tourists who visit SL. Definitely will visit them when we get to SL Take care dear. Super job👍👍

[@Sheneller]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found my video helpful. I hope you have an amazing time when you visit SL!

[@Skyline1986.]

Thx Shenel, I really want to try all these locations...

[@Sheneller]

our pleasure. hope you do get to try them soon

[@ezymasterscontourgauge5040]

This is great. Well done and got a good idea about the options available. So many places we did not know about. Can you also do something like this for Mount Lavinia area. There are several good places and the beach we should introduce. Thanks for helping to educate the world!

[@user-jk1jp2qy1q]

Very nice video, Love you

[@LankanIan]

Combining travel options and cafe options is a great idea.

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot! Hope you enjoyed it.

[@travelwithsanjeewa7978]

Another cool video. I really like these kind of videos,even the previous one Street food in Colombo. Found this channel through Jonny F.D.channel. He is not in Sri Lanka anymore so please give some videos with same kind of vibe .

[@SahanTheMighty]

S, this is really good 👏🏽👏🏽💙✨

[@00remash91]

Wow love to see you back guys Really enjoyed I've suggestions for the industrial series Value adding rubber products

[@Sheneller]

We are working on it :)

[@udenipriyangika8401]

I love your presentation .....

[@suviniedirisinghe7136]

oooh I see me 🙈. love this video❤‍🔥

[@aurorayoga359]

Miss Sri Lanka and it's lovely people and unique food. God bless you and Sri Lanka 🇱🇰. You're unique too. I love your videos 📹

[@Vinayguruji234]

Beautiful information

[@Farida-sg2en]

Shenella from the very start when I saw your vlog admired and became a great fan of yours the way you explain everything ... Allah Khair 🤝 ❤

[@Sheneller]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@HashiniRathnayaka-bo2bj]

Thank you so much dear❤,plz do a video about must visit cafes and places in Galle and Kandy too!!

[@ireku2796]

Wow, this is exactly what i needed for my next sl visit.. thank you so much..❤️ please do also recommend some good restaurants in col...

[@fsoci]

nice video shenelle

[@lakminibhagya2939]

Love it ❤❤❤❤

[@infazmarikkar6238]

good video! good work!

[@Sheneller]

Thanks!

[@laisuuuu6859]

I’m going to Sri Lanka in about 4 months and I can’t wait to go to all the places you’ve mentioned 🫶🏼

[@kithsirig]

You must have a look at Coffee Manor, near DS, Colombo 7. Ideal for business people!! Very good review, thank you.👍

[@user-cp9gm4yp2p]

Amazing

[@yumiyumi1]

You are amazing ❤❤❤

[@chanakadassanayake6904]

Good stuff and Thx for the info... Life’s Good Kitchen at Colombo 5 is also a good upcoming joint run by a very nice couple .. try it out 🙂

[@1st_time]

My Favorite KZbinr in Srilanka ♥️ #respect

[@Sheneller]

Thank you

[@Shaunashares]

I wanna go to commons coffee house ❤❤❤❤❤ totally going to refer to this video when I visit Sri Lanka

[@Sheneller]

great to hear!

[@tiharads3979]

nice vid! appreciate it! Also if you could make a vid of cafes that are open 24*7 , if they have workspaces or not.. would be great! TIA

[@francisdes3454]

Thank you❤

[@grimoirehe4rt]

We need a video with the best restaurants in Colombo 😍

[@budsam4208]

Nice Video

[@JoshCahill]

Never seen Seed Cafe this empty haha - great episode!

[@Sheneller]

Hahah it was like 5pm when we went thats why! Otherwise no chance catching it this empty 😁

[@Sheneller]

Hahah it was like 5pm when we went thats why! Otherwise no chance catching it this empty 😁

[@Gordi_B]

Thanks!

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot Gordon! you are too kind!

[@karlkao9279]

Bruncher FTW!

[@imanthaahangama1854]

Would like to have "the best coworking spaces in Colombo" series...

[@sunilkumar-be2cb]

Good one.share videos on hotels and resorts @columo

[@saadsaklawy1363]

Something different for a change from the normal stereotyped videos about eateries in Colombo. The clip is very exciting and informative. I will definitely visit one of them when in Colombo. Thank you.

[@andrewinyyz]

Great video Sheneller, I’m always looking for new places to hang out, or edit my work when I’m in Colombo!

[@desilvabebe1391]

Awesome love Sri Lanka Republic of Ireland living in London United Kingdom

[@dperera6747]

Hi Shenelle pls do a more comprehensive café tour including the other good ones as well. also an idea for you do a suburb café tour as im sure they have some good ones that we have not been aware of but most of the the suburban youngsters would be able to recommend

[@ahamedrifkanbsw8187]

Wow

[@hallo11933]

Cool

[@amrithgardihewa7435]

Kangaroo cabs is my favorite cab service in Sri Lanka. If you plan accordingly normally they arrive ahead of time. They do have a Van service as well for large groups & long trips.

[@Sheneller]

agreed

[@RahulSankrithya]

3 things 1> that Intro is a Authentic Colombo - the sound of the breadman in tuktuk in the morning is "Colombo " (loved it when i stayed there) 2>She is right guys the Leyland buses rock !! but also its Uber-1 Pickme-2 😁🤘 3>You guys Shen & Shehan need to Check out Cafe113 (behind the Gangaramaya temple) thats a good one too ! PS : make a few videos on cafe's like em Plz

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot. will check it out. never heard of it before.

[@CesareVesdani]

Sri Lanka is mostly commonly known for its many kinds of teas, but coffee is so unusual in Sri Lanka.

[@chandanawoodenfloors1597]

Nice to see you very beauty full english and you are very beauty full god bless you

[@manorikarunasingha539]

After long time

[@mapledceylonese]

Commons brings back SO many memories tbh. Every week. Atleast twice a week. The crab burger and their coffee. 😢

[@raznavinazim6849]

It's very interesting. It would have been appreciated if you displayed the price as well.

[@pappuchauhan4368]

❤❤supar👌👌💯😊😊

[@Shaunashares]

Yep I wanna move go Sri Lanka

[@nimanthanadunge4549]

the grind coffee shop is a another good place

[@SugiRgopal]

Great Video ❤

[@Samithaparanahewage]

Good place