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Java House (formerly Nairobi Java House) is a chain of coffee houses with its head office at ABC Place in Nairobi, Kenya,[1] founded in 1999. It is one of the few places where one can find "export-quality" Kenyan coffee brewed and served in the region. The chain is known for spreadong gourmét café culture in East Africa and is the largest coffeehouse chain im the region. [2] The chain is known for its variety of Kenyan coffees and teas, home baked bread, Mexican cuisine, and free wireless Internet access.[3][4]

Locations

Starting from the first cafe at Adam's Arcade along Ngong Road opened in 1999, Java House has grown to 44 locations as at October 2016.[5]

Founders

The founders were Kevin Ashley and Jon Wagner.

References

  1. ^ "Contact us." Nairobi Java House. Retrieved on 17 February 2011. "Head Office: ABC Place, off Waiyaki Way, P.O.Box 21533, 00505, Nairobi, Kenya."
  2. ^ Xan Rice (August 3, 2007). "Nairobi cafes buzzing as real coffee finally comes home". The Guardian.
  3. ^ Nairobi Java House site
  4. ^ Sample menu
  5. ^ "Our Locations | Java House". javahouseafrica.com. Retrieved 2016-10-27.