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The coffee culture in Dakar has its quirks. There's nothing quite like buying a tiny plastic cup of extra sweetened coffee from a street vendor. But as the city has become ever more cosmopolitan and worldly, and as international influences have become more and more a part of life in the Senegalese capital, Western-style cafes have been popping up throughout the city. Below are some suggestions for those wanting to escape the hustle of the city to enjoy a hot coffee, a quick snack, or a creamy dessert.

Simone Cafe

Simone Cafe is a Brazilian dessert house in the heart of Dakar. They serve Brazilian snacks and coffee along with a selection of delicious cakes and cheesecakes. If you prefer, you can also order tea, soda or regular coffee, but the desserts are definitely not to be …

Sweet Coffee

Offering good snacks and dishes, like sandwiches, salads and pizza, as well as tasty coffee and desserts, Sweet Coffee is a local favourite. Groups of youngsters gather here for milkshakes, ice cream, socialising and hookah smoking in the outdoor seating area for hours and …

Presse Cafe

This widely renowned Canadian chain of cafes has opened a branch in Dakar, recognising the great potential of this emergent city. Bringing their great coffee recipes and a good selection of simple food, like wraps and sandwiches, Press Cafe has been drawing crowds since its …

Nescafe Stands

For a truly Senegalese coffee experience, be sure to visit one of the many Nescafe vendors sprinkled throughout the city. They sell sweetened coffee in tiny plastic cups for next to nothing, and can really be found just about anywhere. Linger for a chat with the vendor and the locals if you feel like …

Cafe Touba

Don't pass up the chance to try Cafe Touba, a typical coffee drink in which the beans are ground with djar, a type of black pepper, served black and with tons of sugar. It is said to have stomach-soothing effects, as well as aphrodisiac and even medicinal qualities, tasting both sweet and spicy. It …