Best cafés in Malé, Maldives

The cafés locals actually rate — every one on this list has been featured by Maldivian food media like Lonumedhu. Specialty coffee, brunch spots and sea-view corners in Malé and Hulhumalé.

1. Meraki Coffee Roasters
Near People's Majlis, Malé
The capital's best-known specialty roaster — beans roasted in-house.
featured on Hotelier Maldives
2. Ást by Kavárna
Malé
Minimalist specialty coffee bar with serious espresso.
featured on Lonumedhu
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3. Commons Café & Social House
Malé
Work-friendly social café — good coffee, better people-watching.
featured on Lonumedhu
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4. Bianco Coffee & Eatery
Malé
Reliable brunch and smooth white coffees.
featured on Lonumedhu
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5. The Coffee Shrub
Malé
Neighbourhood specialty spot with rotating single origins.
featured on Lonumedhu
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6. Soho Coffee Club
In front of Henveiru Saharaa, Malé
Buzzysocial café with a solid all-day menu.
featured on Lonumedhu
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7. Coffee & Bagels
Beachside, Hulhumalé Phase I
Exactly what it says — the bagel fix in Malé.
featured on Lonumedhu
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8. Zeeba's Deli & Café
Malé
Deli counter plus proper hedhikaa — local favourite.
featured on Lonumedhu
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9. Blood Orange by CK
Malé
Healthy bowls and juices with café energy.
featured on Lonumedhu
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10. Café LongBeach
Hulhumalé
Sea-breeze seating in Hulhumalé.
featured on Lonumedhu
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11. Moon Cafe'
Banafsaa Magu (opposite Galolhu Stadium), Malé; second outlet 'Baazaaru Moon Cafe' near the local market
Old-school Galolhu sai hotaa charm.
featured on The Edition
12. The Little Tea Shop
Malé
Traditional tea and short eats, done right.
featured on Lonumedhu
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