Karibu Coffee House in Birmingham

The staff were very friendly and it was a pleasant atmosphere. The coffee was great! They were having a family party and shared the birthday cake around all the customers, which I thought was lovely. Would definitely go again!

After getting fed up queuing for ages in the Bull Ring centre for a coffee, we went for a short walk and found this wonderful family run coffee house, with great staff, selection of drinks and food at fair prices and a lovely atmosphere. The owners need support due to the roadworks that has reduced their trade and is threatening to close it down. Despite the roadworks, you can still easily get to this place which is pretty much round the corner from the Bull Ring. I would highly recommend this coffee house which is so much nicer than the big chains!

My husband and I visited Karibu Coffee House last week for coffee after reading about them in a newsletter from Independent Birmingham. It's an independent, family run café which has managed to survive the lockdowns but I'm sure it's been tough. We were so impressed with our coffee (and doughnut!), the ambience and the friendly hostess that we promised to return for lunch when we had more time. We went today, and the food was better than our high expectations. It looked awesome, and tasted better. All freshly cooked with great attention to detail (including lovely tangy sauces). There's a range of things on the menu including all day breakfasts, sandwiches and lunches, with an African twist (the family is from Tanzania we were told). There's plenty of choice to suit those who want to try something new, and for those who want something familiar. Good for vegetarians like us, but there are chicken dishes too. The prices are extremely good for the quality of the food. They offer a discount if you have the Independent Birmingham App, which makes them even better value. The café itself was clean, covid-safe, comfortable and appealing to sit in. There are a couple of outside tables. The staff are lovely. It's a little off the beaten track if you're shopping in Birmingham, but it's only about 5 minutes walk down towards Digbeth from the Bullring. Well worth the extra minutes to find food as good as this from an independent business. We will be back!

Beautiful place , great menu and absolutely excellent service ! Will definitely recommend this place . And definitely visiting again

While heading to some of the great pubs to be found in the Digbeth area my twin brother Stephen and I decided to drop into Karibu Coffee House and what a great find. Walking in and I knew I would enjoy my visit here, greeted warmly by a very pleasant member of the staff, we gave our details of name and phone number to assist with the governments track and trace system and then sanitised our hands, we were allocated a table were we ordered a coffee each,coffee was really good, served steaming hot ,we just kicked back, chilled out and took in the great cafe we were in. From the first sip till the last sup you can tell they use quality ingredients in their coffee and take great pride in the coffee they serve, it was just so good being in such a lovely cafe planning out the day ahead while sipping our delicious coffee's. We really enjoyed our coffee's in here before we moved on and for a first time visit to here we had a great time. Karibu Coffee House is easy to locate along Digbeth . Opening hours are; Monday to Friday, 8am till 4.30pm. Saturday, 9.30am till 6.30pm. A great cafe,well worth checking out if you're in the area.

I stop for 1hour in Birmingham, and I wanted to crab a coffee, I found this lovely coffee shop close to bus station. Is very nice place, the staff very friendly and the coffe and food was great. I definitely come back if I will had the change.

Karibu Coffee House Is A Fantastic Coffee Shop In Digbeth That Offers A Good Range Of Drinks And Cakes.Karibu Coffee House Is A Superb African Themed Coffee House That Specialises In Coffee And Teas From Tanzania And Has A Slick Modern Interior With Fantastic Fixtures And Features That Relate To Africa And Karibu Which Means Welcome In Swahili Is A Great Place To Go When Visiting This Area Of Birmingham.A Great Coffee Shop And A Place We Visited While Visiting A Few Of The Pubs That Are Situated In Digbeth.On Entry We Gave Our Track And Trace Details And Sat In One Of The Tables At The Entrance Of The Coffee House And Ordered A Few Coffees Which Were Called Karibu Coffee A Superb Blend Well Presented And Well Priced.This Is An Excellent Coffee Shop In A Lively Area And Well Worth Visiting If You Like Specialised Coffees Or Teas And Tasty Pastries And Is A Place I Would Visit Again.Easy To Locate From Moor Street Train Station Follow The Park Road Around To This Coffee House'A Five Minute Walk.(This Is My First Review Of Karibu Coffee House). Opening Hours. Monday-Tuesday-Closed. Wednesday-Friday-10.00-15.00. Saturday-10.30-16.30. Sunday-Closed. Hours May Differ From Above.

I have fallen in love with this place. East African coffee and food is a taste of home for me. Everything is excellent quality and beautifully presented. Have been twice this last week! Lovely family business vibe and chilled African decor. Check it out if you’re home sick for Africa or just fancy trying something new.

We had 2 soft drinks and 2 coffees as well as a selection of panini which were served with spicy fries and an Indian style coleslaw . The staff were really welcoming and the service was great . The bill was very reasonable and if I was local I would visit often .

Check us on Insta 😁 - 🥔 Karibu, Digbeth - We were kindly invited to try the food and drink over at @karibucoffeehouse . You can find Karibu next to @southandcitycollege in Digbeth. From the front Karibu looks clean and modern but a little inconspicuous, don’t let that put you off @karibucoffeehouse is a very open, loving and warm place to get some amazing Tanzanian food, from breakfast through to dinner and everything inbetween 😍 - The decor is fresh and warm with plenty of seating and space. You could easily enjoy a catch-up with friends and family or have some time to yourself to get some work done using the free wi-fi and charging ports. There is also a section where you can purchase authentic African products made by the Maasai tribe women. - This is a family run Tanzanian café that produces authentic Tanzanian food and drink. We had three recommend dishes that were fabulous. Dish 1 was the Lamb Samosa Chaat, £5.50 Dish 2 was the Muhogo with Kachumbari and Salsa, £5.80 Dish 3 was the Omelette and Chips (Zege), £5.50 - I highly recommend all these dishes especially the Muhogo which is made with Cassava, an African root veg 😍 All the food is either Halal, Vegan or vegetarian. So there is something for everyone. - So get yourself to one of the must underrated cafés in Birmingham. 😍 . . . . #karibu #African #tanzania #brumfood #ad #digbeth #southandcity #halal #halalfood #halalbirmingham #Birmingham #lovebirmingham #lovebrum #lovefood #foodporn #drinks #drinkporn #foodies #foodiesofbrum #whattoeat #eatout #foodlover #vegan #vegetarian #glutanfree #foodstagram #goodfood #instagood #instafood #foodblogger

A small piece of Tanzania in Digbeth! Stepping into this cafe transports you instantly to the sound and smells of East Africa. They serve great coffee, tasty food and working space for home workers. Highly recommended.

Meandering around Digbeth after an overdue catch up with my friend of 49 yrs (!) we were ready for a hot drink, when we stumbled upon Karibu. I’m a fussy bunny when it comes to food outlets. It’s frontage was attractive and inviting. Those already inside looked like they were enjoying their purchases and each other’s company. It was like peering into someone’s living room during a family gathering; cosy. I like my coffee strong with flavour- tick! My friend likes her drink to remain hot once milk is added - tick!...and the chocolate orange cake? Oh my, you’ll have to go there and try it! The staff were genuinely friendly and in fact we felt so comfortable, we were still there 20 minutes after they closed. This establishment deserve to do well. I intend to return soon for a meal.

I don’t usually write review but I saw this place and wanted a coffee from an independent coffee place. I was surprised how good my coffee was. I ordered an almond milk flat white and it was one of the best I’ve had. Sometimes coffee shops make the coffee a bit sour but this wasn’t at all. A good choice for people who are particular about their coffee.

Have been here twice now and It'd been brilliant both times. Get the Maharage. You will not be disappointed!! Also, the friend I was with used to have Mandhazi every day when he lived in East Africa, and said the Mandhazi here was great

Loved how welcome we felt after walking in. Went straight to the counter and was met with smiles and an education on the food we wanted to order. The clientele are very eclectic too. We are big fans of the decor and the whole place has an authentic feel. I am telling all my friends about this place because they’re too good not to be a mainstay in Digbeth! We are big supporters of family run, local businesses. It usually means the products are made with love and this was no exception. Tasty food at a reasonable price (we tried two things from the African menu). And I tried a cool looking milkshake. My partner (an avid coffee fan) said Karibu made her the best latte she’d ever had. So smooth! One of the owners explained he was from Tanzania and that he gets specially imported Kenyan coffee beans that you can only get there. Whatever the secret is, we will be back. They have also promised more hot food going forward. I hope it’s a breakfast/brunch type menu but either way whatever it is we will be there to try it. Bear in mind I’m not a pro photographer. But visit and I am certain you will leave with a smile on your face.

Magical little place right next to the train station perfect for grabbing a coffee before jumping on the train.

Lovely little shop, nice decor and vibe. Coffee is great and not over priced either. Definitely recommend.

The staff here were friendly and helpful. I like the African art on the walls and ornaments dotted around - itneresting to look at, and not overdone. Both the coffee and carrot cake that I tried had nice flavours. They serve a few interesting Tanzanian...

A cosy place to enjoy a special cup of coffee. Its a really good cup of coffee! The environments reflects the culture and roots of the owners and is a nice place to sit and relax. Clean and tidy bright and fresh. Handy on the...

This place obviously only recent, nice smart clean interior, good choice of Tanzanian snap and coffee, we only had a snack and coffee but well impressed, staff friendly and attentive obviously trying hard in a nice way, best of luck to them, if you are...

Excellent coffee excellent service most important the decor touches your heart... it’s a home for us tanzanian who lives in UK...yummy Tanzania bitings not forgetting the Pride Of Africa the Africafe coffee Well done to Karibu coffee house

We stopped off on the way to pick up from Digbeth Coach Station and we were pleasantly surprised just how lovely this coffee shop was. Beautifully decorated, warm and friendly staff and the coffee was delicious. Many thanks

Fab atmosphere, great decor, lovely staff and amazing coffee! Will be back! Close to centre, market and coach station so easy to reach. Nice array of African goods to purchase. Easy going and quiet, great if you needed peace to do some work or reading!...

Popped in on my lunch hour for a snack and ordered a hot chocolate and cake. Really tasty chocolate cake and a hot chocolate loaded with cream and marshmallows. Welcoming staff with a snug and bohemian interior. Definitely returning ! Thank you for the happy...

This business handed out flyers in the area advertising 20% off. We went to try it as we assumed the flyers had been designed to entice people in to go in and try it. On arriving at the counter the cashier told us we could...

Very much enjoyed my visit here where I had a tasty sandwich. Too late in the day for me for coffee, but the selection looked delightful. Highly recommended!

Popped in to warm up & grab a hot drink. Several bites to eat to choose from including sarnies, pasties, cakes...very clean & welcoming. Coffee, tea, chai...reasonable prices. Easy short walk from Bull Ring & coach station. Give them a go!

By chance stopped her for coffee and croissant. We received a very friendly welcome and lovely service. The decor is bright and cheerful but still has a relaxing atmosphere, also very clean. Would highly recommend and hope to visit again when next in Brum.

Nice warm cosy place and yes great coffee... very welcoming staff and tasty Mandazi ( African Donut)

The Tanzanian coffee is good quality to the extent that it is just one of two coffee places which I would recommend in Birmingham. Note that I do some environmental work on coffee plantations in Central America so I know quite a lot about coffee...

My friend and I just came from London when we found the karibu coffee house. The place is warm and beautiful, colorful. The staff is amazing, nice and happy people. We were treating with lots of love. And the food was also great!! So...10/10 Thank...

I just visited Karibu as I had seen a picture of their cake on Instagram last week...wow what a cake it was! One slice of Sticky Toffee Cake and I will definitely be back for more...next time I’ll try out some of the food, especially...