Ntaba Coffee Haus

I WILL BE BACK! The owner makes me want to come back. After being there a couple of hours she still remembered my name when I left! I was impressed when she called me by name when I left the establishment. That's good customer service. The bonus was the coffee and the sausage roll, with a side of chutney, was so good. I've never tasted such smooth coffee in all of my coffee days. I was struggling with what to order but she gave great assistance, along with my friend, and I had the white chocolate caramel mocha latte, I think . It was so good! I should have got the 20oz. Well that just means I will be returning soon. Plus, the atmosphere was so cozy and conducive to working, with the various seating arrangements and the wifi. My only wish is that there was one closer to me.

Great little out of the way (for me) place. Good drip and sausage roll. Touted as "south African", coffee and cuisine probably leans that way because the former owners run a safari business out of the place. Polite and aware staff. But I tried to take a work call since there were only 5 adults and toddlers appeared. Good spot if you just want good food and service but if you're looking for a quiet place to work or study, might try somewhere bigger or a branded place that is known for that.

Yes to Ntaba!Drinks - delicious. Menu - appropriately varied (something for everyone). Plant based milk options - almond, oat, soy. Food - both sweet and savory choices, including very flaky non-meat meat pies.Ambience - pleasant, welcoming, definitely invites one to sit and linger to enjoy coffee/snacks before heading back to reality. There is also a small international grocery section in the back with a variety of items that might be difficult to obtain at a regular grocery store.One limitation: they do charge extra for plant based milk; I understand there is a cost differential, however I am of the opinion people who either must or choose to avoid animal products should be able to enjoy their coffee for the same price as dairy lovers.

Visited on a Sunday morning around 10:30 for the first time. We had one person in front of us in line, however we waited 20 minutes after placing our order before getting our coffee. There was one employee working and they were more concerned with chatting with the group behind us than making our coffees. They even made one of the customers coffee before ours. Coffee was good but we won't be back after the service we received unfortunately.

Ntaba continues to serve excellence across their menu!Whether a meat pie (veg options available and delicious) or cafe, Ntaba is where it's at! Not to mention, if you're interested in an African Safari across one of the many and diverse countries... boom through Ntaba! We plan to visit Bornea, Madagascar, Botswana, and in the next two years! Cannot wait to support Ntaba!

Just visited for the first time. Great friendly service and an amazing cappuccino!!!!! I'll be back for sure!!!

My first stop and it was hard not to want to flop into a chair and hang out. I've enjoyed following their Facebook page and learning about their coffee. The door was open but I stopped to read their signage. The owner spotted me there and welcomed me inside to order. Two young workers behind the counter took care of my order, an iced vanilla latte and blueberry muffin. My vanilla latte was good, a dark flavorful coffee but also very sweet. I'm interested to go back for a cold brew with light cream, no sugar, so I can appreciate the coffee more. My blueberry muffin was decent, a little dry but filling. Other snacks are available if you need a snack with your drink. The shop is small, had a comfortable vibe with it's seating and colors. As things calm down and we can safely sit inside I'll be back to appreciate their decor and South African history.

This cool coffee shop has been on my list to try for a few months! I've driven by it on my way to Frankfort Ave.They've got their own parking lot and the space inside is a lot larger than I would've thought.Their menu has all the regular stuff you expect. You can create your own drinks since they sell everything as a base (eg. plain latte, in which you can add flavors).I ordered the 12oz latte with vanilla and oat milk. The espresso tastes light. It reminded me of another African-owned coffee shop in Columbus, which has similar flavors. It was good! My friend tried 5 roses as a tea latte with oat milk. The barista told us it's a lighter version of English breakfast. She enjoyed it and also liked my latte.It feels pretty calm in there. Lots of natural light comes in through the windows. My friend and I enjoyed sitting on the comfy chairs.The owner came out and talked to us, which was cool. It made the experience even more personal to see that he was there. It's cool that he is South African!You can get your drink in a mug which is awesome.They've got one gender neutral bathroom that has a changing table. I'd come back again. They've got plenty of plugs around.

This coffee house left me with so much joy ... and delicious coffee! Ntaba Coffee Haus features fair-trade coffee and tea from Africa as well as pastries and meat pies, a South African dish. This coffee shop on Brownsboro Road also houses A Taste of Africa, which sells food from Africa, and Ntaba African Safaris, which helps travelers plan trips to Africa. There is so much love for Africa in this building. For my first visit, I started with coffee, which definitely hit the spot. And I bought a Bubbly chocolate bar, Turkish delight and Jelly Tots candies from A Taste of Africa to share with my friend. Come to find out, "aerated chocolate" is a South African delicacy, and A Taste of Africa has several bars to choose from. And looking at the packaging, we were expecting a crunchy, malted filling, but this chocolate was creaming, indulgent. I also got a chai tea latte from the coffeeshop. The barista warned me that this chai is different than others in that it's not quite as sweet. I'm glad she gave me a heads up, and I actually preferred this type of chai. It was warm, soothing and just sweet enough. I also got to meet the owner, Robin. After talking to him for just a few minutes, it's easy to see how much passion he has for his businesses and Africa. And if you meet him, be sure to ask him how he got to Kentucky -- the man has lived several lives! It was also nice to learn how Ntaba gives back to the community here and in Africa. For example, Ntaba takes part in the ZABRA: a free bra initiative. Guests are encouraged to donate new and slightly used bras, which are then given to women who need them in Africa. The owner takes them and delivers them to orphanages and organizations himself. I'm excited to go back to Ntaba and try the meat pies as well as some of the delicious tea. Ntaba brings something new to the coffee shop scene in Louisville, and I applaud it for that.

Best coffee aroundTop quality coffee beans and roasting processes These folks know what they're doing and you can taste the difference