Rafiki Coffee & Cafe

This place is great! I am new to the area and looking for a new regular spot. The owners are so nice and took time to chat with me and tell me about the business. The drink I had was fabulous and the breakfast sandwich was delicious. I will be coming back again!!!!

Finally had a chance to check out Rafiki. The space is clean, comfortable, and welcoming. There are tables outside, too, which will be great once the weather has warmed up a bit more. We spoke with the owner, who is just lovely - a warm, friendly welcome and good service are definitely a strength here! The coffee was good, and there are a number of baked goods and snacks to choose from. Also, the menu includes sambusas and mandazi and I'm looking forward to trying those next time. It's good to have a new coffee shop in the neighborhood!

Really loved this place. Folks are super friendly and emphasize service and comfort. Their coffee is pretty great too! Their location is excellent near the Fairview Greenline stop and Midway YMCA. The day I stopped in they were busy yet efficient. It was the perfect spot for a long coffee with a friend.

Highly recommend this brand new coffee shop. Super easy to access, just off the Fairview Green Line stop (i.e. University and Fairview intersection). The owner is clearly focused on providing the best service possible, actively asked me and a friend for reviews and recommendations on things that could be improved at this early stage of the business. Had a bagel and smoothie, both were delicious. The interior was comfortable and warm, very welcoming layout. Also liked the little fish tank!Only one big suggestion for the owner: make sure you have a cleaning schedule for the tank, cause it can get full of algae, making it less attractive and more of nuisance. It's not a problem currently, but don't want it to be one in the future.

This place is great! Wonderful coffee, pastries, and snacks. The only downside is they use disposable cups. Other than that, it's a great place to sit and have a nice cup of coffee.