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An Osu café and co-working hub with a garden and terrace, serving coffee, smoothies and fresh salads daily from early morning to late evening.
Jamestown Coffee Company (Osu)
A Ghanaian coffee company's Osu café serving flat whites made with locally sourced beans, all-day breakfasts and early dinners in a high-ceilinged, art-filled space.
At a glance
- Type
- Coffee shop and all-day café
- Area
- Osu, Accra, Ghana
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
Good to know
- Ghanaian coffee beans for sale
- Outdoor seating
- Laptop-friendly
- Breakfast
Why we recommend it
Jamestown Coffee Company is one of the best-known names in Accra's coffee scene and a local brand built around Ghanaian coffee. The company takes its name from Jamestown, the historic district of old Accra, and its flagship café in Osu is a favourite with creatives, remote workers and visitors looking for a familiar café experience with a local twist. A second large café operates in East Legon, north of Accra Mall, and the brand also runs smaller outlets in shopping centres around the city.
The coffee is the main reason to come. Beans are sourced in Ghana, and you can buy bags to take home from the display at the back of the café, which makes a good souvenir. Flat whites and other espresso drinks are made with dairy or plant-based milks, and the drinks menu uses playful names borrowed from Accra neighbourhoods, such as the Kaneshie coffee and the Labadi iced latte. Food runs from breakfast through to an early dinner. Breakfast is served in a pan, and other popular choices include French toast, a full English-style breakfast and chicken and waffles; in the evening, grilled steak is on the menu.
The space has high ceilings, large artworks on the walls and a shaded outdoor area, which makes it comfortable for long stays. It suits people who want to work on a laptop, friends meeting for brunch, solo travellers and anyone in need of a reliable coffee between sightseeing stops. The crowd is mixed and often international. If you want a cocktail later, the Alley Bar is right next door.
Prices are higher than at local chop bars but reasonable by international café standards. Opening hours are not published in the sources checked for this guide, so check the company's social media before setting out early or late. Weekend brunch is the busiest time, so arrive early if you want an outdoor table, and carry cedis or a card for payment.
The Osu café is easy to reach by taxi or ride-hailing car and is close to Oxford Street and the district's restaurants and bars. If you are staying near the airport or East Legon, the East Legon branch serves the same menu in a spacious setting.
Jamestown Coffee Company (Osu) FAQs
Is the coffee Ghanaian?
Yes. Jamestown Coffee uses beans sourced in Ghana, and you can buy bags to take home.
What food is served?
Breakfasts served in a pan, French toast, chicken and waffles and other all-day dishes, plus an early steak dinner.
Is it good for working on a laptop?
Yes. It is popular with remote workers and has space to sit for a while.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes, there is a shaded outdoor area.
Are plant-based milks available?
Yes, coffees can be made with dairy or alternative milks.
Are there other branches?
Yes, a large café in East Legon north of Accra Mall, plus smaller outlets in shopping centres.
Is there a bar nearby?
The Alley Bar, a cocktail bar, is next door.
When is it busiest?
Weekend brunch, so arrive early for a good table.