Galani Coffee

Galani Coffee was created, in the company's own words, out of a love of Ethiopian coffee and art and a wish to share both with a wider public. The original branch in Jackross, on Salite Mehret Road, is a large warehouse-style space with an industrial feel, long tables, lived-in sofas and outdoor seating. Upstairs there is a rotating art exhibition and a small shop selling crafts and accessories inspired by traditional designs, which makes it as much a cultural stop as a cafe.

The drinks list goes well beyond the macchiato. Espresso, drip coffee and cold brew sit alongside house specialities such as a ginger and cinnamon latte, and Galani is one of the places to try cascara tea, made from the dried skins of coffee cherries, served with lemon and sparkling water. An affogato made with house vanilla ice cream is a good choice on warm afternoons, and Ethiopian Airlines' Selamta magazine also lists the picolino among the drinks served. Coffee lovers who want to compare styles can order a drip coffee alongside an espresso. The food menu covers breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch, with all-day breakfast, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options and dishes for children.

The relaxed layout makes it a good place to meet friends or spend a slow morning, and it suits families thanks to the space and the children's menu. Orders can also be placed for delivery through the Deliver Addis service.

The Jackross branch opens Tuesday to Sunday from 08:00 to 19:00 and is closed on Mondays. Galani has four other branches with their own phone lines and hours: Lebu, at the Lebu Commercial Center, open daily from 08:00 to 20:00; Churchill, open daily from 07:30 to 19:00; Seba Dereja, open daily from 08:00 to 20:00; and a weekend branch in Entoto Park, open on Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 to 18:00. If you want the gallery experience, go to Jackross; for a coffee with mountain views, choose Entoto.

Jackross is a residential area, and the road to the cafe is partly unpaved, so take a taxi or ride-hailing car and allow for traffic. The Tutto Gelato ice cream shop is also on Salite Mehret Road for a sweet stop afterwards.