Pallet Cafe

Pallet Café is a garden café in Lavington, Nairobi, built around a rare and purposeful concept: great food in a calm outdoor setting, paired with a mission to train and employ deaf people in hospitality. The café brands itself with the #IamDeaf identity and is widely profiled as a space where inclusivity is not a slogan—it is how the service experience is designed. The signature moment starts the minute you sit down: guests are encouraged to place orders using sign language, with simple guides provided so diners can communicate comfortably. Multiple features and reviews note that ordering happens through sign language (and, when needed, written notes), turning an ordinary meal into a small, memorable exchange that supports accessibility and dignity at work. On the plate, Pallet leans into fresh, feel-good café dining—excellent coffee, wholesome breakfasts, and lighter “healthy” options that suit everything from a quiet solo lunch to a slow weekend catch-up. The appeal is as much atmosphere as menu: a “secret garden” feel in the city, with open-air seating that makes the space naturally unhurried and family-friendly. For planning, Pallet publishes practical details directly (including its mission statement and service approach) and shares operating hours through its channels—its menu has listed daily opening (for example 7:30am–6:30pm) while social channels may reflect updates, so it’s worth confirming before you go if you’re planning around peak times. If you want a peaceful café experience that also leaves you feeling like you participated in something meaningful, Pallet is one of Nairobi’s most distinctive stops.