I have found a favorite spot in Mombasa in what is known as Old Town, an area near the water that is very old and consists of a series of small alleys. The occupants of this community are almost all Muslim and though it is quite run down and dirty (like all of Mombasa) it has a lot of character. In Old Town is a wonderful coffee house called Jahazi. It has a middle eastern feel, within a series of cozy rooms where you can sit in comfortable chairs or on cushions and drink delicious Swahili coffee (coffee mixed with ginger, cinnamon, and cardamon) or chai tea. I guess you'd call this Mombasa's version of Starbucks!
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