2025 Jul 25
Heading to Kandy for the Esala Perahera? Between the lights, dancers and drummers, you’ll need the perfect place to fuel up. Whether you’re after a quick bite or a scenic dinner spot near the action, here are some of the best places to eat while soaking in the magic.
1. Vito Wood Fired Pizza Kandy
Price range: LKR 320 - LKR 6,500
Review rating: 4.6/5
Reviews: 3,108
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 2.3 km | 5 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 12 pm - 9.30 pm
Address: No 56, Saranankara Road, Kandy
Tel: 0774 549 000
Facebook: @Vito Wood Fired Pizza Kandy
Instagram: @vitowoodfiredpizza
2. Organica Lounge
Price range: LKR 300 - LKR 2,500
Review rating: 4.8/5
Reviews: 1,539
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 650 m | 4 minutes
Open hours: Monday - Saturday, 6.30 am - 11 pm
Address: Yatinuwara Lane, Kandy
Tel: 0776 301 625
Facebook: @Organica Lounge
Instagram: @organica_lounge
3. Devon Captain’s Table
Price range: LKR 880 - LKR 6,300
Review rating: 4/5
Reviews: 2,139
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 450 m | 5 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 7.30 am - 10 pm
Address: No 11, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy
Tel: 0812 224 537
Instagram: @devonskandy
Facebook: @Devons Kandy
4. Cafe the Vibe
Price range: LKR 650 - LKR 6,500
Review rating: 4.2/5
Reviews: 1,989
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 700 m | 7 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 10 am - 10 pm
Address: No 258/4/1, D S Senanayake Street, Kandy
Tel: 0770 425 291
Instagram: @cafethevibe
Facebook: @Cafe the Vibe
5. MANDIYA
Price range: LKR 500 - LKR 1,000
Review rating: 4.4/5
Reviews: 386
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 300 m | 7 minutes
Open hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
Address: Pushpadana Complex, D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy
Tel: 0771 998 554
Instagram: @mandiya_kandy
Facebook: @Mandiya
6. Stag’s Head Pub
Price range: LKR 400 - LKR 2,500
Review rating: 4/5
Reviews: 66
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 350 m | 3 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 10 am - 10 pm
Address: Hotel Casamara Kandy – No 12, Kotugodella Veediya, Kandy
Tel: 0812 224 474 | 0812 224 688
Instagram: @hotelcasamarakandy
Facebook: @Hotel Casamara Kandy
7. Cafe Aroma Inn
Price range: LKR 600 - LKR 2,500
Review rating: 4.3/5
Reviews: 1,237
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 220 m | 2 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 6 am - 11 pm
Address: No 98, Colombo Street, Kandy
Tel: 0772 763 753
Instagram: @cafearomainn
Facebook: @Cafe Aroma Inn
8. Cafe 1886
Price range: LKR 300 - LKR 10,500
Review rating: 4.3/5
Reviews: 1,373
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 1.1 km | 3 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 10 am - 10 pm
Address: Ground Floor, No 68 E L Senanayake Veediya, Kandy
Tel: 0702 585 756
Instagram: @cafe1886_sl
Facebook: @Cafe 1886 – Kandy
9. Java Lounge
Price range: LKR 215 - LKR 1,750
Review rating: 4.6/5
Reviews: 1,813
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 80 m | 4 minutes
Open hours: Monday – Thursday, 6.30 am – 11.30 pm | Friday – Sunday, 6.30 am – 12 am
Address: No 20, D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy
Tel: 0710 469 059
Instagram: @Java Lounge
Facebook: @Java Lounge
10. Cafe Lago
Price range: LKR 150 - LKR 1,000
Review rating: 4.4/5
Reviews: 72
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 3.7 km | 10 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 9 am - 7 pm
Address: No 5, Tomalin Park, Sangaraja Mawatha, Kandy
Tel: 0813 169 600
Instagram: @cafelago.lk
Facebook: @Cafe Lago
11. Cafe Nuwara
Price range: LKR 600 - LKR 8,000
Review rating: 4.6/5
Reviews: 4,245
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 350 m | 8 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 10 am - 10 pm
Address: No 146, D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy
Tel: 0760 221 222
Instagram: @cafenuwara
Facebook: @Cafe Nuwara
12. Buono
Price range: LKR 600 - LKR 2,500
Review rating: 4.6/5
Reviews: 1,326
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 220 m | 8 minutes
Open hours: Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 8 pm
Address: No 72, D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy
Tel: 0812 121 141
Instagram: @buono_foodforlife
Facebook: @BUONO
13. Cafe Koi
Price range: LKR 300 - LKR 1,500
Review rating: 4.8/5
Reviews: 384
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 300 m | 8 minutes
Open hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm
Address: No 115, D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy
Tel: 0704 006 600
Instagram: @cafe_koi
Facebook: @Café KOI
14. Cafe Kandyana
Price range: LKR 150 - LKR 1,400
Review rating: 4.4/5
Reviews: 183
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 2.4 km | 9 minutes
Open hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am - 7.30 pm | Monday, 10 am - 6 pm
Address: No 34J, Sangaraja Mawatha, Kandy
Tel: 0766 691 454
Instagram: @cafekandyana
Facebook: @Café Kandyana
15. Blizz Cafe
Price range: LKR 250 - LKR 3,500
Review rating: 4.3/5
Reviews: 360
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 700 m | 3 minutes
Open hours: Monday - Friday, 10 am - 10 pm | Saturday - Sunday, 10 am - 11 pm
Address: No 242, D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy
Tel: 0771 216 261
Instagram: @theblizzcafe
Facebook: @Blizz Cafe
16. Premium Outlet Cafe
Price range: LKR 450 - LKR 4,300
Review rating: 4.5/5
Reviews: 418
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 2.5 km | 9 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 10 am - 10.15 pm
Address: No 392, Peradeniya Road, Kandy
Tel: 0777 660 609
Instagram: @premium_outletlk
Facebook: @Premium Outlet Cafe
17. Coffee Dose Kandy
Price range: LKR 450 - LKR 1,750
Review rating: 4.9/5
Reviews: 206
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 1.7 m | 12 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 8 am - 7.30 pm
Address: No 01, Nagasthenna Road, Kandy
Tel: 0755 541 729
Instagram: @coffeedose_cafe_kandy
Facebook: @Coffee Dose Kandy
18. Hungry Brunch Cafe and Restaurant
Price range: LKR 500 - LKR 3,500
Review rating: 4.9/5
Reviews: 864
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 750 m | 6 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 10.30 am - 8 pm
Address: No 170, Kotugodella Street, Kandy
Tel: 0776 057 554
Instagram: @hungry_brunch_
Facebook: @Hungry Brunch cafe & restaurant
19. Cafe Secret Alley
Price range: LKR 500 - LKR 2,500
Review rating: 4.6/5
Reviews: 1,458
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 350 m | 3 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 7 am - 5 pm
Address: No 10/1/1/1, E L Senanayake Veediya, Kandy
Tel: 0817 474 933
Instagram: @cafesecretalley
Facebook: @Secret Alley
20. CafeWalk KCC
Price range: LKR 350 - LKR 1,000
Review rating: 4.2/5
Reviews: 234
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 450 m | 7 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 7 am - 9 pm
Address: No 05, Dalada Veediya, Kandy
Tel: 0812 202 844
Instagram: @cafewalk.kcc
Facebook: @CafeWalk – KCC
Found a few spots to try? Bookmark this list before you head to Kandy.
