2022 Apr 5
Coffee Shops
- Central Café
Located at Shangri-La, Central Café is a luxurious cafe for anyone interested in having a chilled-out meeting with their business associates or getting their work done.
Price – LKR 1,000 upwards
Contact – 0117 888 288
Address – Level 3, Shangri-la, Colombo 02
Opening hours – 6:30 am to 11:00 pm (Monday – Sunday)
Website –www.central.com
- Department of Coffee
Department of Coffee is a literal coffee galore for the ardent coffee addict. Their varieties of coffee, savouries and seating spaces coupled with the view overlooking racecourse will surely keep you hemmed in your seat for hours.
Note: Department of Coffee charges LKR 1500 (per day), for electricity usage between 9:00am to 6:00pm
Price – LKR 1,000 onwards
Contact – 0113 430 808
Address – 10A, Philip Gunawardena Mawatha, Colombo 07
Opening hours – 7:00 am to 11:00 pm (Monday to Sunday)
Instagram – @deptofcoffee.lk
Facebook – @deptofcoffee.lk
3. Peppermint Cafe
Located down Wijerama Mawatha, Peppermint Cafe offers a one-of-a-kind experience in terms of food, ambience and a phenomenal workspace.
Price – LKR 1,000 onwards
Contact – 0756 320 420
Address – No. 76, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07
Opening hours – 7:00 am – 10:30 pm (Monday to Thursday)
Open 24hrs (Friday and Saturday)
12:00 am – 10:30 pm (Sunday)
Website – www.peppermintcafe.lk/our-menu
Instagram – @peppermintcafe_srilanka
Facebook – h@peppermintcafe.lk
4. Tea Avenue – Kotte
Tea Avenue has always been an iconic coffee shop and workplace for all those within Colombo and still continues to be so. If you’re up for some peace of mind while working, be sure to check this one out.
Price – LKR 1,000 onwards
Address – 82 Pitakotte – Talawatugoda Rd, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Contact Number – 0772 317 049
Opening hours – 7:00 am – 11:00 pm (Sunday to Thursday)
7:00 am – 1:00 am (Friday and Saturday)
Instagram – @teaavenue1936
Facebook – @TeaAvenue1936
5. Café Noir
Café Noir offers a splendid range of food along with its ambience and creates a phenomenal working space for the interested individual. So don’t miss out on this one.
Price Range – LKR 500 onwards
Contact – 0112 787 848 (Café Noir), 0112 555 188 (Café Noir Blanc)
Address – 302, Battaramulla Road, Pannipitiya (Café Noir)
216, Thimbirigasyaya Road, Colombo-05 (Café Noir Blanc)
Opening hours – 9:00 am – 10:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
9:00 am – 11:00 pm (weekends) – Same times for both branches
Instagram – @cafenoir.srilanka
Facebook – @CafeNoirSriLanka
6. Brew 1867 by Dilmah – World Trade Centre
Brew by Dilmah is no stranger to anyone who is looking for a good cuppa, and what better way to spend your power cut time than to spend it there. This coupled with their relaxing interior brings the best work environment right to you.
Price Range – LKR 500 – 1000
Contact – 0117 021 406
Address – Level 03 West Block,World Trade Centre, Colombo 01
Opening Hours – 7:00 am – 7:00 pm (closed on Saturday and Sunday)
Website –www.brew1867.com
Instagram – @brew1867bydilmah
Facebook – @Brew1867byDilmah
7. Bluespoon
Located at Jawatta, this place provides both great food and drinks, along with a perfect space to get your work done.
Price Range – LKR 500 upwards
Contact – 0773 164 000
8. Caramel Pumpkin
Looking to stay productive and get your work done despite the power outages? Caramel Pumpkin provides you with good food and chill vibes to get you started on your work.
Price Range – LKR 600 – 2,000
Contact –0112 677 966
Address – No. 38 Ward Place, Colombo 07
Opening Hours – 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Instagram –@caramelpumpkin.lk
9. The Commons Coffee House
The Commons Coffee House provides a large working space, along with comfortable seating. We don’t have to tell you twice about how much work you could get done here.
Price Range – LKR 600 upwards
Contact – 0112 694 435
Address – No.39 Flower Road, Colombo 07
Opening Hours – 8:00 am -11:00 pm
Website –www.thecommonscolombo.com
Instagram –@commonscoffee.lk
Facebook – @commonscoffee.lk
10. The Embazzy
Situated in the heart of Colombo, the Embazzy provides secluded as well as private seating arrangements, enabling you and your friends to get together and get all your work done in the most efficient way.
Price Range – LKR 800 upwards
Contact – 0112 576 027
Address – 76/1 Flower Rd, Colombo 07
Opening Hours -7:00 am -12:00 am
Instagram –@embazzybistro
Facebook – @theembazzy
11. The English Cake Company
This quaint spot in Colombo is a getaway place for any workaholic who just wants to get away from the buzzing city and the power cuts and focus on their work.
Price Range – LKR 1,000-1,500
Contact – 0112 501 344
Address – 2A Sulaiman Terrace, Colombo 05
Opening Hours – 7:00 am -10:00 pm
Website –@www.tecclk.com
Instagram –@tecclk
Facebook – @tecclk
12. The Avenue
The Avenue is a mix of classiness and peace, offering you the best allowing you to elevate your work ethic and mindset amid the continuing power cuts.
Price Range – LKR 1,500- 2,000
Contact – 0112 555 066
Address – 24 Alfred House Ave, Colombo 03
Opening Hours – 11:00 am -3:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Website –@theavenue.lk
Instagram –@theavenuelk
Facebook – @theavenuelk
13. The Grind Coffeehouse
Who wouldn’t want to work in a place that serves good coffee? If you’re a coffee lover and need your daily dose of caffeine to keep hustling, you can’t go wrong with the Grind Coffeehouse.
Price Range – LKR 600 upwards
Contact – 0761 051 064
Address – 505/1 Union Pl, Colombo 02
Opening Hours – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Facebook – @thegrindlk
14. The Barnesbury
Located in Barnes Place, The Barnesbury’s interior exudes a cosy, rustic vibe. With delicious food and an amazing ambience, this place is simply the best to get ahead with any work despite the power cuts.
Price Range – LKR 1,000- 1,500
Contact – 0112 682 144
Address – 91 Barnes Pl, Colombo 07
Opening Hours – 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Website –www.thebarnesbury.com
Instagram –@thebarnesbury
Facebook – @thebarnesburylk
15. Coco Veranda
Located down Ward Place, Coco Veranda’s food and ambience will definitely keep you rooted to your seat through the most stressful days. This all adds up to a well-rounded working experience.
Price Range – LKR 600 upwards
Contact – 0112 662 678
Address – 32 Ward Pl, Colombo 07
Opening Hours – 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Website –www.cocoveranda.co
Instagram –@cocoveranda.co
Facebook – @cocoveranda
There you go folks! Are there any other cafes and coffee shops that are allowing people to come and work during power cuts that we’ve missed? Do let us know in the comments!
