Windhoek

Centrally located at the Windhoek Zoo Park, Cafe Balalaika (also known as Zoo Cafe) is a pleasant spot to grab lunch on a day out on the town. Seating available on the outdoor terrace. By night, the cafe takes on more of a bar vibe, with beer on tap, live music and karaoke.

The cafe adjacent to a Namibian crafts market is a delightful locale to have breakfast or a light meal any time of day (they work till sundown Wednesday through Friday, but close just after lunch on weekends). Some highlights include fresh juices, wraps, and more.

Hidden in plain sight just off Independence Avenue, the cafe is a reliable local favourite for lunch and breakfast. The menu features casual European foods, such as salads and toasted sandwiches, but also serves much-loved Asian-style noodles. All things but one are a forte: the cafe is closed for business on weekends.

Sweet and savoury waffles, good coffee, and, of course, ice cream and frozen yogurt are what this cosy central joint is all about. The selling point are the spectacular ice creams, crafted at an organic dairy farm in eastern Namibia. It's a huge hit with the locals, making Cramer's one of the places to witness life in Windhoek as it unfolds.

The Wecke & Voigts shopping centre contains a namesake cafe known for its excellent breakfast and lunch selections, as well as good coffee and scrumptious dessert. Pop in before or after a browse through the adjacent home ware store.