I absolutely ADORE everything about Ntaba, from its gorgeous colorful décor to its delicious coffees (their pistachio latte is my favorite), to its lovely owners--Dayana and Rueben---who are gracious beyond measure! And if you're lucky, you might get to meet their darling little ones--Lyly (age 6) and her baby sister, Anna. So much joy! Ntaba is one of the most soothing environments ever--bathed in natural light from floor to ceiling windows on 3 sides, the kind of space I search for in a coffee shop. It's as though they've sifted through the most delightful qualities of beloved coffee spots and whipped them into something magical. And if you check the calendar, you'll see that many groups -from musical to spiritual-- gather there throughout the week. If you haven't heard of Ntaba yet, DO make a special trip. It will be well worth your time. I promise that you'll have glorious comments to share, too! read more

Today was a quick stop and carry out for drip coffee. I was a bit disappointed in the cup. When my husband brought it to me, it was barely lukewarm. He walked my coffee back inside and requested they warm it, which they did, but I left curious how fresh it was. I'm glad to see this location of Ntaba continue. When I mention it to people, most are not aware of the business. It is quiet - other than driving by, I don't think I see much promotion of it. Today's experience won't cause me to rush back, but I'd stop by when I'm in the area. read more

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This quaint coffee shop is located in the Cliffon Heights area. From the moment I, walked into the coffee shop I felt peace, warmth and hospitality from the owners of the establishment. The ambiance of the coffee shop is very laid-back,cozy, and beautifully decorated. They offer an array of options on their menu such as beverages, pastries, and food. I was extremely impressed because they offer vegan pastries, have ample parking, and are economical priced. Which are all WINS for me for frequently supporting a coffee shop. I would highly recommend checking out this coffee shop you will not be disappointed! My favorite beverages are: Passion Lemonade, Chai Tea, and Chai Latte they absolutely delicious! read more

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Very friendly staff and the sweetheart latte is worth it's weight in gold. 10/10 delicious.

We absolutely treasure visiting Ntaba Coffee Haus. Dayana and Ruben are hospitable, warm, and kind. The ambiance gives a cozy vibe no matter the season you visit. The coffee is really delicious and it's a great place to have meetings and sit with old and new friends. We were honored to be able to host an event at Ntaba and it was an awesome time. Highly recommend this location and giving it a chance! read more

I came to this coffee shop to try something new since I drive past it all the time. I got a vanilla latte and an almond croissant. The coffee was good, but nothing particularly special, and the almond croissant was quite tasty despite not actually being on a croissant. It was definitely more of an almond pastry, but I really enjoyed it and the flavors were all there. My only qualm with Ntaba is the atmosphere was very quiet and stoic. I came in with my young child after seeing that they advertised having some fun classes in the evenings and the owners young children around thinking it would be a good environment for us to sit together, but there was no music playing, and it was deathly silent in there. We enjoyed our coffee on the picnic table outside because I was worried of disturbing the other patrons due to the silence. I'll probably be back for a to go coffee if I'm in this area again, but probably not to just hang out for the ambience. read more

Owner is spectacularly friendly and cheerful, welcoming to all. Lots of huge windows letting in a ton of sunlight, so a good spot if you need copious amounts of natural light, maybe not so good if you're looking for a dark cozy corner to curl up in. The pastry I had was very rich and tasty. Didn't care for my drink, but that's probably just because it just wasn't my cup of tea, so to speak. I'd be willing to go back and try a different drink. read more

Yes to Ntaba! Drinks - delicious. Menu - appropriately varied (something for everyone). Plant based milk options - almond, oat, soy. Food - both sweet and savory choices, including very flaky non-meat meat pies. Ambience - pleasant, welcoming, definitely invites one to sit and linger to enjoy coffee/snacks before heading back to reality. There is also a small international grocery section in the back with a variety of items that might be difficult to obtain at a regular grocery store. One limitation: they do charge extra for plant based milk; I understand there is a cost differential, however I am of the opinion people who either must or choose to avoid animal products should be able to enjoy their coffee for the same price as dairy lovers. read more

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The owner is so nice and the updates to the atmosphere have been great to see! Awesome coffee

Great little out of the way (for me) place. Good drip and sausage roll. Touted as "south African", coffee and cuisine probably leans that way because the former owners run a safari business out of the place. Polite and aware staff. But I tried to take a work call since there were only 5 adults and toddlers appeared. Good spot if you just want good food and service but if you're looking for a quiet place to work or study, might try somewhere bigger or a branded place that is known for that. read more

I WILL BE BACK! The owner makes me want to come back. After being there a couple of hours she still remembered my name when I left! I was impressed when she called me by name when I left the establishment. That's good customer service. The bonus was the coffee and the sausage roll, with a side of chutney, was so good. I've never tasted such smooth coffee in all of my coffee days. I was struggling with what to order but she gave great assistance, along with my friend, and I had the white chocolate caramel mocha latte, I think . It was so good! I should have got the 20oz. Well that just means I will be returning soon. Plus, the atmosphere was so cozy and conducive to working, with the various seating arrangements and the wifi. My only wish is that there was one closer to me. read more

Ntaba Coffee Haus - Sausage roll with side of chutney and 16oz white chocolate caramel mocha latte. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I absolutely LOVED my visit to Ntaba. As a coffee snob, I found their coffee quite delightful. I also greatly appreciated that they gave me my iced latte in a glass mug when I asked them. A lot of places don't, but that is one of my requirements for the perfect coffee shop. Additionally, the staff were AMAZING! The owner made my drink, and she was so friendly! We chatted a bit, and when I left, I felt like I had made a new friend. The decorations are also so fun! The original owner was South African, so the inside has an African savanna theme. There are cool plants and a canvas of a lion. The new owner (the one who made my drink) kept the theme, and I absolutely love it. I definitely want to go back again. read more

Ntaba continues to serve excellence across their menu! Whether a meat pie (veg options available and delicious) or cafe, Ntaba is where it's at! Not to mention, if you're interested in an African Safari across one of the many and diverse countries... boom through Ntaba! We plan to visit Bornea, Madagascar, Botswana, and in the next two years! Cannot wait to support Ntaba! read more

GREAT coffee and even greater service! The owners and their kids are so friendly- they even had treats for my pup! Will definitely be back soon. read more

Visited on a Sunday morning around 10:30 for the first time. We had one person in front of us in line, however we waited 20 minutes after placing our order before getting our coffee. There was one employee working and they were more concerned with chatting with the group behind us than making our coffees. They even made one of the customers coffee before ours. Coffee was good but we won't be back after the service we received unfortunately. read more

Just visited for the first time. Great friendly service and an amazing cappuccino!!!!! I'll be back for sure!!!

This cool coffee shop has been on my list to try for a few months! I've driven by it on my way to Frankfort Ave. They've got their own parking lot and the space inside is a lot larger than I would've thought. Their menu has all the regular stuff you expect. You can create your own drinks since they sell everything as a base (eg. plain latte, in which you can add flavors). I ordered the 12oz latte with vanilla and oat milk. The espresso tastes light. It reminded me of another African-owned coffee shop in Columbus, which has similar flavors. It was good! My friend tried 5 roses as a tea latte with oat milk. The barista told us it's a lighter version of English breakfast. She enjoyed it and also liked my latte. It feels pretty calm in there. Lots of natural light comes in through the windows. My friend and I enjoyed sitting on the comfy chairs. The owner came out and talked to us, which was cool. It made the experience even more personal to see that he was there. It's cool that he is South African! You can get your drink in a mug which is awesome. They've got one gender neutral bathroom that has a changing table. I'd come back again. They've got plenty of plugs around. read more

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This coffee house left me with so much joy ... and delicious coffee! Ntaba Coffee Haus features fair-trade coffee and tea from Africa as well as pastries and meat pies, a South African dish. This coffee shop on Brownsboro Road also houses A Taste of Africa, which sells food from Africa, and Ntaba African Safaris, which helps travelers plan trips to Africa. There is so much love for Africa in this building. For my first visit, I started with coffee, which definitely hit the spot. And I bought a Bubbly chocolate bar, Turkish delight and Jelly Tots candies from A Taste of Africa to share with my friend. Come to find out, "aerated chocolate" is a South African delicacy, and A Taste of Africa has several bars to choose from. And looking at the packaging, we were expecting a crunchy, malted filling, but this chocolate was creaming, indulgent. I also got a chai tea latte from the coffeeshop. The barista warned me that this chai is different than others in that it's not quite as sweet. I'm glad she gave me a heads up, and I actually preferred this type of chai. It was warm, soothing and just sweet enough. I also got to meet the owner, Robin. After talking to him for just a few minutes, it's easy to see how much passion he has for his businesses and Africa. And if you meet him, be sure to ask him how he got to Kentucky -- the man has lived several lives! It was also nice to learn how Ntaba gives back to the community here and in Africa. For example, Ntaba takes part in the ZABRA: a free bra initiative. Guests are encouraged to donate new and slightly used bras, which are then given to women who need them in Africa. The owner takes them and delivers them to orphanages and organizations himself. I'm excited to go back to Ntaba and try the meat pies as well as some of the delicious tea. Ntaba brings something new to the coffee shop scene in Louisville, and I applaud it for that. read more

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Coffee is excellent and service is friendly. If you haven't given Ntaba a try yet, drop in for a hot or cold brew. Beans are imported directly from African farmers and roasted in house. Source of beans are known all the way to a specific farm and perfectly roasted locally. Bring your computer or a book with you and spend a few minutes hanging inside. You like the relaxed interior, and you'll love the coffee. read more

Ntaba Coffee Haus is the best! They offer organic, fair trade, fresh roasted coffee, sourced from Africa. They roast the coffee in house, so it's always brewed to perfection. You can enjoy a fresh cup of coffee there, or you can purchase bags of coffee and tea to enjoy at home. They also have some really tasty food options on the menu, including baked goods and meat and vegetable pies. The Chicken Chorizo Pie is awesome! They support local artists by having pieces on display, and for sale, throughout the shop. They also sell handmade African mugs, as well as local honey from BEG's Honey, a small family-owned bee farm in South Louisville. Plus, they have an amazing "Taste of Africa" shop in the back of the space that's full of South African products. I love exploring everything there, and I have tried some of the candies and it was really cool to experience some items we can't get locally. If you're looking for a great coffee shop, a spot to get some work done, or a place to meet up with friends or have a work meeting, Ntaba Coffee Haus is a great spot! read more

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Excellent coffee and time spend. Choose a new spot of a study session. Got two ice coffee for me and the misses. Very strong, very good. Super friendly staff and the food was amazing. Wife got a cheddar chive scope, said it was very light and fluffy, can confirm full of flavor. I had a breakfast roll, very souffle like. Bacon, egg and cheese/chive. Super flakey. Had to eat with a fork. Coffee was so good, we got two more but espresso, which was ever better. Ended up buy a bag of the Gorilla Coffee whole beans for the house, for later use. Definitely coming back. In the back room had snacks from Africa. We saw the owner taking care outside with pulling weeds, you can tell this shop is cared for with the love put into it. read more

Definitely one of my favorite coffee shops in town! We found it by accident and I'm so glad we did. My go-to coffee is the White Chocolate Latte, which surprisingly, at Ntaba, I can have without sugar (and I add sugar to everything haha)! I love that there is a little market in the back of the store with different African goodies; I always end up buying more things than I should. I think its really neat that the small paintings on the wall are available for purchase. If you are interested in going on an actual African Safari, there is also a travel office in the shop to help you plan it! read more

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What a great atmosphere and coffee shop to kick back and enjoy the caffeine! Spent the Sunday before Thanksgiving at this establishment and will go back anytime we are in the vicinity. The artwork and furnishings and so authentic and nostalgic. It makes one want to visit Africa and take in all the scenery, animal life, sounds and smells (including the native coffee). The owners are so down to earth and laid back. read more

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Best coffee around Top quality coffee beans and roasting processes These folks know what they're doing and you can taste the difference read more

Pleasantly surprised by this place! It's in an odd location in my opinion and was part of my thinking when i saw that the drive thru was completely open on a Wednesday morning. Anyways, I got the iced chai latte and a lamb meat pie. The pie was good especially considering how fast they make it. The chai had enough chai flavor for me and was not a complete sugar overload which I appreciated. Service was excellent. Highly recommend! read more

[8/31/19] What to get: any of their coffee drinks Time drink ready: 2-5 mins Vibe: quaint and comfy coffee shop Parking: small parking lot in a little shopping plaza ==The Space & Service== I've past this place a few times after it's opened up and thought I'd check it out on a late morning drive. It's a cute shop and the large windows and travel decor make it more inviting to stay. The staff are still new and in training, but everyone is helpful. I believe the owner brought me my coffee and he was talking about wanting to create some seating in the front of the shop someday. I love service that takes pride in their work and hopes to grow AND who come talk with the customers. Very homey already and I've only visited once. ==The Drinks== So far their menu is simple. As time goes on, I'd like to see what other offerings they'll have when I visit again. ++Latte++ I usually get distracted by latte art or the amount of flavoring in my lattes, but this was simple. I also was able to tell the difference in the espresso compared to other places and found that I rather enjoyed my drink instead of being indifferent to the taste. ==For Next Time== -I'd like to try some of their baked goods -Affogato if it's still hot out read more

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Fantastic operation. Two genuine and kind owners, husband and wife Robin and Stella Mountain, are so awesome with some true South African spirit that just pours out in their decor, their friendliness, and of course with that amazing African coffee. Their warm energy hits you on the first visit if you get the chance to meet them or chat. Bonus! They also run a Safari business that they'll guide you through back in their beautiful home of Africa. The best part is, they have a small grocery in the back of the coffee shop with nothing but South African goodies! PLEASE! Do yourself a favor and make this your new regular coffee stop, or grab some delicious tea, baked good, anything. You WON'T regret it. read more

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Louisville's newest coffee shop is instantly in my top-three across the city (and I know *all* the coffee shops in town). It's a little smaller than most, but very comfortable, with higher-end furnishing, large windows, and attractive artwork. The menu is streamlined, with a small number of coffee/espresso drinks and pastries (update: they're now also offering South African meat pies), all done well. The only thing to be desired is longer hours. Curiously, they close at 6p on weekdays and 4p on weekends, so I'm only able to stop in half as often as I'd like. read more

Food / breakfast roll and grilled ham and cheese sandwich were okay, coffee was very good, blueberry mango smoothie was okay, service was excellent, ambiance was good - but a little cold, the food was a little pricey. Overall Max made it nice experience since it was our first time there. read more

Tried to order the freshpak tea (hot with oak milk) expecting to have steamed oat milk on top of my tea but received my tea watered down with cold oat milk in a cup with a lid that didn't fit. I was a confused customer that didn't understand the menu I admit but and when I asked it I could have my oat milk steamed first and she said no. My tea wasn't good for that reason and whenever I tried to sip it it poured all over my lap due to the misfit lid. I would also like to add that my friend that is lactose intolerant, ordered an almond milk latte and we watched her try and poor whole milk into her cup and had to stop her. She ordered it iced and she tried to make it hot which we had to correct as well. I am sure the coffee and products taste amazing but the barista was not delivering good service so that we could enjoy the drinks we ordered. read more

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I'm really appreciating the coffee house that are focusing on African based coffee. Ntaba is in my neighborhood. They have a lot of options and I got a latte. I added a hazelnut flavor to it which was delicious. They have a cute space of Brownsboro. read more

GUYS!!! Y'all already know that I loveee me some coffee. I'm always looking for a new place to try. Well, today was the day that found this little gem thanks to the other Yelpers. They use freshly ground African espresso that is soooo smooth, and its paired with perfectly steamed milk with microfoam that is at a drinkable temperature. I also got a "sausage roll". A delicious sausage link wrapped in a buttery flaky puff pastry crust, with a side of chutney. The sausage had a great flavor, crust was fantastic...and the chutney! I have had chutney in the past and it was extremely spicy...well this one wasn't. It was on the sweeter side, and delicious. The best part about it all was the little grocery store in the back. Filled with some really cool African spices, marinade, cookies, and other treats. I had gotten a cherry almond nougat that was wrapped in rice paper, and a "Turkish delight". The nougat wasn't fantastic...but that was because there wasn't enough sugar #Merica. The Turkish delight treat was WEIRD! It was like a rose flavored gelatin covered in milk chocolate. Im not a huge fan of rose, but this was ultimately good. I would love to try another one with a different flavor. read more

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As a former Clifton Heights resident, seeing Ntaba thrive and expand warms my heart. The cafe itself is immaculate, spearheaded by the kind of owners who will recognize you on your second visit. The coffee is delicious and arguably the best in the city; this is one of the rare coffeehouses where I actually prefer the lighter roasts, because they're just so invigorating. I also recommend not overlooking the mini-store in the back, where you can browse a selection of African groceries and candies that would ordinarily be nigh-impossible to find in this area. 5 stars, no notes. Really looking forward to their location outside SDF Airport. read more

Went in with no expectations. The shop has only been open 3 weeks. I have to say, they have some great ideas, and for some first time roasts the have good instincts. The cookie was good, I had a preview of the meat pie it was tasty, and I'm going home with some South African spices, sauces, and chutney. All around a good experience! read more

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Such an amazing experience at Ntaba. The owners were welcoming. This is a taste of South Africa in Kentucky. Good coffee, and plenty of treats from Africa. read more

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Loved the meat pies and the coffee was great. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Wonderful coffee place! Recommended by my sister and her boyfriend who love this place. Will repeat and recommend to my friends. read more

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I love this coffee. My Dad (a McDonalds coffee connoisseur) was even impressed. I bought some beans so that I could make it when I'm out of Louisville. Ive shared those beans with coworkers and they were even impressed by the Yirgacheffe. read more

Me and my Aussie guy were craving meat pies and found Ntaba on yelp. Sadly, with 8 min to closing, staff couldn't/wouldn't cook any pies. We were offered frozen ones to take with us but since we were heading to the airport that wasn't an option. Cute coffee shop with pleasant staff. Their coffee smelled good. I'm looking forward to trying again if I'm back in Louisville! read more

Five stars for the product and service. We went several times when they first opened. One star for the fact that they are never open anymore, despite their hours being posted on the door. My friends and I are at Mellwood every Wednesday night. Just before 6. They are now always closed. I have no idea what the real hours of the place are or if they are in fact even open anymore. The Candy shop stays open til eight on Wednesdays, pretty much just for us! Sad cause it was an awesome place. read more

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