Pulled properly
Sri Lankan grown beans, at the right temperature, by a barista who cares about every cup.
The menu
Nordic bakery + coffee shop Arugam Bay
Slow mornings, by the bay.
Espresso pulled properly, Nordic bakes out of the oven every morning, and a seat in the shade on Panama Road.
See the menuClosed now · opens 06:30 Panama Road
4.8 from 861 reviews
Cardamom bunCheese bunCranberry oat cookieDouble chocolate cookieCarrot cakeCaramel biscuitBanana chocolateLemon lime
EspressoLong blackCortadoCappuccinoCold brewMatcha latteBlueberry matchaMatcha frappé
4.8
Google rating
861
Reviews
06:30
High season
7
Days a week
Two reasons people stop
Coffee and bakes.
Most people come off the beach or off Main Street. Both are welcome, sandy or not.
Out of the oven daily
Cardamom buns, cheese buns, cookies and bars. What's on display is what we've got that day.
Whole cakes
The daily ritual
Made for the rhythm of the coast.
Nordic bakes, Sri Lankan coffee and matcha made properly—ready from early morning, seven days a week.
- Baked here, daily
- Cardamom buns, cookies, bars and cakes come out of our oven every morning.
- Sri Lankan grown coffee
- Melbourne regulars have told us it holds up. We'll take that.
- Whisked, not shaken
- Matcha made properly in the bowl, over ice or milk. Blueberry syrup made in house.
- Vegan and gluten free
- On the board, in the case and in the drinks list, every single day.
On the counter
What's on display today.
The case changes with the bake. Cardamom buns and cheese buns go early; the cookies and bars usually last till afternoon.
Matcha
Whisked to order.
Coffee
Sri Lankan grown, properly made.
Pre-order
Whole cakes, 48 hours' notice.
Birthdays, send-offs, villa dinners. Message us on WhatsApp at least 48 hours before you want to collect and we'll get it in the bake list.
The space
Inside, upstairs, or under the trees.
Air-conditioned at the counter, thatched upstairs, shaded tables in the garden. Quiet enough to talk. No laptops inside — that's on purpose.
4.8 From 861 reviews
★★★★★
Ranked #1 of 14 coffee and tea spots in Arugam Bay on Tripadvisor, and rated 4.8 across 131 reviews there.
Probably the best coffee in Arugam Bay.
Really amazing Sri Lankan grown coffee.
Amazing coffee, really the best I had in Sri Lanka.
One of the best cappuccinos, lattes or flat whites in Sri Lanka.
Find us
Panama Road, Arugam Bay
Main Street Arugam Bay, Pottuvil 32500 Sri LankaKāffi Arugam Bay
Main Street, Arugam Bay, Pottuvil 32500
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Opening hours
High season (Apr–Oct)
- Monday06:30 – 18:00
- Tuesday06:30 – 18:00
- Wednesday06:30 – 18:00
- Thursday06:30 – 18:00
- Friday06:30 – 18:00
- Saturday06:30 – 18:00
- Sunday06:30 – 18:00
Low season (Nov–Mar) we open 08:00 and close 17:00, daily. Hours move with the surf season — check Instagram if you're planning an early start.
01Where is Kāffi Arugam Bay?
We're on Main Street, Arugam Bay. Look for the black steel frame and the thatched roof.
02What are your opening hours?
High season (April–October) we open 06:30 and close 18:00, every day. Low season (November–March) it's 08:00 to 17:00.
03Do you sell whole cakes?
Yes — with at least 48 hours' notice. Message us on WhatsApp with the flavour, the size and the day you want to collect.
04Do you have vegan and gluten-free options?
Every day, across the board — bakes, cakes and drinks. They're on the board and in the case, not a special request.
05Can I work on a laptop?
Not inside — that's on purpose. The garden tables and the upstairs balcony are the spots if you need to sit a while.
06How do I contact you?
Call 074 250 8376 or message us on WhatsApp. WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach us for cake orders.