Java Lounge Fort Sri Lanka's Largest Coffee House Chain

After checking out of the Fairway Hotel, where this cafe is located on the street level of the hotel, we were a bit lost on how to get to Bentota, 60 miles to the South of Colombo. We'd not organised anything and ther hotel quoted us 12,000 rupees for a taxi... about 5,000 rupees over what it should be. Our phones didn't work and over coffee and a snack we explored the options. Fortunately the Java Lounge manager went out of his way to make some calls in the local lingo and managed to get us a Kangaroo Cab at 7,000 rupees. He was a real life saver and which was why on our return leg back through Colombo we headed straight for the Java Lounge. Bottom line is, great coffee and snacks and very helpful staff.

Nice comfortable place to chill. Food and drinks are so tasty. I’ve tried the strawberry cheesecake, mocha, cafe latte, chocolate brownies, etc and they were great. But prices are pretty high. Staff is super friendly. Overall, it’s a great place to chill.!

We were over-heating on a hot Sunday afternoon and had just been round the Dutch Hospital so we popped in to take advantage of the sofas and the air con. The iced coffees were good but at pretty much European level pricing which seemed rather over the top. You can get a three course meal in many local places for the cost of one of their fancier iced coffees. Clean, comfortable and good service. But you pay for it.

Had some snack food here and found it to be reasonably good. The price is mediocre and the quantity is large.

The staff are great. They are courteous and very helpful indeed. They have superb choice of coffee and a great selection of mouth watering cheese cakes. A very good place to just sit and take things in or meet friends for a catch up!