12 cozy cafes to work and study in Colombo [with Coupons]

Hey there, hardworking students and busy professionals! Tired of the same old library or your cramped desk at home? This one’s for you. We're going to be talking about the perfect cafes in Colombo for you to work and study (and even grab a bite!). 

And here’s the kicker — we've got some amazing coupons lined up to make your cafe-hopping adventure even better. So, grab your laptops, charge up your devices, and step into 12 of Colombo's coziest cafes.

Pages & coffee 


The place: 8 Stratford Ave, Colombo 00600

The digits: +94774308502

The price tag: LKR 800 to LKR 1000 for entrees

Why we love it: 

In case the name didn’t tip you off: Pages & Coffee is a cafe with a library, so it’s perfect for you bookworms. Need a break after a grueling work sesh? Just head down to the rows upon rows of books, grab a book, and start reading! Also, some pretty good coffee.

Coupons available: 5 coupons found on SLASH!

Buy one cappuccino, get one free

20% off on your total bill

Buy 2 signature mains, get 20% off on the third

Buy a Waffle Crazy , get an Iced latte free.

Buy a Ham and Cheese Sandwich, get a Iced tea free.

Cafe Kumbuk 

The place: 3/1, Thambiah Avenue, Independence Ave, Colombo 00700

The digits: +94112685310

The price tag: LKR 1300 to LKR 2500 for entrees, LKR 500 to LKR 1100 for coffee

Why we love it:

Cafe Kumbuk is all class. Want a place for a work meeting that’ll impress whoever you’re sitting down with? This is the cafe for you. Also, they’re committed to being a green establishment – meaning you’ll get to experience the serenity of greenery right in the middle of Colombo.

Coupons available: 3 coupons found on SLASH!

Buy one key lime pie, get one free

Spend over LKR 2,500/-, get an island chiller free

Spend over LKR 5,000/-, get LKR 1,000/- off

Barista 

The place: 7/2, Station Road, Colombo 04

The digits: +94704606044

The price tag: Around LKR for entrees, LKR 400 to LKR 900 for coffee

Why we love it:

Barista will hit the spot for you if you absolutely need coffee to power through your work. They focus on bringing an international coffee experience right to Sri Lanka, so you know the coffee is going to be good. Plus, Barista’s cozy ambiance lets you focus on what needs to get done.

Coupons available: 3 coupons found on SLASH!

Buy one cappuccino, get one free

Buy an Espresso Frappe, get one free

Buy one Cold Brew Smooth Black, get one free

Cafe 1959

The place: 746, Galle road, Colombo 4

The digits: +94 113 430 733

The price tag: Around LKR 1000 for entrees, LKR 600 for coffee

Why we love it:

Sometimes, you want a change of scene when you work. Cafe 1959 by Raux Brothers is just that. They’ve got a charming wicker-and-wood aesthetic going on. So, if you need a different setting to shake up your creative muscles, Cafe 1959 should do the trick.

Coupons available: 3 coupons found on SLASH!

Buy any sandwich, get one free

Buy any coffee, get one free

Get 20% off total bill

Monkey Bean Cafe 

The place: 16, Sellamuttu Avanue, Col 03

The digits: +94 115 883 552

The price tag: LKR 1200 to LKR 2200 for entrees, LKR 500 to 1000 for coffee

Why we love it:

It’s cozy, it has great coffee, and you honestly can’t go wrong with choosing Monkey Bean for your next work or study session. It also has an interesting “quirky” twist to its ambiance. You definitely won’t get bored working here!

Coupons available: 3 coupons found on SLASH!

Buy a Cappuccino get one free

Bill above LKR 2000 get 20% off

Buy a burger, get a Honey lemon iced tea free.

Kaffi Colombo

 

The place: No. 89 / G9 (Ground Floor, Side Entrance) Crescat Boulevard Colombo 03

The digits: +94 117 743 062

The price tag: LKR 1500 to LKR 2000 for entrees, LKR 600 to LKR 900 for coffee

Why we love it:

Two things we have to tell you about this place. First, the theme — Kaffi is a Nordic-themed cafe, so you can try some unique flavors of bakes and coffee Second, the size. This shop is pretty small. But don’t let that stop you from working here. The energy inside this place is intense! Perfect when you have a looming deadline and need to hype yourself up for it.

Coupons available: 3 coupons found on SLASH!

Buy a coffee, get one free

Buy 2 coffees, get any brownie free

Bills above LKR 3,500/= gets 20% off

Caramel Pumpkin

 

The place: 38, Ward Place, Colombo 00700

The digits: +94 112 677 966

The price tag: LKR 1800 to LKR 4000+ for entrees, LKR 500 to LKR 800 for coffee

Why we love it:

Caramel Pumpkin is yet another cafe that’s oozing personality. You’re going to see fun wall art and splashy colors all around. Plus, they’ve got multiple levels of floor space. You can find a nook somewhere inside and be undisturbed for hours.

Coupons available: 3 coupons found on SLASH!

Buy one caramel macchiato, get one free

Buy one mint to be, get one free

Buy an iced latte, get one free

Sugar Bistro

 

The place: Crescat Boulevard, Lobby L1, Colombo 3

The digits: +94 779799943

The price tag: LKR 1000 to LKR 3000+ for entrees, LKR 300 to LKR 1000+ for coffee

Why we love it: 

You want to work in Colombo? Sugar Bistro is as Colombo as it gets. They’re located literally next to Galle Road, right on the side of Crescat Boulevard. If you’ve got errands to run around town but need to sit down for a quick second to get some work done, Sugar Bistro should tick all your boxes. 

Coupons available: 4 coupons found on SLASH!

Buy 1 Get 1 Free for all desserts

20% off on your total bill

A flat 25% off on all drinks non-alcoholic

Get 25% off for Dinner

Baked

 

The place: 37A Elibank Rd, Colombo 00500

The digits: +94 777 154 454

The price tag: LKR 500 to LKR 1700 for entrees, LKR 700 to LKR 1000 for coffee

Why we love it: 

Don’t let their name fool you with smells of fresh cake and toasty bread — Baked isn’t just a place to stuff your face with goodies fresh from the oven! With a solid selection of coffee and ample space to plonk yourself down and work, Baked is a great option as a work cafe. (And yes, their baked goodies are excellent too.)

Coupons available: 3 coupons found on SLASH!

Buy a Large pizza, get one free!

Buy one Cappuccino, get one free

Get 20% off on total bill

The English Cake Company

 

The place: 2A Sulaiman Terrace, Colombo 00500

The digits: +94 112 501 344

The price tag: LKR 500 to LKR 1600+ per cake slice

Why we love it: 

Two things the English do really well — cake, and being productive (don’t quote us on that). So why not choose to work at this cafe and hope some of that productivity rubs off on you? And if it doesn’t, the cozy interior and relaxed ambiance definitely will.

Coupons available: 4 coupons found on SLASH!

Buy one coffee, get a cappuccino free

Buy a cheesecake, get a coffee free

Buy one coffee, get a cappuccino free

Flat 15% off your total bill

Central Perk 

The place: 9/6 A, 16th Lane, Marine Drive, Colombo 3

The digits: +94 112 574 554

The price tag: LKR 800 to LKR 1800 for entrees, LKR 400 to LKR 800 for coffee

Why we love it: 

Yup — this is that Central Perk, from that show. If you’re a fan of F.R.I.E.N.D.S then you have to visit here anyway. And if you’re just a regular person who’s not obsessed with the show (who even are you?), you’ll find this cafe’s spacious interiors and excellent menu to be perfect for working or studying.

Coupons available: 3 coupons found on SLASH!

Buy a drink, get 1 free

Buy a coffee, get 1 free

Get 15% off on total bill

Traveller’s Bar 

The place: Galle Face Hotel, Colombo 03

The digits: +94112541010

Why we love it: 

Traveller’s Bar in a word — classy. Got a high-stakes work meeting but don’t want to have it at a loud cafe? This is the place to go. You’ll find plenty to love here: plush furniture, a relaxed yet elegant ambiance, and as always, a menu that’ll have you staying for seconds. And thirds.

Coupons available: 3 coupons found on SLASH!

Enjoy 10% savings from Monday to Thursday

Enjoy 10% savings from Monday to Thursday

Enjoy 10% savings from Monday to Thursday

More deals from work and study cafes on SLASH

There you have it, folks! Twelve delightful cafes near you in Colombo that can be your go-to spots for productivity sessions. 

If you’re the type to dip into cafes every now and then, you’ll love SLASH. We’re Sri Lanka’s first buy-1-get-1 coupon app, and we’ve got 500+ coupons from 250+ locations around Sri Lanka.

Download the SLASH app from the App Store or Play Store today, and unlock a world of discounts, promotions, and memorable experiences. 

Happy studying, working, and savoring every sip in Colombo's coziest cafes!

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