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#1 of 5 Cafe in Maun
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$3 - $7
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International, Fusion, Cafe, Healthy
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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Reviewed 5 days ago

Service was absolutely amazing 👏🏿 😍 Excellent food 👌 😋 love it here! Served by ElTee 💯🎊 Really Good Place

Date of visit: June 2023
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Jane Dwyer, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

What an amazing review - Thank You.

Reviewed April 26, 2023

They were out of salami but replaced with chicken… still good. I like the amount of jalapeño used. Cheese melted nicely too.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Jane Dwyer, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

Thank You Marc - apologies about the salami...

Reviewed December 29, 2022 via mobile

Nice apple and cinnamon cake was served to me. The waitress was really nice and the wire trinkets that decorate the place are very pretty.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Jane Dwyer, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

We hope to serve you the Apple and Cinnamon Cake again - thank you for the review

Reviewed December 6, 2022 via mobile

With a very stressful visit to Maun we needed a good cup of coffee and a sustaining breakfast. We got the coffee and waited an hour for food only to be told the order had not gone through to the kitchen. With multiple management staff...and waitresses in evidence it would have been nice if we has been checked on even once in that time to be ask if we were OK . That way someone might have noticed the problem. A very disappointing experience.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Jane Dwyer, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

I am very sorry to hear this unfortunate experience.

Reviewed November 9, 2022

Love this cafe near the airport. Chobe4x4 collected there landcruiser and we ended up having brunch here, great food and service. nice way to end our holiday.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Jane Dwyer, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

This makes us so happy - thank you for the visit and eview

Reviewed November 4, 2022 via mobile

What a great find. Sheer luck as the rain forced us to stop. Great coffee and even though some things were not available it was obvious it was because they are busy and want to keep up only the best food coming out. Yummy salad...as a decoration on my daughter's BLT signalled that their specials are probably excellent.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Jane Dwyer, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded November 7, 2022

Thank You for reviewing and rating us. The rain was wonderful,and even better now, knowing that it brought you into the DustyDonkey Café 🇧🇼☕🙂

Reviewed October 31, 2022

We stopped at this restaurant at the recommendation of our Airbnb hosts and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is great and the food is equally delicious. They offer a great variety of food and drinks. If you are ever in Maun, I highly recommend...stopping here for lunch!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Jane Dwyer, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded November 7, 2022

We are appreciative and grateful for your review and rating. Thank You MAMAofthree.

Reviewed October 20, 2022

Looking for some decent coffee in Botswana proved a challenge at times. Luckily we found the Dust Donkey on our way through Maun. The food was excellent and the coffee by far the best we had on our 3 week trip in Botswana. Great was...our disappointment when we wanted to stop here again on our way back through Maun, only to find the place closed for that day. We will definitely return here if ever in the vicinity again.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Jane Dwyer, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded November 7, 2022

Firstly I apologize for disappointing you Etienne. The cafe rarely closes, but we had no choice this time. We will not disappoint when you return☕🇧🇼🙂 Thank you for the 5 star review and rating

Reviewed October 8, 2022

Nice place to hang out for a moment. Good food. Staff and service pleasant. for sure we will be back

Date of visit: September 2022
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Jane Dwyer, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded October 12, 2022

We look forward to your return Christelle. Thanks for the review and 5* rating

Reviewed August 23, 2022 via mobile

At Dusty Donkey we always receive a warm welcome by friendly faces. The coffee is great and the food even better. I had a Buddha Bowl - seriously the best plate of food I've had in a long time. Tasty, flavourful, fresh and filling. Dusty...Donkey is conveniently located close to the airport and Woolworths. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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DustyDonkeyCafeMaun, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded August 29, 2022

Hello KalahariHahn Thank You for your lovely review of our Cafe - we appreciate your feedback and great rating we received from. it. Looking forward to your next visit.

Reviewed August 9, 2022 via mobile

We visited the Dusty Donkey for lunch on our one day in Maun. Absolutely fantastic. All the meals we had were so delicious. Smashed avo on sourdough, Egyptian beans. I had the Buddha bowl and it was one of the best things I have ever...eaten. They also introduced us to Okavango brewery beer which we enjoyed so much we sought out the brewery later on that day. Would definitely recommend The Dusty Donkey for anyone visiting Maun.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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DustyDonkeyCafeMaun, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded August 14, 2022

Thank You Sarah- thanks for the review , the rating, being in Maun and appreciating our Cafe. ...the OCB is delicious🍻

Reviewed August 2, 2022 via mobile

As I said in the title so good we went three times. Our first morning in Maun we were in search of iced coffees and WiFi. The dusty donkey seemed to tick these boxes. The WiFi wasn’t the strongest but the coffee was. We ordered...a breakfast wrap with avocado, avocado toast and the corn fritters which were all delicious. The staff were all very friendly. They had some local vendors outside selling bowls and figures and also some lovely bits for sale in the cafe. One morning we were heading on a tour and we rang ahead to order some curbside pickup and it was ready when we arrived. I would really recommend this place If you are looking for a little piece of western brunch vibes.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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DustyDonkeyCafeMaun, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded August 14, 2022

Hello, and thank you for this great review. I have taken your comment on the wifi to heart and have had the internet provider in to increase my speed. Surely you will back, and you will have all you require 🇧🇼☕

Reviewed August 2, 2022

We are ones for embracing the local food but after an overnight safari and a rather humpy hussle to Maun we needed that millennial western fix. Alternative milk iced latte, breakfast burritos with added guac, sweetcorn fritters - come at me! The food was so...good we ordered for take away before an excursion one morning, and returned for a final meal before jet setting back to Joburg. The WiFi could be a bit stronger, we found this place on the hope of strong WiFi but found unreal food on the way so no harm done. Some cool merch sold inside, with local men outside selling market favourites and beautiful art. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. 10/10 would recommend to a friend.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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DustyDonkeyCafeMaun, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded August 8, 2022

Wow, Thank You. It is great to know that we ticked most boxes and have since got the wifi speed improved. Feedback is always welcome Thanks for the great review and rating

Reviewed July 19, 2022 via mobile

We loved the place, really cosy, the food was delicious and the service was perfect. There is a good selection of food and cake and it’s perfect for vegetarian and even vegan ! The shop that is inside is also really worth having a look...at with quality objects and jewellery supporting the local market ! Really recommend !More

Date of visit: July 2022
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DustyDonkeyCafeMaun, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded July 27, 2022

What an amazing review and rating. Thanks Liseee for all you wrote. We will not let you down and hope one day you will pop in again

Reviewed June 18, 2022 via mobile

Amazing food in a nicely decorated place. Very friendly and professional staff, good vibes and they have Okavango beer!

Date of visit: June 2022
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DustyDonkeyCafeMaun, Owner at Dusty Donkey Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded July 27, 2022

We are so proud of our Okavango Beer. Thanks for being here and sharing the space with us

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Dusty Donkey Café is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5