Café Jenda

4R84+J66, Pakse, Laos
$$$ Cafe
(90 Reviews)

If you're in Pakse, Laos, and looking for a cozy spot to unwind with an exceptional cup of coffee, look no further than Café Jenda. Tucked away in a charming locale, this family-run café offers a delightful blend of local flavors and a warm atmosphere that will make you feel right at home.

Café Jenda specializes in traditional Lao coffee, brewed to perfection. According to customers, their hot Lao style coffee is not just good; it’s truly exceptional—considered one of the best by long-term visitors. The café also serves a delectable iced latte, which is a perfect refresher for those warm afternoons. Beyond coffee, patrons rave about the freshly toasted baguettes, often enjoyed with eggs or accompanied by a fragrant jasmine tea that elevates the entire experience.

The ambiance at Café Jenda is both inviting and relaxing. With both indoor and outdoor seating options, you can choose to soak up the sun in their lovely outdoor areas or enjoy the comfortable indoor setup, which features great ventilation and a cozy layout. Many guests have remarked on the café’s charming atmosphere, making it an ideal spot to relax, catch up on work with their reliable internet, or simply enjoy a leisurely meal.

While the staff may have varying levels of English proficiency, their friendliness and willingness to ensure a pleasant experience shine through, contributing to the café’s welcoming vibe. One patron noted that while they had to battle a few pesky flies outside, it didn't detract from the overall enjoyment of their meal.

With a big menu clearly presented in English on the wall, visitors can easily choose from a wide range of options. From hearty breakfasts featuring eggs and meatballs to unique combinations like mango and chocolate pancakes, there's something to satisfy every craving. Feedback from customers underscores the quality of the dishes—most find everything they've tried to be 'delicious' and pleasantly hearty.

Whether you're stopping by for a quick coffee or planning to settle in for brunch, Café Jenda promises an experience filled with joyful flavors and genuine warmth. An afternoon spent here is sure to become a cherished part of your trip to Laos!

Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Cash only
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Tuesday

06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Wednesday

06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Thursday

06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Friday

06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Saturday

06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sunday

06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

90 Reviews
Brad Aldrich

06 Oct 2025

Coffee is good. Nice place, some staff speak English. Enjoyed my afternoon here. Two nice outdoors areas. Big menu in English on the wall. :)

Chiang Sau Man

03 Oct 2025

Order a baguette with egg and a Laso style coffee Nice staffs although they don’t know English much Coffee and food is good, baguette is freshly toasted They will also serve a jasmine tea extra One downside is there are some fly when I am sitting outside

Mario Preston

28 Sep 2025

I'm giving this family run Cafe & Restaurant a well deserved 5 stars. While I stayed in Pakse it was my favorite spot for at least the breakfast. Their hot Lao style coffee and iced Latte is one if not the best I had in my two months stay in Laos. Thinking again about it I could affirm their hot Lao style coffee is the best I had.

Андрей Катчинский

25 Sep 2025

Very nice family restaurant with home cooked food and a great variety of drinks, especially coffee based. Menu with duplication in English. We tried almost all the dishes. Everything was delicious. The combination of mango and chocolate as a dip for pancakes was especially unexpected and tasty. Delicious rice porridge, soups, hearty breakfast of two eggs and meatballs with baguette. Hearty padthai and rice with meat. All dishes served with cold green tea. We loved having breakfast at this place. Big panoramic windows, the interior is dark, with natural wood, rather suitable for a bar, but also spacious and cozy. The air conditioning worked sometimes. Almost always you could find an adorable sleeping ginger cat on one of the chairs or under the table. Good restroom, stable wi-fi. One of the best combination of convenience, taste and price in the city in our opinion.

Harry Vowell

24 Sep 2025

Indoor and outdoor seating available, internet worked well. Sat indoors on a rainy day and the ventilation was great. The Americano was surprisingly fruity, yet still packed the Lao darkroast style punch, and much welcomed. Latte was a little on the watery side though. I enjoyed the pancakes a lot (this is two servings as they usually serve them as pairs, but I was super hungry so threw in a couple of fried eggs for good measure too ) Will be back for sure

Biz IsFab

14 Aug 2025

We were boiling hot and really hungry and found this place. The family are really friendly and welcoming, they speak a little English, but are really good at communicating. We had stir fried vegetables and rice, which was really nice and cooked quickly. We also had a refreshing iced Lemon Tea which was great. Drop in if your in the neighbourhood.

Kayla O'Connor

22 Jun 2025

Really lovely cafe, went here twice. Good price (40-60k KIP pp) and good service (although limited English, but can’t complain about that). First day we got the fried eggs and bread, the bread was so fresh, straight out of the oven! eggs perfectly cooked and the lemon jam was tasty. not sure what the meat was, but it was yummy. 40k KIP each Next day we got pancakes with banana (1 with honey, 1 with jam) and they were really nice. Although quite small but delicious. (55k + 50k KIP) Iced latte also really nice (35k KIP) Found it hard to find nice places to eat in Pakse without going to expensive/ Western places. But we loved it here, vibe was so good with lots of families, friends & locals.

Nguyên Nguyễn

18 Jun 2025

It was my first day in Laos on my second trip with Laos. It is very hot at midday and this cafe has a very relaxing air-conditioned room where you can order water and lunch. The restaurant area is quiet and has a very friendly cat. The staff is very friendly, you can speak English and Vietnamese, otherwise google transalte. Will come back here.

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