Capitol Cafe & Restaurant

Located in Cantonments, the heart of Accra, Capitol Café & Restaurant delivers an exquisite blend of Turkish and international cuisine. Designed to be a go-to address for everyday dining and special occasions alike, the venue immediately catches your eye with an old pink MG sports car parked at the entrance—giving it a playful, themed feel before you even step inside. Once through the doors, the atmosphere shifts into a contemporary, beautifully lit, and exceptionally chic space.

Spaces for Every Occasion

Capitol Café is uniquely structured to offer distinct zones depending on your mood:

• The Main Restaurant: An elegant, comfortable setting ideal for shared meals with family and friends.

• The Garden Bar: A relaxed outdoor space perfect for sipping creative mocktails, smoothies, handcrafted lemonades, and cold drinks.

• The Bakery Section: A dedicated sweet spot offering a variety of fresh pastries, cakes, and artisanal treats.

Food & Must-Try Specialties

The kitchen excels at fine grills and hearty comfort dishes. A standout recommendation is the Beef Lokum—tender sliced grilled beef seasoned with black peppercorns, salt, and thyme. While some locals enjoy it with Jollof rice, it is traditionally recommended with a side of smooth mashed potatoes.

• Main Dishes & Grills: Signature beef lokum, grilled chicken, fresh fish, salads, and light meals.

• Desserts & Bakery: Fresh cakes, pastries, ice cream, and fresh fruit.

• Drinks Program: Creative mocktails, cocktails, wines, smoothies, fresh juices, and soft drinks.

• Menu Breakdown:

  • Breakfast / Brunch: Pastries, fresh bakery items, and coffee drinks.

  • Main Dishes: Turkish and international grills, Beef Lokum, chicken, fish, and salads.

  • Venue Specialties: Turkish-international fusion, Beef Lokum, and themed multi-zone dining.

  • Desserts: Cakes, pastries, ice cream, and fresh fruit.

  • Drinks: Cocktails, mocktails, smoothies, fresh juices, and wines.

• Good for: Family dinners, brunch dates, pastry lovers, special celebrations, and upscale casual dining.