Restaurants in Sri Lanka

Last updated date: October 19, 2026

4.6 / 5

86 Google reviews

Overview

Cafe Alata is an ube-focused cafe on Stratford Avenue in Colombo 06, serving signature ube drinks, specialty coffee, and brunch daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Ube is a purple yam with a sweet, creamy flavour, and it is the star of the drinks menu. Guests can try ube lattes, ube cold foam drinks, and coolers, or choose a classic espresso-based coffee. The brunch menu includes croissants, bagels, pasta, noodles, French toast, and pancakes. With long opening hours, Cafe Alata works for a morning coffee, a late brunch, or an evening dessert in Colombo.

Why Cafe Alata Stands Out

  • ๐Ÿ’œ Signature ube drinks like Ube Cloud and Purple Cloud Latte
  • โ˜• Specialty coffees, including Spanish Latte, Tiramisu Latte, and Creme Brulee Latte
  • ๐Ÿฅ Brunch dishes such as the Chicken & Cheese Croissant and Ham & Cheese Bagel
  • ๐Ÿ Pasta and noodles, including Creamy Chicken Alfredo and Signature Peanut Noodles
  • ๐Ÿž Sweet brunch options like Brioche French Toast and Tiramisu Pancake
  • ๐Ÿ•— Open daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • ๐Ÿ“ Located on Stratford Avenue, Colombo 06

Perfect For

  • ๐Ÿ’œ Ube and matcha lovers
  • โ˜• Specialty coffee fans
  • ๐Ÿฅž Weekend brunch
  • ๐Ÿฐ Sweet-treat breaks
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Catch-ups with friends
  • ๐ŸŒ™ Late evening coffee or dessert

Best Meals and Drinks

  • ๐Ÿ’œ Ube Cloud (LKR 1,450)
  • ๐Ÿ’œ Purple Cloud Latte (LKR 1,550)
  • ๐Ÿช Biscoff Ube Latte (LKR 1,850)
  • ๐Ÿต Ube Matcha Cloud (LKR 1,990)
  • โ˜• Tiramisu Latte (LKR 1,850)
  • ๐Ÿฅœ Signature Peanut Noodles (LKR 2,250), a chefโ€™s recommendation
  • ๐Ÿž Brioche French Toast (LKR 2,200), a chefโ€™s recommendation
  • ๐Ÿฅž Tiramisu Pancake (LKR 2,700)

Additional Information

  • ๐Ÿ•— Open daily, 8:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 PM
  • ๐Ÿ’ฒ Mid-range pricing: coffees from LKR 650, ube drinks from LKR 1,450, brunch and pasta from LKR 1,350 to LKR 2,700 (menu prices, which may change)
  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Menu: ube drinks, specialty coffee, classic coffee, brunch, pasta, sweet brunch
  • ๐ŸŒฑ Vegetarian option marked on the menu: Forest Cream Pasta
  • ๐Ÿ“ 17/3 Stratford Avenue, Colombo 00600

FAQ

What is Cafe Alata known for?

Cafe Alata is known for its signature ube drinks, specialty coffee, and brunch menu on Stratford Avenue, Colombo 06.

What is ube?

Ube is a purple yam used in desserts and drinks. It tastes sweet and creamy, and it gives Cafe Alataโ€™s drinks their purple colour.

Where is Cafe Alata located?

Cafe Alata is at 17/3 Stratford Avenue, Colombo 00600, Sri Lanka.

What are Cafe Alataโ€™s opening hours?

Cafe Alata is open every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

What should I order at Cafe Alata?

Popular picks to try are the Ube Cloud, Purple Cloud Latte, and Biscoff Ube Latte. For food, the chef recommends the Signature Peanut Noodles and Brioche French Toast.

How much does Cafe Alata cost?

Coffees start at LKR 650 for a single espresso. Ube drinks range from LKR 1,450 to LKR 1,990, and brunch and pasta dishes range from LKR 1,350 to LKR 2,700.

Does Cafe Alata serve brunch?

Yes. The menu includes croissants, bagels, toast, pasta, noodles, French toast, and pancakes.

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Google reviews

jamila anthony a month ago
5.0 / 5

Tried the place a few times now and loved the ambiance and music. Staff are very friendly and they even helped me with my baby so that I can have my meal peacefully ๐Ÿ˜Š
Absolutely love their Ube drinks and the food is full of flavour (I finished a massive pancake which I usually wouldnโ€™t) it was so so good.
I tried their cappuccino today and loved it.
Something today made this place stand out and exceptional, my friends and I were planning to meet here and one friend specifically wanted to try their Tiramisu pancake so before we went I checked with the staff in the morning if they have it available and he confirmed it would be available and I told him we would head there in the evening. But when we went there one particular ingredient wasnโ€™t available to give us the Tiramisu pancake.
They could have easily said it wasnโ€™t available and brushed it off but they went out of the way looking for the ingredient all over Colombo and found it after an extensive search and made sure my friend got her Tiramisu pancake. They kept their word which is highly appreciated and goes on to show that they arenโ€™t about just a coffee shop serving but they serve with passion and ethics. Loved that they did the whole thing from scratch for us and the chef himself came and checked if everything was okโ€ฆ. The Tiramisu pancake was a bombโ€ฆ and made our day and specially my friends day
Alata team youโ€™ll are a superstar team ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฉต

Tara Wickramasinghe a month ago
5.0 / 5

We had a lovely time cafe alata. The space is captivating with a lot of artwork and antiques to check out and their ube drinks are great. I loved the ube cloud drink and the ube chocolate drink. As for the food, the croissants are great, we had a savory one and a strawberry one (they gave us as a complimentary treat because it was my friendโ€™s birthday). Both croissants had the perfect flaky outer texture and the fillings were great. The peanut noodle was not what I expected and it was alright. The creamy pasta was really good. And the staff were super friendly too.

Overall, I had a great experience here and would definitely recommend.

Lee Lee 2 months ago
5.0 / 5

Had such a lovely experience at Alata the atmosphere is beautiful and the artwork really adds to the whole vibe. The food was great but the drinks was definitely my favourite really enjoyed it!

The customer service was also excellent Everyone was so friendly and welcoming which made the experience even better definitely a place Iโ€™d recommend and visit again!

Natasha Dias 2 months ago
5.0 / 5

Really loved my experience at Alata! The food was delicious and the drinks were really good too. You must try their ube. Such a nice place to relax, chill, and spend a few hours. Definitely worth a visit! โœจ

Ufw. eclipwze 2 months ago
5.0 / 5

Had such a lovely evening at Cafe Alata with my friends! ๐Ÿ’œ The ambience is beautiful, cozy and artistic, and the food was delicious. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even more special. Definitely a lovely place to relax, enjoy good food and spend time with good company. Definitely a place Iโ€™d love to visit again. Highly recommend Cafe Alata! ๐Ÿ’œโœจ