10 of the best · the Maldives, Indian Ocean
Cafés in the Maldives: Malé, Hulhumalé and the Islands
A 24-hour café by the airport, coffee in Malé and on the Hulhumalé beachfront, and resort sweet rooms.
Our 10 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Maldives.
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Round the clock, by Terminal 1
Faru Coffee House
A 24-hour café in the Hulhulé Island Hotel, two minutes’ walk from Terminal 1.
Hulhulé Island Hotel, Hulhulé, P.O. Box 2118, Malé, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Espresso and all-day plates in the capital
Shell Beans
A Malé café-restaurant serving espresso coffees, iced teas, muffins and cheesecakes, plus kottu, quesadillas and pasta.
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By the airport 2
For arrivals and departures.
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Round the clock, by Terminal 1
Faru Coffee House
A 24-hour café in the Hulhulé Island Hotel, two minutes’ walk from Terminal 1.
Hulhulé Island Hotel, Hulhulé, P.O. Box 2118, Malé, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Grab-and-go at the marina
The Sub Station, CROSSROADS
A premium submarine-sandwich bar from The Chef Mode at The Marina at CROSSROADS.
CROSSROADS Maldives, South Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
Malé & Hulhumalé 2
In the city.
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Espresso and all-day plates in the capital
Shell Beans
A Malé café-restaurant serving espresso coffees, iced teas, muffins and cheesecakes, plus kottu, quesadillas and pasta.
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The brand’s first Maldives café
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Hulhumalé
The first Maldives branch of the Californian coffee chain, opened on 15 September 2025 on the Hulhumalé beachfront.
Central Park beachfront, HulhumaléExplore View on map
Resort treats 6
Chocolate and ice cream.
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Coffee over the lake, art next door
Aroma Café, Kandima
Kandima’s café, perched over a natural lake, with speciality coffees from southern Ethiopia and Indonesia and cakes.
Kandima Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Handmade ice cream by the pool
Fini Foni, Gili Lankanfushi
Gili Lankanfushi’s casual poolside eatery, for handmade ice cream, cool drinks and snacks.
Gili Lankanfushi, North Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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48 homemade flavours
Ice & Chocolate Studio
An open-air parlour at Six Senses Laamu with 48 homemade ice creams and sorbets.
Six Senses Laamu, Laamu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Six Senses ice cream
Scoops, Six Senses Kanuhura
Kanuhura’s ice-cream stop, with Six Senses’ own ice cream and freshly squeezed juices.
Six Senses Kanuhura, Lhaviyani Atoll 07060, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Handmade chocolates on a barefoot island
The Chocolate Room
Soneva Fushi’s room of handmade chocolates, one of the sweetest stops on the island.
Soneva Fushi, Baa Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Something sweet at every hour
The Chocolate Room, Soneva Jani
Handmade chocolates, ice creams and sorbets made daily at Soneva Jani.
Soneva Jani, Noonu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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