Mugg and Bean

Mugg and Bean is a family-friendly coffee shop chain with a branch in the Manda Hill Shopping Mall on Great East Road in Lusaka, Zambia, known for all-day breakfast. It originated in South Africa and operates a standard franchise format, so there is no chef lineage or Michelin context; its role in Lusaka is as a dependable, air-conditioned place for coffee, a full breakfast or a light lunch.

Breakfast is the listed specialty and the order most associated with the chain, served throughout the day and built around eggs, bacon, sausage and toast. Burgers, sandwiches and salads cover lunch and dinner, and the menu includes dishes for children. Coffee is the other pillar, with espressos, cappuccinos, lattes and frappe-style cold drinks, plus milkshakes and cakes.

The dining room is casual and bright, with comfortable seating, a moderate noise level and an easy family-oriented atmosphere. Dress is casual. It is a practical meeting place for shoppers, people working remotely and parents with children, and it tends to be busiest at weekend breakfast and mid-morning coffee time.

Beverages are built around coffee, tea, juices and shakes, with some wine and beer available.

Prices are among the more affordable sit-down options in the mall, with meals costing about K120-280 (roughly $6-15). Opening hours are daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, so it closes earlier than many restaurants nearby. Reservations are not normally needed, although a phone call is sensible for large groups on Friday and Saturday evenings. Its mall location offers secure parking and quick access to shops and services.