The Farmers Daughter

The Farmers Daughter is a café at Kumbali Farm Estate on Kumbali Road in Lilongwe, Malawi. Set on a hill within the farm estate, it offers a relaxed setting for coffee, daytime meals, weekend brunch and evening drinks.

The menu is shaped by produce from the estate’s organic kitchen garden, along with farm-fresh eggs and coffee roasted on site. Café fare includes light lunch options, sandwiches, pizza and brunch dishes, with a bar serving cocktails and other drinks. The food style is informal and suited to a midweek break, a leisurely weekend meal or a casual evening out.

Indoor seating is complemented by a broad green outdoor area, with stretches of grass and a children’s play space. The combination of open space, family facilities and a laid-back café atmosphere makes the venue suitable for families, small groups and relaxed gatherings. WiFi is available, allowing the café to function as a daytime work spot as well as a place for eating and socialising.

The Farmers Daughter also hosts and accommodates events. Its open indoor room and outdoor grounds can be used for occasions including breakfasts, brunches, receptions, birthday parties and other private functions. The venue’s event programming has included live music evenings, night markets and informal sundowner gatherings with food and drinks.

Located close to Kumbali Lodge, the café forms part of the wider Kumbali farm setting while remaining accessible from the Lilongwe area. Its mix of garden-grown ingredients, house-roasted coffee, open lawns and flexible event space gives it a distinctly farm-based café character.