Top Of The World Coffee: Where you can relax and indulge in a delicious cup of coffee

Top of the World Coffee, one of the first coffee shops in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, was started by an American in 2007. It’s now managed by Sumili Subba Juharchan, who used to be the chief of cabin crew at Nepal Airlines. She has been running the cafe for eight months and is now adding new services as well.

When we strolled into the cafe, we were hit by an amazing aroma of coffee. The space looked really cool with hanging lights and comfy chairs. They had a nice display of coffee too. You can even work there as they’ve set up special tables with plugs for your laptop. 

The coffee shop is known for its coffee beans, which come in a variety of flavors. Unlike using syrup to flavor the coffee, they actually add the flavors during the roasting process, giving it a more natural taste. They offer takeaway options in various sizes. What’s even cooler is that you can buy their flavored coffee beans at Pathao Bazar.

We decided to taste flavored cappuccino and americano in hazelnut and caramel flavors. The aroma was really nice, with hints of freshly brewed caramel and hazelnut. The sweetness of the flavors was enough for us and we didn’t need to add extra sugar. 

In addition to serving coffee and breakfast, the cafe now offers a variety of baked goods, refreshing mocktails, craft beer, and main course meals. They are open from seven in the morning until 10 at night. They even have breakfast options at affordable prices. We tried their popular Avocado Toast and were impressed by the generous layer of creamy avocado filling. It had a perfect balance of seasoning with salt and pepper and the toast was wonderfully crunchy. The poached eggs on top were cooked to perfection and dressed with vibrant grated carrot, red onions, and greens.

For the main course, we ordered Kothey Pork Momo, a dish that is not commonly found at cafes. If you’ve not tried momo there, you’re missing out. The dish came on a rectangular ceramic plate with different dipping sauces, a chili based one and another tomato based. The dumplings were generously sized and filled with well-seasoned and juicy pork. 

The menu is limited but there are some appealing salad options for lighter appetizers. We opted for the Avocado and Grilled Chicken Salad, a great choice if you’re looking for something healthy. The bowl was brimming with tender grilled chicken, diced avocado, tomatoes, and fresh veggies like lettuce and olives. It was drizzled with a light and tangy vinaigrette dressing, making it incredibly fresh and flavorful.

We couldn’ resist treating ourselves to some desserts. We decided to try the Lemon Tart and the Spiced Almond Cake with chocolate topping. The Lemon Tart had a tangy lemon flavor with a creamy filling and a crispy crust. It wasn’t too citrusy and overwhelmingly sweet. 

As for the Spiced Almond Cake with Chocolate Topping, it became our instant favorite. The subtle flavor of cinnamon and almond were incredibly satisfying, especially with the glossy layer of chocolate drizzled on top. It’s a comforting dessert and definitely worth trying. 

The staff were welcoming and there was soft music. The prices were reasonable. There’s a small parking corner across the cafe. You have the option to sit indoors or outdoors or even grab your order to go. 

Their specials: 

Flavored coffee

Avocado Toast

Pork Momo

Avocado and Grilled Chicken Salad

Lemon Tart

Location: Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur

Meal for two: Rs 1500 

Opening hours: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm 

Contact: 9704510426

Online Payment: Accepted

Parking: Available but limited​​​​​​​