Kilele Bakery

Bread, pastries and celebration cakes, baked on Ngong Road since 2016

Packaging without plastic

2 August 2026

It is one of the small things that make a loaf taste of Nairobi. Small batches mean we can adjust when the weather turns humid. Small batches mean we can adjust when the weather turns humid. Tell us what you think. We read every message.

Our wholesale van

1 August 2026

Wanjiru has been working on this for most of the year. The dough rests overnight in the cool room, and we shape it by hand at five. We weigh everything, keep notes on every batch, and change one thing at a time. It sells out most days by four, so come early. casino bonus free […]

How long does a cake keep?

28 July 2026

This one began as an experiment in the cake studio. We tasted twelve versions before we were happy to put it on the counter. We buy from the same farmers each week, so we know how their flour behaves. You can order it for collection with three days’ notice.

Making chapati-style flatbread

27 July 2026

Customers ask us about this more than anything else. We buy from the same farmers each week, so we know how their flour behaves. We tasted twelve versions before we were happy to put it on the counter. Ask any of us about it when you visit; we love to talk about bread.

Lemon tart season

26 July 2026

Every morning starts before dawn at Kilele Bakery. We weigh everything, keep notes on every batch, and change one thing at a time. The dough rests overnight in the cool room, and we shape it by hand at five. Come and try it at the counter, Tuesday to Sunday.

Carrot cake with Kenyan walnuts

25 July 2026

It is one of the small things that make a loaf taste of Nairobi. Small batches mean we can adjust when the weather turns humid. Small batches mean we can adjust when the weather turns humid. Tell us what you think. We read every message.

Chocolate fudge cake, our bestseller

24 June 2026

Wanjiru has been working on this for most of the year. The dough rests overnight in the cool room, and we shape it by hand at five. We weigh everything, keep notes on every batch, and change one thing at a time. It sells out most days by four, so come early.

A class of first-time bakers

23 June 2026

This one began as an experiment in the cake studio. We tasted twelve versions before we were happy to put it on the counter. We buy from the same farmers each week, so we know how their flour behaves. You can order it for collection with three days’ notice.

Why we close on Mondays

22 June 2026

Customers ask us about this more than anything else. We buy from the same farmers each week, so we know how their flour behaves. We tasted twelve versions before we were happy to put it on the counter. Ask any of us about it when you visit; we love to talk about bread.

Feeding a starter on holiday

21 June 2026

Every morning starts before dawn at Kilele Bakery. We weigh everything, keep notes on every batch, and change one thing at a time. The dough rests overnight in the cool room, and we shape it by hand at five. Come and try it at the counter, Tuesday to Sunday.