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Feisal Hussein the owner of Pallet Cafe. [Peter Muiruri, Standard]

It is June and the chilly weather is just kicking in, calling for a warm cup of coffee. Nairobi, on the other hand, is not short of coffee houses worth your fancy. But one eatery in the city is worth a peek.

Pallet Café, located along James Gichuru Road might look like any other on the block, that is until you take a seat and wait for service. As expected, a lady or a gentleman will approach you to take your order. And that is the point of departure from your usual eatery.

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