Tomoca Coffee is Ethiopia's historic first coffee roasting company, founded in 1953 in Addis Ababa. Its flagship branch on Wavel Street in Piassa offers freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee and ground coffee to take home in a lively, standing-only setting.
Established in Addis Ababa in 1953, Tomoca Coffee is a family-owned business and the first commercial coffee roasting company in Ethiopia. The name TO.MO.CA is derived from the Italian phrase 'Torrefazione Moderna café', which translates to modern coffee roasting.
The historic original branch in Piassa on Wavel Street, near Cathedral School, serves as a landmark destination where visitors can experience Ethiopian coffee heritage in a classic setting. The company roasts and supplies coffee both locally and internationally to countries including Sweden, Germany, the USA, China, and Japan.
Known as a classic standing-room coffee shop, the Piassa location offers guests freshly brewed espresso, macchiatos, and sprice drinks alongside packaged roasted and ground coffee to purchase.
Facilities & services
- Digital Payments
- Accepts credit cards (American Express, Mastercard, Visa)
Highlights
- Oldest and first commercial coffee roasting company in Ethiopia, established in 1953
- Historic landmark branch located in Piassa along Wavel Street
- Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award recipient
- Offers traditional standing coffee bar experience
Details
- coffee specialties
- Macchiato, Sprice, Cravate, and dark, medium, and light roast coffees
Visitor tips
- Visit the historic Old Tomoca branch on Wavel Street in Piassa to experience Ethiopia's oldest coffee shop company, established in 1953.
- Try signature house drinks such as the layered Ethiopian Macchiato or the Sprice ('dancing drink').
Questions
What does the name TOMOCA stand for?
The acronym stands for the Italian 'Torrefazione Moderna Café' (modern coffee roasting), established in Addis Ababa in 1953.
Where is the original Old Tomoca branch located?
The original Old Tomoca branch is located on Wavel Street (Wawel St), near Piassa Cathedral School in Addis Ababa.
What are Tomoca's signature coffee drinks?
Signature options include Ethiopian-style Macchiato, Sprice (a layered tea and coffee drink), and Cravate.
