What kind of food do you serve?

We have a western – Sri Lankan fusion all vegan menu full of fresh, local ingredients. You can get breakfast, lunch, a snack, and/or something to drink.

What are your open hours?

We open from 10:00am to 3pm for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Of course, we have a few sneaky cocktails and beers available for you when you visit

Can I come to hang out?

That’s what Kola is for! Feel free to hang out, use our free wife and simply enjoy the relaxing surrounds.

Are there really crocodiles in the lake?

There is! But they never bother us, maybe they know we wish animals no harm. There’s lots of wildlife on the lake to spot. Gulls, eagles, bats in the evening, it’s a wild and amazing place.

Who are all these super cute dogs I keep seeing?

Many of the owners have cute rescue dogs which spend lots nof tome at the restaurant too. They love a cuddle!

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[Sinhala for ‘green’ and ‘leaf’]

KOLA is a fun, relaxing café and restaurant right on Koggala lake that serves delicious and nutritious vegan food. We utilise local cooks, and local ingredients to influence our unique veggie menu.

Our location on the lake is one of a kind, with a relaxing grass area and floating platform set out to enjoy the natural beauty of our surroundings.

We love the environment, and our ethos is to turn the balance by giving back to the environment and local community.

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kafe on koggala lake

Koggala lake is wild and beautiful, with crocodiles, eagles, jumping fish, giant lizards and endless wildlife. To visit Koggala lake is to realise that Sri Lanka is an incredibly beautiful country, not yet ruined by over development. We hope to stand as an example and grow a business that helps preserve nature, and this beautiful place.

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