The Best Places to Eat in Haputale, Sri Lanka.
As you are driving around Haputale, towards Beragala or Ella, you will see lots of signs for the Olive brand.
Olive appears to have tied up lots of the best spots in the area and they feature on our list.
We also have added Katu-K Roast Paan Cafe, which has recently opened.
Just look out for the bullock cart in front of a row of traditional shops on the road from Haputale to Beragala.
Our top four places to eat in and around Haputale.
Clearly these places are our favourites.
New places will open as the area provides more cafes and restaurants for hungry tourists and local Sri Lankans.
1. Katu-Ke Roast Paan Cafe
It’s new and the food is great.
When you are travelling from Beragala Junction you can’t miss a statue of a Bullock Cart on the left. It’s just over one kilometre from Beragala Junction on the A16.
Katu-Ke Cafe is one of the shops in the row behind the cart.
There is seating and shade which you may need on a good day.
The food is delicious and if you are on your way from Beragala towards Haputale it is worth stopping.
They even bake baguettes to order for collection at the cafe on the weekend. You will need to pre-order by contacting the cafe in advance. You can message them through their links on Instagram or call them on 00 94 (0) 750317373
Katur-Ke Cafe is between Beragala and Haputale.
If you are heading towards Ella, Nuwara Eliya or Haputale it is easy to stop off as there is parking by the side of the road.
It’s also handy if you need something to eat after returning from Upper Diyaluma Waterfall.
2. Olive Viewpoint
The first of the Olive brand on our list.
Olives brand is the dominant present in Haputale and it’s surroundings.
The food is pretty consistent in any of their outlets and they have some great spots with wonderful views.
Olive Viewpoint is outside Haputale on the way towards Beragala on the A16.
It has a great view towards the south of the country over age tea estates.
Find Olive Viewpoint here.
Travelling from Haputale town towards Beragala you will find Olive Viewpoint on the left hand side of the road.
3. Olives Lettuce & Cabbage
Find Lettuce & Cabbage here.
As you exit the train station at Haputale, walk towards the railway crossing.
Before you reach there you will se a row of shops on the left hand side. Look up, and you will see the Lettuce & Cabbage signboard.