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Don't let the French name fool you, this bakery does indeed offer French-style bread, croissants and pastries, but it is also a Lebanese restaurant. This is the place to go in Dar es Salaam for breakfast, a sweet break or a delicious shawarma on the go. The Middle Eastern specialties are very tasty. Meat, fish and pizza are also available. A very pleasant place away from the hustle and bustle of the city, on the peninsula. Good welcome from the French-speaking owners.

It's a tiny stand hidden away in the backstreets of Stone Town, not far from the Emerson Spice Hotel. Barafu Paradice has a few stools and low tables set right on the street, which is quite wide in this area. We come here for one thing only: its creamy, snowy coconut ice cream, vegan and lactose- and gluten-free, made with 100% local ingredients. A contemporary gourmet address for a sweet break on a hot afternoon. Other flavors: coffee or mango passion. Take the opportunity to observe the street atmosphere.

Nungwi's Mama Mia Italian restaurant and ice-cream parlour recently opened in the heart of Stone Town, in front of Forodhani Garden. It's the best address for a sweet break in the capital. On the menu are ice creams and sorbets, of course, but also original icecream burgers combining ice cream and brioche, waffles with ice cream, and an inimitable homemade Italian tiramisù. You can also take a break here to get a good espresso to go. The store has no terrace tables, so everything is available to take away.

You can't miss it as soon as you arrive, and for good reason: it's located in front of Pajé's central traffic circle. The setting is not without charm, however, with recycled and painted cable reel stands serving as tables under a shady pergola. This bakery offers both fine, thin-crust pizzas and pastry cakes worthy of the name, in the French style. You'll also find quiches, sandwiches, burgers, espresso coffee, good bread, pastries, smoothies and tropical fruit juices. Recommended from breakfast to afternoon tea.