Cariboo Restaurant blends comfort, culture and value in new expansive menu

Cariboo Restaurant, located on Speke Road in Kampala, adjacent to Posta Uganda, has positioned itself as a relaxed urban dining spot where variety, flavour and affordability meet. With a new menu that spans breakfast, local favourites, continental dishes and bar bites, the restaurant caters to both quick stop-ins and long, social meals.

Quick Bites That Set the Mood

Cariboo opens strong with its quick bites, ideal for light meals and sharing. A pair of crispy samosas goes for Shs7,000, while chicken wings [grilled or deep fried and served with sweet sauce] are priced at Shs24,000. Choma bites of either beef or goat, seasoned and grilled to perfection, also cost Shs24,000.

For those looking for variety, the Cariboo Combo at Shs25,000 brings together three meatballs, three chicken lollipops and two samosas, making it a popular sharing option.

All-Day Breakfast Options

Cariboo’s breakfast offering stretches well beyond the morning hours. The all-day breakfast, priced at Shs25,000, includes two eggs prepared to preference, potato wedges, two beef sausages, baked beans, half a grilled tomato and a cup of tea or coffee. Lighter choices include the Fruit Sunrise at Shs18,000, a bowl of seasonal fruits topped with passion fruit or yoghurt.

Burgers, Wraps and Sandwiches

Burger lovers can enjoy a classic hamburger or pulled pork burger, each priced at Shs30,000, served with chips and salad. The Town Wrap—chapati filled with fried eggs and served with chips and salad—goes for Shs20,000. Sandwich options include the cheese and tomato sandwich at Shs25,000 and the chicken sandwich at Shs28,000, both served with chips and salad.

Salads and Soups for Lighter Dining

Health-conscious diners are catered for with a range of salads. The House Salad costs Shs25,000, while chicken and beef salads are each priced at Shs28,000. A fish salad topped with tilapia fillet is available at Shs30,000. For something warm, the goat soup—slow cooked with onions, carrots and greens—is priced at Shs20,000.

Main Meals: Local Favourites Take Centre Stage

Cariboo’s main meals are served with a choice of vegetables or salad. Grilled chicken goes for Shs30,000, while chicken curry is priced at Shs35,000. The Cariboo Signature Chicken, served with rice, another side of choice and a boiled egg, costs Shs32,000. Sweet and sour chicken and chicken stir fry are also available at Shs32,000.

Fish lovers can order whole tilapia from Lake Victoria at Shs48,000, served with either masala or coconut sauce. Tilapia fillet in creamy coconut curry costs Shs35,000, while fish fingers with chips and tartar sauce go for Shs25,000.

Beef options include pepper steak at Shs35,000 and beef stir fry at Shs32,000. Goat lovers can choose grilled goat or pan-fried goat, both priced at Shs35,000. Pork dishes range from pan-fried pork at Shs35,000 to pork ribs at Shs38,000 and pork chops at Shs40,000.

Platters Built for Sharing

Group dining is a key part of the Cariboo experience. The Olusaniya platter, designed to serve five, costs Shs100,000 and features char-grilled goat, beef and chicken served with plantain, potato wedges, chapatti, kachumbari and gravy. The Trio Platter, serving three people, goes for Shs60,000.

Italian Corner and Bar Menu

Cariboo’s Italian corner offers spaghetti Napolitano at Shs25,000, pasta bolognese at Shs28,000, and pizzas ranging from Shs30,000 for a Margherita to Shs35,000 for chicken pizza. The bar menu includes mini burgers at Shs25,000, buffalo wings at Shs24,000, beef skewers at Shs25,000, and a street basket at Shs25,000.

A Lifestyle Dining Spot

With prices that cater to a wide audience and a menu that reflects both Ugandan tastes and international influences, Cariboo continues to attract Kampala’s working professionals, families and social groups. Whether it’s a Shs7,000 snack or a Shs100,000 group platter, the restaurant delivers an experience built around choice, comfort and shared moments.