Zaka Art Cafe is a family-run business where you can enjoy delicious coffee while admiring the colorful art hanging on every wall around you. The pieces you see and the coffee you drink are both handcrafted on site.
Hear the inspiring story of the man behind Zaka Art Cafe. His name is Simon Gajaghar, born and raised in Southwest London, United Kingdom. Simon was a shipwright when in 1993 he decided to travel to St. Lucia, the land of his father. He started working as an artisan but times weren’t always easy. He had made some hard-wood carved heads for an art gallery, but they were returned to him as non-sellers.
Simon is a passionate artist so he decided to transform them and give the masks a new life. He split one in half, added a wire hanger and hung it on a wall. It looked beautiful and the first of many masks to come was created. He called it Zaka mask, which is the name of the Haitian god of the forest and agriculture. Enjoy these handcrafted original pieces in every corner of the café. See the artisans making the Zaka masks and other wooden sculptures.
Relax in the friendly atmosphere of this small café. Simon and his family run the shop, so you can usually see them there and enjoy an interesting chat with them. Try the delicious organic coffee served with cream or cane syrup. The taste is so special because it comes from a local plantation in the island. Other types of drinks, such as almond milk smoothies, as well as tasty snacks, lunch and dinner are also available. Visit Zaka Art Cafe on Bay Street, in the town center of Soufrière. It’s a charming and artistic place to relax, eat, drink and enjoy life.
