Holy Moly: Paramaribo's Egg Drop Sandwich Cult Cafe
A tiny Asian-leaning brunch spot on Johannes Mungrastraat where the egg drop sando has become the talk of Paramaribo.
Why Go
Tucked into the Choi's corner at Johannes Mungrastraat and Auguststraat, Holy Moly is the kind of small, sunlit daytime cafe you stumble on once and then plan the rest of your Paramaribo mornings around. It runs on a short, tightly-edited menu that leans Asian-contemporary rather than classic Surinamese, and the fanbase has grown almost entirely by word of mouth and a steady drip of glowing local reviews.
The Experience
Walk in between 10 and 4 (Tuesday to Saturday only, Sundays and Mondays are firmly off) and you'll find a compact, cosy space with a distinctly cafe-not-restaurant energy: chatty regulars on laptops, service staff who actually seem to enjoy being there, free WiFi, digital payments, and a small parking spot out front. The vibe skews brunch and lunch rather than dinner, and the volume is low enough that you can actually hear the person across the table. Reservations are accepted and, given the size of the room and the loyalty of the locals, a quick call ahead on busier days is a smart move.
What to Try
The egg drop sandwich is the non-negotiable order and the dish reviewers keep singling out as 'the star of the show' - a pillowy milk-bread number with soft-scrambled egg that has quietly become Holy Moly's signature. Beyond that, the Asian-contemporary menu rotates in a tight rhythm; regulars will tell you 'everything on the menu is 10/10', so trust the specials board and pair whatever you order with one of the drinks or a proper coffee. Come hungry enough for two savoury plates between two people.
Insider Tip
Holy Moly closes at 4pm and doesn't open Sundays or Mondays, which trips up a lot of first-time visitors - build it into your itinerary as a late-breakfast or lunch stop, not a dinner plan. The Johannes Mungrastraat / Auguststraat corner is easy to miss because the entrance sits inside the Choi's building; look for the signage rather than a standalone shopfront, and if you're coming by taxi, tell the driver 'Choi's, hoek Auguststraat' rather than just the street number.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Johannes Mungrastraat 17 (corner of Auguststraat), Paramaribo. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00-16:00; closed Sunday and Monday. Price: moderate ($$). Good for: breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, takeout. Amenities: free WiFi, parking, digital payments, reservations accepted. Best reached by taxi or a short drive from the city centre; the surrounding blocks are quiet and residential-commercial rather than tourist-heavy.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — A convenient nearby stay if you want Holy Moly to be a walkable morning ritual rather than a taxi mission.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — Fuel up on the egg drop sando and coffee at Holy Moly before heading out on a half-day ATV adventure - the 10am opening lines up neatly with tour departures.
- Choi's (same building) — Since Holy Moly shares the corner with Choi's, it's easy to combine a quick shop stop with your brunch in one trip.