Chapter 13: Coffee
Cape Town loves its coffee, and these days you can’t walk for five minutes through the city centre and not bump into a trendy coffee shop claiming to serve the finest flat white or the city’s best cortado.
Rosetta Roastery
Indulge in the ultimate coffee experience at this café and brew bar, offering a carefully curated selection of coffee. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Bree Street, it's the perfect spot to relish meticulously brewed cups while indulging in a range of in-house baked pastries, treats, and light meals.
Why go?
Here, you'll discover the pinnacle of coffee perfection, and you can taste their pursuit of perfection in every sip.
From bean to cup, you can taste the quality, Image Credit: Rosetta Roastery
Details
Bree Street Café
a: 97 Bree Street, Corner of Bree and Shortmarket St, Cape Town
w: rosettaroastery.com
t: +27 21 447 4099
h: Monday to Friday, 07h00 – 16h00; Saturday, 08h00 – 16h00; Sunday and Public Holidays, 08h00 – 14h00
Claremont Café
a: Ground Floor, 1 Osborne Road, Cape Town
w: rosettaroastery.com
t: 021 442 4099
h: Monday to Friday, 07h00 – 16h00; Saturday, 08h00 – 16h00; Sunday and Public Holidays, 08h00 – 14h00
Silo District Pop-Up
a: Inside the Yard Restaurant, Silo 4, Silo District, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
w: rosettaroastery.com
t: 021 447 4099
h: Monday to Friday, 07h00 – 16h00; Saturday, 08h00 – 16h00; Sunday and Public Holidays, 08h00 – 14h00
EspressoLab
The go-to coffee spot in the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock. This passionately run speciality coffee roastery has a handpicked selection of imported green beans roasted in small batches at low temperatures on the premises. Most of their beans are organic, and they offer single-origin beans as well as blends.
Why go?
Coffee is all they do – and they do it very well, so escape the Saturday market crowd by ducking in here for a quick fix.
Constant pursuit of flavour excellence, Image Credit: EspressoLab
Details
Woodstock Café
a: 375 Albert Road, Woodstock
w: espressolabmicroroasters.com
h: Monday to Friday, 08h00 – 16h00; Saturday, 08h00 – 14h30
De Waterkant Café
a: 8 De Smidt Street, Green Point, Cape Town
w: espressolabmicroroasters.com
h: Monday to Friday, 08h00 – 16h00; Saturday, 08h00 – 15h00
Loading Bay
This hip, industrial-looking restaurant and shop draws a very trendy crowd. Grab a croissant and coffee off the simple menu while browsing the Aesop body products and a selection of imported menswear.
Why go?
One of the most pleasant spaces to type away on one’s laptop, and the long table with benches is a popular hub for creative meetings.
A space committed to facilitating an ethical movement of daily habitual activities, Image Credit: Loading Bay
Details
a: 30 Hudson Street, De Waterkant
w: loadingbay.co.za
t: +27 21 425 6320
e: info@loadingbay.co.za
h: Monday to Friday, 08h00 – 17h00; Saturday, 08h00 – 15h00; Sunday, 09h00 – 14h00
Truth
This steampunk-inspired fever dream is situated in an old warehouse in the City Centre. It's ideal for anyone fascinated by the history of coffee, original blends, or Cape Town's café society.
Why go?
Voted the World’s Best Coffee shop two times in a row, you can expect only the finest brews and atmosphere.
You'll be able to tell quickly why this is a local favourite, Image Credit: Truth
Details
a: 36 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town
t: +27 21 201 7000
w: truth.capetown
h: Monday, 07h00 – Close 18h00; Tuesday to Saturday, 07h00 – 22h00; Sunday, 08h00 – 16h00
Ground Art Caffe
Merging the creative prowess of baristas, chefs, and art curators, Ground Art Caffe offers a unique fusion of culinary and artistic experiences. Whether you seek solace for work or lively conversations with friends, come here for a harmonious blend of coffee, art, and a simple but irresistible menu.
Why go?
With abundant natural light and views of Table Mountain, this oasis provides the ultimate backdrop for sipping incredible coffee.
Enjoy a cup of low-caffeine, naturally sweet – and most significantly – fresh coffee, Image Credit: Ground Art Caffe
Details
a: 160 Strand Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town
w: groundartcaffe.co.za
t: +27 21 418 1331
e: info@groundartcaffe.co.za
h: Monday to Thursday, 07h00 – 15h00; Friday, 08h00 – 15h00; Saturday, 07h30 – 14h00; Sunday, 08h00 – 13h00
Pauline’s
An intimate, elegantly designed coffee bar and eatery dedicated to consciously sourced and expertly prepared coffee. This spot invites you to engage in meaningful conversations over a cup of speciality coffee and a tasty treat.
Why go?
It's a sanctuary for daily rituals, interactions, and connections in a warm and welcoming environment.
Welcome to your friendly neighbourhood café, Image Credit: Sarah De Pina
Details
Sea Point Café
a: Adelphi Centre, 277 Main Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town
w: paulinescoffee.com
t: +27 21 205 4466
h: Monday to Friday, 07h00 – 16h00; Saturday, 08h00 – 16h00; Sunday and Public Holidays, 08h00 – 14h00
Green Point Café
a: 37A Somerset Road, Green Point, Cape Town
w: paulinescoffee.com
h: Monday to Friday, 07h30 – 16h00; Saturday, 08h00 – 15h00; Sunday, 08h00 – 14h00
Gardens Café
a: 4 Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town
w: paulinescoffee.com
h: Monday to Friday, 07h00 – 16h00; Saturday, 08h00 – 15h00
Pang Specialty Coffee
Pang partners with local roasters and sources top-quality beans from the world’s best producers to bring you consistently exceptional coffee. Every cup is a celebration of flavour, precision, and passion and served in a space that feels like a creative's home.
Why go?
It's for you whether you’re passionate about the art and science behind coffee or just in need of a satisfying flat white.
Pang Specialty Coffee is born from a love for the finer details, Image Credit: Pang Specialty Coffee
Details
a: 93 Wale St, Cape Town
w: pangspecialty.com
t: +27 84 202 5663
h: Monday to Friday, 07h00 – 16h00; Saturday, 08h00 – 16h00
George’s Coffee Bar
Cape Town-born with a Greek heart, George’s Coffee Bar is where community, creativity, and great coffee collide. Come here for your morning espresso, a midday reset, or Mediterranean-style bites with friends.
Why go?
Whether sitting down or ordering coffee to go, discover bold brews, family-like hospitality, and have your caffeine craving satisfied.
George’s is all about making everyday moments a little more meaningful, Image Credit: George’s Coffee Bar
Details
Blouberg Beachfront
a: 3 Marine Cir, Table View, Cape Town
w: georgescoffeebar.co.za
t: +27 72 352 5282
e: ghadjidakis711@gmail.com
h: Monday to Sunday, 07h00 – 19h00
City Centre
a: 14 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
w: georgescoffeebar.co.za
t: +27 72 352 5282
e: ghadjidakis711@gmail.com
h: Monday to Friday, 06h30 – 18h30 , Saturday, 08h00 – 12h30
Buitenkant
a: 29 Buitenkant St, District Six, Cape Town
w: georgescoffeebar.co.za
t: +27 72 352 5282
e: ghadjidakis711@gmail.com
h: Monday to Friday, 06h00 – 18h00 ; Saturday, 07h00 – 13h00
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