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Cape Town is where South Africa's specialty coffee movement found its feet, and the scene now runs from the City Bowl to the far side of the mountain. The densest cluster is in the CBD, where Truth Coffee Roasting pulls shots inside its famous steampunk roastery, Rosetta Roastery brews meticulously sourced single origins on Bree Street, and newer bars like Hey Stranger Coffee Collective and...
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The Coffee Roasting Company
Somerset West
On-site roastery hand-roasting 30+ single-origin coffees in small batches, set within the scenic Lourensford Wine Estate
Open until 5:00 PM
Cedar Coffee Roasters (Roastery + Store)
Woodstock
Champion barista Winston's roastery offering exceptional single-origin pours like Ethiopia Sidama natural in their Woodstock studio space
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrow
Saint James Cafe
Observatory
Observatory neighborhood staple serving well-executed espresso and filter coffee with all-day breakfast and laptop-friendly seating
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Legado Coffee - OZCF Market
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Specialty coffee roaster at the Waterfront championing quality and equality, with thoughtful brewing and special releases
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Origin Coffee Roasting
De Waterkant
Roaster-cafe showcasing 50+ single origins from Kenya to Burundi with onsite barista school in historic De Waterkant warehouse
Open until 5:00 PM
Seam Coffee - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
Farm-focused roaster championing ethical sourcing and sustainable trade, with rotating single origins and expert baristas
Open until 5:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 36The Coffee Roasting Company
Somerset West
On-site roastery hand-roasting 30+ single-origin coffees in small batches, set within the scenic Lourensford Wine Estate
Open until 5:00 PMCedar Coffee Roasters (Roastery + Store)
Woodstock
Champion barista Winston's roastery offering exceptional single-origin pours like Ethiopia Sidama natural in their Woodstock studio space
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowSaint James Cafe
Observatory
Observatory neighborhood staple serving well-executed espresso and filter coffee with all-day breakfast and laptop-friendly seating
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowLegado Coffee - OZCF Market
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Specialty coffee roaster at the Waterfront championing quality and equality, with thoughtful brewing and special releases
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowOrigin Coffee Roasting
De Waterkant
Roaster-cafe showcasing 50+ single origins from Kenya to Burundi with onsite barista school in historic De Waterkant warehouse
Open until 5:00 PMSeam Coffee - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
Farm-focused roaster championing ethical sourcing and sustainable trade, with rotating single origins and expert baristas
Open until 5:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 36The Coffee Roasting Company
Somerset West
On-site roastery hand-roasting 30+ single-origin coffees in small batches, set within the scenic Lourensford Wine Estate
Open until 5:00 PMCedar Coffee Roasters (Roastery + Store)
Woodstock
Champion barista Winston's roastery offering exceptional single-origin pours like Ethiopia Sidama natural in their Woodstock studio space
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowSaint James Cafe
Observatory
Observatory neighborhood staple serving well-executed espresso and filter coffee with all-day breakfast and laptop-friendly seating
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowLegado Coffee - OZCF Market
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Specialty coffee roaster at the Waterfront championing quality and equality, with thoughtful brewing and special releases
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowOrigin Coffee Roasting
De Waterkant
Roaster-cafe showcasing 50+ single origins from Kenya to Burundi with onsite barista school in historic De Waterkant warehouse
Open until 5:00 PMSeam Coffee - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
Farm-focused roaster championing ethical sourcing and sustainable trade, with rotating single origins and expert baristas
Open until 5:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 30The Coffee Roasting Company
Somerset West
On-site roastery hand-roasting 30+ single-origin coffees in small batches, set within the scenic Lourensford Wine Estate
Open until 5:00 PMSaint James Cafe
Observatory
Observatory neighborhood staple serving well-executed espresso and filter coffee with all-day breakfast and laptop-friendly seating
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowOrigin Coffee Roasting
De Waterkant
Roaster-cafe showcasing 50+ single origins from Kenya to Burundi with onsite barista school in historic De Waterkant warehouse
Open until 5:00 PM
Pauline's Greenpoint
Green Point
Former monastery setting serving specialty coffee with accomplished latte art in Green Point's historic Somerset Road precinct
Open until 4:00 PM
Pauline’s Park Rd Gardens
Gardens
Neighbourhood coffee space in Gardens shaped by integrity and community care, serving consistent specialty coffee with standout mesquite decaf option
Open until 4:00 PM
Cedar Hatch (Coffee Bar)
CBD
Cape Town roasters serving single-origin coffee through precise pour-overs and espresso, tucked inside a retail space on St Georges Mall
Opens Monday 8:00 AMFrequently Asked Questions
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