Best Cafés to Work From in Cape Town

CBD, Cape Town

Award-winning specialty roaster serving micro-roasted single origins from three continents via espresso and V60 since 2010

Somerset West, Cape Town

On-site roastery hand-roasting 30+ single-origin coffees in small batches, set within the scenic Lourensford Wine Estate

Woodstock, Cape Town

Champion barista Winston's roastery offering exceptional single-origin pours like Ethiopia Sidama natural in their Woodstock studio space

Observatory, Cape Town

Observatory neighborhood staple serving well-executed espresso and filter coffee with all-day breakfast and laptop-friendly seating

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

Specialty coffee roaster at the Waterfront championing quality and equality, with thoughtful brewing and special releases

De Waterkant, Cape Town

Roaster-cafe showcasing 50+ single origins from Kenya to Burundi with onsite barista school in historic De Waterkant warehouse

Stellenbosch, Cape Town

Farm-focused roaster championing ethical sourcing and sustainable trade, with rotating single origins and expert baristas

Green Point, Cape Town

Former monastery setting serving specialty coffee with accomplished latte art in Green Point's historic Somerset Road precinct

Gardens, Cape Town

Neighbourhood coffee space in Gardens shaped by integrity and community care, serving consistent specialty coffee with standout mesquite decaf option

CBD, Cape Town

Cape Town roasters serving single-origin coffee through precise pour-overs and espresso, tucked inside a retail space on St Georges Mall