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10 of the Best Coffee Shops in South Africa

2nd September 2015

Looking for great coffee shops to visit around South Africa. I spend a good deal of time visiting coffee shops and although I haven’t been to EVERY coffee shop there is, these are my top picks for coffee shops. In case you were wondering, I rate a coffee shop on the quality of coffee and the experience. This list is in no particular order. Oh and there are definitely more than 10 🙂

Father Coffee (JHB)

Father Coffee

Father Coffee is a Joburg favourite for many living in and traveling to the City of Gold. Located in Braamfontein, Father Coffee roast their own coffee in their quaint yet on trend coffee shop. With only 3 small tables inside Father Coffee is a great place to stop for a take away coffee while you explore the streets of Braamies.

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The Factory Café (Durban)

Factory Cafe

This Durban coffee spot is a popular coffee shop in one of KZN’s top coffee roasteries, Colombo Coffee. The Factory Café is a favourite of mine, as they really are leading the charge when it comes to specialty coffee. Not only do they serve a number of coffee blends, and single origin beans, but you can order coffee made in a number of ways. Espresso, AeroPress, Pour Over, Chemex, Siphon. Yes there really is a coffee method using a Siphon. The Factory Café is spacious, the staff are awesome, and it’s a unique coffee experience if you are in Durban.

Read more here.

Rosetta Roastery (CT)

Rosetta Roastery

With its sophisticated decor, neat interior and chic black and white branding, Rosetta Roastery has done well to match their superior coffee reputation with their overall brand. Rosetta Roastery is pure coffee magic, and a treat for ones senses. Rosetta Roastery can be found at 66 Albert Rd, Woodstock.

“At Rosetta Roastery we’re passionate about coffees that are as unique and character-filled as the people who drink them. We source single origin and estate coffees from South & Central America, Africa and Asia, micro-roasting each one to best present its unique personality. Great coffee is best enjoyed fresh and at leisure, which is why we deliver twice weekly in Cape Town, free of charge.” 

Read more here.

EspressoLab (CT)

Espresso Lab

When you walk into EspressoLab you will be met by vibrant baristas and a coffee menu unlike any other. EspressoLab’s white interior contrasts superbly with the rich coffee aromas flowing from their on-site roaster. The almost science lab feel and their coffee knowledge is an education rather than a mere coffee date. EspressoLab serve a variety of Ethiopian coffees and not just as a standard espresso. You’ll be amazed at the different ways you can enjoy coffee at this coffee shop.

Read more here.

Tribe Coffee (CT)

Tribe Coffee Roasting

I just love the feel of this Woodstock coffee shop. It’s cosy in winter and airy in summer. Their window seats make getting through emails so much easier, and their baristas are such friendly guys. They too roast their coffee on-site and know a lot about different coffees. They have a small menu of snacks and a large menu of espresso based drinks. Tribe have also just opened a shop at the BMW on Buitengracht Street.

Read more here.

Origin Coffee (CT & JHB)

Origin Coffee Roasters

Origin Coffee is where my love for coffee began. The Origin in Cape Town has and always been such a treat for me to visit. Their coffee knowledge is exceptional and they can tell you what flavours you will experience when you order a particular coffee, made with a particular blend or single origin bean. Origin Coffee on Hudson Street has the most incredible tea room if you want to try another experience. Origin offer regular barista courses and training as well. Their coffee shop at Arts on Main in Joburg is another one worth visiting.

Bean There Coffee (JHB & CT)

Bean There Coffee

Committed to ethical and fair trade, Bean There Coffee Company is well known for their relationship with coffee farmers. Bean There source their coffee from around Africa and roast at their 44 Stanley coffee shop in JHB. This coffee shop is a great place to relax and enjoy a morning in the warm Joburg sun. 44 Stanley is full of great shops to wander around so grab a coffee and best you go during the week to avoid the masses.

Read more here.

Duke & Duchess (Durban)

Duke and Duchess

This Durban spot is unlike many coffee shops as it comes hand in hand with a motorbike shop, barber, and men’s apparel store. Duke & Duchess is located in the Outlet Park on Meridian Drive, Umhlanga. The staff are SUPER friendly and if you go there more than once Nikki will start calling you by name. Serving locally roasted Colombo Coffee and a menu of cakes, treats, breakfast, and lunch, this café is perfect for lazy lunches or business meetings.

Read more here.

Truth Coffee (CT)

Truth Coffee

If you’ve heard of Steampunk Style then you’ve heard of Truth Coffee. Truth Coffee has built up quite a reputation with its unique Steampunk décor and experience. Truth roast their own coffee on-site at their Buitenkant Street coffee shop, and they often host coffee events and functions for the public. Truth Coffee is changing the way people view coffee, as they continue to serve well roasted, great tasting coffee.

Read more here.

Vintage Coffee (JHB)

Vintage Coffee

Now this coffee shop makes the list for many reasons but mostly because these guys aren’t just serving coffee… these guys are using coffee to give back to the community. At Vintage Coffee every coffee made contributes to the upliftment of community projects around the Gauteng area. Vintage Coffee serve a number of difference coffee brands, however they are committed to good quality and pour a mean doubleshot espresso.

Read more here.

Lineage Coffee (Durban)

Lineage Coffee

In 2014 Lineage owner, Craig Charity, placed 15th in the world at the World Barista Champs. This year he won the KZN Barista Champs and will compete to regain his title as SA Barista Champ in November. Craig is committed to constantly improving his customers coffee experience. He roasts his own coffee and has trained his baristas to a standard of excellence. It’s unlikely you’ll drink a bad coffee at Lineage, unless of course your taste buds are not attune to the flavor. Their first coffee shop opened in Hillcrest at Stretta Café and they have just opened a second at Watercrest Mall.

There you have it, just a few of SA’s top coffee shops. Do yourself a favour and stop in for a cup of coffee at any of these coffee shops and enjoy a whole new coffee experience.

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Category: Cape Town Coffee Shops, Durban Coffee Shops, Joburg Coffee Shops

Flatmountain Coffee Roasters

29th April 2015

Before visiting their coffee shop in Cape Town I had been given Flatmountain Coffee to try by their KZN supplier. We have drunk it at home and really enjoyed it (especially the Malawi Mzuzu). Flatmountain Coffee Roasters, privy to their name, are serving specialty coffee in the heart of Cape Town, Woodstock.

They source and roast their coffee, making sure that they savour and respect the flavours of each different origin. Flatmountain Coffee Roasters serve a House Blend that is a mix of 2 South American beans with a touch of an African bean. They also have an Organic Blend, and 3 Single Origin roasts : Ethiopia Sidamo, Malazi Mzuzu, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe.

Flatmountain Coffee Roasters

Flat Mountain Coffee Roasters

Flatmountain Coffee Roasters

Opening Hours
Monday – Friday (6am – 3pm)
Saturday (9am – 1pm)

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Address: 101 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock

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Category: Cape Town Coffee Shops

Tribe Coffee

22nd April 2015

Before my visit to Cape Town I had only ever tasted Tribe Coffee at Durban restaurant, Republik. So obviously when planning my CT coffee adventures Tribe Coffee was high up on the list. There are two Tribe Coffee shops in Cape Town, the HQ in Woodstock and their newest coffee shop at the BMW Bike store in town.

Tribe Coffee have an awesome roastery at their HQ in Woodstock, where they roast single origin beans from all over the world. They also roast a delicious house blend that exudes flavours of chocolate, truffle oil, hazelnuts, cinnamon, roasted chestnuts and candied red cherries.

Tribe Coffee are committed to producing great coffee and training baristas to make coffee well. Their passion is what has been a massive part of growing the specialty coffee industry in South Africa.

Tribe Woodstock

– The Foundry, 160 Albert Road, Woodstock

Tribe Woodstock

Tribe Roasting

Opening Hours
Monday – Friday (7am – 4pm)
Saturday (9am – 2pm)

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Tribe 112

– The Studios, 112 Buitengracht Street, City Centre

Tribe 112

Tribe Coffee

Opening Hours
Monday – Friday (7am – 5pm)
Saturday 8am – 2pm

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Category: Cape Town Coffee Shops

Cape Town Coffee Shops

8th April 2015

On my recent visit to Cape Town I realised that there are not enough hours in a day, and that there are so many great Cape Town Coffee Shops. I have decided that making a Top 10 list will not work this time round, as each coffee shop has something unique about it and they actually shouldn’t be ranked. So here are a bunch of Cape Town Coffee Shops that you must visit when in Cape Town.

Origin Coffee
28 Hudson Street, De Waterkant

Origin Coffee

Rosetta Roastery
Woodstock Exchange, 66 Albert Road, Woodstock

Rosetta Roastery

Espresso Lab
The Old Biscuit Mill, 373-375 Albert Road, Woodstock

Espresso Lab Cape Town

Truth Coffee
36 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town

Truth Coffee

Shift Espresso Bar
Cape Royal, 47 Main Road, Green Point

Shift Espresso Bar

Bootlegger Coffee
39-41 Regent Road, Sea Point

Bootlegger Coffee Co

Tribe Coffee
Woodstock Foundry, 160 Albert Road, Woodstock & 112 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town

Tribe Woodstock

Flatmountain Coffee
101 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock

Flatmountain Coffee Roasters

Blonde & Beard
Balmoral Building, 25 Beach Road, Muizenberg

Blonde and Beard

Other great Cape Town Coffee Shops that I didn’t get pictures at…

Bean There
58 Wale Street, Cape Town

Deluxe Coffeeworks
6 Roodehek Street, Cape Town

Yours Truly
75 Kloof Street, Cape Town

Click here for more great coffee shops in Cape Town.

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Category: Cape Town Coffee Shops

Bootlegger Coffee Co.

2nd April 2015

Bootlegger Coffee Co. say it perfectly themselves, “The BCC is unapologetically passionate about great coffee, inspired people and a cafe culture made to serve you foods made from the best, locally sourced ingredients”. Serving their own roasted coffee Bootlegger Coffee Co. is a Sea Point favourite.

Bootlegger Coffee Co

Coffee shop by day, bar by night Bootlegger Coffee Co. is a great stop for that early morning coffee or to hang out with mates at night. Bootlegger Coffee Co. roast a delicious blend of Guatemalan and Costa Rican coffee with hazelnut, caramel, and dark chocolate flavours. Their roaster is a beautiful Giesen roaster and if you ask you can go check it out and watch the roasting process. Bootlegger Coffee Co. is a great place to host events so if you want to have your next shindig there give them a shout.

Bootlegger Coffee Co

Bootlegger Coffee Co

If you are in the area between 6.30am – 8.30am then you’ll get your coffee for just R14.
Address: 39-41 Regent Road, Sea Point

Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday (6.30am – 10pm)
Friday (6.30am – 11pm)
Saturday (7.30am – 11pm)
Sunday (7.30am – 10pm)

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