I am a lover of coffee; perhaps a coffee-junkie is the better term – you could say that coffee is my Happy Place! I guess you can also call me a “coffee snob”. Only ‘proper coffee’ for me, no instant and the stronger the espresso, the better. I even went as far as buying a Lavazza coffee machine, to satisfy my need! So in the interests of purveying fine coffee, I thought I would do a bit of research to establish the Top Coffee Shops in Cape Town – with the help of my readers.
Top Coffee Shops
“Life Is Too Short for Bad Coffee – So Why Drink It?”
So whether it is for a quick cuppa on the run (“with wings”) or a morning out with friends, enjoying a cappuccino and a delicious pastry, there is a place for everyone! Some I have had the pleasure of visiting, some I have not, but I am sure I will work my way there.
In no particular order, well actually alphabetical for convenience, these are the Top Coffee Shops in Cape Town that are trending at the moment:
Deluxe Coffee Works – 25 Church Street| City Center| Cape Town |
Empire Café – 11 York Road | Muizenberg | 021 788 1250
Knead Bakery –Surfers Corner | Beach Road| Muizenberg | 021 7882909
Origin Coffee Roasting Cafe – 28 Hudson Street | De Waterkant | Cape Town | 021 421 1000
Seattle Coffee Co.– Constantia Village *(This is my fav for a quick Cappuccino on the run)
Tasha’s – Shop 55 | Constantia Village | Constantia Road | Constantia | 021 794 5449
The Food Barn Deli – Noordhoek Farm Village | Cnr Village Lane & Noordhoek Main Road | Noordhoek | 021 789 1966
Vida e caffé– Shop 27c | Constantia Village | Constantia Road | Constantia | 021 794 3478
Jason Bakery – 185 Bree Street | 8001 Cape Town | South Africa | 214245644
The Haas Coffee Collective – 67 Rose Street | Bo-Kaap | Cape Town | +27(0) 21 422 4413
For the Love of Coffee
My favourites for various reasons are Knead Bakery; mostly because their almond croissants are amazing, The Food Barn Deli because they make great coffee and it is in walking distance from my house! I know that Vida e is extremely popular, not my favourite but they do have stores countrywide.
Both Deluxe Coffee Works and Origin Coffee Roasting Cafe, are said to make the best coffee – well I am going to have to pay them a visit and find out for myself! For something more than just a good coffee you have to try Tasha’s, even their website puts me in a good mood! To quote their website “Tasha’s is a dynamic, sensual journey of flavour set in lush interiors.” – Need I say more! You will have to experience it for yourself. So if you are looking for something to do this weekend pop out and sample some of the finest coffee Cape Town has to offer.
If there are any personal favourites you would like to add to the list of Top Coffee Shops in Cape Town, please leave a comment below this post.
Hi there. I live in Jhb and found your list interesting. TriBakery in Kalk Bay certainly makes a good cappuccino. I found Seattle Constantia, as many others, overdo the milk so I finally got a good, strong cup on the 3rd attempt. Pity, as the blend is exceptional. On my last trip here I had a good cup at Escape Caffe in the City Bowl.
Tribeca supplies Woolies so their coffee is consistent, and made about 50% stronger. My best cup? Probably my own! But the many I had on a recent Tribeca factory tour visit, stand out.
Hi Alex thanks for the comment! I do agree with the Seattle issue – I usually ask for an extra shot dry so that they do not over do the milk but yes I must admit there grind is one of the best! Also like Woolies but again need to stress I want it strong!!! 🙂
I also can’t live without coffee. It really an experience to wake up with a nice smell of coffee brewing. Looking forward to try the places that you mentioned :).
Another great place I found in Cape Town is Peacock tea and Coffee, they have a great variety of gourmet coffee blends!