Best Cafes with Food in Cape Town

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

Observatory, Cape Town

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

Sea Point, Cape Town

Award-winning Sea Point café serving their exclusive Isabella blend, a medium roast that earned them Best Coffee in Cape Town three years running

CBD, Cape Town

Bagel-focused spot in the City Centre serving strong, well-extracted coffee alongside their signature house-made bagels

Claremont, Cape Town

African coffee revolution sourcing directly from co-operatives and small farmers across the continent at fair prices

CBD, Cape Town

City centre spot showcasing Ethiopian single origins from Sidamo with fruity notes and Colombian blends for bold espresso lovers

CBD, Cape Town

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

Gardens, Cape Town

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

Somerset West, Cape Town

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

Claremont, Cape Town

Award-winning micro-roastery crafting small-batch single origins from Africa, Central and South America, precision-roasted on site