Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Cape Town

Gardens, Cape Town

Cape Town roaster since 2009 serving their own beans with double-shot standards across Gardens and beyond

Gardens, Cape Town

Cape Town roaster serving their own beans since 2009, with exploration-worthy single origins from Kenya and Colombia at their Gardens flagship

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

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

Claremont, Cape Town

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

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

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