Best Cafés to Work From in Cape Town

Bo-Kaap, Cape Town

Specialty coffee in the heart of Cape Town, partnering with local roasters to source top coffee lots from worldwide producers.

CBD, Cape Town

Telegraph-acclaimed roastery in a steampunk warehouse serving home-roasted beans with Clever Dripper and V60 brewing options.

Claremont, Cape Town

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

Observatory, Cape Town

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

Somerset West, Cape Town

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

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.

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.

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

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

Gardens, Cape Town

Cape Town roaster since 2009 serving their own beans, with espresso at their Gardens café and a laid-back, grungier feel.