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Durban runs on sunshine, sea air, and an increasingly serious coffee habit. The specialty scene here is spread out rather than packed into one district, so it pays to know where to point the car.
The heart of it sits on the Berea ridge above the city centre. In Morningside, Florida Road is home to The Barn Owl, Now Coffee Clubhouse, and The Glenwood Bakery, while Boston Brew Coffee Shop pours...
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Umhlanga
Umhlanga neighborhood café offering espresso and filter coffee in a quiet setting with breakfast service.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowSkyline Coffee
Windermere
Neighborhood coffee spot in quiet Windermere praised for quality coffee, serving espresso and filter alongside food offerings.
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowGatvol Coffee
La Lucia
Specialty coffee bar in boutique hotel gardens, transitioning to coffee cocktails midday with premium beans and classic espresso drinks.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowHumble Coffee
Windermere
Women-led neighbourhood roastery crafting small-batch specialty coffee in 4kg roasts, with on-site roasting and café founded by Scottish barista Amy Gardiner.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowLineage Coffee
Westville
Lineage Coffee outpost in Westville's Dawncliffe neighborhood, serving their own roasts with emphasis on customer care and craft.
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowLove Coffee
Morningside
Morningside neighborhood spot serving specialty coffee with friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere for locals.
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
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Morningside
Specialty coffee bar and roastery featuring single-origin beans and mushroom coffee blends with a wellness-focused approach.
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowAfrican Roots Coffee
Umhlanga
Single-origin Arabica from Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, celebrating East African coffee.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowAPOGEE CAFÉ
Umhlanga
Umhlanga neighborhood café offering espresso and filter coffee in a quiet setting with breakfast service.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowSkyline Coffee
Windermere
Neighborhood coffee spot in quiet Windermere praised for quality coffee, serving espresso and filter alongside food offerings.
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowGatvol Coffee
La Lucia
Specialty coffee bar in boutique hotel gardens, transitioning to coffee cocktails midday with premium beans and classic espresso drinks.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowHumble Coffee
Windermere
Women-led neighbourhood roastery crafting small-batch specialty coffee in 4kg roasts, with on-site roasting and café founded by Scottish barista Amy Gardiner.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
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Morningside
Specialty coffee bar and roastery featuring single-origin beans and mushroom coffee blends with a wellness-focused approach.
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowAfrican Roots Coffee
Umhlanga
Single-origin Arabica from Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, celebrating East African coffee.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowAPOGEE CAFÉ
Umhlanga
Umhlanga neighborhood café offering espresso and filter coffee in a quiet setting with breakfast service.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowSkyline Coffee
Windermere
Neighborhood coffee spot in quiet Windermere praised for quality coffee, serving espresso and filter alongside food offerings.
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowGatvol Coffee
La Lucia
Specialty coffee bar in boutique hotel gardens, transitioning to coffee cocktails midday with premium beans and classic espresso drinks.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowHumble Coffee
Windermere
Women-led neighbourhood roastery crafting small-batch specialty coffee in 4kg roasts, with on-site roasting and café founded by Scottish barista Amy Gardiner.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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