The Cape Town Coffee Route
Compiled by an enthusiastic group of trendy Capetonians, we present the SA-Venues.com Cape Town Coffee Route. From well know and highly acclaimed Coffee Bars to off the beaten track discoveries, if you are looking for a great cuppa in Cape Town you'll find the best of them here.
Cape Town's Coffee Culture is a thriving one. Our list of favourite places to stop for a coffee or a bite to eat includes local favourites to coffee boutiques for the connoisseur. After all the sight seeing you might find yourselves in need of a caffeine fix - stop at one of these firm favourites and enjoy! Note: (This is by no means a definitive list - it is a collection of local Capetonians' favourites!)
Top Places to Stop for a Coffee in Cape Town
Bascule at Cape Grace
Where: V&A Waterfront
Coffee and breakfast at Bascule at the Cape Grace, based at the V&A Waterfront, is an affair of the senses. Overlooking the marina crowded with multi-million Rand yachts from all over the world, languishing at the Bascule is ... more information
Giovanni’s in Green Point
Where: Green Point
Giovanni’s is an authentic Italian owned and run deli style pavement café in Green Point, loved by everyone who knows it. One of the first places in the Western Cape to serve decent coffee, we salute this wonderland of ... more information
Miss K in Green Point
Where: Green Point
Although Miss K does a perfect Eggs Benedict and a mouth watering roast beef sandwich, her coffees are just as good especially when partnered with one of her freshly baked meringues, scones, heart shaped cakes or ... more information
Newport Deli in Mouille Point
Where: Mouille Point
Popular for its healthy selection of deli food as well as pioneering the appreciation of the ‘flat white’ cappaccino made popular in Australia, Newport Deli is a favourite with locals and tourists alike, who appreciate the ... more information
Origin in De Waterkant
Where: De Waterkant
Based in an atmospheric industrial feel location in De Waterkant, the owners of Origin Roastery are on a mission to improve the quality of coffee in South Africa. Importing beans that they have handpicked from all over the ... more information
Birds Boutique Café in the City Centre
Where: Cape Town Central
Birds Boutique Café is a unique, artistic refuge for the hungry and city weary! The owner, a keen and talented ceramicist, will have you enchanted by the folk and fauna themes running through the café, in a muted European ... more information
Jardine on Bree
Where: Cape Town Central
One of our very favourite coffee stops, Jardine ingeniously opened a New York style coffee hatch next to their main restaurant, where one can stand around and chat to friends and people watch, as musicians and other artistic types ... more information
Vida e Caffe in Camps Bay
Where: Camps Bay
Vibey rhythms pour out over the excited tones of the bustling crowds, queueing for their much loved daily fix, which are served with a square of dark swiss chocolate and oodles of pizazz. A designer destination, Vida offers its ... more information
Manna Epicure in Kloof Street
Where: Gardens
The design darling of Cape Town, Manna Epicure’s stark white interiors leave all the emphasis on the exquisite menu. Dining at this street café cum chic city lunch venue is a must for lovers of creative food and dazzling coffee ... more information
The Daily Deli in Tamboerskloof
Where: Tamboerskloof
Hidden in the back streets of a quaint village on the outskirts of the CBD, The Daily Deli is only really known by locals and the odd tourist who happen upon it whilst vacationing in one of the many preserved Victorian houses in ... more information
Lazari in Vredehoek
Where: Vredehoek
Decorated in trendy retro accents, with fluffy cakes crowding the counter, this small meeting place is a slice of Cape Town lifestyle, complete with fantastic Café Latte’s and scrumptious deli meals. Fresh cupcakes, ciabattas, and ... more information
Organic Coffee at Neighbourgoods
Where: Woodstock
Now a famous must-see Cape Town attraction, the Neighbourgoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock is an indoor and outdoor market comparable to the best organic markets in the world. Save up your hunger and pay a visit to ... more information
Queen of Tarts in Obs
Where: Observatory
If you followed the white rabbit you might find yourself at Queen of Tarts in Observatory. Loved by magazines, this little urban refuge offers sweet and savoury tarts, amongst other delicious treats, which should be enjoyed in ... more information
Bon Fromage in Newlands
Where: Newlands
With offerings on the menu such as the ‘Bon Fromage French Breakfast,’ comprising of freshly made fruit salad with almond whipped yoghurt, newly baked croissant with bon fromage preserves, cheese and meat platter and crusty ... more information
Knead Bakery in Muizenberg
Where: Muizenberg
Whether sitting outside and keeping an eye on the surf, or warming up inside, it looks sexy. Knead serves a mean coffee with a great menu to boot and is a busy meeting place, especially on sunny weekends. A full bakery with hot ... more information
Sostanza in Lakeside
Where: Lakeside
A favourite with locals, Sostanza is set in a small and intimate shopping courtyard, in Lakeside and makes the "Cape Town Coffee Route" list because of the quality of the food and coffee, artisanal breads, robust deli meals ... more information
C’est la Vie in Kalk Bay
Where: Kalk Bay
This heavenly rustic Parisian style cafe was voted one of the top 10 best coffees in Cape Town by Elle Magazine. They make artisanal breads of note and rival the best breakfast spots we've ever come across. Locals greet each ... more information
Olympia Cafe in Kalk Bay
Where: Kalk Bay
Olympia Café is probably the reason why locals get up in the morning. From fresh red berry and yoghurt breakfasts, through to decadent and rich deli style lunches that will ensure that you leave with unforgettable memories, this ... more information
The Food Barn in Noordhoek
Where: Noordhoek
Owned by chef Frank Dangeroux, a renowned 5 star chef and cookbook author, this atmospheric deli style open plan restaurant located at the Noordhoek Farm Village, is a piece of rustic paradise. No doubt taking its inspiration from ... more information
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