Big Dog Café - terbodore Coffee
Perfect for all seasons, the interior of Big Dog Café, which opened its doors in May, 2017, provides a warm, intimate environment in winter and an airy, light atmosphere in the summer, with its light wood walls and comfy seating arrangements working wonderfully for both. There is also a great outdoor area for the warmer months and plenty of space for the kids to explore. Based at the flagship Terbodore Coffee Roastery, you know the coffee is top-notch, while the menu is simple, wholesome fare, that doesn’t attempt to re-invent the wheel. We recommend the hot cakes!
Website: https://www.terbodorecoffee.co.za/
Deluxe Coffeeworks
As well as offering fantastic coffee, this popular coffee house also offers great music and welcoming friendly baristas. Another draw of this funky industrial-style coffee house, particularly for tourists visiting the city, is its location: Situated in the centre of the city, just near Greenmarket Square, Deluxe Coffeworks is the ideal coffee stop if you need to spend some time in the city centre organizing your day trips, sorting out banking and organizing your travel money, or simply experiencing Cape Town’s urban heart. There’s no better place to take a break, unwind, and refuel with a delicious cup of coffee.
Website: https://www.deluxecoffeeworks.co.za/
Truth Coffee
If you like good coffee served in a gritty and industrialised environment then Truth Coffee is the ideal Cape Town coffee shop for you. Walking into Truth Coffee feels like you’re walking into a Victorian futuristic fantasy: steam punk lovers will be in awe of the well thought of décor. More important than the interior though is the incredible coffee: strong, hot and full of flavour. Looking to contact friends and family back home or simply check up on your emails? Truth Coffee also offers all of its patrons three hours of free WiFi. According to The Guardian, Truth Coffee is the best coffee shop in South Africa.
Website: http://www.truthcoffee.com/
Origin
Arguably the place where the coffee culture in the Western Cape first began, the aptly-named Origin Coffee was launched in 2005, first focusing on roasting quality, setting up a Barista Academy to help lay a foundation of for the industry in South Africa. Sourcing the world’s finest beans, Origin has a number of shops around the Western Cape and also offers behind-the-scene tours to those looking to learn more.
Website: http://originroasting.co.za/v3/
Bootlegger Coffee Company
Open from 6.30am, serving their much-loved red-eye coffee (just R14 a cup), the Bootlegger is unabashedly passionate about all things coffee. This super-cool, industrial-chic eatery roasts their blend daily and also offers up some seriously tasty meals, from classic breakfasts to tapas for lunch/dinner.
Website: http://bootlegger.co.za/
Loading Bay
Serving up international menswear like Acne and Our Legacy, a skin care boutique, drool-inducing burgers, chic interiors and incredible coffee, Loading Bay is another hybrid experiment that just keeps getting more interesting.
Website: loadingbay.co.za
Tribe
Some of Cape Town’s coffee shops are busy and bustling; others are perfect for hanging out with friends. The Tribe Coffee Café is a little different: It is the perfect place for enjoying a cup of coffee alone and enjoying some quiet reflection. The atmosphere is zen-like and soothing, there is no better place to relax and take some time out to truly unwind. And the coffee? The beans are gently roasted and the aroma fills the whole café: you certainly won’t be disappointed with the coffee in the Tribe Coffee Café.
Website: http://www.tribecoffee.co.za/
Motherland
Snugly positioned in the always-vibey St George’s Mall in the Mother City, Motherland Coffee Company is a super-chilled, friendly escape from the morning foot traffic and perfect spot to kick-start the day or nip out for a caffeine injection for a mid-day jolt. It’s also one of the best places in the city to soak in the vibe and do some people-watching.
Website: https://www.motherlandcoffee.com/
