Cape Town guide

Best Cafes in Cape Town

The best cafes in Cape Town for specialty coffee, pastries, and that perfect work-from-anywhere vibe.

Best coffee spots in Cape Town

01

Truth Coffee Roasting

Regularly voted one of the world's best coffee shops. The steampunk interior is extraordinary — leather, brass, vintage machinery. The espresso is strong and the baristas are brilliant. A must-visit.

02

Origin Coffee Roasting

Cape Town's pioneering specialty roaster in De Waterkant. They source directly from East African farms and the roasting quality is exceptional. The cortado is the move — short, punchy, and sweet.

03

Rosetta Roastery

A small-batch roaster in Woodstock with a minimalist tasting room. Their single-origin filter coffees are outstanding — the seasonal Ethiopian washed is always a highlight. Serious coffee for serious nerds.

04

Jason Bakery

A beloved City Bowl bakery with legendary doughssants (doughnut-croissant hybrids) and excellent coffee. The savoury croissants with bacon and cheese are perfect breakfast fuel. Get there early — they sell out.

05

Deluxe Coffeeworks

A Cape Town roaster with multiple locations — the Kloof Street branch has the best vibe. Great flat whites, good food, and a reliable WiFi connection for remote workers.

06

Tribe Coffee

A huge roastery-cafe in Woodstock with an industrial interior. Watch beans being roasted while sipping an excellent pour-over. The brunch menu is solid and the space is laptop-friendly.

07

Bootlegger Coffee Company

Multiple locations across the city, all with consistently great espresso. The Sea Point branch has ocean views and the carrot cake is dangerously good. A solid everyday coffee spot.

08

Haas Collective

A beautiful cafe in the city centre with exposed brick, green plants, and excellent specialty coffee. The pastries are baked in-house and the matcha latte is Cape Town's best.

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