5 Must-Visit Coffee Shops in Cape Town

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For coffee enthusiasts, a delightful cup of coffee is an ultimate pleasure that they cherish. If you’re in Cape Town, you’re in for a treat as the city boasts numerous coffee shops that serve exquisite brews that cater to even the most discerning coffee drinkers.

Deluxe Coffeeworks

Deluxe Coffeeworks is the go-to coffee shop for true coffee addicts. This highly-regarded artisan coffee roaster offers outstanding espresso-based drinks and pre-packaged bags of single-origin beans. With four locations to choose from, note that Deluxe Coffeeworks solely focuses on caffeine and does not offer any snacks.

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Truth Coffee Roasting

Truth Coffee Roasting is another prominent name in the Cape Town coffee scene. It earned the title of “world’s best coffee shop” by The Daily Telegraph for two consecutive years. Their extensive coffee menu includes the Resurrection Blend, Single Origin India, and the Black Honey Blend. Truth Coffee also offers a dedicated lunch/brunch menu and a patisserie menu filled with scrumptious sweet treats.

Kamili Coffee

For those seeking perfection in their cup of coffee, Kamili Coffee is the place to go. With a Swahili name that means “perfect,” this coffee shop aims to serve impeccable cups of coffee. Kamili Coffee offers two distinct house blends, the Kamili Khaya and the Lion Heart. In addition to serving coffee, they also provide bags of beans and coffee supply services.

Origin Coffee Roasting

Operating for over a decade, Origin Coffee Roasting sources coffee beans from around the globe and offers a wide range of coffee options. Customers can pair their coffee with a delicious lemon croissant or a healthy treat for a fulfilling experience.

Espresso Lab Microroasters

Espresso Lab Microroasters, located at The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, has been roasting small, boutique batches of coffee since 2009. They are pioneers of the specialty coffee movement both locally and worldwide. Espresso Lab offers an extensive selection of espresso and filter-based drinks, along with some intriguing coffee cocktails. The Microroasters also offer a subscription service for regular delivery of freshly roasted coffee.

Each of these Cape Town coffee shops has its unique charm and offerings, but they all share a passion for providing the finest quality coffee to their customers. The next time you’re craving a caffeine fix in Cape Town, you won’t go wrong with visiting one of these exceptional coffee shops.

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Lerato Mokena is a Cape Town-based journalist who covers the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene with a focus on emerging voices from Khayelitsha to the Bo-Kaap. Born and raised at the foot of Table Mountain, she brings an insider’s eye to how creativity shapes—and is shaped by—South Africa’s complex social landscape. When she’s not chasing stories, Lerato can be found surfing Muizenberg’s gentle waves or debating politics over rooibos in her grandmother’s Gugulethu kitchen.

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