Image to the left of the interior of Bean There Coffee, taken from the Bean There Coffee Facebook page
Consider yourself a bit of a coffee connoisseur? If so, you will love the variety of exceptional coffee shops found throughout Cape Town, South Africa! So when you’re not tasting beer at a local Cape Town brewery, touring a wine vineyard in the nearby Cape Winelands, eating your way through charming eateries, or simply relaxing on a beach on the outskirts of the city, you’ll definitely want to check out these top 3 coffee shops in Cape Town. They’re our favorite local finds!
Bean There Coffee – A charming, contemporary coffee shop in the heart of Cape Town, Bean There Coffee (seen in the picture above) is actually South Africa’s first Certified Fair Trade coffee roaster. They are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Africans by sourcing quality and Fair Trade coffee – and that’s just one of the many reasons we love them!
Bean There Coffee sources their coffee beans from some of the continent’s most highly acclaimed coffee production countries, including Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Kenya, amongst others.
You will absolutely love the modern atmosphere, as well as the bold and flavorful coffee they serve up at Been There Coffee. And, if you’re in the area during one of their Coffee Cupping Evenings, you must go! During these events, visitors can taste a variety of coffees, ask questions, and develop a greater insight into the world of coffee production. Not to mention, you’ll meet a lot of locals who share your love for coffee.
Bean There Coffee Company – Cape Town
58 Wale Street
Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
8001
Image to the left of the exterior of Jason Bakery, taken from the Jason Bakery Facebook page
Jason Bakery – Also situated in the heart of the Cape Town City Center is the highly acclaimed Jason Bakery. Not only does this hipster hot spot serve up some of the finest artisan coffee you’ll ever taste (seriously, it is delicious), but their breakfast, craft beer and wine, and homemade breads and pastries are also out of this world.
Some of the items you’ll find on the menu at Jason Bakery include egg and chorizo tartlets, bacon croissants, and exceptional sandwiches that include the Greek, which is filled with slow roasted lamb, hummus, and tzatziki. You just can’t go wrong with anything on their breakfast or lunch menu and you will instantly fall in love with their perfectly roasted and brewed coffee!
Jason Bakery
185 Bree Street
Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
8001
Image to the left of coffee at the Origin Coffee Roasting, taken from the Origin Coffee Roasting Facebook Page
Origin Coffee Roasting – One of Cape Town’s oldest coffee roasters, Origin Coffee Roasting offers a variety of coffee bean selections from all over Africa and beyond. The shop is quite large with an upstairs and downstairs area with a comfortable ambiance. They also feature a built-in teahouse with soothing Zen-like appeal and offer a variety of delectable teas.
During a visit, learn about the coffee production process as you sip one of their highly acclaimed cups of artisan coffee.
Origin Coffee Roasting
28 Hudson Street
Cape Town
8001
