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Coffee in Cape Town
Cafés people rate highest.
18 places
The top 18
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Bakery · Vredehoek1. Sweet LionHeart
5.0★ · 763Online bake shop with a pickup unit at Wembley Square, Gardens, making custom, wedding and vegan cakes, cupcakes and mini cakes.
Café · Sea Point2. Nice To Matcha
4.9★ · 663Matcha bar on Main Road, Sea Point, serving organic ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji, Japan, in drinks and treats.
Café · Salt River3. Black Duke
5.0★ · 361African-inspired café in Observatory serving sandwiches, poké bowls, bone broth, matcha and ugali/fufu stews.
Café · Bo-Kaap4. THE 777 COFFEE ROASTERY
4.9★ · 525Aviation-themed specialty coffee roastery and café on Keerom St in the city centre, serving V60 pour-overs and desserts.
Café · Green Point5. Giovanni's
4.7★ · 2.6kLong-running Green Point Italian deli and café selling meats, cheeses, imported goods and sandwiches, with a covered patio.
Café · Bo-Kaap6. Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Bree Street)
4.7★ · 940Speciality coffee roastery café on Bree Street serving espresso drinks, pour overs, pastries and bulk beans.
Café · Bo-Kaap7. Love Matcha Kloof Street
4.9★ · 298Matcha café on Kloof Street serving matcha lattes, iced matcha drinks and fruit sushi, with sit-down and takeaway.
Café · Claremont8. Mugg & Bean Cavendish Square
4.6★ · 3.8kMugg & Bean café in Cavendish Square, Claremont, serving breakfasts, burgers, sandwiches, baked goods and coffee.
Café · Observatory9. Ground Zero Cafe and Obscure Apothecary
4.7★ · 548Vegan-friendly café and apothecary shop on Lower Main Road in Observatory with a conscious menu and couches.
Café · Sea Point10. Ollies specialty coffee and Pas Normal Studios
4.9★ · 202Sea Point specialty coffee bar inside the OSCS clubhouse running-apparel store, serving Ollies coffee with Cedar roasters beans.
Café · Sweet Valley11. Secret Forest Café
4.7★ · 429Small dog-friendly café in Tokai Forest reached by a short walk from Orpen Road, known for croissants and outdoor seating.
Café · Newlands12. Shift Espresso Bar
4.6★ · 1.0kHalaal espresso bar and café in Newlands serving coffee, cakes and cheesecakes, open early until 9 pm on weekdays.
Café · Rontree13. Bootlegger Bakoven
4.6★ · 989All-day Bootlegger café and coffee roastery in Bakoven serving speciality coffee, breakfasts, lunch and baked goods.
Café · Three Anchor Bay14. Norfolk Deli
4.7★ · 377Community deli and café in Sea Point selling baked goods, fresh bread, coffee and everyday essentials.
Café · Tamboerskloof15. Cafe Puka.
4.7★ · 367A basic cafe style menu with some standard regular dishes ranging from breakfasts brunches some cupcakes ,waffles and a range of healthier options such as vegetable juices a few gluten free options and various coffee ,teas ,good selection of milkshakes . The wrap around verandah offers some of the best views of Table Mountain with ease of parking and wheelchair access .The general vibe is very relaxed and unpretentious open plan kitchen so you can view everything in full view
Café · Waterfront16. COOKED The Watershed
4.6★ · 755Middle Eastern café at the Watershed, V&A Waterfront, serving bagels, falafel, halloumi and latkes; open 9am–7pm daily.
Café · Bo-Kaap17. The General Store
4.8★ · 225Weekday breakfast and lunch café on Bree Street with a daily changing menu of salads, quiche and baked sweet treats.
Café · Kenilworth18. Selva Cafe & Co.
4.6★ · 737Fully halal plant-filled café in Harfield Village serving coffee, all-day breakfasts, burgers and baked treats.
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