There’s few things as refreshing as grabbing a delicious cup of coffee from your favourite coffee shop. Thankfully, there is no shortage of options around Cape Town when it comes to selecting a coffee shop to get your daily caffeine fix.
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If you’re looking to get your taste buds tingling this AM, here are a few popular coffee shops around Cape Town:
Deluxe coffeeworks
Deluxe coffeeworks should be at the top of any coffee addict’s list. They offer mind-blowing espresso-based drinks and allow you to purchase pre-packaged bags of single-origin beans.
If you’re looking to snack on something while sipping your morning beverage, you may be a little disappointed. Caffeine is the only thing on the menu, but their affordable prices may help to make up for this slight inconvenience.
Considered one of the most popular artisan coffee roasters in the city, Deluxe coffeeworks has eight outlets to choose from, with five of them being in the city, one in Stellenbosch and a roastery and cafe in Namibia and London.
- Location: 32 Van Zyl St, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
- Times: Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm | Saturday and Sunday 8am to 1pm

Truth Coffee Roasting
Truth Coffee Roasting has built a reputation for selecting and roasting some of the world’s most exclusive coffees, and seeing as they have been named the world’s best coffee shop by The Daily Telegraph for two years in a row, they are definitely worth checking out!
Their coffee menu offers a wide range of different brews, including the ‘Resurrection Blend’, which features subtle chocolate notes with a high acidity that cuts through milk. The ‘Single Origin India’, which is described as spicy and nutty with chocolate undertones, and the ‘Black Honey Blend’, which features a natural sweetness with a smooth, satisfying finish, guaranteed to leave you satisfied.
Truth Coffee also has a dedicated Lunch/Brunch menu along with a patisserie menu that is filled with all the sweet treats you could ever need.
- Location: 36 Buitenkant Street, city centre
- Times: Monday to Saturday 7am to 6pm | Sunday 8am to 4pm

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Kamili Coffee
Kamili, which means ‘Perfect’ in Swahili, is the ideal way to describe this coffee shop, and it’s easy to see why. At Kamili Coffee, they strive for perfection by only picking, roasting, and serving up flawless cups of coffee. Whether you are looking for a cup of coffee, a bag of beans or a coffee supplier, they’ve got you covered.
Kamili Coffee has two unique house blends that you simply have to try. The first of which is called Kamili Khaya, which is made up of two African coffees with complementing characters that make it easy to enjoy and hard to forget. The second house blend is called Lion Heart, which is the perfect combination of Colombian & Ethiopian harmony, creating a slightly darker and stronger brew.
- Location: 29 Shortmarket St & Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
- Times: Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm | Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm

Origin Coffee Roasting
If you’re in search of a delectable pick-me-up infused with quality and passion, then look no further than Origin Coffee Roasting. Operating for over a decade, they source coffee beans from all over the world and offer an abundance of coffee options that would make any coffee lover’s mouth water.
Pair your coffee with a scrumptious lemon croissant, or enjoy a healthy treat that’s sure to keep you fuelled up for the rest of the day.
- Location: 28 Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town City Center
- Times: Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm | Saturday 8am to 3pm | Sunday 8am to 2pm

Espresso Lab Microroasters
Espresso Lab Microroasters is a specialty coffee roastery based at The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock. They have been roasting small boutique batches of coffee since 2009, and are one of the pioneers of the specialty coffee movement both locally and worldwide.
If you would like to experience some of their brews, Espresso Lab is open to the public and has a large selection of espresso and filter based drinks to choose from, with the addition of a few interesting coffee cocktails. They also sell a selection of coffee-related products, magazines and books!
Espresso Lab also offers a subscription service, meaning you’ll get freshly roasted coffee delivered to your doorstep, every month. Each month they will deliver 2 x 250g bags of roasted coffee from a selection of single origin producers, curated from our offerings.
- Location: The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, Woodstock
- Times: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm | Saturday 8am to 2:30pm

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