Best Cafes with Food in Cape Town

CBD, Cape Town

Specialty coffee on vibrant Long Street with professional baristas crafting consistently excellent espresso and filter options

CBD, Cape Town

Bagel-focused spot in the City Centre serving strong, well-extracted coffee alongside their signature house-made bagels

Claremont, Cape Town

Award-winning micro-roastery crafting small-batch single origins from Africa, Central and South America, precision-roasted on site

Ndabeni, Cape Town

Cape Town roastery and café serving their own blends with wholesale operations, offering a spacious setting for coffee discovery

Claremont, Cape Town

Artisanal roastery serving hand-roasted 100% Arabica with balanced medium roasts highlighting fruit and chocolate notes

Hout Bay, Cape Town

Family-run roastery with bean roasting heritage since 1794, serving their own freshly roasted coffee in Hout Bay

CBD, Cape Town

City centre spot showcasing Ethiopian single origins from Sidamo with fruity notes and Colombian blends for bold espresso lovers

Gardens, Cape Town

Fresh bagel specialist in Gardens with quality coffee selection, though more focused on grab-and-go convenience than third-wave ambiance

Claremont, Cape Town

African coffee revolution sourcing directly from co-operatives and small farmers across the continent at fair prices

Gardens, Cape Town

Neighbourhood coffee space in Gardens shaped by integrity and community care, serving consistent specialty coffee with standout mesquite decaf option