Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Cape Town

CBD, Cape Town

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

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

Specialty coffee roaster at the Waterfront championing quality and equality, with thoughtful brewing and special releases

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

Gardens, Cape Town

Cape Town roaster since 2009 serving their own beans with double-shot standards across Gardens and beyond

Gardens, Cape Town

Cape Town roaster serving their own beans since 2009, with exploration-worthy single origins from Kenya and Colombia at their Gardens flagship

CBD, Cape Town

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

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

Observatory, Cape Town

Observatory neighborhood staple serving well-executed espresso and filter coffee with all-day breakfast and laptop-friendly seating