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Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Bree Street) — specialty coffee in Cape Town

mischu coffee — specialty coffee in Cape Town

The Coffee Roasting Company — specialty coffee in Cape Town

Cedar Coffee Roasters (Roastery + Store) — specialty coffee in Cape Town

Legado Coffee - OZCF Market — specialty coffee in Cape Town

Origin Coffee Roasting — specialty coffee in Cape Town

Best Espresso in Cape Town

Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Bree Street) — specialty coffee in Cape Town

Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Bree Street)

mischu coffee — specialty coffee in Cape Town

The Coffee Roasting Company — specialty coffee in Cape Town

The Coffee Roasting Company

36 specialty coffee shops for espresso in Cape Town: Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Bree Street), mischu coffee, The Coffee Roasting Company + 33 more. Specialty-only and curated by BrewAtlas, with hours and a map for each spot. Updated October 2026.

Most of them are in the CBD, Gardens, and Claremont.

Cafés for espresso in Cape Town

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Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Bree Street) - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Bree Street) - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Bree Street) - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Bree Street)

CBD, Cape Town

Award-winning specialty roaster serving micro-roasted single origins from three continents via espresso and V60 since 2010

Opens at 7:00 AM

mischu coffee - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

mischu coffee - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

mischu coffee - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

mischu coffee

Sea Point, Cape Town

Award-winning Sea Point café serving their exclusive Isabella blend, a medium roast that earned them Best Coffee in Cape Town three years running

Opens at 6:45 AM

The Coffee Roasting Company - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

The Coffee Roasting Company - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

The Coffee Roasting Company - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

The Coffee Roasting Company

Somerset West, Cape Town

On-site roastery hand-roasting 30+ single-origin coffees in small batches, set within the scenic Lourensford Wine Estate

Opens at 8:00 AM

Cedar Coffee Roasters (Roastery + Store) - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Cedar Coffee Roasters (Roastery + Store) - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Cedar Coffee Roasters (Roastery + Store) - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Cedar Coffee Roasters (Roastery + Store)

Woodstock, Cape Town

Champion barista Winston's roastery offering exceptional single-origin pours like Ethiopia Sidama natural in their Woodstock studio space

Opens at 7:30 AM

Legado Coffee - OZCF Market - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Legado Coffee - OZCF Market - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Legado Coffee - OZCF Market - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Legado Coffee - OZCF Market

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

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

Opens at 7:00 AM

Origin Coffee Roasting - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Origin Coffee Roasting - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Origin Coffee Roasting - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Origin Coffee Roasting

De Waterkant, Cape Town

Roaster-cafe showcasing 50+ single origins from Kenya to Burundi with onsite barista school in historic De Waterkant warehouse

Opens at 7:00 AM

MAX BAGELS - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

MAX BAGELS - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

MAX BAGELS - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

MAX BAGELS

CBD, Cape Town

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

Opens at 8:00 AM

Pauline’s Park Rd Gardens - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Pauline’s Park Rd Gardens - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Pauline’s Park Rd Gardens - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Pauline’s Park Rd Gardens

Gardens, Cape Town

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

Opens at 7:00 AM

I Love Coffee Roastery and Deli Claremont - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

I Love Coffee Roastery and Deli Claremont - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

I Love Coffee Roastery and Deli Claremont - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

I Love Coffee Roastery and Deli Claremont

Claremont, Cape Town

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

Opens at 8:30 AM

Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Claremont) - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Claremont) - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Claremont) - specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Claremont)

Claremont, Cape Town

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

Opens at 7:00 AM

Pauline's Greenpoint

Green Point

Former monastery setting serving specialty coffee with accomplished latte art in Green Point's historic Somerset Road precinct

Saint James Cafe

Observatory

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

Truth Coffee Roasting

CBD

Telegraph-acclaimed roastery in a steampunk warehouse serving home-roasted beans with Clever Dripper and V60 brewing options

Bootlegger Bakoven

Bakoven

Specialty-grade coffee served consistently at this all-day Bakoven destination, welcoming cyclists and beachgoers with quality brews and community-focused hospitality.

Deluxe Coffeeworks

Gardens

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

Kamili Coffee on Long

CBD

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

Quaffee, coffee roastery

Constantia

Dedicated coffee roastery offering fresh roasted-to-order beans, raw green coffee for home roasters, and single origins sourced with quality and sustainability at the core

Houtbay Coffee

Hout Bay

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

Cedar Hatch (Coffee Bar)

CBD

Cape Town roasters serving single-origin coffee through precise pour-overs and espresso, tucked inside a retail space on St Georges Mall

Bootlegger Kloof Street

Gardens

Gardens neighborhood staple crafting specialty-grade coffee with consistent quality and community-focused approach

Blue Door Coffee Roasters

Simon's Town

Family-run roastery crafting small-batch ocean-side roasts with pour over options and specialty single origin selections

Camissa Coffee Co.

Ndabeni

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

Bootlegger Tokai

Tokai

Community-focused specialty coffee destination serving all-day breakfast and brunch with consistent quality in Tokai's Forest Glade House

Boston Coffee Roasters

Boston

Onsite roastery offering single-origin beans like Nicaragua Segovia, ground to order for French press, filter, or espresso brewing

Motherland Coffee Cavendish

Claremont

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

Seam Coffee - Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch

Farm-focused roaster championing ethical sourcing and sustainable trade, with rotating single origins and expert baristas

Deluxe Coffeeworks Kloof Street.

Gardens

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

Pauline's

Sea Point

Neighbourhood coffee space in Sea Point built on integrity and community care, serving consistently excellent espresso and filter

Bootlegger XS Sea Point

Sea Point

Specialty-grade coffee destination in Sea Point serving consistently crafted brews with all-day breakfast and lunch menus

Pang Specialty Coffee

Bo-Kaap

Specialty coffee in the heart of Cape Town, partnering with local roasters to source top coffee lots from worldwide producers

Flatmountain Coffee Roasters

Woodstock

In-house roastery and specialty café celebrating intentional sourcing and precise brewing rituals in Woodstock's creative hub

Yellow Jacket Coffee Roaster

Kenilworth

Award-winning specialty roaster with on-site roasting facility, café pouring their own beans alongside quality light meals

Bootlegger Cape Quarter

De Waterkant

Local specialty coffee destination in Cape Quarter serving consistently crafted brews with all-day breakfast and brunch options

Bootlegger Blouberg

Table View

Specialty-grade coffee roasted sustainably at this local favorite serving all-day breakfast and brunch with community-focused vibes

Bootlegger Claremont

Claremont

Specialty-grade coffee roasted for consistency and sustainability, with all-day breakfast, brunch, and lunch in Claremont

Bootlegger Vredehoek

Vredehoek

All-day specialty coffee destination serving consistently sourced beans with both indoor and outdoor seating beneath Table Mountain

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