What is Coffee?
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain flowering plants in the Coffea genus.
From the coffee fruit, the seeds are separated to produce a stable, raw product: unroasted green coffee.
Top Famous Coffee Shops In South Africa
Leveraging South Africa’s growing coffee culture, we suggest you bookmark this list of the best coffee shops in South Africa.
We’ve made it super easy for you to book a place to stay within a stone’s throw of the good brew.
The global demand for coffee and café culture and the increased enjoyment of specialty and premium coffees like origin-specific or ethically sourced coffee means that South Africa is no stranger to coffee roasteries and shops.
South Africa, like many corners of the planet, is mad about coffee.
After all, caffeine makes the world go around…
OUR LIST OF 15 BEST COFFEE SHOPS IN SOUTH AFRICA, WITH ACCOMPANYING PLACES TO STAY …
CAPE TOWN
Bean There Coffee Company, City Bowl
Bean There has been there from the outset. One of the first on the coffee-mad wave to hit Cape Town they not only produce a mean cuppa but their beans are ethically sourced and roasted in small batches at their Wale Street shop (bonus: they have a shop in Jo’burg too).
The Larder, Claremont
We’re biased as we’re based in the neighborhood and love this lunch & brekkie hangout conveniently tucked away in a tree-lined avenue behind Cavendish Square. Enjoy free wi-fi, languid cups of coffee, and an emphasis on local, free-range, pasture-reared homemade meals and treats.
Four & Twenty, Wynberg Village
You’d swear you were in a little English town when seated at Four & Twenty. This café is tucked away in upmarket Chelsea Village, but honestly, you won’t mind paying a little more for your morning coffee when you’re perched on a bar stool at the window.
Copper Club, Newlands
You’ve really got to know this little gem exists to experience their coffee – it’s a local eatery, but probably won’t make it onto your average coffee shop listicle. The couches and the fast wi-fi are worth their weight in gold, as is the coffee (and list of craft beers).
Mischu, Sea Point
Don’t you love the name of this coffee shop? You’ll do more than enjoy their coffee because they’ve won awards for their cappuccinos and coffee blend (they were the best coffee in Cape Town in 2015). Their menu favors the Middle East, and they cater to vegans.
JOHANNESBURG
Craft Coffee, Newtown
Craft Coffee considers themselves roasters of distinction. And if you’re a coffee-aholic then you’re going to love this Newtown stop, particularly when combined with one of the local street art or graffiti walks.
4th Avenue Coffee Roasters, Parkhurst
This hip little coffee spot is a treasure and it’s a testament that the locals continuously pop in for their espresso fix. Sip on your ‘Legendary Pink’ – the secret house blend that promises it’s a full-bodied cup of hand-roasted coffee – whilst people-watching.
Loof Coffee, Norwood
Norwoodians are going to be a little nonplussed that we’ve included this laidback spot, as it’s intimacy and local vibe are what gives it such heart, but we love it and know you will too.
What is the most popular coffee in South Africa?
Nescafe Instant Coffee South Africa
Nescafe is by far the most popular coffee brand, globally.
Is Nescafe real coffee?
Instant coffee is made from real coffee beans. The soluble and volatile contents of the beans are extracted.
Then the water is removed so powder or concentrated soluble coffee powder is left over. It’s essentially been dehydrated for our convenience – just add water and you have yourself a brew!
Which instant coffee is best?
The Best Instant Coffee Brands at a Glance
Best Dark Roast: Nescafé Taster’s Choice French Roast.
Best Single-Origin Instant Coffee: Swift Cup Coffee Brazil – Carmo de Minas.
Best Flavored Instant Coffee: Cusa Tea & Coffee Vanilla Dark Roast Coffee.
Best Value: Maxim Mocha Gold Mild Coffee Mix.
Why Nescafe is the best coffee?
Nescafe has a consistently rich flavor. It smells like real coffee and tastes great. It mixes great with milk and cold water if you want an iced drink.
I actually wouldn’t mind drinking this instant coffee every day, which is why this is my number one on the best instant coffee list.