Proper Coffee
★ EverydayLast reviewed April 2026

Black Box CoffeeworksHout Bay, Cape Town

"Hout Bay's coffee benchmark. The food is worth ordering too, which makes it the natural anchor for a morning in the area."

4.7★★★★½(44)
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What we love

  • Coffee-first brand: 'Coffeeworks' in the name signals the priorities
  • Cappuccino is the consistent order
  • Bring-your-own-cup discount, the cultural marker of a specialty-adjacent space

Location

shop 3, Victoria Mall, 148 Empire Ave, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa

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