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★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

A Buitenkant St0.5 mi from Gardens & Kloof Street centrelast reviewed April 2026

One of Cape Town's founding roaster-cafes, running their own beans through the bar since 2009. The sourcing decision and the espresso are made by the same people.

Roasting their own since 2009, with Tanzania and Kenya singles on the bar.

4.6★★★★½(493)
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What we love

  • •In-house roastery since 2009, roasting daily for the cafe, retail, and wholesale
  • •Named single origins on the bar alongside the house blend
  • •Double espresso shots as the house standard
  • •Retail beans available

Location

171A Buitenkant St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

794m from Gardens & Kloof Street centre

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