Proper Coffee
★★ SpecialtyLast reviewed April 2026

Espressolab De WaterkantBo-Kaap & De Waterkant, Cape Town

"The De Waterkant neighbourhood has no shortage of serious coffee. Espresso Lab Microroasters has been roasting since 2009, and the locals here, surrounded by options, still rate it."

4.8★★★★½(177)
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Roasts on-siteSingle originsBeans to go

What we love

  • Own roastery: Espresso Lab Microroasters, roasting in Cape Town since 2009
  • Cortado and cold brew on the menu, which signals intent
  • Bakery on site
  • Locals in a neighbourhood dense with roastery competition still single it out

Location

8 De Smidt St, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa

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