Proper Coffee
★ EverydayLast reviewed April 2026

Olympia BakeryKalk Bay, Cape Town

"Old-school Kalk Bay institution where the baking has drawn people across Cape Town for years. Truth Coffee on espresso makes the cup worth having."

4.6★★★★½(574)
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What we love

  • Truth Coffee on espresso: a named specialty roaster, not a generic blend
  • Croissants, hot cross buns, and pies: the actual reason most people make the trip
  • A Kalk Bay original, in the same spot for decades

Location

16 St Johns Rd, Kalk Bay, Cape Town, 7975, South Africa

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