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Sonder CaféWoodstock, Cape Town

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Lower Main Rd1 mi from Woodstock centrelast reviewed April 2026

The bagels are the headline, but Bean There's beans behind the counter mean the flat white isn't an afterthought.

A bagel spot with Bean There beans, which is more than most manage.

4.7★★★★½(200)
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Single origins

What we love

  • Coffee by Bean There, one of South Africa's best-known specialty roasters
  • Ethiopian and Burundi blend, 100% Arabica, fair-trade sourced
  • Food-first menu; bagels draw as much traffic as the espresso drinks

Location

79 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa

2.0km from Woodstock centre

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