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Cape Town cafes for must visit

Reviewed cafes in Cape Town where must visit is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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One of the few stops in this city worth planning a coffee visit around.

Espressolab De Waterkant

De Waterkant, Cape Town

Must Visit House Roaster Atmospheric Laptop-Friendly

Ranked De Waterkant coffee atelier for light-roast espresso, signature drinks, pastries, work-friendly design, and the Old Biscuit Mill roastery mapped as the secondary Cape Town location.

Origin Coffee Roasting

De Waterkant, Cape Town

Must Visit House Roaster Pour Over Beans & Gear

Cape Town specialty-coffee landmark in De Waterkant, with house-roasted beans, hand-brew methods, retail gear, knowledgeable service, and a substantial daytime cafe menu.

Rosetta Roastery

Bree Street, Cape Town

Must Visit House Roaster Pour Over Beans & Gear

Central Bree Street expression of Rosetta's single-origin roasting, with filter brew bar service, rotating espresso, house pastries, light meals, and beans to take home.

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