How many specialty coffee roasters are in Cape Town?

12 specialty coffee roasters in Cape Town, South Africa are listed on Tamp — including Backyard Brew Coffee Co., Cedar Coffee Roasters, and Coffee Guy Roasters.

What are the best specialty coffee roasters in Cape Town?

Specialty coffee in Cape Town centres on a small, careful scene. Backyard Brew Coffee Co., Cedar Coffee Roasters, and Coffee Guy Roasters are among the most consistently recommended — each with their own style, their own sourcing, and coffees worth planning a visit around.

Where can I buy specialty coffee in Cape Town?

Most Cape Town specialty roasters sell directly from their roastery or tasting room, and many ship across the EU. Tamp links through to each roaster's live catalogue, so you can see what's in stock before you visit.

Is Cape Town worth visiting for coffee?

Cape Town has 12 specialty roasters worth your time — enough for a weekend of focused drinking without running out of new coffees to try.

A coffee town worth the detour

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12 specialty roasters call Cape Town home. Some you'll have heard of, some you won't — yet. Below is where to start, with what each of them has on the shelf right now.