We recently visited Naked Coffee, Sea Point, for a lunch date treat and we can still smell the strong coffee aromas. Established in 2014 and inspired by international travels, a passion for artisanal coffee, and a love for fresh, seasonal food – Naked brings new meaning to the café lifestyle.
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The History of Naked Coffee
Founder, Victor Barbosa, and his business partner were presented with a branding proposal from a bespoke agency. They were assisting them to connect their clothing business to a new coffee concept that they had envisioned.
The word “naked” was repeated in parts of the proposal, which stuck out, as it represented the rawness and beauty of what the co-founders were setting out to achieve. Their vision was to focus on the beauty of coffee and producing the perfect cup. A couple of weeks later they started a barista training course where they discovered that using “naked porter filters” was a method of extraction used by select third-wave coffee shops. That’s when it clicked. They had found the perfect name!
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Their sleek, stylish settings, seasonal menus & unwavering commitment to customer experience, are what sets them apart from the competition. “Quality obsessed, service-driven, passionate about execution. Their vision from the start was to provide a specialized coffee experience in more commercial locations and to create beautiful spaces to bring people together. “We are quality-obsessed and focus much of our attention on the finer details – from teaspoons to packaging, to the sourcing of all our ingredients,” says Victor Barbosa.
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With coffee being at the forefront of Naked’s purpose, their beans are sourced from certified international channels and pass through rigorous quality tests. Their Arabica coffees are grown at high altitudes, using sustainable farming methods, with green practices emphasized in every step of their supply chain.
Their small-batch, artisanal approach guarantees attention to detail and showcases their unique depth and complexity of flavour.
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The food
The food menu is changed seasonally and is carefully curated, with dishes that reflect global food trends. You know the food is great when the breakfast menu is all day. Seapoint location manager says their busiest times include the breakfast rush from 9am-12pm.
They pride themselves on their eggs. You can have eggs your way but a crowd favourite is the dirty eggs.
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With over four stores situated in two of South Africa’s major cities, Morningside, Santon Melrose Arch, Sea Point, and Africa Padel, as well as two carts located in Kramerville, and Daytona, the Naked Coffee co-founders have considered a potential number of locations for expansion in both South Africa and abroad, with Europe or the Middle East among the options. Watch this space!
We visited the Sea Point location and their trading hours are 7am – 6pm (Weekdays – including Saturday), 8am-3pm on a Sunday. Even better? They’re pet-friendly!
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Next time you are pop by any of the areas mentioned, Get Naked!
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