Wake up and smell the coffee, it’s celebration time! The world’s seventh official International Coffee Day is upon us. Grab your beans, milk-frothers and biscuits: this is your time to shine. We’re up bright and early, ready to share our top pick of coffee joints to visit this Saturday, in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Whether you’re looking for a quick cup, or willing to indulge with a sweet treat to complement, we’ve got you covered.
Father Coffee (Johannesburg)
If generous pastries laden with butter and strong coffee gets you going, then this small spot in Rosebank will be just the right place for you. The baristas make a mean flat white, and you can take your coffee on-the-go, if you don’t feel like sitting down for the full experience.
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Arbour Café & Courtyard (Johannesburg)
Enjoy a fabulous crepe or galette along with your coffee at this quaint, French inspired cafe located in Birdhaven, Johannesburg. If you’re not going to head here for a coffee, book for a bottomless mimosa brunch starting from R325pp, or pop in for a First Thursdays event – the lively atmosphere is infectious.
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Motherland Coffee (Cape Town)
This trendy, central coffee den offers everything from soy lattes to avocado on toast. Perfect for travellers and visitors exploring Cape Town. Enjoy a quick coffee with breakfast or lunch whilst waiting for your walking tour. Whispers on the street say they offer an incredible muffin.
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Jason Bakery (Cape Town)
Based in Cape Town’s Green Point, this spot is a great stop for a cup of coffee and a delicious baked something! They’ve got something for everyone, from desserts loaded with all the best kinds of sugar to lighter meals meant for the calorie conscious. If you’re just in the area for a coffee, it would be a sin not to pick up a slice of cake or croissant.
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The Whippet (Johannesburg)
This lovely little nook based in Linden, Johannesburg, boasts comfortable indoor and outdoor seating with a vibrant atmosphere. Within walking distance of many of Linden’s most loved boutique shops, this offers the perfect opportunity to have a frothy cappuccino and a caramel muffin before carrying on with your shopping journey.
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Truth Coffee Cape Town
Steam punk style coffee anyone? This quirky spot, where all the baristas dress up in steam punk garb, is nothing short of fantastic. Boasting the ‘the worlds most exclusive coffees’ and a fabulous vibe to complement, this is definitely the spot if you’re looking to impress a new friend, or to just marvel at the steampunk decor whilst you sip your cortado.
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