Specialty coffee
in South Africa.
127 cafés across 22 cities in South Africa, mapped and reviewed by the Roasters community. No single city holds more than 44%.
Regional and global context
No country in Africa has more specialty cafés on Roasters. The 127 listed here are 56% of the regional total. On the global table of 126 countries it sits at #37. Just above in the global ranking: Vietnam (134). Just below: Chile (126).
City distributionHow the cafés are spread
The largest city, Cape Town, has 44% of the national total; the top three together have 69%. The median city lists 1 café, and 7 cities have three or more.
- 30–99 cafés 1 city
- 10–29 cafés 3 cities
- 3–9 cafés 3 cities
- 1–2 cafés 15 cities
Themed guides (espresso, filter, brunch and more) cover Cape Town.
Where to drink in South Africa
See all 127 cafés in South Africa
on Roasters.
Open the map, filter by what is open now or nearest, save the spots to lists, and log every cup. Free on iOS and Android.
About specialty coffee in South Africa
How big is the specialty coffee scene in South Africa?
127 cafés on Roasters, #37 of 126 countries worldwide.
Where is specialty coffee concentrated in South Africa?
Cape Town has 44% of all listings; the top three cities hold 69%.
How does South Africa compare with the rest of Africa?
It ranks #1 of 16 countries in Africa and holds 56% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and full map are free on iOS and Android. Pro is an optional upgrade.
Can I add a café that is missing?
Yes. Submit it from the app; it goes live after review.
