South Africa · Specialty coffee guide

Specialty coffee in Kimberley, South Africa.

Roasters has 2 specialty cafés listed in Kimberley so far. Small, but it is where the local scene starts.

2
Specialty cafés & roasters
#8
Rank among 22 cities in South Africa
2%
Share of all listings in South Africa
#1,074
Global rank on Roasters
In numbers

Kimberley in context

Regionally, Kimberley is #16 among 45 cities in Africa. Scenes of a similar size elsewhere in the region include Agadir (5), Windhoek (4) and Kampala (3).

Kimberley sits at joint #8 of 22 in South Africa. The typical city there lists 1 café; Kimberley lists 2, or 2% of the national total. Its closest neighbours in the ranking are Potchefstroom, just ahead with 3, and Bloemfontein, just behind with 1.

On the global map, Kimberley lists more specialty coffee than 56% of the 3,601 cities on Roasters.

Best coffee guide

Best coffee in Kimberley

Reviews, photos and check-ins from the community decide how cafés in Kimberley surface in the app. No paid placements, no sponsored pins.

What to look for: a short menu, light-roasted single-origin beans, a proper grinder behind the bar, and staff who can explain the origin and process of what you're drinking. If a café in Kimberley ticks those boxes, it belongs on Roasters.

  • Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
  • Community reviewed, no paid placements
  • A grinder dialled in daily
  • Roast dates within the last few weeks
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FAQ

Questions about coffee in Kimberley

How many specialty coffee shops are there in Kimberley?

Roasters currently lists 2 cafés and roasters in Kimberley, South Africa, added and reviewed by the community. That is 2% of all specialty listings in South Africa.

Which city in South Africa has the most specialty coffee?

Cape Town leads with 56 cafés. Kimberley ranks joint #8 of 22 cities with 2 cafés.

Which cities in Africa have a similar-sized coffee scene?

By café count on Roasters, the closest matches outside South Africa are Agadir, Morocco (5), Windhoek, Namibia (4) and Kampala, Uganda (3).

Is Roasters free to use in Kimberley?

Yes. Roasters is free to download and use everywhere, including Kimberley. A Pro tier adds advanced filters, unlimited lists and Forums access.

What makes a café “specialty”?

Traceable, high-grade beans (80+ on the SCA scale), careful roasting and precise brewing. A specialty café can usually tell you the origin, variety and process of every coffee it serves.

Can I add a café in Kimberley to Roasters?

Yes. Anyone can submit a café or roaster. Submissions are reviewed before going live to keep the listings in Kimberley focused on specialty coffee.

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