Whether you’re a freelancer craving a break from your home desk or someone needing a casual spot for a quick meeting, a good coffee shop can be the perfect solution. With free Wi-Fi, a steady supply of caffeine, and just enough background buzz to keep your brain humming, these spaces offer a refreshing alternative to traditional office environments. We’ve rounded up some of the best spots in the CBD and Green Point, where you can plug in, catch up, and get things done—no office required.
Truth Coffee
Address: 36 Buitenkant St, Cape Town
Why it’s great: Award-winning coffee, steampunk decor, fast Wi-Fi.
Swan Café
Address: 167 Buitengracht St, Cape Town
Why it’s great: Parisian-inspired, great crepes, generator for load shedding. voted in the 10 most Instagrammable cafés in the world by Lifestyle Asia
Between Us
Address: 176 Bree St, Cape Town
Why it’s great: Calm atmosphere, fresh cordials, good for solo work or meetings.
The Ladder
Address: 136 Bree St, Cape Town
Why it’s great: Aesthetic coffee shop with large ceramic mugs and a relaxed vibe.
Honest Chocolate Café
Address: 64A Wale St, Cape Town
Why it’s great: Tucked-away courtyard, ethical chocolate, and a gin bar for post-work drinks.
Clarke’s Bar & Dining Room
Address: 133 Bree St, Cape Town
Why it’s great: Great brunch, small workspace, gets busy at lunch.
The Power and the Glory
Address: 13D Kloof Nek Rd, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town
Why it’s great: Laid-back, co-working vibe, long tables for group work.
De Waterkant
Origin Coffee Roasters
Address: 28 Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town
Why it’s great: Spacious, relaxed vibe, strong Wi-Fi.
Ground Art Caffe
Address: 160 Strand St, De Waterkant, Cape Town
Why it’s great: Quiet, art-inspired, peaceful atmosphere.
The Loading Bay
Address: 30 Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town
Why it’s great: Stylish café with excellent coffee. “Supporting Regenerative Farming. We celebrate our health by consciously understanding what we eat and where it comes from.”
Atlantic Seaboard
Bootlegger Coffee Company
Address: Multiple locations (Green Point, Sea Point, etc.)
Why it’s great: Good coffee, decent Wi-Fi (some limits at peak times). Reliable coffee shop franchise with locations around Cape Town.
Shift Espresso Bar (Green Point)
Address: 87 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town
Why it’s great: Friendly service, modern design, reliable Wi-Fi. Reliable coffee shop franchise with locations around Cape Town.