Observatory, otherwise known is Obs is what we like to call Cape Town’s Capital of Coffee. There are many Coffee Shops within close proximity to each other in Observatory. The standard of coffee in Observatory is high because cafes care about quality.
Observatory is an incredibly integrated space and is probably the most integrated space in Cape Town. It’s also super student-y with the UCT, CPUT, VEGA, Varsity College, Damelin College and the Metropolitan Training Academy all being around the corner from one another. All of them studying and all of them a fan of caffeine, it makes total sense that there would be a big supply of them for the area.
The best Coffee in Observatory with regards to the quality of the espresso would be Rust. Our favourite for coffee as a whole, Saint James and the Drawing Room give up a good fight. However, if you’re into atmosphere and a homely vibe, I think Ground Zero is your best bet.
Hello Sailor is a Coffee Shop Classic in Observatory Hello Sailor is a character-filled find on Lower Main Road in Observatory. Hello Sailor is a coffee shop in Observatory that sells everything from coffee and breakfasts to beers and burgers. Hello Sailor is all about welcoming that old matey aboard and showing him or her …
Sweet Treats that Care for Community Dolce has been a family-run business for a good few years but in 2011, Russell took over the reins from his dad. He says: “I was happy my dad taught me good values and business skills. Since I was a kid, food was a passion of mine, so this …
A Feast for the Fast Sister of Nourish’d just off Kloof Street, Nourishd Observatory is inspiring healthy habits in the heart of suburban Cape Town. It’s only been open for a few weeks but already it’s packed, with people like Olivia Bloomer already saying “I’ve been coming to this place a lot recently, I love …
A Cafe in Observatory to Sit, Stare or Study I sit around scribbling, squabbling and wondering what to do. Everyone else seems busy, seems up to something. But me, I just sit here in a haze from the all the blaze of the last few days. That’s why I’m here, that’s why I’m at “That …
Creative Paradise or Social Lounge? Paintings on the wall, design magazine in store and creative cups scream the name “The Drawing Room”, a lekker local coffee shop in good ole’ Observatory. Atmosphere: It’s a place that has got soul, a place that has got style and a place that you can get down and dirty …
A Hippies Home in Observatory Ground Zero is a viewing portal and a tiny oasis that looks up onto Devils Peak. In the background, friendly reggae music twangs to complement that chitters of chatter. The music isn’t blues but the vibe is all right and the coffee takes your day from alright, to refreshed and bright. …
All it Takes is a Sander and Some Old Stuff The connotations usually associated with rust in today’s aesthetically calibrated society are negative, where the slick Apple brand is the pinnacle of aesthetic nirvana, and the control against all other goods. Rust is the perceived antitheses of beauty or desirability to most who have been …
The First Ever Review Parrots, dogs, you name it. It seems like Saint James Observatory serves em’ all. “This place is unique and simple… and very dope” were the words that Darlington (Local Saint James Barista) used to explain the soul of the Saint. The clinging of the cups, the aroma in the air, banging …
A manic morning, chasing the sunrise trying to complete as many errands before the heat of the day catches up to your sweat threshold. I needed to grab a quick coffee before a meeting and chose to deliver my derriere to the delight that is HoneyBun. Coffee & Food: Flat white. A well prepared micro-foam …
