Top Notch Coffee Shops in Stellenbosch

Come get your caffeine fix at these outstanding coffee shops! ☕️☕️

1. OUDE BANK COFFEE SHOP

This Stellenbosch gem, part of Boschendal, is genuinely spot-on when it comes to coffee and everything you can associate with coffee – all the pastries are sure to make you googly-eyed! Be prepared to leave with a few takeaway goodies, everything from wine, coffee beans, pastries, bread and Boschendal farm produce is available.

Also make sure you have one of their creative pastries with your coffee.

Address: Cnr Bird Street & Church Street, Stellenbosch

Trading Hours: Mon-Thu: 07:00-17:00 Fri: 08:00-17:00 Sat: 08:00-20:00 Sun: 08:00-15:00

Contact: 021 870 4287

2. SCHOON CAFÉ

Definitely one of the best coffee shops in Stellenbosch.

Delicious food, sustainable and real ingredients, a sense of community – and a particular penchant for quality bread within a warm, intimate atmosphere.

Stop by for a sit-down meal or takeaway coffee and don’t forget that the real star of the show is their bread. Do not leave without bread.

Address: 3 Bright St, Audas Estate

Trading Hours: Tue-Fri: 07:00-15:00 Sat: 08:00-15:00 Sun: 08:00-13:30

Contact: 079 523 5078

3. MERAKI CAFÉ

Meraki Café is one of the most prettiest coffee shops in Stellenbosch and they take the cake for some of the prettiest cake too! Step in on a cold rainy day and curl up by the window with your cuppa coffee, or soak up the sunshine on the warmer days at one of their marble tables on the sidewalk.

They have the most beautiful desserts and pastries, as well as really tasty café classic meals.

Address: 42 Ryneveld Street Stellenbosch

Trading Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 07h00-17h30 Wed: 07h00-17h00 Sat & Sun: 08h00-14h00

Contact: 021 887 7703

4. BLUE CRANE & BUTTERFLY COFFEE SHOP

Situated in the oldest street in Stellenbosch, Dorp Street, this experimental coffee shop goes to lengths to ensure their coffee follows their mantra of balanced flavor and harmony with food. Blue Crane Coffee Company was born after the success of the well-known eatery in Stellenbosch, Blue Crane and the Butterfly.

Interesting fact: The Blue Crane and the Butterfly’s name came from a story the owner used to tell his son before bed.

Address: 141 Dorp St, Stellenbosch

Trading Hours: Mon-Fri: 07h00-17h00 Sat: 08h00-12h30

Contact: 021 883 2938

5. JAVA BISTRO

Java Bistro has been around for the past 15 years and still one of the best hangouts to enjoy a good coffee and a delicious, quality breakfast!

Come experience a relaxed atmosphere with beautiful tables outside, good coffee and excellent food!

They serve from breakfast to dinner with a wide range of bistro style foods with an extensive wine list as well.

Address: 25 Church St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600

Trading Hours: Mon-Sun: 08:00-22:00

Contact: 021 887 6261

6. DELUXE COFFEE WORKS

Deluxe is all about the coffee. The Dorp Street space that houses Deluxe Coffee Works is contemporary and relaxed. The vibe is all about good music, interesting people and great coffee. If you need a fix, Fast Eddie’s Espresso Blend will catapult you into caffeine heaven!

Address: Aan-de-Wagenweg, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600

Trading Hours: Mon-Sat: 07:00-17:00, Sundays: Closed

Contact: 021 883 3126

7. BIRDCAGE

The Birdcage is a beautiful little spot nestled away in the heart of Stellenbosch, surrounded by confectionaries that are bound to make your mouth water. Join them for scrumptuous breakfasts, light lunches and a wide selection of cakes, cupcakes, bars, slices and homemade sweets. AND don’t forget about their awesome selections of coffee!

Address:  5 Plein St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600

Trading Hours: Mon-Sat: 08:30; Sunday: Closed

Contact:

8. THE POSTCARD CAFÉ

As the name suggests, Postcard Café is a scene of the poster-perfect photograph – a café alongside the edge of a dam, waterlilies and a view of Jonkershoek Valley.

The Postcard Café, set on the Oude Nektar Wine Estate, is the perfect place to grab a lazy brunch, or something to satisfy your sweet tooth with that warm cup of coffee. Whether it’s a vegan chickpea-flour pancake or a bacon, cheese and tomato omelette, there’s something for everyone at this peaceful stop.

Address: Oude Nektar Wine Estate, Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch, 7600

Trading Hours: Mon-Tues: Closed; Wed-Sun: 09:00-16:00

Contact: 021 861 7703

9. YA YA CAFÉ

Ya Ya Café is a small, beautiful café on the corner of Dorp and Stadler Street. Although the outside area is basically on the street, this is a very relaxed part of town and has the perfect slow-living outside atmosphere to enjoy a coffee- breakfast is served all day so you can eat your brunch for lunch.

Address: 8 Dorp St, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, 7600

Trading Hours: Mon-Fri: 07:00-17:00, Sat: 08:00-16:00, Sunday: Closed

Contact: 021 883 2977