The Best Cafés on Kloof Street
Kloof Street is Cape Town's most beloved café strip. Here's our curated list of where to set up your laptop, sip something excellent, and soak up the energy.
Kloof Street: Cape Town's Café Capital
A 4-minute walk from BoKaap House, Kloof Street is where Cape Town comes alive over coffee. Whether you're after a quiet corner to work or a sunny pavement table to people-watch, there's a spot for you.
Truth Coffee Roasting
Address: 36 Buitenkant St (just off Kloof)
One of the world's best coffee shops — and for good reason. Steampunk industrial decor, exceptional single-origin espresso, and an all-day brunch menu that hits every time. Expect a queue on weekends, but it's always worth it.
Bootlegger Coffee Company
Address: 1 Kloof Nek Rd
A Cape Town institution. Great flat whites, fast WiFi, and reliably good food. Bootlegger is the working-from-café spot on Kloof — comfortable, consistent, and always buzzing.
Origin Coffee Roasting
Address: 28 Hudson St, De Waterkant
A short walk from Kloof, Origin is a specialty roaster with a serious approach to the bean. Their retail space doubles as a café — head here if you want to geek out on coffee or buy some great beans to brew at home.
The Sidewalk Café
Address: 121 Kloof St
A neighbourhood staple with a proper pavement terrace. Relaxed, affordable, and great for a lazy afternoon. The toasted sandwiches are legendary among locals.
Pro Tips
- Weekday mornings are quieter on Kloof — ideal for remote work
- Most cafés open from 7am and close around 5pm
- It's a 4-minute walk from BoKaap House — head down Wale St and you're there