South African coffee is gaining global recognition, with two local cafés making the prestigious World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list for 2025.
Espressolab De Waterkant in Cape Town and The Whippet in Johannesburg have secured spots among the top coffee destinations worldwide, showcasing South Africa’s rising influence in the global coffee scene.
Espressolab is the highest-ranked African coffee shop, placing 11th globally. Located in Cape Town’s Old Biscuit Mill, the café is known for its minimalist design and its commitment to the craft of coffee.
Espressolab sources sustainable, single-origin beans from Africa and South America, roasting them in small batches to highlight their unique flavors. The café’s baristas are praised for their technical skills and for providing customers with an immersive coffee experience.
With these rankings, both cafés are helping to put South Africa on the map as a growing coffee destination.
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