• Best Cake and Coffee Shops in Cape Town

    Cape Town is definitely one of the coffee capitals of the world. Almost every street in the city has at least two coffee shops on it, even in the middle of the sleepy suburbs. We are known for being coffee connoisseurs, caffeine addicts and coffee lovers of note. Incredible Cakes and Coffee Shops to Enjoy in Cape Town But the best part of our coffee shops is they often include incredible food options too, from satisfying all-day breakfasts to delicious lunches and of course, sweet treats and cakes too. In this post, I share my best cake and coffee shops…

  • Blown Away by BAARD & Co Coffee Roasters

    June 2025 update: Baard and Co is sadly closing their on-site, physical store in Durbanville after 14 June 2025. Thereafter, they will be operating in an online, off-site capacity; more details to be shared in time. Since the official shop launch in October 2021, BAARD & Co Coffee Roasters have fast become the hottest coffee shop, roastery and artisanal sourdough bakery in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs. BAARD & Co began their coffee roasting in 2019, supplying to Namibia and local businesses. A year later, in the midst of lockdown 2020, they added a home baking business. Now, their venture has…

  • My New Favourite Locale: 1987 Eatery at Hertex Bellville

    Update: 1987 Eatery at Hertex has been replaced by Coco Safar at both its Bellville and Garden branches. My Instagram seems an unlikely place to find a favourite coffee shop… And yet, that is how I discovered 1987 Eatery at Hertex. And after my visit, I have no doubt that this is now my favourite local spot. This cosy, intimate and altogether beautiful eatery is a true hidden gem in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs. While a stylish fabric shop like Hertex is the last place you expect to find a classy, whimsical restaurant, there is something about 1987’s location that…