The coffee shops around SA that should be on your checklist.  ‘

The Whippet Coffee 

Randburg, Joburg 

With the emphasis on family and community, it’s a home away from home. Their coffee is roasted by an all-female team and lovingly blended by experienced baristas. Whippet was also listed on the Eat Out Awards Top 50 restaurants in South Africa in 2023! 
thewhippetcoffee.com

Bluebird Coffee Roastery 

Howick, Pietermaritzburg 

A roast with the most – Bluebird Coffee campaigns for fair trade between buyers and sellers. They host barista training courses a s well a s produce: a coffee podcast and Youtube videos as a way to teach, inform and inspire.
www.bluebirdcoffeeroastery.co.za

Father Coffee 

Kramerville and Rosebank, Joburg  

Father Coffee sources and releases a wide range of speciality blends throughout the year. They’re a hub for events, gatherings and connections for people in and around Joburg. It’s their eye-catching design, engaging marketing and quality products that place them high on the list of artisan coffee producers.
www.father.coffee

Recipes and styling: Sjaan Van Der Ploeg
Photographs: Zhann Solomons, Supplied