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Top 10 Coffee Shops in Bloemfontein
Coffee is a magical brew designed to wake us up, energise our senses, and give us that boost of happiness before we start the day. Regardless of how you like your coffee, we can agree it’s here to stay!
Luckily, you don’t need to miss out on this steaming hot treat when in Bloemfontein, which has lots of coffee shops for you to choose from. We listed down the top ones in the area for you to enjoy!
1. Stereo Coffee Roasters
Address: 15 Wilhelm Kotze St, Oos-Einde, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Website: http://www.stereocoffee.co.za/
Contact Number: +27514301135
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed on Saturday and Sunday
Stereo Coffee Roasters has a traditional coffee shop feel that will transport you back in time thanks to its use of old-school fixtures and decor. The interiors are also quite nostalgic with music-related trinkets (e.g., old radios and vinyl records) on display.
We also liked that their coffee, referred to as trio blend, has that strong aroma and flavour that will surely perk you up for the rest of the day! You can order their best-selling cappuccino single (ZAR 29) and pair it with their panini or brownie.
| Pro Tip: If you want to make your own trio blend coffee at home, then you can purchase their coffee beans by the bag. They offer Colombia Excelsior Decaf and Ethiopia Bebeka Geisha coffee beans. |
2. Royal Cafe and Roastery
Address: 10 General Dan Pienaar Dr, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Website: https://royalroastery.co.za/
Contact Number: +27 51 001 1064
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Closed on Sunday
If you want to enjoy a cup of coffee with your family and you’re bringing young kids along, then the Royal Cafe and Roastery is the place to be.
You can take in the casual feel of this coffee shop (with its minimalist tables and chairs) while you relax and sip on your drink as the kids enjoy the kiddie playground nearby.
We also like that you have a ton of options here that you can order not just for you but for the entire family. They have hot drinks, like red latte (ZAR 34) and spiced chai latte (ZAR 34), along with fruit or chocolate smoothies (ZAR 45) for the kids!
| Pro Tip: Check out their Instagram for any offers or new menu items to try out. They sometimes introduce new food items (e.g. creamy chicken or bacon and mushroom pasta ZAR 80)! |
3. Coffee Talks Cafe
Address: 6 Ray Champion St, Rayton, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Website: http://www.coffeetalks.co.za/
Contact Number: +27711944020
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Sunday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Closed on Monday and Saturday
Coffee Talks Cafe has a rustic and rural appeal that will surely make you fall in love not just with their coffee but also with the venue itself. It uses traditional materials like wood for its furniture and has red brick walls that add to the cafe’s simple but classy feel.
Their coffee options are a must-try when you’re in Bloemfontein like their classic brewed coffee, cappuccino, and lattes. They also have a varied menu of dishes for you to check out such as their bran muffins, quiche, burgers with chips, and meat paninis.
| Pro Tip: Check out their Instagram for any special menus and offerings. Some of the recent ones they offered include their Couple Dinner Feast and their Sunday Lunch Buffet Menu. |
4. Koekela Huiskafee
Address: 17 Reid St, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Website: http://koekela.co.za/
Contact Number: +27731411730
Operating Hours:
- Monday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Closed on Sunday
Koekela Huiskafee is a picturesque restaurant cum cafe where you can experience great views while enjoying a great cup of coffee (or two!). The site has a wide open area of well-landscaped gardens filled with greenery, trees, and an elegant water fountain.
The interiors have a Victorian vibe to them with their use of colourful accents, paintings, and tablecloths.
You’ll also want to try out their different drinks (like their coffee and milkshakes) along with their delectable food items (e.g., pizza, quiches, and wheat salad).
| Pro Tip: If you’re bringing a friend or two along, then we recommend their sharing boards (good for two). Their Gab Board has bobotie (ground beef with egg) spring rolls, fried halloumi fingers, hand-cut crisps, and chicken strips. |
5. Bloem Coffee Roasting Company
Website: https://bloemcoffee.co.za/
Contact Number: +27 51 446 0959
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Closed on Sunday
Bloem Coffee Roasting Company has a modern cafe vibe that will surely make you want to stay onsite as you relax and sip on coffee. Plus, we like that they have books available for you to read and enjoy while chilling!
Aside from the amazing vibe and reading materials available, you can also enjoy top-notch coffees offered here like their filter coffee, cappuccino, Americano, and cafe lattes.
For something filling, you can also go for their cafe snack platter with ham, salami cheese, fruits, and slices of bread.
| Pro Tip: Check out their Facebook for any promos. They sometimes offer discounted specials (like their 2 regular filter coffees for just ZAR 25) that will give you more value for money. |
6. The Food Co. Central
Address: 35 President Steyn Ave, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackJillFoodCo/
Contact Number: +27 51 492 1169
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Closed on Sunday
What we like most about The Food Co. Central is its home kitchen feel where you can certainly find a relaxing spot to enjoy their coffee and snacks. It has solid dark-coloured walls, sleek wooden tables, and steel chairs giving it a simple but appealing vibe.
Chill out with your loved ones and friends here as you sip on their classic coffee staples such as espresso, cappuccino, and frappuccinos. Pair these with their delicious food items such as their seared fillet, ribbons of trout, and chilled fruit with ice cream!
| Pro Tip: Before you visit their Bloemfontein branch, check out their Facebook to be updated with their schedule. They regularly post their store schedule. |
7. Get Together Coffee Shop
Address: President Boshof St, Willows, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Website: https://gettogethercs.co.za/
Contact Number: +27 51 448 4553
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Sunday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Get Together Coffee Shop is a quaint and pleasant location where you can spend time with the people you hold dear while enjoying a great cup of coffee.
While its interiors have a casual cafe feel, the exterior dining area offers a great view of the area and is an ideal spot for group gatherings (like cycling or other sports groups).
If you’re visiting this coffee shop as a family or a large group, then you can also sample amazing food and drinks without spending a lot! You can order their everyday breakfast with bacon, eggs, grilled tomato, toast and cappuccino for only ZAR 65.
| Pro Tip: Check out their Facebook for any promos or discounts. You can avail of their promo meals like their steak, eggs, and chips (ZAR 99) and their pot pie and sherry (ZAR 90) for affordable eats! |
8. Amici Caffe Bar
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Address: Loch Logan Waterfront, 105/7 Henry St, Willows, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Contact Number: +27514474416
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Sunday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Amici Caffe Bar has a modern Italian cafe vibe, and we can’t help but fall in love with it. They use wooden furniture and fixtures placed on top of clear white floor panels along with walls plastered with black and white pictures of an Italian town.
The cafe also has an impressive lineup of drinks and food, including tea (e.g., Ceylon, rooibos, Earl Grey, and green tea), hot coffees (e.g., cafe latte and cafe mocha), breakfast rolls, and apple date muffins!
| Pro Tip: If you want to shop around for trinkets, then you can do so at the nearby Loch Logan Mall. After sampling the different food and drinks of Amici Caffe Bar, just proceed to the mall’s shopping areas to score great finds! |
9. Yello Coffee
Address: 48 Louw Wepener Straat, Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Website: https://yellocoffee.co.za/
Contact Number: +27 72 468 6140
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed on Sunday
Yello Coffee is one of the most unique-looking cafes in Bloemfontein. Here, you can enjoy a cup of hot coffee and snacks while enjoying the Nordic vibe of the place with its use of grey bricks, white wooden tables and chairs, and sleek interiors.
We were also impressed with the quality of their coffee considering how affordable their prices are.
A single espresso cup only costs around ZAR 18 while their cappuccino and latte is priced at just ZAR 25 each. We can’t blame you if you order more than 1 cup!
| Pro Tip: Yello Coffee sometimes adjusts its hours depending on events such as the Christmas holidays and Easter. So it’s best to confirm their schedule for the day by checking their Facebook |
10. Royal Roastery
Address: 22 Dirk Opperman St, Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Website: http://royalroastery.co.za/
Contact Number: +27510011064
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Sunday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Royal Roastery has an upscale cafe feel to it thanks to its minimalistic but elegant interiors. We love their use of muted grey colours on their walls, table counters, white, ceilings, and classic yet simple tables and chairs for you to relax in.
We also like the variety of their drinks here, which include espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, milkshakes, iced teas, iced coffees, and frappes.
There are also enough menu items here to keep you coming back for more like their muffins, scones, croissants, wraps, quiches, salads, toasted sandwiches, and homemade pies!
| Pro Tip: If you have a corporate event or a special celebration coming up, you can also ask Royal Roastery to set up a mobile coffee stand for your planned activity. Simply visit their Facebook to know more! |
