Durban and surrounds
Bean Green Coffee Roastery (Glenwood)
This quirky space is owned by Peter Winter and his award-winning barista daughter, Mel. The organic beans on offer are Ethiopian, roasted in small batches on the premises and served as single origin or in blends like Bean Green signature. Locals can enjoy the comforting crackle of the record player and sip on a perfect flat whites (R17) paired with the popular triple-chocolate brownie or apple crumble.
A flat white and biscuit at Bean Green Coffee in Glenwood. Photo by Jan Ras.
A flat white and biscuit at Bean Green Coffee in Glenwood. Photo by Jan Ras.
Beaver Creek Coffee (Port Edward)
Arabica beans are grown, harvested and roasted on this picturesque estate. Beaver Creek also imports beans from the world’s top coffee producing areas, which are roasted and packed on site. Visit the estate for a ‘crop to cup’ tour, an award-winning cuppa (R26 for a flat white), and breakfast at the farm café, or take a barista course for only R250. Pro tip: Aficionados can also purchase coffees online.
Colombo Coffee’s new home in Durban North. Photo supplied.
Colombo Coffee’s new home in Durban North. Photo supplied.
The roaster at Colombo Coffee in Durban North. Photo supplied.
The roaster at Colombo Coffee in Durban North. Photo supplied.
Colombo Coffee (Durban North)
Colombo Coffee, one of KZN’s much-loved coffee roasters, has settled in nicely in its Durban North home. While these brews can be found in many of the city’s favourite restaurants, loyal fans can now stop off at the Adelaide Tambo Drive location for a quick flat white (R28 for a double), a pastry, or even a coffee appreciation masterclass. The Colombo team sources beans from the finest green coffee from growers in Africa, and South and Central America, with an array of warm drinks ranging from the classic cafe latte and Americano to slow-brewed coffees done in a French press or syphon.
Fortune Coffee (Morningside)
This coffee shop is nestled inside the beautiful Con Amore decor store, offering excellent coffee (made by talented baristas with Coffee Merchant and Costa Rica beans), power smoothies, breakfasts, and Mediterranean-inspired lunches of salads, wraps and pita breads. A delicious large cappuccino will set you back R24.
Lineage Coffee (Hillcrest)
Craig Charity, award-winning barista and owner of Lineage Coffee, has been in the game for over 10 years and is keeping caffeine hunters happy with his coffee roastery and café in Hillcrest. Order a flat white (R25) made from organic Ethiopian, Ugandan and Burundian beans or stop in to purchase some coffee equipment.
Craig Charity doing his thing at Lineage Coffee. Photo supplied.
Craig Charity doing his thing at Lineage Coffee. Photo supplied.
Noble Coffee (Clairwood)
This hole-in-the-wall coffee shop is one of the hippest hidden gems to hit the city. Caffeine lovers can find everything here, from a flat white (R25) to ristretto or V60 pour overs with green beans from Cultivar Coffee and Tanzania. Light snacks by Renegade Kitchen are also on offer, as well as freshly baked pastries. Keep your eyes on the Facebook page for music nights and other events.
Noble Coffee in Durban. Photo supplied.
Noble Coffee in Durban. Photo supplied.
Terbodore Coffee Roasters (Curry’s Post)
Terbodore roasteries are located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and in Franschhoek, and use imported Arabica coffee beans from 13 different countries. These are roasted, blended and flavoured on site to create the full-bodied range of coffees including the signature dark-roast Great Dane blend. The roasters also offer a range of flavoured brews (hazelnut, French vanilla, Dutch chocolate and English toffee) and have forged a partnership with the Sharks rugby team to make their very own blend. Settle in the sun and enjoy a flat white (R25) with a treat like milk-tart cigars, muffins, cinnamon-and-walnut cheesecake, or home-made scones. If you’re wanting to sip on something different, go for the Tin Cup. This consists of a double shot of espresso and condensed milk topped with stretched milk (R30).