Coffee Journal City Guide
Best Specialty Coffee Roasters in Pretoria (2026)
Competition champions, community builders, and a garage-born roastery from the North West.
Pretoria's specialty coffee scene is smaller than Cape Town or Johannesburg's, but it's growing fast — and the roasters here are punching above their weight in competitions, community building, and quality.
This guide covers every Pretoria-area roaster in Coffee Journal's directory — including nearby Centurion and Klerksdorp. Each one is scored on roast-date transparency, origin detail, SCA scores, and sustainability.
6 Pretoria Roasters Featured
Brüder Coffee
Klerksdorp, Gauteng
Small-batch specialty roastery in Klerksdorp, North West. 100% Arabica beans roasted on a 15 kg Genio with weekly cupping for quality. Passionate about building coffee culture in the region.
Culture Coffee
Pretoria, Gauteng
Pretoria-based specialty roastery and café chain led by master roaster JP Badenhorst. Multiple locations in Moreleta Park and surrounds. Offers wholesale, barista training, and consulting services.
Heavenly Coffees
Centurion, Gauteng
Family-owned artisan roastery in Centurion, Gauteng since 2012. Small-batch roasting, barista training, and equipment sales. Known for their Angel's Brew and wide range from medium to dark roasts.
Roastmasters Coffee Roastery
Pretoria, Gauteng
Roastmasters Coffee Roastery is a Pretoria-based specialty roaster with deep experience in sourcing and roasting premium African coffees.
Robin Chat Coffee
Pretoria, Gauteng
Pretoria micro-roastery run by 2026 SCASA Gauteng Regional Barista Champion Xander Venter. Named after the Cape Robin-Chat bird. Known for championship-level craft and a R250 tasting experience that recreates the winning SCASA routine.
Sorcery Coffee Roasters
Pretoria, Gauteng
Pretoria specialty roastery nominated Roastery of the Year three consecutive years (2022–2024). Known for high-grade, gently roasted beans that highlight natural coffee characteristics while minimising bitterness. Operates two espresso bars — Hillcrest and The Ruins in Wapadrand. Offers wholesale services with barista training, plus an online shop with free shipping over R800.
Pretoria Coffee by Neighbourhood
Moreleta Park, Pretoria
- Culture Coffee
Moregloed, Pretoria
- Robin Chat Coffee
Centurion
- Heavenly Coffees
Klerksdorp (North West)
- Brüder Coffee
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