Coffee Roasters & Suppliers Directory ☕

3 Lads and a Toucan is a specialty roastery with character, delivering 100% Arabica coffee beans with personality.

100% women-owned Johannesburg roastery and café, conceptualised in 2002 by Erina Nigrini. Houses a specialty coffee shop, professional barista training school, and retail outlet at Northlands Corner, Northriding. Sources premium beans from Africa, South America, and Central America. Offers wholesale supply and free delivery on orders over R850.

Specialty micro-roastery founded in Welgemoed in 2016 by Conrad, now roasting at Blaauwklippen Wine Estate in Stellenbosch to meet growing demand. The original café at 22 Bakker Street, Welgemoed Plaza, remains a cozy community hub. Sources single origins from Brazil, Rwanda, Colombia, and Burundi. Known for a "from the farm" philosophy and direct relationships with producers. Honourable mention on Caffenu's 2026 Cape Town list.

Asmara Coffee is a Johannesburg-based specialty roaster with roots in East African coffee culture, delivering bold and distinctive blends.

Aura Bean Roastery crafts small-batch specialty coffee, focusing on single-origin beans with full traceability.

South Africa's first Fairtrade Certified roaster (est. 2005). Champions Direct Fair Trade with African farmers across Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, and Uganda.

Black Bean Coffee Africa is a proudly African roastery celebrating the continent's rich coffee heritage through carefully sourced and roasted beans.

Bringing specialty coffee to the Free State — Bloemfontein Coffee Roasting Co sources and roasts quality beans for the central South African market.

Founded by Dario Scilipoti in the KZN Midlands with the ambition of competing with international specialty standards. Purpose-built HQ in Howick (2022) houses a roastery, café, training centre, and quality control lab. Transparent trade relationships with producers worldwide — including Costa Rica's Alejo Castro. Open seven days a week.

One of SA's biggest café franchises — 120+ stores roasting in-house from their Ndabeni Coffee Depot. Voted Best Coffee at the Kfm Best of the Cape Awards two years running. In-house roastery produces 350–400 tons annually from Central African and South American origins.

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.

Named after the Ethiopian word for coffee, Buna Coffee celebrates the origin of coffee with every roast.

Cast Iron Coffee Roastery is a craft roaster focused on bold, full-bodied South African specialty coffee.

Cape Town specialty roaster founded by SA Barista Champion Winston Thomas and Leigh Wentzel (2021). Based in Woodstock with the Cedar Hatch café. Making specialty coffee accessible without compromising quality.

Coastal Coffee Roasters brings coastal vibes to every cup, roasting specialty beans with care and precision.

Durban North roastery operating from Unit 13, 80 Rinaldo Road. Coffee Merchant roasts on-demand in small continuous batches — their motto is "Taste The Freshness." Three signature blends: Into Africa (Ethiopian, Tanzanian, Zambian & Malawian Arabica, medium roast — chocolate and cinnamon), Nonmara (multi-continent blend, medium/strong — the name means 'not bitter'), and Sterling (50/50 Costa Rica and Colombia — nuts and chocolate). Also supplies bespoke blends to the hospitality industry, retails commercial espresso machines and grinders, and runs barista training courses. Whole-bean only. Open to visitors during the week for roastery tours and tastings.

Coffee Unplugged offers a wide range of specialty coffee products, from whole beans to capsules, with a focus on quality roasting.

Coffeeniqua is a Garden Route gem, roasting specialty coffee with a passion for quality and community.

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.

Founded in 2009 by Carl Wessel and Judd Nicolay from a backyard roaster, now one of Cape Town's most recognised coffee brands. Rock 'n roll-spirited roastery with multiple cafés across Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and even Windhoek, Namibia. Supplies 400+ wholesale clients. "You're only as good as your last cup."

Small-batch specialty roastery and tea house, originally launched in Braamfontein. Now operates from Oxford Parks in Dunkeld and a roastery in Wynberg, Sandton. Known for rotating single-origin coffees alongside house-made iced teas and loose-leaf blends.

Brand-new Eastern Cape specialty coffee roaster from Gqeberha, founded in June 2026 by Chris of Holiday Coffee Co. Launched with an Ethiopia Geisha Bench Maji Forest (Limited Edition) and the Premium Coastal Blend (100% Arabica). A local roaster bringing specialty-grade beans to the East Coast.

Part of a global family with 400+ retail stores worldwide, Espresso Lab runs two Cape Town locations: the flagship roastery and café at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock (a clinical, white-tiled "laboratory" space), and a dedicated bakery and café in De Waterkant. Scandinavian and Portuguese ownership drives a meticulous sourcing ethos — beans from Ethiopia, Costa Rica, and beyond, roasted to highlight specific origin characteristics. Known for espresso flights, filter-based drinks, and coffee cocktails. Ranked #2 on Caffenu's 2026 Top 10 Cafés in Cape Town.

Johannesburg's leading specialty roastery since 2013, releasing 50–60 distinct coffees annually. All single-estate and microlot releases score 85+ SCA. Cafés in Kramerville and Rosebank.

Gegrond (meaning "grounded" in Afrikaans) is a specialty roastery committed to sourcing and roasting exceptional coffee.

Professional roastery and espresso bar brand est. 2009, known as "Coffee for Heroes." Gold medal winner at the 2012 International Coffee Tasting Competition. Flagship locations in Stellenbosch and Newlands featuring La Marzocco machines. Pure Arabica blend sourced from Africa, Asia, and the Americas — designed to shine across all brew methods.

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.

Specialty café at 172 Long Street, Cape Town CBD, founded by Thomas and Natalia Marincowitz. Marble counters, rustic wooden tables, and greenery create a minimalist space where "you enter as a stranger and leave as a friend." Serves Father Coffee exclusively — about 52 single-origin rotations per year. Baristas Wezo and Neyasha bring 10+ years of competition experience. Known for the Heirloom Blend cortado, cinnamon buns, and toasted banana bread. Ranked #9 on Caffenu's 2026 Top 10.

Hoedspruit Coffee Co roasts specialty beans from the heart of the Lowveld, near the Kruger National Park.

Award-winning Johannesburg café and roastery founded by Leroy Kgopa and Itumeleng Manamela. Started as the Kofi Kombi in 2017, now based at Arts on Main in Maboneng with a roastery at Victoria Yards. Café of the Year 2025 (Coffee Magazine Awards), 2nd place A Shot in the Dark 2025. House blend: Kenya × Costa Rica. Also at Berman Contemporary gallery and Baker McKenzie Rosebank.

Award-winning women-led Durban roastery and café, founded by Amy Gardiner in 2017. Named Café of the Year by Coffee Magazine. On-site roasting in small 4kg batches with a vegetarian and vegan-friendly menu.

Infood Coffee Roastery is based in Jeffreys Bay, offering specialty roasts from the heart of the Eastern Cape surf coast.

Named after the Portuguese word for "legacy," Legado was established in 2010 after a decade of planning by a group of friends. Based at The Woodmill in Stellenbosch, they roast on one of the first Diedrich roasters in South Africa. Lighter, well-developed profiles that honour the natural character of each bean.

Zambian micro-roastery bringing a personalised coffee experience from Lusaka. Showcasing the quality and character of Zambian-grown specialty coffee beans from high-altitude farms.

Manna Roastery is a specialty coffee roaster dedicated to bringing out the best in every bean through meticulous roasting.

South Africa's oldest coffee roastery, founded in 1924 in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape. A century of craft on a heritage Probat roaster with Swiss Ditting grinders. Famous for heritage blends like Blend 97 and Blend 1388, plus the Chipembere charity blend supporting rhino conservation. Café, retail shop, and roastery at 92 Main Road, Walmer.

Mikro Coffee Co is a micro-roastery focused on small-batch, high-quality specialty coffee.

South Africa's largest specialty café chain, with 15+ locations across Johannesburg alone. Sources fair-trade African beans and roasts in-house. Known for reliable espresso, backup power during load-shedding, and an all-day food menu. The go-to "office away from office" for Joburg freelancers.

Pioneering Cape Town specialty roaster since 2005, based in De Waterkant. Focuses on seasonal single-origin coffees and rotating espresso blends sourced from top African and global farms.

South Africa's first stand-up coffee bar, founded by Jon-Paul (JP) Bolus of Loading Bay fame. Located at 277 Main Road in Sea Point's Artem Centre. Minimal seating by design — inspired by Rome and Melbourne coffee cultures. Serves Rosetta Roastery single origins on rotation (Kenyan Ndaro-ini, Ethiopian Beloya, Javanese Frinsa Collective). Also known for house sourdough and bakery-led brunch. Additional branches in Green Point and Gardens. Connected to ethical grocer SANS. Ranked #10 on Caffenu's 2026 Top 10.

Pause Coffee invites you to slow down and savour every sip — a specialty roaster focused on mindful coffee experiences.

Cape Town specialty coffee consultancy founded by former SA Barista Champion Wayne Oberholzer and Sheldon Haycock. Inspired by the craft culture of Portland, Oregon — bringing innovation, taste, and boundary-pushing design to SA coffee. Provides equipment, beans, and solutions for cafés, hotels, and roasteries.

Founded in 2006 by Warren at Buitenverwachting Wine Farm in Constantia — the name blends "quality" and "coffee" with the joy of quaffing. Known for their iconic Frog Quaffer logo (inspired by Warren's daughter). Head roaster Mzukisi trained with Stephen Diedrich in the USA. Direct sourcing, sustainability, and coffee education at its core.

Roastmasters Coffee Roastery is a Pretoria-based specialty roaster with deep experience in sourcing and roasting premium African coffees.

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.

Multi-award-winning Cape Town roastery co-founded by Jono Le Feuvre and Robert Cowles — voted Best Roastery in South Africa three times. Featured by the Financial Times as one of the world's best specialty coffee shops. Tests over 150 coffees annually, selecting only exceptional transparently-traded lots. Cafés on Bree Street, Silo District, Claremont, and Gardens.

Considered Coffee® — an ethical Cape Town roastery emphasising direct trade, sustainability, and community through The Barista Project training initiative. SCA-accredited courses available.

Simo's Coffee Roastery is a passionate craft roaster bringing specialty coffee to local communities.

Specialty roastery and café with "The Roastery" at 11 Marine Circle, Bloubergstrand, plus a second location in Harrington (winner of Best New Cafe 2022). Known for exceptional pourovers, unique blends, and friendly community vibes. Also offers wholesale, subscriptions, and Nespresso-compatible eco-friendly pods. The Blouberg spot sits near the beach with Table Mountain views — one of the most scenic coffee spots in the city. Ranked #7 on Caffenu's 2026 Top 10.

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.

Stereo Coffee Roasters blends music culture with specialty coffee from their Bloemfontein roastery.

Named after South Africa's iconic bird, Sugarbird Coffee Company roasts specialty beans with pride and precision.

Sumatran Coffee specialises in Indonesian-origin beans, bringing the distinctive flavours of Sumatra to South Africa.

Founded in 2004 by Marian Macaskill in the KZN Midlands, Terbodore is one of South Africa's longest-running specialty roasters — now in its 22nd year. The name is a portmanteau of three family names: Tercy (father), Boy (grandfather), and Dorita (aunt). The brand's iconic Great Dane logo comes from Sultan, a dog inherited with the original Curry's Post farm, who became so beloved that visitors started calling it "the coffee with the dog." Sultan lived to 14. The company operates two roasteries: the Midlands hub (relocated from Curry's Post to 70 Main Road, Howick in October 2025) and the Franschhoek branch (est. ~2011), which serves as head office and manages Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and all exports. Known for medium-dark and dark roasts with depth and full body, plus a wide range of flavoured coffees that are consistently among their top sellers. The Howick café runs an Eversys bean-to-cup machine pushing 200–250 cups a day. Now run by Michael and Alrishka Macaskill.

Aviation-themed café and roastery at 66 Keerom Street in the Cape Town CBD, owned by pilot Abu Saqr. The dark, moody interior is lit by statement ring lighting, giving it a distinctive nightclub-meets-coffee vibe. Full-bodied specialty blends and sandwiches. Open daily 06:00–21:30 — one of the longest operating hours in Cape Town specialty. Steps from The Company Gardens. Honourable mention on Caffenu's 2026 Cape Town list.

Cape Town-based specialty roaster with their flagship café at 4 Liddle Street, De Waterkant. Sources SCA-rated 82+ Specialty Grade Arabica from top farms worldwide. Flagship Cafe Blend is a Brazil-Colombia medium-plus espresso with milk chocolate, nuts, and natural sweetness. Single origins from Ethiopia, Colombia, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Brazil rotate regularly. "Treat Anywhere" freeze-dried line for portability. Also has locations in Durbanville, Canal Walk, Vierlanden, and Eversdal. Ranked #8 on Caffenu's 2026 Top 10.

Founded in 2011 by Jake Easton, Kate Nero, and Bradley Juter at the Woodstock Foundry, roasting on a 1950s 25kg Probat named "Bertha." Sources from Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mexico, and beyond. In 2023, merged wholesale ops with Origin and Truth Coffee — sharing roots from Origin's 2005 project. "Your Vibe attracts your Tribe."

Cape Town's legendary steampunk-themed roastery, consistently voted among the world's best coffee shops. Known for their bold, meticulously crafted blends and single origins.

Two Beards Coffee is a Namibian specialty roaster bringing Southern African coffee culture across the border.

Fairmount-based roastery specialising in wholesale supply and barista training. Roasts single origins from Guatemala, Ethiopia, and Uganda alongside their house Urban Blend. Open to the public Mon–Fri and Sundays.

Wiesenhof Coffee is one of South Africa's established coffee roasters, delivering quality blends since 1996.

Woolworths' in-store café brand, serving 100% Arabica from Kilimanjaro volcanic soils, Guatemala Antigua and beyond. Known for sustainability — Hempcrete builds, alien-timber furniture, local artisan décor. Also stocks retail ground coffee and an organic decaf range.

Johannesburg specialty roastery in Wendywood, co-founded by SA rowing champions Henri and Sandro. Nominated Best New Coffee Roastery 2023 by Coffee Magazine. "Small cup, big dreams" — supplying homes, cafés, and restaurants across Gauteng.

Award-winning Kenilworth roastery — 2024 CMA Roastery of the Year and 2025 SA Aeropress Champion. Specialises in experimental processing methods and rare micro-lots from a Q-grader head roaster.

South Africa's specialty coffee marketplace — an online and Claremont-based retailer stocking beans from Cedar, Origin, Tribe, Rosetta, Truth and 10+ more roasters, plus grinders and gear from La Marzocco, Baratza and Fellow. Free shipping over R650.

Drop Beverage Solutions is a Zimbabwean coffee distributor and importer, connecting Southern African roasters with new markets.

World of Specialty Coffee (WOSC) is a one-stop shop for specialty coffee gear, green beans, and roasted coffee from across the globe.

Equipment Café is a leading South African coffee equipment distributor, offering espresso machines, grinders, manual brewing gear, and accessories from top global brands like La Cimbali, Mahlkönig, Hario, and Kalita.

Koldserve is a leading South African supplier of commercial coffee machines, grinders, and foodservice equipment for cafés and restaurants.