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Specialty Coffee · Cape Town

Where Every
Cup Tells a
Story

Sourced from single-origin farms, roasted in small batches, brewed with intention. This is coffee as it was meant to be.

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Our Story

Born from a
love of the craft

Ember & Grind began in a small Cape Town kitchen — just a hand grinder, a good bag of Ethiopian beans, and an obsession with getting it right.

Today we partner directly with farms across Ethiopia, Colombia, and Guatemala, bringing you coffees with genuine terroir: bright floral notes, deep chocolate finishes, and everything in between.

Every cup is brewed to order. No shortcuts, no compromises.

12+ Origins sourced
6 Years roasting
40k+ Cups served
How We Do It

From farm to your cup

Every coffee we serve has a traceable journey. We believe transparency is part of quality.

01

Direct Sourcing

We visit farms personally, build long-term relationships, and pay above fair-trade for exceptional green coffee.

02

Small-Batch Roasting

Roasted weekly in our Cape Town roastery. Small batches mean consistent quality and peak freshness in every bag.

03

Brewed to Order

Your cup is made from scratch — dialled in, calibrated, and served at the exact moment it's at its best.

Ready for your next favourite cup?

Join us in store or order beans to brew at home.

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Come Visit

Find us in the
heart of the city

Ember & Grind Cape Town 42 Bree Street, De Waterkant
Cape Town, 8001

Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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