When away from home, particularly if you’re in a foreign city for the first time, finding the right location to work remotely can be challenging. That said if you’re travelling to the Mother City, Cape Town’s centrally located Kloof Street precinct has plenty on offer to balance work commitments and downtime exploration.
On top of its excellent location, and spectacular views of Table Mountain, the area provides a ton of work-friendly cafés, art galleries, boutique stores, plus easy access to the CBD and Waterfront. Nevertheless, just because you can take your laptop everywhere doesn’t mean that all the coffee spots available to you will allow you to work comfortably.
So, we’ve done some research. Naturally, decent coffee is a prerequisite. You can’t work without fuel. But there are also practical considerations such as WiFi, plug points, and load shedding. We’ve made a list, and narrowed it down to four spots on Kloof Street, all of which are popular with locals and a minute’s walk, or less, from our Hippo Boutique Hotel front door.
EGGHEAD DINER
Wow factor: Buzzing vibe. Cool 70s retro egg-inspired interior. Utterly yum egg rolls: Egghead, Turkish, Porkey Bun, Beefhead, Potato Head and more. Cocktails.
Seating: Indoor and outdoor.
Free WiF: Yes
Plug points: Yes (inside)
Hours: *7 am to 10 pm (Mon to Sat), 7:30 am to 4 pm (Sat),
Open during load shedding: Yes, back-up generator
Address: 34 Kloof Street, Cape Town
MOLTEN TOFFEE
Wow factor: Light and airy. Delicious toasties. Laid back ambience.
Seating: Indoor and outdoor.
Free WiF: Yes
Plug points: Yes (inside)
Hours: 7 am to 4 pm (Mon to Fri), 7 am to 6 pm (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Hours may differ on public holidays.
Open during loadshedding: Yes, back-up generator
Address: 45b Kloof Street, Cape Town
NÜ
Wow factor: Bright and spacious. Health-conscious menu.
Seating: Indoor
Free WiFi: Yes
Plug points: Yes
Hours: Mon – Sun (07:30 am – 7 pm). Hours may differ on public holidays.
Open during load shedding: Yes
Address: Corner Kloof and Rheede Street, Cape Town
MUGG & BEAN
Wow factor: Bustling atmosphere. Signature muffins. Generous portions.
Seating: Indoor and outdoor
Free WiFi: Yes
Plug points: Yes
Hours: Mon – Thurs (6:30 am – 6 pm), Sat – Sun (7 am – 6 pm)
Open during load shedding: Yes
Address: Lifestyle on Kloof, 50 Kloof Street