What You’ll Find
Perched along Victoria Road in Bakoven, this Bootlegger outpost feels like a local secret that’s just a bit too good to keep. The moment you step inside, there’s an effortless coastal energy-surfers in wetsuits grab flat whites to go, cyclists clatter their cleats on the wooden floors, and dogs snooze under tables while their owners chat. The decor is clean and airy with big windows that flood the space with Cape Town light. It’s the kind of place where the vibe shifts from a quick coffee stop to a lazy morning hangout without you even noticing.
Food & Drinks
The coffee here is genuinely divine; a true, grounded, deep taste that lingers just right. Pair it with a wrap packed with creamy avocado and tender chicken, or go for the green omelette with spinach, which comes perfectly cooked and full of fresh flavour. The menu leans toward wholesome, beach-friendly eats with lovely takeaway options for a day on Beta Beach. Portions are generous, the ingredients taste thoughtfully sourced, and everything arrives quickly enough to keep you in that relaxed seaside rhythm.
Best For
- Catching up over a slow morning coffee after an early surf or run along the coast
- Grab-and-go breakfasts before heading to the nearby beaches with takeaway treats for the sand
- Cyclists looking for a friendly pit stop with excellent espresso and a welcoming crew who know the route
- Meeting friends who bring their dogs-fur babies get royal treatment here with water bowls and pats
Insider Tip
Come just before the lunch rush if you want a table with a view of the ocean. The team is famously warm, but on busy weekends, service can slow down, so order a second coffee and settle in like a local.
Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: 38 Victoria Rd, Bakoven, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
- ⭐ Rating: 4.6 / 5
- 📊 Total Reviews: 960
What Customers Are Saying
“I am a massive bootleggers fan…. Usually they deliver a top service all around and can always be trusted with good coffee and fresh food.
Not this time.We waited and waited for the waiter. Even when we got the check – we eventually paid for it at the counter.
The egg was over cooked. The hash bro”
– Visitor (1★)
“Coffe was amazing! True grounded deel taste! We ordered wrap – Delicious avocado and chicken. Green omelette with spinach was well done 👍🏻 I recommend for people who visit a beach nearby.”
– Visitor (5★)
“Such amazing staff and awesome vibe! Always ready for the cyclists and beach babes and the coffee is DIVINE!! Lovely take aways for a day on Beta beach. And they welcome fur babies too with excellent treats. In short the perfect little spot”
– Visitor (5★)