What You’ll Find

Chugging along within a Total Energy station on Montague Drive, Driveway Cafe – Century City is a delightful surprise that defies its petrol station setting. The space is spotlessly clean and peaceful, with a calm, understated decor that lets the coffee do the talking. It’s an oasis of tranquillity in the bustling industrial area of Montague Gardens, offering a welcome escape for a quick break or a relaxed catch-up. The atmosphere is quietly professional, with a focus on quality and genuine hospitality.

Food & Drinks

The star here is undoubtedly the coffee, supplied by the renowned Bean Authentic. Each cup is rich, perfectly balanced, and brewed with an obvious expertise that turns a simple flat white into a highlight of your day. Beyond the espresso, the fresh lemon poppy seed cake is a must-try-moist, zesty, and a perfect companion to your brew. The menu is concise but carefully curated, emphasizing freshness and flavour over quantity. It’s clear a genuine passion for coffee drives every pour.

Best For

  • A quick, high-quality coffee stop during a workday in Montague Gardens or Century City.
  • A peaceful solo moment to recharge with a good book and an exceptional cappuccino.
  • Impromptu meetings where the focus is on great conversation and even better service.
  • A first date that values substance over frills-the clean setting and top-tier drinks impress without pretense.

Insider Tip

Ask for Sihle, the barista. Regulars rave about his skill and warm service-he remembers your order and always has a smile. Pair your coffee with the lemon poppy seed cake before it sells out, usually by late morning.

Quick Facts

  • 📍 Location: Total Energy, 46 Montague Drive, Montague Gardens, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
  • ⭐ Rating: 4.9 / 5
  • 📊 Total Reviews: 53

What Customers Are Saying

“Bean Authentic delivers an exceptional coffee experience! The coffee itself is outstanding – rich, perfectly balanced, and brewed with obvious expertise. Each cup is a genuine highlight. Even better is the service: the staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive, making you “

– Visitor (5★)

“A perfect score on coffee, ambiance, service and cleanliness. This establishment clearly demonstrates a genuine passion for coffee, evident in both the taste and presentation. Sihle, the barista, showcases an impressive understanding of coffee and espresso extraction, this a rare and commendable ski”

– Visitor (5★)

“Fresh lemon poppy, and the coffee is amazing. The service was tops and an environment thats clean and peaceful. Loved it for my first time”

– Visitor (5★)

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