Coffee and people watching

Photo courtesy Frerieke

Examine Capetonians as they work and play by spending time with them in their favourite coffee shops.

From the much loved Afro-Portuguese chaos of Vida E Caffe to the roost-and-roast regulars at Greenpoint’s traditional Italian grocer, Giovanni’s, you’re likely to meet plenty of interesting people during these warming Arabica experiences.

There’s nothing better than a warm cup of the black stuff on a cool winter’s morning – and Café Neo, a great Greek restaurant opposite the Mouille Point Lighthouse, offers an atmospheric spot to sip your coffee and watch the fog roll over the ocean.

Head to the V&A Waterfront for the ultimate people-watching experience. The plethora of eateries, bars and coffee shops provide you with the perfect vantage point to watch locals at work and play.