CMA 2024 Top 10: Eastern Cape

Friday, 31 January, 2025

We're kicking off the year by bringing you the favourite coffee spots around the country, as voted for by you! We had over 3500 people submit their nominations and these spots came out on top. We've not included the major SA chains in these Top 10's as they can be found all over the country.

As promised, we are also giving away prizes to a few lucky people who put forward their favourite places.

Congratulations to Maria Grewar, you win a Wacaco Octorama Travel Mug and a Coffee Magazine!

Mastertons Coffee, Gqeberha/PE

This literally legendary coffee company celebrated 100 years in business in 2024. And the new generation behind the brand has managed to keep its authenticity and also taken it into the future with a beautiful coffee bar that is a must visit when in town.

Holiday Coffee Co, Gqeberha/PE

A fresh and pretty cafe with so much heart, Chris Faragher and his team consistently bring the good vibes and excellent coffee.

Flamingo’s Coffee Bar, Jeffreys Bay

Surf town, surf attitude, but make it PINK. Always looking to improve their skills and impress both the locals and the travellers, this team goes the extra mile to make sure you leave with a smile.

Tommys Coffee Co, East London

Serving up Seam Coffee with their eyecatching signature yellow drawing you in, these guys were voted as one of the Best On the Go Coffees in the whole country this year!

First Light, Jeffreys Bay

Wholesome content alert! Talk about creating community, this cafe is built on a solid group of regulars who absolutely love their work. The best part is, when you visit you are welcomed in like one of the family. Coffee roasted on site too!

Stir Coffee, Gqeberha/PE

Lola Conscious Cafe, Gqeberha/PE

Hand Made Coffees, East London

Infood Coffee Roastery, Jeffreys Bay

Jayne Davies is very likely the reason that Jeffreys Bay has become more than just a surf destination.

The Barista, Makhanda

Como Caffe, Gqeberha/PE

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