Ground Art Caffe — specialty coffee shop in Cape Town

Specialty Coffee Shop

Ground Art Caffe

4.4

Mindful coffee, local art, sustainable, wood-fire pastries

The Art of Mindful Coffee: A Fourth Wave Experience

Founded by husband-and-wife team Lisa and Ross, this unique establishment embodies their "trifecta of awesomeness": mindful coffee, blissful food, and approachable art. Positioning itself as a "fourth wave" pioneer, the café is deeply committed to sustainability and social consciousness, evident in its plastic-free policy, bamboo straws, biodegradable cups, and the "Keep-Cup" initiative offering a 10% discount.

Step into a vibrant "micro gallery" where coffee, food, and rotating local art exhibitions are celebrated as equal art forms, creating a truly immersive and thoughtful experience.At the heart of their offering is a signature medium-roast blend, meticulously sourced from a local, family-run Italian roasting company. This blend features organic, fair-trade Arabica beans from Brazil and Ethiopia, micro-roasted in small 5–20kg batches.

This precise method allows the beans to caramelize naturally, ensuring peak freshness and an intensely enhanced flavor profile. With a dedicated head barista perfecting every pour, the coffee experience is unparalleled. Complementing the exceptional brews are distinct wood-fire baked pastries and an ever-evolving experimental menu that changes weekly, promising new delights with every visit.

Drinks

  • Batch brews
  • Espresso & milk drinks

Amenities

  • Work-friendly
  • Outdoor seating
  • To-go available
  • Pastries / snacks

Find Ground Art Caffe

160 Strand St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

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