
Coffee Roaster
Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Bree Street)
★ 4.6
Direct-trade, single-origin, curated, award-winning, educational.
Rosetta Roastery: Pioneering Single-Origin Excellence, Globally Celebrated
Rosetta Roastery, founded by Rob and Jono, embodies a unique soul in the specialty coffee world. Their journey began counter-intuitively with wholesale roasting, allowing them to deeply master their craft before opening a café. Driven by necessity, they pioneered their own direct-trade supply chain, sourcing rare and high-quality single-origin beans previously unavailable in South Africa.
This commitment to "Diversity in Singularity" guides their intensive curation process, where they rigorously test over 150 coffees annually, selecting only the most exceptional lots to showcase the vast spectrum of coffee's inherent flavors.As purists, Rosetta Roastery exclusively focuses on single-origin coffees, meticulously roasting each small batch to accentuate its distinct profile, never blending. Their dedication extends to freshness, employing a unique quality control method that ensures consistent flavor week after week.
This unwavering pursuit of excellence has earned them "Best Roastery in South Africa" three times, and their flagship café was recognized by the Financial Times as one of the world's best. Their café menu, a matrix of brewing methods and single-origin beans, invites customers on an educational exploration, deepening their appreciation for every perfectly crafted cup.
Coffee quality & sourcing
- In-house roasting
- Ethical / direct trade
- Single origin
- Micro-lots / seasonal
- Experimental / fermented
Drinks
- Hand-brews / pour over
- Batch brews
- Espresso & milk drinks
- Decaf options
- Alt milk / vegan
Beans & retail
- Retail beans (in-store)
- Buy beans online
- Coffee subscription
Amenities
- Work-friendly
- Outdoor seating
- To-go available
- Pastries / snacks
- Lunch / brunch
Find Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Bree Street)
101 Bree St, CBD, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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