Coffee lovers have it good
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offee has taken over the world. Tea-drinkers may be fuming into their porcelain cups, but the craving for coffee is as strong as it ever was. Even at the southern end of Africa, coffee-lovers abound. Which means for those who crave the black bean’s bitter brew, that Namibia’s popular, special and downright secret coffee spots will have you on a caffeine buzz in no time.
Ruairí Hammond
Where there’s a capital, there’s coffee. It might be tiny compared to some of the world’s powerhouse cities, but Windhoek is nonetheless Namibia’s capital and as such is the place where, should anything be available in Namibia, it will by definition be available in Windhoek. Caffeine connoisseurs should have no problem finding a cup to suit their addiction, from the haunts in the city’s main shopping centres, to the independent street-side cafés. However, if you find yourself rushed for time and still haven’t had your first cup of the morning, stave off that monster brewing inside you and check out our list of favourites.
If you are looking for a place to grab a rainbow mocha soy frappuccino with sprinkles on top, then this is not your place. Deluxe is all about simplicity, about stripping a coffee shop down to the basics to provide customers with what matters: a great cup of coffee. No frills, no faff, no fancy straws or funky glassware. You go to Deluxe for the coffee. Their baristas are great and so is the music. You won’t be disappointed.* *Unless you really wanted a rainbow mocha soy frappuccino with sprinkles...in which case no one in Namibia can help you.
Charene Labuscagne
DELUXE COFFEEWORKS
SLOWTOWN COFFEE ROASTERS
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Nina van Zyl
Liza de Klerk
Slowtown was the first local roastery in Namibia, and it’s clear from their popularity and the pace with which the brand has grown that not only did they start when Namibians were eager to support a local product, but that the coffee is delicious. There are two Slowtown branches at the coast and three in Windhoek, and two of those are even in the same shopping centre. If that doesn’t convince you, order your coffee, relax, take a moment and take a sip.
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