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Coffee shops in Agulhas
It’s easy to get caught up in the rat-race when living in a city. Traffic, work stress and a fast-paced lifestyle can quickly take its toll on you, before you even realise it and the next thing you know you’re desperate for an escape. However, a solution to find your much-needed R and R, that’s filled with amenities, places to eat and comfortable accommodation, is just around the corner in the Cape Overberg. Visit the settlement of Agulhas and enjoy a range of coffee shops, places to eat and adventures to be found.
If you live in the Western Cape, you’re probably just a short drive away from this Overberg region. The N2 highway links the main city of Cape Town to several gorgeous mountain towns and quaint fishing villages, along a spectacular and breath taking scenic drive. Along the way, you can find historic sites and prolific landmarks, such as the southern-most tip of Africa, Agulhas. This former fishing village turned tourist hot spot is the ocean retreat you’ve been looking for. Home to many familiar amenities, you can also find several unique features and opportunities here, to satisfy your travel bug.
Food enthusiasts are spoilt for choice when it comes to places to eat here. Agulhas offers unpretentious cuisine from an array of restaurants and cafes. However, the coffee shops are truly a treat with locally made delicacies and some of the best coffee in the Western Cape. These locally run, independent businesses provide that quirky appeal of a small town and create the perfect atmosphere for friends, families and travellers to get together over a cup of coffee and home-baked cake.
Visitors here can enjoy their creature comforts as there are several independent shops and known franchises located in and around the centre of the town. Coupled with world-class accommodation, it’s easy to feel right at home here. Wine lovers can also have their piece of Agulhas at a tasting venue nearby. Here, you can pair a delicious Sauvignon Blanc or Shiraz with exceptional cheese or indulge in a tasty craft beer that’s brewed on site. For caffeine enthusiasts, you can also find coffee shop and picnic options available on many estates, making this location an ideal spot for a bit of family fun.
Those looking to get out into the fresh air can do so by enjoying one of the many nature trails and hikes here. Alternatively, you can rent a fishing pole, grab some bait and a stool and simply just toss a line in the water.
