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African Bean
29 Main Rd, Knysna Central, Knysna, 6571, South Africa
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Ju
Review №1

We had a delicious meal. The filo basket is very tasty and portion size was perfect for lunch. Coffee is always good. The decor is pretty and quaint and loo was clean. Lovely staff.

Zd
Review №2

Very surprised how good this place was! I had to post some pics of food. The old ones weren’t really attractive. Service is nice. Food taste great! Recommend!

Ja
Review №3

Always good coffee ☕ and good food love the big daddy burger always a winner!The staff always friendly too!Top cafe in Knysna

Ko
Review №4

Excellent venue, service is swift and efficient and the food is delicious. Highly recommended

Su
Review №5

Great staff and excellent service. Yummy freshly baked croissants and coffee. Highly recommend for the morning nibbles.

Ed
Review №6

Nice place in a historical building. Good to see that their decor shows the history of the place. Good spot for a quick coffee and dessert although the choice of cakes was quite simple and very European. I would personally be hoping for some local delicacies as the name of the place suggests. They close very much on time so do watch out for that when sipping your coffee in the late afternoon.

Da
Review №7

Friendly and accommodating with great service and great food. Overall fantastic experience.

No
Review №8

I love their smoothies and excellent service

Me
Review №9

Great local fare and delish coffee. Yummy choc croissants! And Dame Blanche hot choc. Whoop!! Thanks RoomDesign.co.za is coming back. Aoli garlic mayo sauce on chicken sandwich is mind blowing!! Yum

Lo
Review №10

Warm friendly serviceWorth a visit!

We
Review №11

One of the best experiences. Everything is amazing and the staff is so friendly.

ja
Review №12

Best chicken mayo.

El
Review №13

Delicious food and drinks at a reasonable price

Ba
Review №14

Great coffeeshop, in an unexpected place. The food is very, very good. All made with fresh ingredients, and the taste shows it. As a tip, the salmon sandwich was simply perfect.Not to forget, a great espresso as well.

Vi
Review №15

Very nice coffee shop👌

Ne
Review №16

Delicious Carat Cake - very special. Vegetables = Glycans

Ry
Review №17

Thats the best cup of coffee Ive had along the whole garden route

Li
Review №18

Excellent ☕ and friendly faces!

Mi
Review №19

Staff are a bit slow and food is a bit slow but I give them 4stars food and coffee ar3 amazing.

Wa
Review №20

Good food, lively ambience, excellent service

Mi
Review №21

Truly a place that revives the tired soul with good coffee, food and company!By far the best coffee shop in knysna. The coffee is amazing, the staff friendly and the food is amazing.

De
Review №22

Food always worth the wait, good service, nice vibe.

An
Review №23

Great selection on the menu and good coffee. The coffee beans can also be bought. My favourite lunch option is their chicken mayo toastie. They recently got a new barista that makes incredible coffee art - exactly what your Instagram/ Facebook feed needs. The waitresses are lovely and its a quiet hideaway while you watch the main road traffic.

Am
Review №24

Great service and food

Ry
Review №25

A mix of local and international fashion and jewellery offerings all in the close proximity of delicious confections and coffees. Lovely vibe

Jo
Review №26

African was very jolly. A great partnership of people who served us and excellent food and smoothies.We found humanity there.We did realise how beautiful human beings are when they open their hearts and share joy and laughter.Great service.Go for it and add your own precious presence there.Joseph Koetsier.A gentile bowl of food.Caressing the inner linings of my soul.Joseph Koetsier

St
Review №27

Great little coffee shop on the main road. View the small shop while waiting for any of the wide range of barista-made coffees.

Da
Review №28

Excellent coffee shop! Great coffee, good food , nice vibe. Friendly, efficient service.

Ja
Review №29

Top class and excellent coffee. Lovely atmosphere.

El
Review №30

I love the atmosphere and the service was so friendly. Would definitely recommend

Hi
Review №31

My coffee art was almost too pretty to drink. The staff are very friendly and I’m definitely going back to try the food!!!

ku
Review №32

Best Coffee ever

Si
Review №33

Great service and food consistently. Awesome atmosphere which has been improved by the expansion of the shop making the environment more spacious and fun.

Ja
Review №34

Good vibe and good food / coffee what more can U ask for😁

Ja
Review №35

A great place to hang and grab tasty yet cost-effective and healthy meals to eat and not to forget the undeniably greatest coffees Knysna has to offer. A great cosy setting with a homely feel to it. Amazing staff that make you feel part of the African Bean family. A definite place to visit of youre in Knysna or just passing through. Situated perfectly smack bang in the centre of town along the main road.

Ig
Review №36

Lovely

Mi
Review №37

Good coffee friendly staff quick service

Ma
Review №38

The food was delicious and of great quality, but it was a bit noisy for those who need a place to work from. There were no coffee options except Americano.

Sh
Review №39

Great service, food is a bit overpriced for the portion you get but was still tasty

Be
Review №40

Good food, good service

De
Review №41

Ordered 4 cakes, which was confirmed to be in stock, turned up to collect at 14h15, only to find shop closed. Website indicates closure at 17h00.

Jo
Review №42

Good food and service..

Cl
Review №43

Quaint Olde-world kind of a place on the main street in Knysna. Full of character. EXCELLENT carrot cake. Best I have ever eaten. I will be back to sample many interesting items from their lunch menu - and not at all expensive. A must visit!

Ch
Review №44

Staff friendly service excellent

Ka
Review №45

Great coffees and had a wonderful avocado on toast. My friend loved the Banting Brekkie and said it was delicious. Great friendly service.

Ul
Review №46

Thee BEST carrot cake by far!!! 🥕🍰💯

Da
Review №47

Delicious open chicken and mushroom pie. Very friendly servers. An ideal place for lunch.

Ju
Review №48

Excellent coffee, delicous apple pie , and friendly service on a cold and rainy day in Knysna. ❤️

Vo
Review №49

Awesome as always x

Si
Review №50

Greatest service... Loved having my breakfast passing... Big mama breakfast really made me full extra side of chips well worth it

Ge
Review №51

Delicious food. Friendly and efficient service. Nice cosy atmosphere. One of my favourite places in Knysna for a quick lunch.

Ju
Review №52

Excellent takeaway service!

Lu
Review №53

A beautifully decorated cafe with soft pastels for a calming atmosphere coupled with great food and lovely music. The owner Vanessa was so nice and attentive to us travelling with two young children. Food is wholesome and coffee great. A true oasis! Great for lunch or just for a tea and a pastry and chats!

Fi
Review №54

Great experience, awesome coffee - dont be in a rush, just chill and enjoy the vibe!

Ro
Review №55

Food and service...top notch. Brownies are wicked good.

Th
Review №56

Stunning little coffee shop on the main road & close to the shops & supermarkets. Lovely menu, very friendly service. Indoor & outdoor seating. Definitely worth a visit.

Ro
Review №57

Overpriced but wonderful, cozy local coffee shop. My favourite in Knysna and definitely the absolute best cappuccino anywhere!

Em
Review №58

Well priced but nothing you can’t make at home. Service, atmosfeer and cleanliness all standard.

Sj
Review №59

If youre in Krysna, visit this place! We had the pleasure to eat the best cheesecake and carrot cake in South Africa!! And the staff is great as well!

Ri
Review №60

Probably the best restaurant in knysna, the staff and service is only outdone by the food

pe
Review №61

Always great service, food is good and value for money

Em
Review №62

Best chicken mayo sandwiches to have ever been made my human hands

Mi
Review №63

Awesome quaint coffee cafe with a differenceModerately priced tasty food with splendid aromatic coffee

Ro
Review №64

Delicious coffee and friendly service. Perfect for a meet up with a friend or even on your own with a good book. Outside tables are best to sit at on sunny days. Also some yummy options on the menu.

Na
Review №65

Went here for breakfast and had the most delicious scone with jam and cheese! Their coffee is fairly good too, and their other breakfast options looked great! Lovely little place to grab a quiet breakfast, although the atmosphere is fresh and lively!

Mi
Review №66

Best chocolate croissant in Knysna. Friendly staff and good coffee. It feels like youre on the set of 7de Laan.

Ca
Review №67

Great coffee and breakfast at excellent value for a high street restaurant.

Pe
Review №68

The three musketeers! Mom and her two daughters deliver a good vibe with quality food. Then there is the coffee! An absolute must.

Ay
Review №69

Small but good menu, food excellent , prepared with fresh ingredients. Staff are friendly and professional. Lovely atmosphere. Cost reasonable.

El
Review №70

Been there many times. Always good coffee, food and service.

Ro
Review №71

Excellant

es
Review №72

Oh Wow, I asked someone in Knysnas street where we could find good coffee (she had a take-away cup in hand) and she said African Bean, she had a cup instore and one to take home. What a great experience? Coffee and scons were absolutely great, loved it! And we felt so welcome there, wonderful experience!

Ke
Review №73

This coffee shop offers probably the best coffee in the town, I recommend either the cappuccino or Americano with warm pouring cream. They offer wholesome health foods that include delicious meals with fresh salads. The menu is well thought out and fresh pastries and home baked cakes are on offer. They also offer free WiFi and very friendly service. I really enjoy going there over and over again.

Ch
Review №74

Great place to eat. Highly recommended!

Ch
Review №75

Excellent healthy delicious breakfast with super friendly service Team. Coffee also a 10!

Pa
Review №76

Friendly personal service.

Ju
Review №77

Best service and dining money can buy...reasonably priced

Pe
Review №78

Coffee is really good and the banting quiche outstanding

Ch
Review №79

Had a scrumptious breakfast there, will definitely visit again..

ni
Review №80

Nice coffee shop. Well priced but the location could be better.

To
Review №81

Fantastic relaxed location. Nice food and good service. Reasonably priced too.

Ti
Review №82

Always attentive, consistent and pleasant

Me
Review №83

Great little breakfast and coffee stop on our way through Knysna!

Tr
Review №84

Best coffee shop by far in Knysna. Great food, excellent service and very friendly helpful staff AAAA++++

Jo
Review №85

Great coffee. Wonderful cozy feeling

Wa
Review №86

Excellent coffee and service. Good breakfasts. Eggs benedict was top notch.

We
Review №87

Very disappointed. Looks so special but once there- service was not great & not food either.

Le
Review №88

Loved the food and friendly service

Li
Review №89

My favourite breakfast place! Friendly, helpful staff and delicious food.

Fl
Review №90

Lovely Cappuccino. Friendly staff and freshly made snacks. Our stop when in Knysna

Ri
Review №91

Waitress was extremely friendly and humorous. Quite a vibey atmosphere, albeit quiet. Scones were fresh and delicious.

LI
Review №92

The best coffee as well as everything else... Great place

ro
Review №93

Excellent place to stop for coffee and other tasty things...very good quality, I notice that it is a multicultural place, all staff and manager(owner) were happy to make sure that you were satisfied. Thank you.

Ci
Review №94

Convenient Restaurant, Coffee Shop in Knysna. Always busy always homely..

Ad
Review №95

Good service, great muffins, but the coffee isnt great

Le
Review №96

Awesome service and most awesome waffle. Will most definitely go there again when in knysna.

Bu
Review №97

Very friendly service. This sidewalk coffee hub is in the middle of Knysnas Main CBD. Actually, everything is a bit against this cosy friendly establishment. Although parking is literary on its doorstep you will realise it is only by chance you will find a parking for your car. The bathroom is at the upper level and you might have difficulty enjoying the relax atmosphere if you are in a wheel chair. You can, however, sit outside at the tables on the sidewalk, but it might be a little noisy with traffic passing only a few meters away. It is an ideal place to sit and observe passers by and enjoy the town. The food is dilicious, and it will truly be worth your while to pay them a visit and enjoy what their menu has to offer

Ce
Review №98

Absolutely love the food and service here

Re
Review №99

My favourite place in Oudtshoorn

Je
Review №100

Lovely place for breakfast and coffee. Good food, great coffee and friendly staff.

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  • Address:29 Main Rd, Knysna Central, Knysna, 6571, South Africa
  • Phone:+27 44 382 2845
Categories
  • Cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–2PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:8AM–5PM
  • Thursday:8AM–5PM
  • Friday:8AM–5PM
  • Saturday:8AM–5PM
  • Sunday:8AM–5PM
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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