Recent social media posts
29/05/2026
This one is for the matcha people 🍵💚
Coffee drinkers, don’t worry. Your cup is here waiting for you too ☕
26/05/2026
This..
Coffee, a beach walk and nothing urgent ☕️🌊
22/05/2026
Weekends hit different at the skate park ☕️🛹
Coffee in hand, the skate park buzzing, friends hanging around and nowhere urgent to be.
If you want to kick off your weekend the right way… this might just be it.
20/05/2026
Have an ice day ☕️🧊
Which obviously includes coffee.
Question is… is it ever too cold for an iced coffee? 👀
12/05/2026
Schools are closed.
The weather is cold, rainy and keeping everyone indoors 🌧️
And this just feels like a multiple coffee kind of day ☕️
If you need a cozy, warm escape from the storm, you know where to find us.
How are you spending today? Tell us below 👀
08/05/2026
We made it to Friday! 😅☕️
How would you rate your week? 👀
Either way… you deserve a proper coffee today ☕️ See you soon!
06/05/2026
Honestly.. how much do you want a coffee right now? 👀☕️
This is your sign to stop the scroll and go get yourself a good cup of coffee 😄
04/05/2026
It’s Monday, we’re back to a full week and suddenly that coffee feels even more necessary ☕️
The slow vibes are over, the to-do lists are back… but we’ve got you.
If you’re needing that little bit of extra support to ease into the week, we’re here.
Good coffee, done well. Always.
28/04/2026
Fun fact ☕️
Ludwig van Beethoven loved coffee so much, he counted out exactly 60 beans for every single cup.
Maybe a little intense… but honestly, we get it
Whether you love coffee that much, or just a normal amount…
you’re our kind of people 😄
Good coffee, done well. Always.
23/04/2026
☀️ Mornings made easy. Coffee made right.
Running late?
School drop done?
Straight into the workday rush?
We’ve got you covered with Merkava Coffee – freshly brewed and ready when you are ☕
Bold flavour. Smooth finish.
The kind of coffee that actually gets you going.
No queues. No fuss.
Just really good coffee, exactly how it should be.
📍 154 Main Road, Somerset West
Swing by, grab your cup, and take on the day.
Because every great day starts with great coffee.
23/04/2026
More than just a coffee shop ☕️
It’s the quick hellos, the long catch-ups, and every moment in between…
With the long weekend loading, we’re already feeling the shift 🕺
Tell us… what are your plans?
22/04/2026
Our roastery, the heart of Merkava Coffee 🤎☕️
What began in 2010 grew into something more, and in 2015 we opened our doors at 63 Caledon Street 📍 Creating a space built around people and grounded in community.
Over the years, it’s been shaped, updated, and made into the home it is today.
Swipe for a little trip down memory lane… right back to where it all began! 🙌🏼
17/04/2026
We’re just looking out for you 😉
For health reasons… obviously ☕️☕️
15/04/2026
At the heart of Merkava is coffee. That’s who we are ☕️
But even more than that, it’s about the people who gather around it. It’s about building genuine connections around a good cup of coffee.
We’d love for you to be part of it!
10/04/2026
YOU are what makes this our favourite place 🤎☕️
We may serve good coffee, but it’s the people who make this place special.
07/04/2026
Trying to hold onto that long weekend feeling just a little longer 😏
But… back to reality (with a good cup of coffee, of course) ☕️
01/04/2026
We were thinking of posting an April Fools joke today…
but good coffee is no joke 😉
We’ll be serving really good coffee all day.
Come through ☕️
27/03/2026
Fun fact ☕️
Coffee beans aren’t actually beans… they’re seeds from a fruit 👀🍒
So technically, you’re starting your day with fruit.
And that sounds like a pretty healthy choice to us 😉
Come get your “fruit serving” by us!
24/03/2026
There’s really something about this spot that makes you slow down a little.
Head to the beach, catch your breath, sip your coffee… and just be.
If you’re nearby today, come say hi ☕️🌊
📍 Strand Beach
20/03/2026
Wait… did you just say you need a really good coffee? 👀
We’ve got you! ☕️
Open all day today and until 1pm on Saturday.
17/03/2026
Some days (and by some, we mean ALL days) call for a really good cup of coffee ☕️
We’ve got you.
What’s your go-to order these days? Tell us below 👇🏽
Or better yet, come let us make it for you.
13/03/2026
Coffee in hand, cap on head ☕️🧢
Ready for coffee runs, beach walks, and wherever the day may take you. Merkava caps are available in-store.
Already have one? Tag us in your photos! We’d love to see where it goes.
10/03/2026
☀️ Morning coffee? Sorted.
Running late?
School drop done?
On your way to work?
Start your day the right way with Merkava Coffee - freshly brewed and waiting for you inside ☕
Rich. Smooth. Proper coffee.
The kind that actually wakes you up.
No long queues. No complicated orders.
Just great coffee, done right.
📍 154 Main Road, Somerset West
Pop in, grab your cup, and take on the day.
Because mornings are better with good coffee.
05/03/2026
Meet Owen ☕️
Owen has been part of the Merkava team since 2019, and you’ll usually find him at our Strand Beach location. If he looks familiar… you might have spotted him in a few of our recent Reels. Go have a scroll back and see if you can find him 👀
When he’s not behind the coffee machine, he loves playing and watching soccer ⚽️ And if he could have any drink from the menu, it would be the Iced White Mocha every time 🤍
Next time you’re at Strand Beach, be sure to pop in for a coffee and say hi!
20/02/2026
Thanks for letting us be part of the everyday 💙
From the rushed early starts and school runs to post-walk stops and catch-ups with friends ☕️
We love being part of it all.
Pop in today?
Address
63 Caledon Street
Somerset West
7130
Option 1: Public Transport
Take any bus or train to Cape Town city center. From there, take the Blue Route MyCiTi Bus towards Camps Bay and get off at the Kloof Nek stop. Walk along Kloof Nek Road until you reach Caledon Street and turn right. The coffee shop is located on your left-hand side.
Option 2: Driving/Parking
From the city center, drive along Buitengracht Street until you reach Kloof Nek Road. Turn left onto Kloof Nek Road and continue until you reach Caledon Street. Turn right onto Caledon Street and find street parking nearby. The coffee shop is located on your left-hand side.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
07:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday |
07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday |
07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday |
07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday |
07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday |
08:00 - 14:00 |
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What people say
Merkava Coffee Roastery, located on Caledon Street in Cape Town, has received mixed reviews from various sources. According to a recent review in the Cape Times newspaper, the coffee shop offers a "delightful atmosphere" and "excellent coffee," but the food was described as "average." The review is dated October 2021.
A review in the Eat Out magazine from September 2021 praised Merkava's "expertly roasted coffee" and "friendly service," but also noted that the food was "nothing special." The reviewer did mention that they enjoyed the avocado toast and poached eggs.
Online reviews of Merkava Coffee Roastery are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 on Google Reviews. One customer commented that they had "the best cappuccino ever" and another said that they loved the "relaxed vibe" of the coffee shop. However, some customers have complained about slow service during busy periods.
On TripAdvisor, Merkava Coffee Roastery has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on over 100 reviews. One customer wrote that they were impressed by the quality of the coffee beans used at Merkava and another said that it was their favorite coffee shop in Cape Town. However, some customers have criticized the limited food menu and high prices.
On Zomato, Merkava Coffee Roastery has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on over 50 reviews. One customer wrote that they appreciated the attention to detail in every cup of coffee served at Merkava and another said that it was a great place to work remotely from.
Overall, it seems that Merkava Coffee Roastery is well-regarded for its expertly roasted coffee and relaxed atmosphere, but some customers have criticized its limited food menu and slow service during busy periods.