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03/06/2026
Gangstar family | Cafe Hours
Please note that Gangstar Café will be closing at 2:00 PM on Friday, 5 June. We will be closed for the weekend and will reopen on Monday, 8 June, with our normal trading hours.
Thank you for your support and understanding. We look forward to serving you again on Monday! ☕
28/05/2026
The Roaster isn’t just about flavour —�it’s about creating momentum,� resources that ripple.
Our Gangstar Coffe beans are roasted onsite and the profits from each person go to help youth at risk gain opportunities for employment. It’s resources that carry a ripple effect of change. Whilst you enjoy the flavour, our team can give opportunities to rewrite people’s future.
25/05/2026
It’s not just coffee… it’s Events.� Moments where the city gets to taste what transformation really feels like.
20/05/2026
Coffee mood…always on! 😌
18/05/2026
Doesn’t it look good?
Our Gangstar Trailer is ready for your next event — serving great coffee and feeding real transformation.
Every cup poured helps create opportunities for youth-at-risk in our city.
Get intouch to book the trailer for your next event!
14/05/2026
It’s not just Coffee.
It’s opportunity. It’s dignity restored. It’s skills learned, confidence grown, and futures rewritten.
Every cup from Gangstar Café tells a story of transformation — creating spaces where people are empowered and hope is brewed daily.
Check out our newest video about Gangstar Cafe.
13/05/2026
Share a cup with someone you love right here! ☕️🖤
📍Gangstar Cafe, Mowbray
⌚️6:30am- 4:00pm
12/05/2026
Unfortunately, due to the weather and the after affects, this week’s MBN event has been cancelled.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding and continued support. Thank you to everyone who showed interest and purchased tickets — we value this community and look forward to connecting again soon.
Please keep an eye on our socials for updates on future MBN gatherings and opportunities to continue building partnerships that change the city.
11/05/2026
Hope looks good on you!
Our Gangstar team repping our newest Merch the ‘Hope Tshirt.’ Available online and instore. The profit from every t-shirt goes towards our Message Enterprise Program helping youth at risk find employment and previously incarcerated individuals reintegrate after life in prison.
01/05/2026
Gangstar serving at Message Night ☕️🫴
05/03/2026
Barista training is in full swing at Gangstar Café! First Class of 2026
Pop in and come say hi to our trainee as they sharpen their skills behind the machine. There’s something special about learning the craft — from perfecting the grind to pouring that smooth finish.
See you soon for your next cup ☕ Red Band Barista Academy Message South Africa
17/02/2026
From the inside… to serving on the outside.
The Gangstar team served at the 27 for Freedom Race at Drakenstein Correctional Centre. Some of our wider Gangstar team once behind these walls, now outside them with our projects in Cape Town — serving coffee, bringing hope, and living proof that transformation is real.
15/01/2026
Meet Unam — our newest barista! ☕️
He’s a cappuccino lover and a proud Barcelona supporter.
Pop in and say hi!
07/01/2026
Meet Lungiswa — the face of Gangstar, as many would say!
She loves a café mocha and will dance her way through any day.
Come say hi next time you visit! ☕💃
05/01/2026
Gangstar Café is officially OPEN for 2026! 🎉
Fresh coffee, good vibes, and great service waiting for you.
01/01/2026
Happy New Year from our Gangstar Café family to yours!
Thank you for standing with us in 2025 — here’s to more impact and more good coffee in 2026!
25/12/2025
Season’s greetings from Gangstar Café! ✨ Whether you're celebrating with friends or family, we’re grateful to be part of your festive moments.
12/12/2025
Please note: Gangstar Café will be closed for the festive season from 19 December 2025 till the 5 January 2026.
Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2026. Wishing you a Christ-filled festive season! 🎄❤️
09/12/2025
Sleigh the day with coffee! 🎅☕
04/12/2025
The Gangstar team had the privilege of serving at the Tsiba Biz Network year-end event! 🙌 Great energy, great people, and a great way to close out the year.
28/11/2025
POV : you step into Gangstar Cafe 👟
19/11/2025
Host your year-end gathering at Gangstar Café Mowbray! 🎉
From 18 Nov – 18 Dec, our space is open for team breakfasts, lunches, dinners, meetings, socials, family gatherings, ministry groups and more.
We can host up to 50 people, offer full catering, and have audio-visual equipment ready for you.
Every event is tailor-made to your budget and vision.
Book today and celebrate the year in a space that serves purpose. [email protected]
Address
61 Main Road, Mowbray
Cape Town
7700
Directions to Main Road in Cape Town can be reached easily by public transport or private vehicle.
By Public Transport:
Take a bus or train to the main station in Cape Town. From there, take a taxi to Main Road.
By Driving:
Drive towards Cape Town City Centre and then turn onto Main Road. Once on Main Road, continue until you find a suitable parking spot nearby.
Parking:
There are parking spots close to shops and restaurants along Main Road. Look for street-side parking and metered parking bays.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
07:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday |
07:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday |
07:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday |
07:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday |
07:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday |
07:30 - 15:30 |
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What people say
Gangstar Cafe, located on Main Road in Cape Town, is a coffee shop with a unique and inspiring story. The cafe prides itself on offering the best possible coffee with a clean Bean to Cup process, ensuring that customers not only enjoy a good cup of coffee but also challenge the status quo.
What sets Gangstar Cafe apart is their focus on providing employment and training opportunities for previously incarcerated youth. The name "Gangstar" was inspired by a verse in the Bible, which speaks about becoming blameless and pure in a warped and crooked generation, shining like stars in the sky. Through years of working with youth in prison and gang-ridden communities, Gangstar Cafe saw a desperate need to provide a platform for young people to fulfill their God-given potential.
Since launching their first cafe on Mowbray main road in April 2017, Gangstar Cafe has expanded to include another location in Durbanville Town Centre. The cafe provides both training and employment for youth who may have difficulty finding work due to high unemployment rates and criminal records.
Not only does Gangstar Cafe offer an inspiring story and purpose-driven mission, but they also serve delicious coffee made with care and attention to detail. Customers can feel good knowing that their purchase supports a worthy cause while enjoying a great cup of coffee. Overall, Gangstar Cafe offers an unforgettable experience that combines great coffee with social impact.
