Welcome to the first Battle of the Beans Guide to Good Coffee Drinking in KwaZulu Natal. As the name suggests, it is a guide to the best coffee shops in KZN which offer not only great coffee, but a warm welcome and an inviting vibe. As in life, not all things are equal and, while the standards of coffee making may differ from cafe to cafe, all embrace the spirit of cafe society by offering every one of us, rich and poor, old and young, a place to meet, work and socialise. And, if all you want to do is indulge in some me time over a steaming brew, there’s a place for you, too. So use this guide to expand your coffee horizons by tasting the best that KZN has to offer not only on your doorstep but far beyond. Enjoy and spread those wings.

*click on each of the coffee shops featured for a review by one of the Battle of the Beans judges.