Next Coffee is a specialty coffee drive-through, meaning you get the convenience of a drive-through, plus great coffee, all served in a very stylish and attractive environment.
Next Coffee has captured the best out of their blend. My espresso was smooth with a chocolate and fruity wine finish. Beautiful balance of sweetness and acidity with a lingering full-bodied aftertaste. It was also served with a small glass of water. The cappuccino was great, too. Smooth, velvety balance of light chocolate with pleasant hints of burnt caramel (not a bad thing).
Their menu has a great mix of sweet and savoury – Halal breakfasts, wraps, sandwiches toasted or open and artisanal wood fired pizza. Also on the menu are a Philly cheese steak (my favourite) while the quesadilla (filled tortilla) and tramezzini options looked fantastic. Their sweet choices are out of this world. As you enter, you’ll spot a chocolate fountain, a choice of strawberries, biscuits or just a cup of melted chocolate. There is also cheesecake, macaroons plus cakes of the day. They also offer a number of smoothies for the more health conscious.
Overall, this was a great experience with friendly and helpful staffers.
Please note that this is a Muslim establishment so between 12 and 1pm on Fridays they don’t serve or take payments. You can stay at your table but there is no service. Just plan around that. It is well worth a visit.
Overall, a great experience.
Dave Ballance
* Next Coffee was judged to be one of the three top coffee shops in the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands areas in the 2024 Battle of the Beans Coffee Competition.
