Having recently moved to the North Coast, it’s hard to miss the Sky hype – and, as luck would have it, I was asked to judge up here for the Battle of The Beans coffee competition. Skyline was on my list.
So, armed with an “I’ll be the judge of that” attitude I walked into this very busy cafe.
When I arrived, I joined a small queue that moved fast. I seemed to be the only person that wasn’t there yesterday (or the day before) hence the barista had to actually ask me what I wanted.I was an outsider.
Everyone was smiling and chatting and it was immediately obvious that this was a club. My coffees (espresso and cappuccino) arrived within minutes. Perfectly textured milk on the cappuccino, while both cups boasted strong flavours and were served at the ideal temperature. I slid my espresso back in two easy sips, washing it down with a small glass of sparkling water.
I walked back to the end of the queue and the barista said: “Same again” and just like that I was part of the club.
Some days I don’t get to Sky, but those days are few and far between. The coffee is consistently great and that’s all you want in a cafe.
A nice selection of food is on offer – Darren is something of a foodie – plus fresh pastries served directly from the oven.
Fast WiFi is available plus plenty of parking, all perfect for a “Coffice”

Judd Campbell
** Skyline came second out of the top three coffee shops judged to be the best in KwaZulu Natal in the 2024 Battle of the Beans Coffee Competition. It was also judged to be one of the top three in the area.