What a pleasant surprise to find a coffee shop in Durban North that we hadn't visited ... that awkward moment when Moses tells you they have been open for a few years. In our defence, Rise Coffee has seen almost as many name changes as the UK have Prime Ministers in the last few years 😜 Google showed it as Rise & Grind Coffee, pictures showed it as Smart Café, then Rise Health Café but the signage told us we were at Rise Coffee!
We were warmly welcomed by Moses, the resident barista, who prepared two very good cappuccinos. Rise coffee is situated inside the Smart Fundi shop in Astra Centre, 16 Swapo Road.
Moses originally worked at Smart Fundi, was trained by the previous barista, and now runs the coffee shop. Cappucinnos are made with Bluebird Coffee beans. Opening at 6h00 on weekday mornings and 6h30 on a Saturday, it's the perfect place to have a coffee after your run. Seating inside & outside on a decked area. Other offerings include Sarmies, Toasties, Donuts, Croissants & Pain au chocolate pastries. Very interesting Smoothies, Sports drinks & sports bars for those on the move.
Moses has a regular following, and we could see why judging by the awesome cappuccinos!
Recommended.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
R 1–50
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
The coffee, staff and pricing.... I good reason to go for an "emergency meeting"
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
R 50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Coffee Crush
