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    Highland Coffee Roastery

    323 Reviews
    #1 of 3 Coffee & Tea in Clarens#3 of 31 Places to Eat in Clarens
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    Cnr Van Zyl and Market St East, Clarens 9707, South Africa
    +27 58 256 1136
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    4.5
    323 reviews
    • Excellent58%
    • Very good28%
    • Average8%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible3%
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    07:30 - 16:30 Hours
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    Cnr Van Zyl and Market St East, Clarens 9707, South Africa
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    1 - 10 of 313 reviews

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Highly commended @ Highland Coffee Roastery

    We were immediately acknowledged and welcomed as we walked into this coffee roastery and coffee shop. After admiring the coffee roastery/ hopper, we settled down for a coffee Bombón each. Surprisingly it tasted lovely – first the coffee hits your palette, then Turkish rose syrup...More

    Thank Kardoesie
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Coffee at Its Best

    Need that coffee inspiration for your day ? This is most certainly the right place to visit for an EXCELLENT cuppa ! A great range of coffees too - if you love coffee - this is a MUST!!

    1  Thank drreg2017
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Coffee to ward of the cold

    A very good cuppa awaits you at the Highland Coffee Roastery. We all loved the coffees. I especially can recommend the Coffee Bombon. A mix of coffee, rose syrup, condensed milk. Very delicious.

    1  Thank 209ritas
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Sit and Sip

    What a perfect spot to grab a "pick me up" or a morning sit and sip. Inside is cozy, outside has great views ... and the coffee (and polite staff!) can't be beat! Easily the best coffee spot in town.

    1  Thank BriAlayne
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Best chocolate croissant in South Africa

    My husband and I regularly visit Clarens, but this was the first time we went to Highland Coffee. I absolutely love coffee and I must say that this was the best flavoured latte I've ever had. The Café Bombón was something new I tried and...More

    1  Thank oliviasjvr
    Chris P, Owner at Highland Coffee Roastery, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you Olivia! As a regular visitor to Clarens, and a coffee lover, we can't believe this is your first visit to Highland Coffee? We're so glad you enjoyed your visit, and are looking forward to seeing you again!

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Lovely coffee

    Very lovely barista coffee with excellent barista latte art. For coffee lovers, is this the place to be.

    1  Thank Douae C
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Cranky owner spoils visit

    Being berated by a curmudgeonly owner is never any fun. Do not mention that coffee served at the Highland Coffee Roastery is weak. The owner takes it personally and reacts sharply. Being told that I am “the only one in ten thousand” who didn’t enjoy...More

    1  Thank MarcCicero
    Chris P, Owner at Highland Coffee Roastery, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Ah - finally you posted your review. Why did you wait so long? Hoped we would forget you maybe? Or were you searching for just the right word? Great word, by the way. Curmudgeonly. We've been waiting for your retaliation to our defense against your...More

    Reviewed 28 May 2018
    Great Coffee, Pity that they dont offer Almond Milk

    Very cool little coffe shop, you could spend an hour or two relaxing and enjoying a coffee here. They make excellent coffee, the only pity was that we asked for Almond milk instead of milk and the staff seemed confused. It would be great if...More

    Thank ZAExplorer
    Chris P, Owner at Highland Coffee Roastery, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2018

    Hi ZAExplorer! Thanks for your review. We used to keep Almond milk, but the demand is so rare that we ended up throwing more out than we used. Also, as it is incredibly expensive, customers used to raise their eyebrows at the price of a...More

    Reviewed 9 May 2018 via mobile
    Delicious coffee

    Popped in for a quick take-away coffee, and was pleasantly surprised by the awesome service and great quality cuppa!

    Thank Mareli85
    Reviewed 6 May 2018 via mobile
    Best caffeine fix

    Keen on a good coffee, I popped into Highland and was served the best coffee I’ve had in a while. Wide selection of hot and cold drinks on offer. Vibey venue with great service and mountain views to boot. Their coffee selection is really impressive.

    Thank PraveenDwarika
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    US$10
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    Cafe
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi
    Good for
    Child-friendly, View, Kids
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    07:30 - 15:30
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: Cnr Van Zyl and Market St East, Clarens 9707, South Africa
    • Location: Africa  >  South Africa  >  Free State  >  Clarens
    • Phone Number: +27 58 256 1136
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    Description
    Highland Coffee Roastery is in the beautiful mountain resort town of Clarens in the Eastern Free State, South Africa. We are a micro-roastery, and take great care and pride in roasting our 100% Arabica coffees to perfection in small batches.Our roastery, shop and espresso bar is in the Maluti Highlands Centre, where you can sit and relax with a cup of freshly roasted, freshly ground and perfectly prepared coffee and enjoy the beautiful view of Mount Horeb.
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