Ryneveld seems to be taking over as the coffee street of the Stellenbosch Coffee Project. As soon as we finish at one shop and take a further step on our adventure, we land straight on the doorstep of yet another coffee haven and Café Crème was no exception.Tucked away under black awnings and set into the building, it's not quite so easy to pass this one by. The atmosphere draws you straight in. In the warmer weather, an assortment of tables stand crowded onto the pavement, seemingly calling to passers-by to sit down for a quick something.
We ventured a bit further into the shop and weren't disappointed, before we even got to the caffeine (after all, while the coffee is vital, the vibe needs to be there too). This is undoubtedly one of the coziest coffee shops in Stellenbosch thus far and finding a room with more buzzing atmosphere will be a tough task.
The coffee is good, if forgettable and slightly on the wrong side of "not hot enough", but still provides a pleasant accompaniment to the delicious variety of treats on hand.
Word must be out about what a lovely experience this particular stop; the constant traffic and scrambling for any table that's available is testament to the fact that this 8 month old café is doing something right. Having the owner on hand and actively involved in the experience is also a huge plus that seems to be a common trend in the coffee shops that always make you want to go back for more. (See The Blue Crane and the Butterfly for another example)
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Note: no wi-fi available yet so you'll have to put the laptop away and soak in the surroundings.
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