When I first moved to Rondebosch I was excited to discover a big patch of land called ‘The Common’, the perfect place for me to go running. Each day I’d run around it and marvel at the area and the beautiful mountain leaping out at me, and each time I’d come home inspired by this scenic start to my morning. Then one day I looked to my left and noticed the Common Ground church and above that I saw chairs and tables set out and people sitting down with their morning coffee. This, I soon discovered, was the aptly called ‘Common Ground Café’, and I knew in an instant that it would be put on my ‘coffee-shop-to-do-list’ the moment I got home.

On a cold but gorgeous day I took a drive to the café to find out more. They’ve truly found the perfect venue because sitting and drinking your coffee you are welcomed by the most incredible view of Table Mountain. It provokes a certain feeling of awe and it was a great place for us to sit and brainstorm, inspired by the beauty in front of us. The waiters were welcoming, the atmosphere relaxed and friendly, the menu diverse and affordable and the flat white made just right. Made with a blend from Origin Coffee and topped with a thick foam and some great coffee art, I found myself in coffee shop heaven.

My advice to you is as follows: Go visit this great venue, grab a coffee, indulge in some breakfast or lunch, end off with cake and more coffee (and make it a Flat White to see the coffee art), and then then go for a walk around the Common. That way you burn off your food, end the guilt of the cake, and you leave for home feeling satisfied.

And don’t forget your camera! You’ll want to show this one off!