Recently, Espressolab (De Waterkant, Cape Town) was ranked among the world’s top 100 coffee shops for the second year running. It's a huge achievement for the Cape Town coffee scene and a proud moment for everyone connected to this iconic brand, including the partners and suppliers who have watched their journey unfold.
A Local Café Making Global Waves
Being recognised among the top 100 coffee shops globally (twice!) is no small feat. The ranking highlights cafés that deliver exceptional coffee, thoughtful service and a strong identity that resonates with customers.
Espressolab De Waterkant has become known for exactly that. From the quality of their coffee to the experience they create in-store, they’ve built a space that locals and visitors keep coming back to. If you haven’t visited yet, it’s well worth stopping in to experience the coffee for yourself!
For the CapeCup team, it’s also been a pleasure to support a business that continues to raise the bar. Recognition like this shines a light on the vibrant coffee culture in Cape Town and the independent cafés pushing standards higher every year.
Celebrating With Special Custom-Branded Cups

To mark the occasion, the CapeCup team created custom-branded cups celebrating Espressolab’s achievement.
The cups were designed as a small gesture of recognition and appreciation for one of our long-standing clients, highlighting their global ranking and reinforcing the strong brand identity their customers already know and love.
At CapeCup, many of our best partnerships are built over years of working together, and celebrating milestones like this is something we’re always proud to do.
Interested in Custom-Branded Cups for Your Business?
If you run a café, restaurant or hospitality business, custom-branded packaging is one of the simplest ways to strengthen your brand and create a more memorable customer experience.
