Against the Grain Coffee co

Heritage Day - Food Walking Tour 🚶‍♀️ 😋 ☕️🌱🍽

Sundays in Bokaap ☕️🩶🫗
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Kom laat ons braai - join us for an ATG Braai & Brews on our rooftop this Monday, public holiday. ☕️🍖🌭🥩🔥
This public holiday we have partnered up with our friends at and by hosting a rooftop braai, featuring the pretty cool La Marzocca braai grill and stand, and the new Linea Mini, serving brews close to the braai.
Join us, boeriewors will be for sale, and just lekker vibes.
See you at the braai.

We reinvented brunch with Cape Malay Fusion Cusine. ❤️☕️🌱

Hey Salaams to Human of ATG
Cayleigh Bright & 📚☕️

Who are you, what do you do, and why did you start ?

I’m a writer and the co-founder of : a writing studio working with language in all its forms. I run write and Letterhead almost exclusively from coffee shops, and while thinking about how I could bring the business’s concept of ‘The One-Stop Words Shop’ to life, I realised that little free libraries in public and semi-public places would be a win-win for all involved. With our shelves, visitors can take a book and leave a book – or take a book and pay what they can, when they can, via SnapScan, Zapper and Yoco. We’ve experimented successfully with pop-ups at festivals like , and , and Letterhead supports to raise awareness of their vital initiative to save Lovedale Press.

What do you love about books and your project?

Books hold different value for different people – education, creating empathy, and healthy ‘escapism’ or relaxation – and I feel strongly that these benefits should be universally accessible. Public libraries are invaluable, and with FAIR I want us to play our small role in expanding library use. Our shelves also give people a way to "practise" sharing surplus items: we’re socialised to believe that there's nothing for free, so it can feel uncomfortable lifting books off of shelves without paying for them. But why not give away what you no longer need, for others to enjoy?

What's your latest project that's getting you excited, and that you can't wait to have out in the world?

I've recently edited a children’s book: something new for me! It’s going to be very exciting to see it out in the world.

If you had to describe ATG to a friend staying abroad ?

The ideal place to plan and start your explorations of my favourite city, with a unique view of its streets and people, great coffee, and Cape Town's famous koesisters.

If you could have a coffee with anyone ?
My mom! She's working overseas this year, and it's the longest we've been apart. She shares my love for trying new coffee shops and seeing creativity at work.

Hey Salaams friends and family, 🌱☕️❤️🙏

With heavy hearts and sadness, we are announcing the closure of our cafe, we bid farewell to all and thank you for all the memories, our shared stories and we are deeply grateful for all the amazing humans we have met along the way.

Our last day will be the 27th of Sept, 2023. The cafe will operate normally until then. Please stay in contact with us via our social media or via whatsapp for any updates, any events, and specials as we close down and plan for our future.

If you do have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

We will be contacting our collaborators, suppliers, friends, and family shortly. As we undergo necessary changes, come visit us as,

it's not goodbye, but see you soon. Wslms.
Shukran and wslms.
X ☕️🌱❤️
ATG team

Grounded but caffeinated ☕️🌱🙏 - give it the beans 👌

Hey Salaam 👋 ☕️ 🌱
If you could have coffee with anyone who would it be ?
Let us know in the comments below.

A seat at our table ☕️

Humans going ATG featuring 🎨☕️

My name is Sara Bint Moneer Khan, and I'm an Arts Manager, Strategist, and Curator. I like to understand life through art and enjoy the energy that art permeates. I'm from London, but I have lived in Cape Town since 2015.

What do you love about coffee/cafe culture ?

The familiarity of it. You can go almost anywhere in the world and find a cafe of sorts with the same essence. I look for a cafe wherever I find myself, and it always makes sense to start,disrupt, or end my day in one.

What's your latest project you are working on? That's getting you excited, and you can't wait to have it out in the world?

I'm wrapping up my doctorate and hoping on a period of respite before some new projects for 2024

If you could have a coffee with anyone, who would it be?

My grandfather, who raised me for many years and passed on when I was 18. I'd catch up on the last 22 years and ask him if I could have one of his ci**rs too.

Hey Salaam & Happy Friday everyone 😊 its the weekend 🙌

WFC (Work from Cafe) is always a good idea.

Intro post to < Humans going ATG >
One thing we love about our cafe is that it attracts the most interesting and diverse group of individuals. If you ever wondered who that person is at table 3 or the person in front of you in the coffee queue.
This is the storytelling journal of those Humans, the Humans of ATG, we dubbed HUMANS Going Against the Grain. Cool hey ? We thought so too, mainly because it features some pretty cool humans. This is your introduction to the world beyond that random person at the cafe. I hope you enjoy this series - GA
Hey Salaam to human
" I'm Arnelle Booysen, I'm a multi-discipline creative who works with the coffee industry.

The thing about coffee and cafe culture that I love is how it brings people from any all walks of life together to share conversations and perspectives of life.

I'm currently working with fellow coffee lovers and creative to launch The Puck - the new South African voice of coffee. I am fortunate to have met these great humans through coffee and our love for the South African coffee scene and its people.

If i could have coffee with anyone, it would be My Ouma - to ask her if she enjoyed her life on earth before she left and beg her for her recipe for her sourdough bread. I still recall the smell of her kitchen ❤️🥹 "
Against the Grain with are featuring interesting humans in our cafe world. These humans are doing the most amazing things in a variety of industries and worlds. What unites us is a space like a cafe. Coffee shops are about community and how they attract an immensely diverse group of humans. This is a project/journal of those humans. ☕️🌱🙏

📸 Join us on a tantalizing journey through the vibrant streets of Bokaap with Against the Grain Coffee Co!

🫔🥛 Immerse yourself in a cultural experience like no other as we explore the mouthwatering flavors of well-known Cape Malay street food and drinks. 🌶️🍛

📍 Discover the rich history and heritage of Bokaap as we take you on a mini tour, highlighting its significant landmarks. 🕌🏘️ From the colorful houses to the iconic Boorhaanol Mosque, every step will be a visual feast for the senses.

🍽️ Indulge in the enticing aromas and tastes of Cape Malay cuisine, renowned for its fusion of Malay, Asian and African flavors. From aromatic dhaljies to traditional samosas, each dish tells a story of its own, passed down through generations. 🥟🍛

🍹 Wash it all down with refreshing beverages like falooda or rooibos tea, as you mingle with fellow food enthusiasts and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Bokaap, bursting with culture and charm. ☕🥤

📆 Book your spot now for a food walking tour you won't soon forget! Join Grain Coffee Co, as we unravel the culinary treasures and cultural wonders of Bokaap. Limited spots are available, so don't miss out on this incredible experience! 🚶‍♀️🌆 cost R450 pp.

🔗 whatsapp 0786316106 to book your spot. G1 Meeting at 8:30am and G2 meeting at 1:30pm

Hey Salaam ☕️🌱♥️🧶🧩🎱
Great coffee, spaces, and feels

Hey salaam, We will be open on Women’s day 8am till 2pm.
We will have the best Coffee, koesisters, cakes, croissants and a Limited edition menu due to the ongoing taxi strike. See you tomorrow. 🥯🥐☕️🍳🌿

Midweek pick me up ☕️🌿

Spreads for the corporates ☕️👌🏽🌿

Your Bokaap starter kit - start your tour with the best coffee and Koesister in Cape Town and then explore the streets of Bokaap. See you soon 🌿🤌🏽☕️👌🏽.

Sunday’s Plans starts with the Chef’s Kiss ☕️🌿👌🏽

Hey Salaam to our ATG drip sachets roasted by .and.beans .
Get yours today ☕️👌🏽🏔🤞🏾

Our Ja Salaam Burger 🍔 will have your sending a hey salaams everyone.

📸 .akoob

. . . they're 𝗦𝗢 halaal 😋

Ja Salaam Beef Burger 🍔

Against the Grain




الحمد لله ♥️

Meet the Art , Be Art ☕️🌿🎨🖌🖼
Hey Salaams Friends and Art Lovers,

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming art exhibition event hosted at Against the Grain Coffee co. This event is going to be showcasing the work of some incredibly talented artists from around the city, and we are excited to celebrate their unique perspectives with you.

The exhibition will take place on Friday, June 30th, from 7pm - 10pm at Against the Grain Coffee, located at 102 Wale Street, Bokaap. During the exhibition, a small talk and question and answer session will be held with each artist, giving you the opportunity to learn more about their creative process and inspiration.

This event is open to all. Feel free to bring your friends and family to share in this beautiful cultural experience with you. And for those who enjoy exploring and supporting local art, this is an excellent opportunity to engage with emerging artists and learn more about their work firsthand.

Also on the night will be a photo event hosted by showcasing a live event for keen night photography playing with light sources. Meet some amazing creatives.

We look forward to seeing you at our art exhibition event and enjoying this celebration of creativity. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Warm Regards,

Team ATG

ATG Corporate Events ☕️👌🏽🌿🏔 - when the CEO begins his speech with “we are like family…” at least it will feel like home at our cafe. Just saying 😅👌🏽☕️ - but yes we do corporate events email us for more info [email protected]

Koesisters and Cortados ☕️👌🏽 🌿

Hey Salaam Dad’s Breakfast Special for Father’s Day - Dad’s gets a free standard coffee with their Hey Salaam Breakfast - don’t forget to add your Sunday Koesisters. Have a lovely day ♥️☕️🌿

Winter Specials 🌿☕️❄️ all weekend long 😜

Karaoke Night this Saturday 🎤🎶☕️
Cover charge R50 bookings essential.
WhatsApp +27 81 015 6185
See you then ☺️

We are open 7am everyday - we know it’s dark, cold and too early , but you still have to adult. we are here for you ☕️🪴🤍