100 out of 100, Work score
Recommended by 6 independent sources
Wi-Fi, power outlets and indoor seating reported. Nobody on aireio has reviewed it yet.
Recommended by: named as a place to work from by 6 independent sources.
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Staff that work there know their coffee, cool vibe and has an upstairs area where you can take your laptop and work for hours. Highly recommended!!
- Indoor seating: yes
- Laptops: welcome
r/capetownReddit thread, November 2023Been living here for 3 years - where is the best coffee shop?
on reddit.comRecommended by
Origins is a spacious cafe with plenty of seats available for you to get work done.
- Indoor seating: yes
Johnny AfricaBlog post, January 2026The Best Cafes To Work From In Cape Town (2026)
on johnnyafrica.comRecommended by
A few are scattered around ... Always people with laptops, popular with entrepreneurs for networking
- Laptops: welcome
WiFi TribeBlog post, July 2025The Complete Digital Nomad Cape Town Guide 2025
on wifitribe.coRecommended by
This place covers all the remote working necessities, such as fast Wi-Fi, ample power outlets, and a relaxed atmosphere.
- Wi‑Fi: yes
- Wi‑Fi: good
- Power outlets: yes
VivaNomadiaBlog post, June 202510 Best Cafes in Cape Town for Remote Work
on vivanomadia.comRecommended by
I could grab a table, open my laptop, and settle in for a good few hours
- Laptops: welcome
- Indoor seating: yes
What Meg Did NextBlog postCafés in Cape Town for Digital Nomads: Best Spots to Work
on whatmegdidnext.comMixed review
possible to work on a laptop there is apparently a 60-minute limit
- Laptops: tolerated
The Global CircleBlog post14 laptop friendly cafes to remote work in Cape Town
on theglobalcircle.com
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About
Origin is a café in Cape Town, South Africa.
For working, it has Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Hours and location
- Monday07:00–17:00
- Tuesday07:00–17:00
- Wednesday07:00–17:00
- Thursday07:00–17:00
- Friday07:00–17:00
- Saturday08:00–01:00
- Sunday08:00–01:00
- Address
- 28 Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- Who can use it
- Website
- originroasting.co.za
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