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The Ladder is a light-filled café on Bree Street in Cape Town's city centre, known for its high ceilings and large windows. Reviewers consistently praise the food quality, coffee and hot chocolate. The mushroom dishes and bagels are mentioned as particularly good, and staff are described as friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is welcoming and vibrant.
The café has Wi-Fi and accessible power outlets. One reviewer who worked there found the service fast and the setup convenient for working. The space appears suitable for spending time with a laptop, though how welcome extended working sessions are is unclear. The café closes at 4pm on weekdays and 2pm on Saturdays, and is closed Sundays.
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