Does The Ladder have Wi‑Fi?

Yes. The Ladder has Wi‑Fi. We record where the fact came from and when it was last checked on the listing.

Are there power outlets at The Ladder?

Yes. Power outlets have been confirmed at The Ladder. Outlet counts vary by table, so arriving early is still the safer bet.

Can you sit and work at The Ladder?

The Ladder has outdoor seating. It is listed on aireio as a café people work from.

What are The Ladder's opening hours?

Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Sunday: Closed.

The Ladder

4.6· 675 Google reviews, Café, , , 136 Bree Street, Cape Town, South Africa

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100 out of 100, Work score

Recommended by 3 independent sources

Wi-Fi, power outlets and outdoor seating reported. Nobody on aireio has reviewed it yet.

Laptops:Tolerated. See what people say

Recommended by
This coffee shops wifi is fast, reliable, and it is packed with beautiful decorations.
- Wi‑Fi: yes
- Wi‑Fi: good
VivaNomadiaBlog post, June 202510 Best Cafes in Cape Town for Remote Work
on vivanomadia.com
Recommended by
The Ladder has a soft, calming energy that I loved. Bright natural light pours in.
What Meg Did NextBlog postCafés in Cape Town for Digital Nomads: Best Spots to Work
on whatmegdidnext.com
Mixed review
possible to work on your laptop if you get a space
- Laptops: tolerated
The Global CircleBlog post14 laptop friendly cafes to remote work in Cape Town
on theglobalcircle.com

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Not rated yet: dinner, vegan options, beer

About

The Ladder is a café on Bree Street in Cape Town's city centre. The space is bright and airy with high ceilings and large windows. Reviewers consistently praise the coffee, breakfasts, and lunch dishes, as well as the welcoming, vibrant atmosphere and attentive service. Food options include creamy mushroom dishes, bagels, breakfast bowls, and protein shakes.

The café has wifi and accessible power outlets. One reviewer noted the wifi worked well and that orders came quickly, suggesting the environment suits laptop work, though most reviews do not specifically address working there. The café is open weekday mornings through early afternoon, and Saturday mornings.