Cayman's impressive coffee shop scene has been brewing for quite some time.
Clare-Louise McGrath
Cayman's cosmopolitan nature allows us to stay on top of international trends, and while we have long been home to a few well-loved locally grown coffee houses, the continuing evolution of cafe culture seen globally has been percolating locally too.
Over hundreds of years, a long-standing tradition has formed around the act of gathering for a coffee. From the near-ceremonial and ritualistic kissaten in Japan, lanchonetes in Brazil, hygge in Denmark, or the pastane in Turkey, to the rushed almost-addiction fuelled experience of American and Canadian coffee shops, modern trends are driving a new style of coffee culture in Cayman.
The latest wave has emerged in response to a new breed of connoisseurs and eco-minded consumers demanding the highest quality brews and ethically sourced beans. These new trends and technologies are taking hold in cafe circles and being heralded by baristas as the best thing since the french press.
Although not quite the world capital of ‘coffee-crazy’ Seattle (with 35 coffee shops per 1000 citizens!), Grand Cayman boasts near 20 cafe-style spots. Whether looking for grab-and-go morning fuel, a laid-back date night, a neutral zone to have intellectual debates, or a temporary work space for a productive afternoon, Cayman offers coffee drinkers an increasingly diverse selection of cafes and coffees shops to choose from.
Bayside, led by Chef Joe Hughes, opened mid-January 2022. As anticipated, and based on experiencing his cooking at a number of culinary events in Cayman, Chef Joe's menu is made up of a mix of culinary styles ranging from Thai to ...
Wednesday-Monday: 8am-Late (closed Tuesdays)
Breakfast: 8am-11.30am
Pizza: 3pm-9.30pm
Main Menu: 12pm-9pm
The Brasserie Market, part of The Brasserie Restaurant,is where Cayman’s busiest people start their day. From 7am to 5pm, every ...
South West Collective, is a trendy bar on Cayman's George Town waterfront with a great outdoor space. They have an innovative cocktail and food menu that focuses on fresh, local ingredients. They also make their own Moonshine!
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Monday-Wednesday: 7am-6pm
Thursday-Friday: 7am-9pm
Saturday-Sunday: 8.30am-3pm
