Our story

Where you become family


The Fig & Fern started with a small kitchen, a good grinder and the belief that a coffee shop should feel like someone's home rather than a queue. We bake our own bread, ice our own cakes, and know a fair number of our customers by their order.

Breakfast runs all day because mornings don't arrive at the same time for everyone. Lunch is generous. The cake counter is restocked by hand and rarely looks the same two days running.

There's Wi-Fi if you're working, space if you've brought people, and no rush if you'd rather sit with a second flat white and watch the street.

The Fig & Fern shopfront with the team outside
The team out front on York Street.

The practical bits

Hours & contact


Opening hours

  • Monday – Friday07:30 – 15:00
  • Saturday07:30 – 12:30
  • SundayClosed

Hours may change on public holidays — give us a call if you're unsure.

Where to find us

Cnr York & Laing Street
George
Western Cape

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Get hold of us

We don't take online orders or bookings. For platters, phone or WhatsApp us a day ahead.

The Fig & Fern Coffee Club loyalty card

Coffee Club

Your tenth coffee is on us


Ask for a card on your next visit. Nine stamps and the tenth cup is free — our thank you for supporting local and drinking good coffee.