York & Laing, George Central

A cut above the rest in a town full of coffee shops

Six tables, warm friendly service and a cake counter people come back for. Breakfast from 7:30am on weekdays, plus a slow Saturday morning cup — the kind of small room where you meet a friend, take a business meeting, and stay longer than you planned.

★★★★★4.6 on Google·4.6★ from 60 Google reviews

Good coffee, divine cake, and a table worth waiting for.

The Fig & Fern Coffee Shop
Our story

Small room, serious cake

George has no shortage of coffee shops. What keeps people walking back to the corner of York and Laing is simpler than a trend: coffee that's properly good, a counter of cakes, tarts and macaroons worth choosing slowly, and breakfast that regulars call yummy without needing to explain further. It's a tiny store — six tables — with lovely background music and service that remembers you. Come early on a weekday for brekkie and a chai latte, or make it your Saturday-morning ritual for a cup and something sweet. If we're full, it's worth the wait, and most people tell us it was.

4.6★Average Google rating
60Google reviews
6Tables in the room
7:30amWeekday opening, Mon–Fri
Inside the shop

Six tables, one very good cake counter

What guests say

What George Central keeps saying

4.6★ across 60 Google reviews — here's what people keep saying.

★★★★★

“I ordered the Chai Latte and French toast, which tasted incredible — it's unbeatable!”

Marici McMasterGoogle review
★★★★★

“Their cakes are divine, brekkie is just yummy and I just love the vibe.”

Adrienne CerutiGoogle review
★★★★★

“A small and snug gem — the cake was amazing and the coffee was really good.”

Michelle-Lee FourieGoogle review
Good to know

Good to know

When are you open?

Monday to Friday 7:30am–3:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–12:30pm. Closed Sundays.

Do you take bookings?

WhatsApp us on 072 013 6539. We're a small room with six tables, so a message ahead helps — especially for a business meeting or a group.

Where are you?

46 York Street, on the corner of York and Laing Street, George Central, 6530.

Can I still get breakfast on a Saturday?

Saturday is a short morning — 9:00am to 12:30pm — and it's a favourite for coffee and something sweet from the counter. Come early; we close at 12:30pm.

Come say hello

Find us on the corner

Where46 York Street, Corner of York and Laing St, George Central, George, 6530
HoursMon–Fri 7:30am–3pm · Sat 9am–12:30pm · Sun closed
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