The Richmond Cafe

Making coffee in Soweto isn't just about pulling shots—water pressure, temperature consistency, and keeping equipment running smoothly are daily challenges. The Richmond Cafe operates in an environment where load shedding can interrupt service without warning, and where sourcing quality beans and maintaining freshness requires local supply chain management. The work involves knowing how to brew strong when the grid is down, managing stock in a township economy, and keeping customers happy despite the infrastructure pressures that affect every food business here. It's practical expertise built from operating in real conditions.