WHERE IT ALL STARTED
In the midst of a global pandemic, a story of passion, perseverance, and the love for coffee unfolded. It all began with three friends who shared a common dream – to bring great coffee to the heart of Pretoria. They started with a secondhand shipping container, a modest budget, and a whole lot of determination.
Our Journey
In 2020, when the world was grappling with the challenges of a pandemic, these three friends seized an opportunity that would change their lives and the community they served. They decided to purchase a secondhand shipping container in George, Western Cape. Selling a few personal items and pooling their resources, they scraped together just enough money to make their dream a reality.
With unwavering determination, they transported this make-shift coffee shop from George to Pretoria, setting up shop in Moreleta Park. It wasn’t easy, and the odds were stacked against them, but they were driven by their love for coffee and their vision of creating a welcoming space for the community.
THE TEAM
Yolandé Odendaal
General Manager
Even on the cloudiest day, Yolande is the ray of sunshine to everyone that walks through Cultures front door. The moment you step foot into Culture it immediately feels like home away from home. Yolande makes sure you feel part of the Culture family.
JP Badenhorst
Head Barista
Central to having a great cup of coffee is the person who shares his love, passion, skill and knowledge to extract the best from of a few roasted coffee beans. JP, our head barista, spreads the coffee gospel from behind his black San Remo F18 pulpit, and makes sure that the world loves coffee as much as he does.
Gezelle Labuschagne
Chef
Gezelle is our fearless cook that waves the scepter of homemade goodness. From her famous and delicious quiches, everything mama Gezelle makes will have you coming back for more.
James Odendaal
Barista
James Odendaal is one of our young and upcoming baristas. His infectious energy and fearless approach to coffee have propelled him forward as a coffee artisan. He loves teaching and sharing his love for coffee, making him a firm favorite among our Culture customers.
