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Bike & Bean has long been a Durban favourite — loved for its signature brews and the unmistakable energy that comes from blending good coffee with an active lifestyle. Now, the beloved café has opened a brand-new spot at Beacon Rock, bringing the same great vibes, cyclist-friendly spirit, and community feel to Umhlanga.

This new space continues the legacy of the original Bike & Bean spot on the Durban promenade, where early risers, runners, and cyclists come together for post-workout coffees and catch-ups. If there’s one thing Bike & Bean does best, it’s bringing people together — promoting an all-year-round outdoor lifestyle that encourages movement, exploration, and meaningful connection.

Their spot at Beacon Rock is tucked inside the ICS technology store — but don’t let that fool you. The café space couldn’t be further from sterile. With floor-to-ceiling windows letting in natural light, a warm colour palette, viibrant flowers, and lush greenery, the space instantly lifts your mood and brightens your day. It’s fresh, inviting, and undeniably comforting. Communal tables (both inside and outdoors) and a cosy couch corner enhance their ethos of community and kindness — it’s the kind of place that feels like home, whether you’re enjoying a post-workout coffee with your cycling crew, meeting friends, or taking yourself on a solo date.

Their deli-style approach to the menu offers a small, thoughtful selection of classic light meals — from health bread sandwiches and indulgent paninis to croissants, smoothies, and freshly baked treats. Although loved for their signature coffee, don’t miss out on their milkshakes and slushies — perfect on a hot, humid day in Durban. Some of their menu items include:

Chicken Peri Peri Panini
Potato & Vegetable Quiche
Ham & Cheese Health Bread Sandwich

Their passion for community, kindness, and good living is echoed in everything they do — from their wholesome space to their friendly staff, you're guaranteed a warm, energetic welcome.

Whether you’re fresh off your bike, catching up with your mates, or just looking for a laid-back café with heart, Bike & Bean is well worth the stop.