OUR STORY

What began as a dream became a side hustle — and eventually, a full-time mission to bring people together over great coffee.

Platō is now proudly present in over 100 locations across South Africa. But more than just growth, our focus has always been on purpose: creating accessible, community-driven spaces where quality and connection matter.

Our mission is simple — to serve exceptional coffee in places that feel like home.
 Our vision is bold — to build one of Africa’s most loved lifestyle brands through consistency, connection, and craft.

We roast our own coffee,  operate our own bakery, supply our own equipment, and continue to invest heavily in our infrastructure — all to ensure that every Platō experience feels both personal and professional.

Coffee sculpted. Community included.

Stephan & Petrus Bredell