This upscale restaurant on the main road in Camps Bay may seem intimidating with its sleek décor but is actually a gem of a breakfast place for the budget-conscious. We were there at 9:00am on a Saturday and got the best spot in the house. Our outdoor table closest to the sidewalk was on a raised ... Read More →
Camel Rock Restaurant is the one and only restaurant in village of Scarborough. Owned and run by a local resident for the last 20+ years, it has remained unchanged since we were first there. The interior is simple and dining there is similar to having dinner at your parent’s friends’ house, cozy and comfortable. There is never ... Read More →
This is one of Simon’s Town’s best-kept secrets. Located at the south end of Simon’s Town and owned and run by a local Capetonian, Sophea Gallery is a spiritual art gallery with various forms of fine art, as well as a Tibetan teahouse offering “food for body and soul”. Their all-day menu consists of a variety ... Read More →
During the summer in Cape Town (Dec-Feb), one of the best ways to cool down is with gelato. And we stumbled onto Gelato Mania in Green Point one fine hot day and were happily surprised.
We ordered one scoop of coconut with fresh fruit in a waffle cone for R18 (US$1.80), which was more than generous. ... Read More →
After a morning of surfing at Muizenberg, we always head across the parking lot to our favorite after-surf eatery. Sharing an entrance with the Roxy store, their outdoor tables are usually full of people sitting in the sun. Bustling with a combination of tourists and local surfers of all ages, this is a great place to people-watch. ... Read More →
The Food Barn Deli is located at the far end of the Noordhoek Farm Village. With its large open kitchen and casual atmosphere, we felt like we’d walked into the middle of someone’s kitchen. The lunch specials were showcased on the counter tops, along with the fresh baked pastries, making it very tempting! They also ... Read More →
We have been coming to Bacinin’s for almost 10 years now with our good friends. Located in the Oranjezicht neighborhood, Bacini’s is a casual italian pizzeria that does pizza and salads very well. A favorite hangout for locals, Bacini’s is typically bustling on a weekend night, so make sure to make a reservation if you ... Read More →
If you’re looking for a place to pick up a quick pastry and coffee, then the Jardine Bakery is the place you want to go. Tucked neatly next to its sister establishment, Jardine on Bree, on a quiet side street down, the bakery is just a sidewalk counter with some adjacent outdoor cafe tables. Most ... Read More →
By far the best gelato in Cape Town, this small gelato shop is owned by a local Italian woman who has run it for years. The gelato is home-made of all natural ingredients by one of the family members and there is usually about 20 different flavors. You are guaranteed to get great value for ... Read More →
The Cape Farmhouse is one of our favorite breakfast spots around the south peninsula. Situated on a large farm at the base of Red Hill, the restaurant is housed in a 250 year-old farmhouse reminiscent of the old days. They serve a farm-style breakfast and a Moroccan-inspired lunch using fresh ingredients from the garden and home-made breads.
On this Cape ... Read More →