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Jardine Bakery – City Center

Inside Scoop Cape Town — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:54:31 +0000

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 likely you will see local Cape Townians milling about at the tables having a light breakfast before heading off to work.

We were told that their croissants were amazing, so we excitedly ordered 2 plain croissants for R10 each (US$1) and 2 cappuccinos. Freshly baked and crispy, the croissants very close to what we were so longingly looking for. The coffee was also excellent. During the breakfast hours, they also sell bacon or almond croissants, muffins and other pastries. For lunch, sandwiches and pies are available after 12:30 pm.

Jardine Bakery
185 Bree Street
Cape Town
+27 21 424-5644

Best deal: Plain Croissant – R10 (US$1)

Pros:

Relaxed ambience
Easy to find on main road with street parking
Outdoor tables
Low prices

Cons:

No views
No indoor seating

Bacini’s Pizzeria – City Center

Inside Scoop Cape Town — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:23:34 +0000

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 want to get in.

Our favorite is, of course, the Pizza for R65 (US6.50) – whatever you choose, you won’t be disappointed. The Chicken Salad for R65 (US$6.50) was surprisingly large and as far as salads go, probably the best one in town. You can even bring your own wine!

Bacini’s Pizzeria
177 Kloof Street
Gardens, Cape Town
+27 21 423-6668

Best deal: 10″ Pizza – R65 (US6.50)

Pros:

Relaxed ambience
Good service
Easy to find on main road with street parking
Lovely outdoor tables
Average prices
Good family restaurant

Cons:

No views

Cafe Sofia – City Center

Inside Scoop Cape Town — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:20:14 +0000

Our first visit to Café Sofia for breakfast was an immensely memorable experience. Located on trendy Kloof street, the restaurant is raised and the windows open up to the sidewalk with a view of Table Mountain. Perfect since it was 9:00 am and already 25 degrees (77 degrees Fahrenheit).

The restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived so we chose a table at the open windows to do some people watching. We ordered the English Breakfast special for R20 (US$2), declined the coffee and ordered a cappuccino instead. The eggs came out as ordered, bacon was a little soft but overall the amount and quality of food was good to satisfy our appetite. The other breakfast special was the 3-egg omelet with feta, chorizo and peppers + coffee for R25 (US$2.50). The service was extremely quick and good. They also have free wi-fi.

Café Sofia
60 Kloof Street
Gardens, Cape Town
+27 21 426-0801
http://www.cafesofia.co.za

Best deal: English Breakfast + Coffee Special – R20 (US$2)

Pros:

Relaxed ambience
Good service
Easy to find on main road with street parking
Good view of Table Mountain with tables near open windows
Average prices with some good deals
Good family restaurant

Alta Bay Guest House Higgovale – City Bowl

Inside Scoop Cape Town — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:20:08 +0000

Alta bay is a very unique guest house/boutique hotel in a very unique location, surrounded by trees and a good garden it feels spacious and in that respect doesn’t feel like a guest house.

It has all the modern luxuries of accommodation in this price category. Higgovale is a prestigious and tiny suburb close to Kloof neck in the city bowl, overlooking downtown Cape Town.

The uniqueness is also due to the fact that’s it’s nearly wind still in Higgovale when the notorious southeaster wind blows. This is a quiet, secure accomodation with great views of the sparkling city lights, rooms are private and most have a private deck or access to the outdoors. The staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly. See their website for more info.

Phone: +27 21 487 8800

12 Invermark Crescent
Higgovale
Cape Town 8001
South Africa