Cape Town Inside Scoop» Bakery – – Jardine Bakery – City Center – Cape Town Inside Scoop http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com The insider's guide to the best deals in Cape Town Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:55:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Jardine Bakery – City Center http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/restaurants/jardine-bakery-city-center http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/restaurants/jardine-bakery-city-center#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:54:31 +0000 Inside Scoop Cape Town http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/?p=188 jardine-bakery-restaurants-cape-town-south-africaIf 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 [...]]]> 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.

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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

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It’s hard to pin down a favorite here because the menu is constantly changing. Their bakery and coffee are fantastic, as well as the soups and salads but they are known for their incredible Deli Burger and Linefish. However, we stuck with the Pear, Parma Ham and Gorgonzola Salad for R62 (US$6.20) and Curried Butternut Soup for R25 (US$2.50) which was more than satisfying. Most of the items on the menu are priced between R10 – R80 (US$1 – $8), so you’re guaranteed to be delighted with the food and the bill. Although the cafe overlooks the Kalk Bay harbor, all eyes seem to turn inwards towards what’s going on inside.

Olympia Cafe
134 Main Road
Kalk Bay, Cape Town
+27 21 788-6396 

Must Try: Curried Butternut Soup – R25 (US$2.50)

Pros:

  • Upbeat ambience
  • Good service
  • Easy to find on main road with street parking
  • Great view of harbor
  • Average prices with some good deals
  • Good family restaurant

Cons:

  • May be loud at times
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