Best place for breakfast...lunch....coffee....food is art and flavours are incredible.
Fantastic service and beautiful decor
A must visit xx
The food is art and you can sit and eat the art. The decor is stunning and the staff knows their stuff. Love the place.
Superb breakfast of poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and artichokes. Their Vietnamese coffee is an absolute must. Best potato rosti in Cape Town. Delightful waiter who went the extra mile to find us a table.
What a stunning spot! I love this place so much because every time feels better than the last. It’s so difficult to choose favourites from their menu but the lime grilled chicken and aubergine dishes are some of my favourite. They also have the most beautiful and amazing selection of desserts. You almost just want to take everything in the store home. It is also perfect for breakfast or a tea/coffee date. I cannot rave about this place enough and it is worth every cent.
Hemelhuijs is a hidden gem in the CBD, amazing spot to have breakfast at.I opted for the French toast with salted caramel and banana , which was scrumptious and filling. I also loved the freshly crafted juice as I had the apple,celery and ginger one. The service was prompt too given that they were quite busy.My overall experience was great and I would definitely head back soon!
Nice location and interesting interiors. Staff were very friendly and informative. The oversized menus (they were huge) showcased a huge variety of original dishes and drinks. Portions are huge and well priced. The panfried veal was absolutely amazing. Good job guys
I read about Hemelhuijs in Lonely Planet and I was very happy I came! I knew I was onto something special when I was presented with the menu, it's beautifully designed and interesting :) My anticipation of the feast to come was heightened with the fabulous bread and special za'atar and olive dip they served.
The standout appetizer for me was the miso aubergines, yum! I had a potatoe rosti with poached eggs and smoked trout for my main and it was also excellent.
I wasn't taken with the passion fruit cheescake as it didnt really taste like its namesake. Coffee was amazing though and so was my rosemary and grape drink :)
Wish I lives in Cape Town so I can visit again and again!
This was my first time at Hemelhuijs for breakfast and I was absolutely blown away! The decor is beautiful and creates a very calm and peaceful atmosphere. My sister and I both loved our eggs Benedict with grilled artichokes! Special mention must be made to the bread used, it was to die for! They also have a great selection of freshly squeezed juices that were delicious.
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Undoubtedly one of the best breakfast spots in Cape Town! That's why it's got a 5-star rating from us! 🥇
What can we say about Hemelhuijs😍... it's name translates into "heavenly house", which adequately describes the visual and oral sensations you are to encounter upon entering
it's hidden away at 71 waterkant street, and has classy interiors;their usually brightly painted walls are decorated with brassy 19th century cake tins amongst a cornucopia of intriguing artifacts - some of which are on sale such as plates and jugs (they change their wall colour every so often, making it feel like a new place each time☺️)...
😧Their eggs Benedict is out of his world! 🍳🥚while we think the portion is small (perhaps it's the glutton's unending void of a stomach that is speaking here 👀), it is well worth it!
It is a well curated gastronomic experience you'll find yourself failing to articulate to friends who have never been... and the reason is that they must simply go themselves (then you can all sit in silence unable to describe what you've just experienced)
They make their own bread called Mosbolletjie which is a South African heritage bread with aniseed which gives the bread subtly sweet and herbal notes (I would compare aniseed's taste akin to liquorice)... have it fresh or toasted🍞 it doesn't matter... enjoy!
The staff are honestly among the best in Cape Town not just for quality of service but friendliness... as a small establishment, this gives it a homely feel. For but a moment, it's easy to forget you're eating out of the comfort of your home... it transports you into what one imagines a small-holding Farm's kitchen would produce. Absolutely incredible!
TIP: breakfast is served all day 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday, and 3pm on Saturday , BUT it is closed on Sunday... to be safe, and because it's VERY popular... be sure to make a reservation ☎️
Really great brunch experience! Had the honey rooibos ice tea which was sweet and refreshing as well as the bacon, avo and egg on mosbolletjie bread. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented and generous in size.
Great vibe - outside is buzzing with colourful pedestrian traffic while inside seating offers a more serene environment. Understated elegance (incl quality of all things glass) was a perfect match to the kitchen's standard - LOVED the artichoke / egg / hollandaise breakfast. Service is relaxed but efficient. First visit to Hemelhuijs - and it will definitely not be the last!
Extremely interesting menu and amazing crockery. Excellent service. Food is clever, layered and delicious. Great choice for breakfast and lunch.
Wow, wow, wow! You can taste the love in the food! Amazing options, flavours and presentation. The pineapple combo juice was so refreshing too. Excellent service from Philicitine and team, from the moment we stepped in until we left. What a wonderful find, we will be back!
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It's a hidden gem... my 1st impression when I walked, was this is fancy as the tables are neatly set up with glasses, knives, fork and beautiful proteas as a center piece. The decor and style gives an impression of a lavish feel, with lavish food prices... which not the case, it is a bit pricier than most places but its worth it.
My friends and I just walked in and there were a few reserved seats, thinking we will need to sit outside, which wasn't something we wanted. However, the manager or I think she was be the hostess, just removed the reserved sign to accommodate us. Which was really great. I felt a bit under dressed with sneakers and a cap, as we had just come from a 6km walk. Seeing people dressed up that early, was quiet something but not once did I feel like I didn't belong there, just because of how I was dressed. I was fascinated by the decor and the ceiling flowers. Floatimf shelves and some porcelain piece against the wall. So beautiful...
We were served with friendliness and a very attentive waitress...
I was super impressed with my food. I don't usually go for artichokes but it was delicious. My poached eggs were perfect but what top it for me was their mosbolletjie toast. I had to order another slice it was so good.. my friends also enjoyed their food, we were even impressed with the design of one of the plates.
1 critic...
the restaurant is quite small and there was a moment I felt uncomfortable because I think there were too many waiters for such a small place. When they not attending to the tables, they all gather in the corner, like sardines in a tin, just watching all the patrons. It was funny but it felt weird even though I know they just keeping an eye out for wehe they are needed but it felt like i was stared at..
It is definitely a place I will recommend and also will return for maybe lunch next time
Wonderful lunch spot. The food is amazing. It’s a small restaurant, so it gets really full during lunch hours and the waiting time is too long. But the meals are fresh and light and original. I will definitely go there again.
My Birthday on Monday 16th October 2023 was our last day in beautiful Cape Town and we found this absolute gem of a place to have my Birthday Breakfast. Just wish we had discovered earlier :)
Superb food with great staff who were all very welcoming and friendly.
Highly recommended - you will not be disappointed!
Quaint establishment with beautiful interiors. Hemelhuijs has some splendid menu options. The starter veg wrap is quite memorable as well as their prawn dumplings. Restrooms are located in another area close to the car park.
The experience was dampened with the service staff that get very impatient close to closing time which is 4pm.
Gorgeous little place tucked away in a side street in town. Small and cosy with friendly staff. Perfect for brunch.
This beautiful, quaint Cafe is a perfect gem of an eatery located in the city bowl on Waterkant Street.
A true bistro in every sense of the word, Hemelhuijs embodies elegance and tranquility. The café has indoor and outdoor dining; because it's located on a small, quiet street, outdoor dining is a pleasure. Indoors, the decor is a mixture of classic and modern and the atmosphere is buzzy.
The food is delicious. They have a simple menu with just enough options, but the flavors and combinations used are delightful. They serve a Vietnamese coffee - with condense milk - which is one of the best coffees I have had in a while.
The service is excellent, we had a wonderful server who was very attentive to detail and personable.
I will definitely be back!
I tried their version of eggs benedict, deliciously laid on a soft brioche bun. Full of flavour. The interior is simple and cool, makes a very good relaxed and interesting ambience. I look forward to try lunch options too.
Eat like a local Cape Town
+5
A Cape town institution that still has an exceptional standard. We live the bruch menu and cocktails. Decor and service on point. They also have a few South African inspired dishes.
The ambiance was warm and inviting, instantly making me feel at home. As I perused the menu, I couldn't help but notice the attention to detail that went into each dish. Every bite was a burst of flavour.
But what truly amazed me about Hemelhvijs was the passion that radiated from every corner of the restaurant. From the friendly staff to the talented chefs, it was clear that everyone involved genuinely loved what they do. This passion translated into the food.
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