Great atmosphere. Wonderfully attentive and prompt service, with knowledgeable and helpful staff. And the food was perfection. My food was fresh, healthy and delicious. Good vegetarian options and they catered to gluten-free pasta request. Definitely visiting again.
There are few places that I’m happy to return to over and over again. Their menu is varied and consistently delicious plus they have great vegan options! You can even build a breakfast if you want with a variety of options. You should definitely try it!
Friendly staff. Good coffee and they make the best omelette I have ever tasted. I like healthy, natural snacks they sell for people on the go. Awesome.
Lovely coffee at Smak. Friendly service and pleasant atmosphere. Didn’t eat but the food looks good and eatery smells lovely, freshly baked goods and other treats
There were 3 of us that went to Smak for lunch.
* Service was decent - the place was busy. The waitress was good, we got our food and drinks in time however she took too long to send the bill as she was so busy.
* The food was delicious. I would suggest a better salad for the quiche though.
* The decor is basic like a coffee shop and the vibe is awesome. This is my second lunch here but my first was a takeaway, and the takeaway was just as delicious.
Friendly, welcoming environment- presentation amazing! Went for breakfast but the whole menu looks appetizing! Great location. Will definitely be back!
Such a gem of a spot away from the craziness that most spots in town can be. Friendly staff and very well priced but delicious food. Try go there every Saturday morning that we can!
Great place! I'm at SMAK almost every morning for my coffee; they make the best Cortado's on Bree Street and have the friendliest staff; picture energetic peeps with great smiles and an awesome attitude. Recently tried out their Egg White Omelette and it was amazing; you don't even have to order toast with the omelette because the portion is huge and it does take some time to finish it; was quite envious of a friend who ordered "The good Ol' Scramble" ; with Parmesan shavings and some side bacon; that looks like a proper winner. Keen to try out the rest of the Breakfast menu at some point.
Side note though; the place is quite expensive and it isn't for your daily breakfast needs but it really is one of those once a week pleasures that you owe yourself :)
Great little place in the CBD
The menu is great
Fresh pastries and fresh breads that are great
The burgers are great and the omelette just as good
Good service
Alexandra Joy Pilar Stewart
+4.5
The simple decor of this café belies the complexity and richness of the food. I loved my crustless salmon and zucchini quiche ; accompanied by an abundant salad with fresh, high-quality ingredients, the quiche had an excellent balance of flavours and textures. My partner had smashed avo on a slice of very delicious rye bread and was pleased that his eggs were poached to the perfect consistency.
We had a team lunch here and it was great. There was something for everyone on the menu and each and every meal was tasty. The double green zero pasta was lovely - they’re certainly not shy with their parmesan.
The only negative was that service wasn’t very fast, not the place to go for a quick lunch but if you want a tasty and lazy lunch you can’t go wrong!
I like tacos 🌮 and Smak makes a pretty awesome vegan chipotle spiced tofu tacos! The setting was nice and breezy in the heat, and service was quick. I'll be back for those tacos soon.
A lovely little gem in Bree. If you work nearby it's a fantastic breakfast spot. Fast and fantastic service.
It’s the second time I’ve been here and it’s good to see that they have still maintained the good high standard I experienced before.
A warm welcome from the staff and we were attended to quickly.
I ordered the ‘Good ‘ol Scramble’ breakfast with extra crispy bacon. It was sublime. Perfectly prepared and delicious.
The coffee was also great 👍🏻
Definitely my go to place when in Cape Town again.
Keep it up 😎
World class cooking and great service at very reasonable prices.
Ok coffee and smoothie. I thought it would be a place for working but it didn't really feel like that. I was the only one working in the café. Will come back sometime.
Dropped in for a quick cappuccino, which came quickly. Great service and lovely biscuit included - all just for R20!
We've been on the road for 3 weeks in Egypt and South Africa. By far the best breakfast we've had since leaving home. Friendly and efficient service, broad menu with reasonable prices. We had the daily Quiche and English breakfast...both 5 star!
I'm a regular, and find myself coming here over other places because of the quality of the food (and the best coffee), but most importantly how friendly and kind the staff are. I am always greeted with a smile and treated like a queen. Thank you for consistently proving quality in every aspect of your service!
There are not many places that make fresh pasta. For that alone they deserve 6 stars.
The venue is pleasant and staff helpful.
Menu is also interesting and has something for everyone.
Did I mention fresh pasta? Yeah fresh pasta.
A neat new restaurant on Bree Street. Their pasta is freshly made and delicious, and their chicken with a couscous salad is refreshing. There seemed to be a bit of scrambling over lunch when we went, but that could just be the teething issues of a new restaurant finding it's feet.
[Edit - 2 years later] This place is still really great. An absolute must have is their salted caramel cheesecake!
Lived in Cape Town since birth, this is the best day-time restaurant in town. Exceptionally well run, with flexibility in offering while remaining fairly priced. A range of imported biscuits, chocolates etc. and some of the highest quality ingredients. I can genuinely say this is my favourite restaurant in Cape Town.
Top tip: The cheescake is great.
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