Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cape Town Central

Sybil Goosen

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Micha Katz

J O.

Vuyani Mapitiza

Will's Cafe & Deli

"Part neighborhood pub, part community center, this café is my favorite thing about Cape Town. Will and Tessa are full of local knowledge and..."

Laura Kayser

"A fantastic little find. Spent a great evening here with lovely home made food and great wine and best of all had a wonderful evening with the owners..."

Jan Henley

"We started each day in Cape Town at Will’s. Warm, welcoming, WiFi, delicious food. Will is a delight & all who work here are wonderful..."

Lisa Haug

"I love this little cafe/deli sitting so near Table Mountain, owner always makes a person feel at home and best cuppucino in..."

Hanelie Niemand

"Mango smoothie .... one word ... delish! Best in Cape Town... also available as a takeaway after a hard day's work..."

Anita Frewen

"Gorgeous view of Table Mountain and a great..."

Odette Nieuwoudt

"Cute place to be..."

Morgan Binene

"We popped in for lunch.We had a selection of food, starting with a fresh caprese salad from the "grab n go" fridge, followed by pasta,..."

Suraj Singh

"Unassuming, very well-priced, fresh and delicious food. Will’s Cafe has quick, friendly service and a great option for a quick brekkie on a Sunday..."

Amy B

"Friendly staff and a good menu for a Sunday afternoon. One of my favorite places in town to visit. Quiet and out of the city buzz. You would feel at..."

Francovanvuuren

"Situated on the busy corner of Upper Orange Road. Outdoor and indoor section are available, so dogs are welcome to chill with their..."

Kaitlyn Williams

"Will's cafe might be my favorite cafe / deli ever 🙏. There menu has a wide variety of great foods and there breakfast menu is especially stacked..."

Joel Paarwater

"Amazing place to come for breakfast, everything on the menu is made well. The service is okay though. Wouldn't venture here on purpose but..."

Gabriel Stein

"Incredible place, extremely friendly staff, extremely friendly owner who takes the time to meet you and ask about your day, reasonable prices and to..."

Kishen Patel

"Love this place, hidden gem in cool neighbourhood. Great breakfast, great coffee and what a view!!! Coming back tomorrow!..."

M.

"By her own admission, our waitress was having an "off" day. But she was friendly, just kept forgetting things. Wide range of menu choices, fantastic..."

Titilayo Adedokun (3S Music)

"Will's cafe is a great little neighborhood spot to have a quick cup of coffee with friends, get a bit of work done using their free wifi or enjoy an..."

Jessica Klette

"This was my first time visiting Will's Coffee shop. The staff are friendly and I was served quickly. The prices were reasonable and the food was..."

Glenn Mcmeeking

"About the only place you can get a coffee, a meal, and an interestingly-brewed beer in what's otherwise an under-served part of Cape town's most..."

Kyle Hannan

"Soooo lovely. What a little gem for local people and doggos alike. The owner is super friendly and will give your doggo a treat for being cute. Pizza..."

Kate De Jong

"I would like to reply to Amanda's comment regarding the old man drinking beer, named Will and YES he is the owner. Wow, what an observation, how..."

Alwyn Du Preez

"Well priced spot with awesome views of the mountain of your outside. Also opposite a park. Food isn't super fancy but does the job. Breakfast..."

Damon Oberholster

"I loved this place. Best beef burger and fresh salad ive had in long time. Wide variety on menu and excellent value for money. Can also buy well..."

Norman Jacobs

"A generally quiet spot Will's cafe offers great value for money, delicious food and friendly service. The amazing views of Table Mountain are a..."

Nathan Byren

"Friendly, tasty and good value! We enjoyed our breakfasts here every morning during our stay. Americano coffee is like it's supposed to..."

Tom Spanjaard

"Love you guys! You keep my vegetable bag from Wild Organics in the fridge when I dont have time to pick it up on Wednesdays. You also have the best..."

Michaela Gabriel

"Lovely little café, good coffee, good food, surprisingly affordable. Dog friendly so great for a stopover if you take your four legged friends to de..."

Adam Hannath

"A neighborhood gem. Deli and cafe. Good strong coffee and a wholesome atmosphere. Also has a nice selection of wines (to purchase and take..."

Greg van Berkel

Flatmountain Coffee Roasters

"Coffee 4 - Deco 4 - Service 4 - Food (didn’t try)Nice spot in Woodstock, they roast theyr own coffee. Is always a good experience for me to..."

Coffeeintheveins

"One of the best coffee shops in the area. Friendly service every time and the lattes never disappoints! This shop taught me to appreciate a good..."

Tammy-Anne Clarke

"The coolest coffee shop in the Foreshore/Woodstock, located right next to Corner Store. The baristas are super friendly and engaging. I..."

Danieljake

"These guys know coffee... I know a little, but these guys know tons. There is such a cool vibe in the shop and the decor is awesome. I love beautiful..."

GreatGrampops

"I stopped here for a morning coffee, and what a great find. The decor is quirky and inviting, and the barista is super friendly. I got a double..."

Megan Bellinger

"Great coffee in a cool building - Flatmountain ticks all the Capetonian boxes. I love that the owners are super involved in their brand, and make..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"I was standing two shops away from this place and the smell of roasted coffeebeans literally made me walk towards it. Small hidden gem that really..."

Tabassum Smiley Aleem

"Flat Mountain is a definite must visit in Woodstock. Their roasted beans are some of the best quality I have had in Cape Town and their shop, with a..."

Kilaan

"A wonderful little coffee shop in the heart of Woodstock with great food and even better coffee. The flat white is my favourite and we took some..."

Warren Bernard

"One of the best, if not the best, coffee spots in Cape Town. The coffee there is great and the guys who run the place are true legends. They're..."

Jarrod Eder

"Amazing coffee, amazing decor and amazing people! My Favourite little spot :) And the locally made pretzel sandwiches are the..."

Danielle Audrey Terblanche

"Coffee is always amazing and consistent! Great music, great vibe + the dudes who own the place and work there are always up for good convos. Love..."

Rash Ferguson

"Rad little spot for a coffee and a chat with the local barista! No menu so you get a perfectly customizable coffee. Stop in for a coffee during lunch..."

Rolf Schluep

"Rated 5 stars 5 years ago for the great coffee. Visited again today and I'm amazed with what they've done with the space. Coffee shop straight out of..."

Robert Ketteringham

"Coffee 9/10, beans slightly darker roasted than I like, ambiance perfect, service delightful, bagel - in my..."

Talisa Jane Du Bois

"Flatmountain is well lit with fast WiFi and a simple aesthetic. A more traditional shot pull is a nice touch. You can watch coffee roasting in the..."

Steve Horvath

"My wife brought me some of the heritage blend beans back to the UK and they are phenomenal, glad she got the 1KG bag as I'm going to miss these when..."

Dan Roddis

"Great spot. Team are awesome. Coffee is yummy. Wi-Fi is great. Toilets not so awesome. Not kid..."

Stefan Green

"Great place to enjoy your coffee while working. amazing food and nice coffee.. They sell one of the best chai..."

Boipelo Letoaba

"One of my favorite haunts in Woodstock. The coffee is fantastic and roasted on the premises. I love the high seats near the window where one can do..."

Robert Uys

"Our local; most authentic coffee space and premium coffee. Good, simple food options as..."

Chris Maree

"Today I was definitely amazed at just how good the service, product delivery and detail customer overall delivery was. My order was taken to the tee...."

The Coffee Nomad

"One of my favourite coffee shops in Cape Town. I’ve never been let down by..."

Jarrod Eder

La Petite Tarte

"Hi there just have a great time there it is a fabulously please to go and enjoy the vibe and happiness of life and joy staff members are amazing the..."

David Rubin

"We have found our happy place in Cape Town. Johan you made us feel so special and it's the small things in life that count and somehow you just get..."

Leigh Myles

"Johan is just the most amazing host. Had a scrumptious breakfast with our elderly uncle and aunt from JHB who had been in the restaurant trade for..."

Lalle Besseling

"we have breakfast and luch several times at each and every trip to Cape Town- yearly- and always had a warm welcome a courteous atmosphere efficiant..."

Jean Claude Toth

"We enjoyed breakfast and snacks at happy hour time. The food was delicious and generous! The staff was extremely accommodating! I loved the decore..."

Rosalie Titus

"The best place to be, elegant & cosy, delicious food, best french bistro in..."

Vicky Salis

"Had two wonderful meal there. Great friendly staff.both meals cooked fresh to order.. what could you ask for..highly..."

Michael Penford

"A very cosy setting on the fringes of the famous Bo-Kaap with excellent service and really good food. I can recommend the famous chicken pot pie and..."

Stephen Chambers

"A real hidden gem! Friendly waitstaff and the best carrot cake you will ever sink your teeth into. They use fresh ingredients to create truly..."

Jessica Armstrong

"Been here twice, and all the food everyone has had has been absolutely amazing (including pizza, pasta, burger and bobotie). Location is cosy when..."

James McMillan

"great little spot for breakfast, however the food did take a while to come out. Other than that the food was good and service great, manager..."

Leann McCabe

"Full marks for this wonderful , eclectic, fun and delicious restaurant. I loved everything about this visit- the staff were gracious and took the..."

Sumendra Chetty

"I have been twice, once for coffee and something, second time quiche, neither time was the food amazing but we love the drinks and the atmosphere so..."

Yajna Gold

"Very nice little hidden away gem. The food is delicious and fresh, the staff are great and the overall casual atmosphere makes you feel like you have..."

Neil Smith

"Very nice atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff and good food. Simple and tasty. Had a chicken pie that tasted of home. Will visit again. Enormous..."

Daniel Human

"Quaint place with admirable decor. I like that they’re open til late and find that it’s a fantastic spot for a late-night piece of cake, hot..."

Marcio Lopes

"If, like me you work in the CBD and surrounds, chances are that the daily commute to the suburbs is about as enjoyable as watching paint drying...."

Mario Arendse

"Came here after running a race just before the mad rush started. The seating is tight in this small place with its cute decor but we still managed to..."

Lucinda Villain

"I thought a coffee and little decadence was called for on a lazy, chilly afternoon & I heard this was the place to go .. what a gorgeous spot ! I am..."

Sally Downie

"It's very hard to write a review for a jewel of a cafe with no imperfections, been here for a friends baby shower and been back twice since then...."

Vanessa Van Vuuren

"French inspired roadside cafe nestled in between busy streets, it's ideally located for a pop in while one meanders around the district. I..."

Chris Rafael

"La petite Tarte is a beautiful eclectic restaurant with delicious soufle omelettes. I had a bacon and cherry tomato omellete, it was absoluty devine...."

Kristen Hutchison

"this restaurant is a little gem, located in the colourful cape quarter/de waterkant , the vibe of this french inspired cafe, will make you fall in..."

Real_forking_diet

"Great, great restaurant. Great value for money - the food was great, I had a chicken salad with avocado that was very tasty. My wife had a croque..."

Rui Burguete

"I drive past this place almost everyday and I've been dying to try it out. The opportunity arose when a friend visiting from the U.K. asked to meet..."

Deelan

"Cute little coffee shop next to Cape Quarter. I had carrot cheesecake which i thought sounded weird but it tasted so great! The walnut cake is good..."

Tabassum Smiley Aleem

"Discovered this delightful little Parisian style coffee shop in the Cape Quarter. The interior is decorated with books, kitchen tools and..."

JotterJo

"Fancy teas and French flair tarts, a charming little place with a mouthful of happiness and a lingering smell of coffee. A charming..."

Sharese Hunt

"Have been here twice for coffee. Service was great. The second time I had the cheesecake, which was to die for! I will definitely..."

Tiffany Lara Elliott

"After supper we decided on drinks at cubana. Cubana was SO FULL so we ended up driving further up the road to go home when we came across this gem...."

Andrea Lauren Kraak

"What a lovely cafe! The feel is very Parisian feel to it with a fantastic owner and staff. They have a small menu with a focus on Banting..."

Glen Hunt

"Literally the best chicken and leek pie EVER. Changed my life, and saw this gorgeous little gem of a restaurant shoot to the top of my top 10 list...."

Thefoodiedudee

"I had the carrot cake and a cappuccino which I absolutely loved, the entire vibe of the place was enjoyable... The service was great and When my..."

Khalida Parker

"Would you like to eat at a clean Parisian cafe with fresh decor, friendly and accommodating staff, a welcoming ambience with huge, affordable..."

Lindie White

"I've walked past La Petit Tarte a few times and have always been enticed by their decor and vibe - the "cafe on the street" has a romance that..."

Bryan Vally

"What a brilliant, quaint little spot in the heart of Dewaterkant. I had the eggs benedict with avo and grilled tomatoes. The service was attentive..."

Adrian Kaplan

"Cute little place in the heart of trendy de Waterkant. Prices are in line with the upmarket area...read overpriced! I popped in for breakfast and was..."

Glenn Muller

"A great spot with quaint details in the decor..great for a weekend brunch! We had the baked omellete which was very filling and the chicken pie which..."

Prajkta

"A nice little beautiful join with Parisian café vibe in the de Waterkant area. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good food, especially loved there..."

Dipäyän

"Lovely little coffee shop in the Cape Quarter, greenpoint, love the decor, love the cake. Cake a bit pricey at R42 a slice for lemon..."

The Jax Blog

"This charming little gem, hidden in the Cape Quarter is the perfect little hide out - during your lazy afternoons in Cape Town.Decor is..."

Mika Stefano

"I think the venue/decor is waaaaay better than the food and the service.I absolutely loved the decor, gorgeous vintage chairs and butter..."

Nicole Vrede

"La petite tarte is well known for its cottage period decor and its location in a cobbled street in de Waterkant. Coffee is excellent and the cakes..."

Anne Chappel

"Popped in for lunch a few days ago and was very impressed at this quirky little cafe. The furniture, decor and tableware all combine to create a..."

Melissa Sanderson

"I went for lunch with my family to Le Petite Tarte and was not disappointed! I had the zucchini quiche and salad, which was delicious. I treated..."

Sarah Mason

"Had a lovely brunch here. It's well decorated, cosy, VERY WARM (great for Winter), and the food was delicious. The crockery is very quaint, and..."

Reshmi Muringathuparambil

"Had a lovely lunch here.. It's just like a little French cafe- gorgeous decor and style! I had the quiche and garden salad which was fresh and..."

Debbie Coulson

"Super cute little restaurant and delicious chicken pie! Pastry was cooked perfectly and they aren't shy with their salad either. Service could use..."

Michelle Matzdorff

"Not your traditional coffee shop, but a cute and quaint little place in the city centre. The restaurant offers great options of food and drinks all..."

Fernanda

"What a great place. Experiencing a little bit of Paris in Cape Town was amazing. The service was great. Always ready to assist. Food portions was..."

Jamey Lee

"Very cute cafe with friendly service and good breakfast. Impressive selection of..."

Brigitte Allegra

"Tasty breakfast place with a great little outside veranda. Try the..."

Ryan Wilhelm

"Cannot rave highly enough of this place! Went for brunch with my family on my birthday. Service was stellar and food was extremely fresh and..."

Savvy Siren

"This turned out to be one of the shockingly best surprised on the trip. It was my 1st african dish. The staff walked me through the different choices..."

Walt Frazier

"After visiting on the off chance this morning our breakfast was lovely. The flapjacks and bacon were out so good I considered ordering another round!..."

Fay Howell

"I go there just about every time I want to meet someone for lunch. The owners are hands-on and always checking to see if you are happy. Their menu..."

Karen Louise Fletcher

"A little gem in the bustling neighbourhood of Cape Quarter, Greenpoint. Serving delicious hearty breakfasts with a gourmet teas, coffees and cakes,..."

Mandy Wu

"Try their almond cake and their lunch special. Excellent food for a work day in that area of Cape Town. Superb service. A bit expensive but it is..."

Luz-Helena Beltrán Gomez

"Great little space to have a..."

Ryan Read

"It's a nice little place in Waterkant, a very hip district of Cape Town. It's great if you want to just get drinks or grab a bite. Their coffee is..."

Erik Wilde

"One of the prettiest locations in a querky, historical side of central Cape Town where little houses dating back to the turn of the century and..."

Linda Johnson

"Quite possibly the nicest cafe in Cape Town! Fantastic food, beautiful decor, and wonderful staff. It's nice to have the owners so interested in..."

Jason Maidment

Copacabana Cafe

"Ow God this place is amaze ballz I went twice already in one week.. Friendly staff, amazing food, excellent service from my gals keep up the great..."

Akhona Zanekile

"Brilliant Place and very nice..."

Mathis Ben

"I can't find my waiter! Good music putting me in the feels. Early 2000's vibes +..."

Dillan Bearschank

"Discovered a little gem this evening. Popped in here for drinks before heading off to another restaurant as they are on Entertainer for 2 for 1..."

Carl Thomas

"Quaint restaurant to escape the hussle and bussle of the city and unwind to lounge covers of popular music with a sensual jazz hints reminding me of..."

Kieran Hilmar Cairncross

"Lovely chill out place for individuals or small group, has a diner feel to it. Great menu and nice for a weekend game venue to watch some..."

Prince Ngwenya

"Lovely staff lovely manager amazing dj and the awesome..."

Amanda Maduna

"Such a nice place indeed , great meals and waiter services..."

Jonathan Kupedza

"Our go to place for cocktails in CBD. Great cocktails. Great prices. Friendly..."

Aneen Bergh

"We had a wonderful time, the cocktails and chilli poppers are really good..."

Clyde Dilgee

"Definitely an ideal place to have drinks and food without the hassle of the direct Long Street crowd. The shop is just off Long Street. Nice vibe,..."

Eet Sum Thai Global

"What a lovely place to be, the outside appearance just tells you what to expect inside, nicely decorated, lovely and friendly staff, am sure they..."

Beaton Kavuru

"Service was not really good or should i blame the kitchen for taking so long but i really enjoyed my burger, music was great.. Will come..."

Losper

"Stunning food, cocktails and excellent service. Clean and tidy, friendly waiters and service - best place to eat in Long..."

Jeanine Schroeder

"One of the best restaurant in the city,excellent service .breakfast is number 1 try it guys.sheron my best cappuccino..."

Amon Munorweyi

"Cute, small and groovy! Staff are a bliss and the selection of music caters for a diverse..."

Très Miğnon

"Omg best caipirinha that l have ever had the day shift barman l forgot his name he was amazing l had it few weeks back really..."

Mellisa Rugoi

"All good just that some bar tenders need to pull up their..."

Patience Ndebele

"Fantastic food...excellent service..nice..."

Sidi Safari

"It was a great pleasure to ne there and enjoyed the..."

Agnes Mwanza

"Loved the place. Good music and good..."

Doris Muchirahondo

"It was really good music is not too..."

Miriam Zani

"BEST RIBS. BEST DRINKS. BEST FOOD. BEST PEOPLE UGH IT'S MY..."

Sibusiso Ngalo

Salisburys Deli And Wineshop

Wheelchair Accessible

Jarryds Espresso Bar + Eatery

"Jarryds lives upto their reputation for great breakfast. We visited the CBD branch and it was fairly quiet around 12 noon so we were seated promptly...."

Rizwaana RSR

"Excellent and tasty breakfast dishes beautifully plated. I had the pancakes and it was melt in your mouth goodness! The staff were friendly. Would..."

Lee Martin

"Best breakfast up to date, in Cape Town. I will go again and again and again... good service, fantastic food and beautiful and funky setting!..."

Michelle

"Thank you to the Jarryd’s Team for a fabulous party, thank you for hosting Keiths 60th with such style. The food was beyond delicious. The Venue is..."

Lynn Kahn Pinn

"Jarryds is arguably a Cape Town food cult in its own right; they're a restaurant that specializes in the art of breaking the fast (breakfast..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"We have always loved the sea point jarryds so wanted to try the new CPD one. We weren’t disappointed. The service was great, and the food was..."

Robbie Trueman

"Just like it’s big sister in Sea Point this smaller version does not disappoint. Smaller menu with all the favorites on and located on the trendy..."

Rohini Sawu

"The service at Jarryds is always incredible! Fast & efficient. I cannot fault any of the food that we ordered. Food is always beautifully plated...."

Crystal Yang

"Came here for breakfast this morning because I had been hearing a lot of hype about the restaurant... I must say from now on this will be my first..."

Lisa Nyoka

"I went for breakfast at Jarryds on Church street, and I was in for the best surprise. It was my first time at Jarryds , and even though this is the..."

Cayleigh Brown

"Such a cool, unusual space with an amazing fit out. Same unbelievable food and service as their flagship with a few variants on the menu that really..."

Lexi Ryman

"This restaurant has been around for 6 years and I heard about it for the first time just two days ago! I think I must have just woken up from a deep..."

Craig Nain

"Talk about Authentic Great Italian cuisine run by 2 brothers who actually are Italian, you can hear them as they converse and check on..."

Katlego Neteru ISIS Mojapelo

"Love pasta? Then you'll love True Italic! It's got a classic old school Italian restaurant feel, great place for a date night. The food was great,..."

Aidan van Vuuren

"This spot has always been high on my list for Italian food. The different sauces that are excellently paired with a particular kind of homemade pasta..."

kimberley canning

"Simple, rustic decor, great home style food and excellent service. Unpretentious, relaxed atmosphere with decent prices. Very easy to become a..."

Chantal Simons

"What a hidden gem, although it looks small from outside, there is a hidden basement stored underneath. True Italian style and the Pasta with muscles..."

Candice Manuel

"5 star food quality, flavor and presentation. Interesting venue and decor. Problem.. Portions are ridiculously small which drops the restaurant to a..."

Gregg B

"The absolute best Italian food this side of the world. Every dish has soul, love and care. The owner, Luca's hospitality and cooking definitely shows..."

Sean Welgemoed

"Pleasant atmosphere with traditional food, had a lovely meal and joyful evening. Passed on the slightly pricey (R250+) wine selection but luckily..."

Karel Scott

"Very interesting and tasty food. Loved the tagliatelle with anchovies and the porcini cushions (but skipped the scallops which are from frozen). Our..."

David Finch

"This review is an indication of the wholistic experience and not only the cuisine. Service here was good, not excellent. Food is excellent, light on..."

Nicolas Katsapas

"First time impressions lasts wow.... Ill be back, pasta was out of this world vibe atmosphere Was awsome as..."

Theo Van Rensburg

"Great Italian restaurant with a menu that has been in place for many years. Tagliata sirloin is my favourite. Gelato with espresso dessert is..."

Dave De Jongh

Bootlegger Three Anchor Bay

Vixi Social House

83/100 (2052 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was our number one favourite place during our stay in cape town, the service is beyond excellent, the staff is freindly and welcoming, the..."

kgothatso seemela

"I don’t know what they put in their dishes but they are yuuuuummmmmy!!!! The calamari was unlike anything we’d ever had and it was a breathe of..."

Kyle Jones

"I had an amazing experience at VIXI. Drinks were on point, food was supper, service was extra supper. Special thanks to Jill for making my experience..."

Bernard Nkrumah

"Fabulous place to have watched the rugby World Cup finals. FANTASTIC kitchen. Everything was insanely good. The vegetarian dishes are just as good as..."

Buyisiwe Shongwe

"Amazing experience, delicious food, each dish was great and huge portions sizes. The seafood pasta was cooked to perfection and made by the Italian..."

Bon Cleaver

"Excellent food and wine. Specially the meat is delicious. Wine selection very good and professional service in a nice..."

Carlos

"I had dinner here on First Thursday's in December and it was such a pleasant experience from start to finish even though the restaurant and the area..."

Melissa Herman

"Delicious chicken piccata and potatoes ❤️ + nicely spiced food. The chicken piccata was delicious and it is actually the reason I would return..."

Cristina Meirosu

"Came here for dinner with the ladies. What a delicious experience. Everything looked absolutely divine, so we decided to try a bit of everything -..."

Mpho M

"Really enjoyed the vibe. The best pasta I ever had. Strongly..."

Elzaan Burger

"Absolutely loved our dinner, extremely large portions, which are big enough to share, if you are not hungry. The food is just incredible, fresh, and..."

Natalie

"I’m obsessed with Vixi’s food & vibes 🥹 My second time visiting and it was even better than the first! We shared some Mezze for starters..."

Quaanitah Abrahams

"Very cool atmosphere, gave a stop here on our walk to the kloof street. We enjoyed our drinks while the sun was shining to the balcony in the..."

oktay atay

"Amazing atmosphere, gorgeous decor and an unpretentious menu guaranteed to satisfy. The staff are incredibly helpful and service is top..."

Liv G

"The service is really friendly and sharp here. Servers have found the correct balance between engaging and intrusive. The food is well made and..."

Duncan Alfreds

"What a fantastic experience. Went for dinner on Saturday evening and had the best time. Had the Garlic & Za’atar Bread for starters with hummus, a..."

Hanro van Tonder

"Excellent food, but they could improve a little on their service. Our order took forever and the first people had almost finished their food by the..."

Thomas Meyer

"Amazing food and service!! Beautiful interior and..."

Amy Akers

Shift Espresso Bar

83/100 (1373 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"3rd visit to Shift since December with the hopes of trying the Black Insomnia, unfortunately looks like Black Insomnia may be history. All the same,..."

Deon Jerome-van Der Westhuizen

"Great coffee shop-hip vibe-centrally located! You must visit while in Cape..."

Shannon Elizabeth

"Amazing coffee! Owner is a great friendly guy. The croissant and eggs/bacon is the best. The location is perfect on the Main Road and easy access by..."

Nikhil ॐ Solanki

"Great vibe, even better coffee! The owner and staff are really friendly and passionate about coffee and customer experience. You should definitely..."

Craig Marc Christians

"Coffee is definitely the best in South Africa. Always such wonderful service. Thank you..."

Stephen Aggett

"5star experience:Amazing coffee,food,staff and owner.Stop by..."

Anja de Lange

"Best coffee shop in Cape Town and such a unique vibe. My #1 spot in..."

Shannon Nicole Day

"Well done Luigi, great concept and the best red Cuppuccino I have..."

Wendy Bezuidenhout

"Italian Croissant was amazing! Loved it so much I ordered another one!! I will be..."

Michael Rossouw

"Great coffee, great people... and now with great music. Just the cream is missing!..."

Albert Pote

"If you need a kick under your ass, go here... Apart from the good coffee and tasteful atmosphere, it's good to come across an owner/barista that..."

Louise van Wyk

"Very welcoming staff. Perfect atmosphere. Will definitely come..."

Ryan Hill

"I don't mind the cold so much if I'm inside this place ;-) Simply fabulous and a firm fave spot. The warmest service and a beautiful setting..."

Ashleigh Hay

"The best flat white in Cape Town!! Really good customer service and good breakfast too! They are centrally located, good ambience inside the cafe!..."

Ndoddapaneni

"Such a good vibe on a Saturday morning with fun music playing and cheerful staff. The decor is so trendy! We had green tea, Americano and two..."

Amy Wardle

"Coffee 4.5Food 3Service 5Decor 3.5Thank you for the friendly and good service! :) It really made it pleasant. Beautifully..."

Wanderlust Coffee

"Our resident coffee spot, it’s intimate and has a staunch following of loyal regulars which isn’t surprising. The breakfast croissant..."

Aidan Johnson

"A good flat white, although a tad on the small side. The croissants are ok, nothing more. Service is friendly, and they're happy for you to settle in..."

Grant & Sam

"Coffee 4.5 - Deco 4.5 - Service 4 - Food 4.5You can see from the menu that owner has Italian origins and that’s visible in their coffee...."

Coffeeintheveins

"Best coffee in town! This is my first choice when it comes about coffee. Friendly owner and good service. Suggested for breakfast too, good..."

Giorea1984

"It’s all so good, croissants, capuccino.The place is very pleasent, clean with lots os variety professional service and with a lot of..."

Lucia Goncalves

"What a great find!! This is why I love zomatoSearching for a coffee shop and then finding this gem!! Great coffeeAwesome..."

Paul Bester

"I visited the shop that they have at the Waterfront so I decided to go to the other venue in Green Point. Same quality and service. Definitely one of..."

Azure Canister

"Drove around looking for a coffee shop with some nice cakes and this definitely hit the spot. The service was great and friendly. Great selection of..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"Lovely little place with friendly staff. It's the perfect little cafe to go and do some work or reading at, with a hazelnut latte to warm your..."

Kealin Tamsen

"Beautiful little spot. Went there with my friends for brunch. Had an absolutely amazing time. Excellent service. Waiters are really friendly and..."

Hlonipho

"Modern little cafe on the pavement in green point. My Strong, hot coffee served early in the morning with a breakfast croissant was a treat. Many..."

Kirst Talbot

"I was stayin at the cape royale for a few days and this was my favourite breakfast spot! I had the best croissants I ate in cape town. Really french..."

Melissa Bdd

"Probably my favourite breakfast spot in Green Point: Fast, yummy and inexpensive food with friendly service and perfect coffee. Also love that you..."

Jamie Roller

"What a lovely little spot! Located on main road Green Point with plenty of parking. Very pleasant and elegant space, tastefully..."

JotterJo

"Wow!! #sleepingischeating we got to experience Black Insomnia today. It comprises of all the elements of great coffee. The flavour; the boldness; the..."

Jenevieve Fabre

"My brother and I came here for a quick coffee on the way back from the airport. The atmosphere here is lovely and so is the setting. I..."

Danieljake

"Best coffee in Cape Town and I work in town, surrounded by some of the best coffee spots. Love the vibe here, staff are always friendly and..."

Nicole Vrede

"I love the setting...a trendy little outdoor area on a busy street looking across to the fan-walk in Green Point, it feels like an oasis in the busy..."

Jonathan Holmes

"An early start in the city and i was very happy to find a coffee bar open. The smell of coffee greets you as you walk in and they already had a nice..."

Allan Moita

"Friendly service and super convenient to stop and pick up a coffee on your way to work if you're coming from the Atlantic Seaboard into the CBD. Most..."

Jonathan Zurel

"Good service, friendly staff and delicious eats.This cozy hookup is good for working/casual meetings. Wifi is available with the sound of..."

Monique Daddy's-Princess Williams

"Shift is a small and trendy coffee bar with friendly service and warm aromas. They have fun espresso mash ups. We tried the bearded junkie and the..."

Jaynisha Patel

"Another little gem on the GreenPoint drag.Superb coffee and selection of gourmet sandwiches,salads, breakfast items and some delicious pastries..."

Poor Man's Caviar

"I came across this place to have breakfast. They have a very good espresso here. I have ordered the scrambled eggs on avo toast and it was light and..."

SaraEats

"We decided to have a quick meet up with friends on a Saturday morning and landed up spending five hours at this awesome little spot! They seem to be..."

The Cape Town Glutton

"We went to Shift for lunch and both had the Club Sandwich. The staff are friendly and assertive, and the restaurant has a nice vibe. The sandwiches..."

Anja Van Der Spuy

"Best Beef Baguette sandwich I've ever had! And a creative coffee/chocolate/ice cream beverage convocation you could ever dream of. Try the Italian..."

Donna Chiang

"This past weekend I had brunch at Shift, it was a sunny Sunday afternoon and the outside area was lovely.To drink I had the Italian Plumber..."

Chanel Pillay

"Can't believe it took me this long to try out Shift. Possibly my favourite place in Cape Town after today. Great vibe with amazing food and coffee. I..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Had such a good breakfast. The eggs, avo and rocket is highly recommended. I drank the bearded junkie which was espresso, nutella and microfoam..."

Tabassum Smiley Aleem

"Great coffee, friendly service. Delicious breakfasts and reasonably priced. Only thing is portions are a tad on the small side if you're a grown man..."

Pia Harris

"Great vibe and amazing coffee! Even bikes to hire 👍 Definitely a place to bookmark for yourself and a friend. ..."

Christa

"Shift is the perfect local hangout for great coffee, hipster vibes and a bit of European charm. Breakfast was a breakfast sandwich and an Italian..."

Jessica Stromin

"We regularly have breakfast on Saturdays here and it's great. The place is owner-run so the service is amazing, the coffee is strong and breakfast..."

Catharina

"Shift is a place you are guaranteed good service, and a superb cup of coffee. Its quirk and charm makes you feel cool to sit there :)They've..."

Megan Bellinger

"I loved this coffee. It was an amazing bean and the place layout and feel was just spot on! A great experience and I'll be back within the next few..."

Simon Trollope

"Italian Plumber. That's it. The best coffee in Green Point.One falls in love with Shift Espresso bar from the first sip - that is, if the..."

Zelmarie Beselaar

"Great experience // love the service and energy of the staff // nice spot to work / meet & eat // can't wait to try their coffee and the rest of the..."

Van Lee Johnson

"This place is right on my doorstep, which already makes it one of the best places, because of no parking issues! Amazing coffee, very strong, but..."

Monique Mitton

"I really enjoyed my first visit to Shift. Their iced coffees are super rich and delicious. I super keen to see the new additions to their menus...."

Cassy

"Shift Espresso is one of my new fave places. Small and cosy, with divine leather seating in the back under the bookshelves.... absolutely divine; I..."

Tarryn Bento

"I love the vibe and decor at Shift. Dominique Andrea Vieira and I popped in for coffee the other day, and unfortunately Shift lost some points for me..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"Great coffee, fresh food and in the perfect location in Greenpoint Cape Town. Trendy with a dash New York style. Menu is easy and simple. Free wifi..."

Martin Levine

"Comfortable, quirky space on Main Rd Greenpoint. Friendly staff with efficient service. The BEST italian croissant and cappuccino pairing in town...."

Sasha Van Zyl

"Great coffee - not my favourite of the house blends I've tried but still good. Brewed at drinking temp and not too hot. Delicious brownies and the..."

Shae Leigh

"Great space! These guys are serious about coffee, had a very good skinny cappuccino! Breakfast croissants were fresh with exceptional bacon. I will..."

Conrad Jonck

"Been so great to see this coffee shop grow and quickly become a Green Point favorite. Free wifi and delicious coffee means this makes a great work..."

Ruschka

"Great coffee, served in a place with a little bit of an edge to give you that caffeine buzz you're after. The baristas are friendly, the wifi is..."

Dominique Andrea Vieira

"Sitting at the bottom of the beautiful Cape Royal, Shift is the perfect place to either pick up a coffee on the go, or grab a chair and spend hours..."

Jenna Manthé

"A really great addition to Cape Towns coffee scene. The location is great with easy parking , the interiors are beautiful and the service is amazing,..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"Such an awesome find! The coffee is very good, with a few interesting options like Nutella coffee! The music was a great mix of everything and..."

Sarah Mason

"Yesterday we popped into Shift after seeing it listed on a list of top Cape Town coffee shops and had the best afternoon. The space is comfortable..."

Jager Sisters

"Popped into shift to avoid load shedding at home the other day and I was blown away with the Trendy decor and interesting coffee options. The most..."

Cara Fay Glaser

"This is a very trendy coffee shop. I love tea and they have a great selection with out-of-this-world blends. Tea comes in a hip cup with a timer...."

Mademoiselle Nomad

"Love the spot.Great selection of coffees, teas and something to bite, excellent hospitality.I think they are fully licensed, so pop in for..."

Enzo Raffa

"I really love Shift Espresso bar. Luigi and staff absolutely amazing and friendly. Coffee is awesome. I Love it when a owner of a business engaging..."

Terence

"Best coffee on the strip in Green Point. Is there a morning we are not there? Also delicious if you want something sweet is the bearded junkie - dbl..."

Dale Bedford

"Good coffee and some interesting signature coffee specialities. Selection of teas, sandwiches and baked goods. Comfortable steampunkesque decor and..."

Nicola George

"Stayed at one of the guest rooms. Room's are nice enough, location and entrance/foyer is great. Only issue with the rooms I found was it can get a..."

Moose

"Just went to the spa. Loved it! The treatment was incredible. Felt like jelly when I left. The light was set a bit too low in the passage towards..."

Muzzammeel Scheepers

"The Cape Royal Luxury suites hosted a Mother's day breakfast for 60 beautiful ladies yesterday. The managers of the Cape Royale were waiting outside..."

Chantel Daniels

Thirty Ate

"Stopped here for breakfast this morning. I had a cappuccino, really good coffee here. I also had a toasted bacon, egg and caramelized onion..."

Carl Thomas

"Great place for a quick bite. Power food salad is absolutely stunning and delicious. Shakes are big and tasty. Burger is average, meet was dry and..."

catch_hug

"The hotel staff was amazing,very friendly,helpful and went the extra mile to make our experience extra special.Highly recommended. The restaurant is..."

Alicia Rust

"It's a chilled place on long, their chips are different.. (I cnt explain how).. They are long, thick and crispy!! Easy to work at in the afternoon,..."

Keagetswe Alex Kgotlaetsile

"My almost daily treat is a hot chocolate and cheese/tomato toastie. The is just no words. Everytime I am blown away and will keep on going back for..."

Adri Clark Thompson

"Food is amazing! Because this place is connected to a hotel, they have the resources to invest properly in their kitchen! Chef is top! Well..."

Rich Hahn

"Wow ! After an extremely busy day, what a delight to find this near my hotel ! The best Roast Beef Toastie in my life . I have found my kitchen and..."

Diane Webb

"Was here twice. The first time we were a group of around 25 and we hadn’t ordered in advance so it was expected that it took quite some time for..."

Simon S.

"Gave Trailer 38 a try for the first time today (I ordered on Bolt Food) and I was NOT disappointed! Everything was so fresh & so delicious! I am defs..."

Dean Friederich

"Nice interior design. Very good food. Friendly and accommodating service. It was empty. I can see how the service/organization might falter with more..."

milo muller

"I love this space. It was a little hidden gem that my husband and I found. We were in search of hot beverages and we found it. The staff made us feel..."

Marsha Leitch

"Absolutely Amazing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Frienly staff, awesome experience..."

Lee Ashendorf

"Delicious and totally worth the..."

Hilton When

"Nice place to visit. Tasty..."

Nadim Sebaiti

"Great food. Great..."

Bianca Akerman

"Great early morning stop, in city..."

Ken Burton

Dolce Bakery

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"The best brownies in Capetown- I'm not even vegan, but the vegan brownies and vegan peanut butter pie are absolutely amazing!! Such a warm and cosy..."

Kirsten A. Ellis

"It only took one visit to get us hooked on Dolce! Their vegan pizza and baked goodies are to die for and with friendly staff to top it off, you won't..."

Bridget O'Neill Kruger

"Absolutely love this place. They are now officially vegan friendly. The vegan chocolate cake was to die for and a selection of vegan sandwiches /..."

Antonia Krauß

"Such great vegan options and such friendly and attentive staff. Definitely a recommendation if you’re looking for some vegan treats! Thanks for..."

Stacey-lee Alers

"Finally made the trip last weekend and it was so worth it! We had the roast chicken with pesto bagels for breakfast and took home individual..."

Colleen Poleman

"Thoroughly enjoyed a vegan pizza and apple crumble at Dolce on Saturday. Lovely food, great place and friendly staff. Good to know that it's pet..."

Miriam Adams

"Ordered vegan cupcakes and 21st vegan cake last week ..we all loved it ..the icing ..the cake ..the decoration..��..and what made it extra..."

Elthea Van Rooyen Muller

"Thank you Dolce Bakery, Russel baked a vegan chocolate mouse cake in a few hours for my daughter's birthday....what an absolute treat! Thank you for..."

Nadia Schemel

"I ordered a personalized vegan red velvet cake from Dolce for my boyfriend's birthday. Not only did they deliver the cake to my office, but they took..."

Amy Shackelford

"My favourite vegan pizza in Cape Town (and also the most affordable!)--and as a pizza-obsessed vegan, you must know I've done my tasting. Staff is..."

Kelly Ann Mouton

"What can I say... Dolce is a vegan paradise and a welcoming place to all folk! Forever a die hard..."

Chelsea Jane

"Had the brownies and also the vegan carrot cake...too many awesome!!! Flavor and texture was on..."

Leigh Kolbee

"excellent service and attitude, and an absolute relief to find high-quality and reasonably-priced vegan..."

Adam Fisher

"Absolutely love Dolce bakery, it's not always about what's to offer but about how you made to feel. The staff at dolce feels like family, warm and..."

Kyle Jackson

"The menu is large and the staff are extremely friendly! I saw many pastries and couldn’t choose between the quiche or bagel - eventually I decided..."

Yajna Gold

"Bought 'the decadent delux bake box' - 2 cupcakes, 2 cheesecakes, 2 lindt brownies and 4 dolce kisses. Soooooo tasty. Best individual cheesecakes I..."

Elaine McCarthy

"I'm giving Dolce a 4.5 rating because 1) the peanut butter tart is the best vegan dessert I've had in my life, 2) they have several vegan items on..."

Popsi

"A cute setup with amazing cakes and vegan, halaal, banting-friendly options making this a great place with great friendly service for any squad to..."

Luca Kennedy

"Finding Halaal food on lower main is difficult, coming across Dolce was thus refreshing! I had their pizzas and was really pleased, with the fine..."

Naseema

"Really great desserts and savory dishes. Great variety. Only issue was some walnut shell shards in the carrot cake. Hopefully just a once off!..."

Milton Gering

"Literally the nicest bakery in Observatory. Piece of advice, just get a takeaway. It gets really hot there so don't want to sit there. But definitely..."

Hlonipho

"A quaint, colourful spot with a casual cool vibe . As I work close by I've popped in a couple of times over the years , I enjoy their chicken..."

Fatima1707

"Went here for a quick coffee date with a friend and I'm so glad I discovered this hidden gem in Observatory!The bakery itself is quite..."

Nabeelah Shaboodien

"My husband and I decided to give the bakery a second chance yesterday . We ordered the melting moments pizzas ,steak and kidney pie, lindt..."

Beryl Klein

"My colleagues and I decided to try this place out for lunch today. I had a chicken foldover pizza, while they had a margherita, melting moments and..."

Moon

"If you are looking for a place to keep coming back to, this would be it. A little over a year ago I found this gem and had their famous breakfast..."

Kealyn

"Love this place, great food and good prices. Lovely vibe. I've been coming here for years and there is always something interesting to try out. Its a..."

Jed Rab

"This place is such a little gem on lower main road in Observatory. I've been driving past it every day and finally decided to stop in on Saturday..."

Kelly Frielinghaus

"Quaint little bakery at the end of Obs main road. I'd been past it a few times and finally decided to try it out today. I had their apple..."

Danieljake

"I was looking for a place that makes personalized cup cakes and that's how I heard of Dolcé Bakery. The cupcakes came out almost exactly like the..."

Meera Naik

"My friend had her 21st birthday and we went to Dolce Bakery for some celebratory cake. What a treat! Amazing cake! Great service! An absolutely..."

Mecia Hugo

"Awesome service, super friendly! We tried the vegan pizzas, super delicious! Of course we couldn't leave without trying some of their vegan treats,..."

Christine Victoria Streit

"Another vegan-friendly offering a few feet away from our offices at the Centre for Environmental Rights, Dolce offers vegan bagels, crunchies, apple..."

Omnomnomm

"Friendly staff, great breakfast pastry specials. Origin coffee. Loyalty program for those of us with little self-control. Best brownies in Cape Town...."

Elise De Kock

"The selection is just amazing, once you get the mouth watering yummy combos price very affordable. The staff ever smiling bringing all the requests..."

Tiyana Van Der Rheede

"Excellent service, food and variety. Innovative and accommodating. Their food tastes like more! I ordered a vegan pizza and my family non-vegan..."

Shelley Mager

"What lovely shortbread Dolce Bakery Observatory make "to die for" @ only R8 on my work doorstep, also the Lindt chocolate brownies are yummy, thank..."

Yvette Wyngaard

"Great value for really good food. Pizzas are delicious and so are their pastries! I definitely would recommend for a quick bite if you are in..."

Ryan Harrison

"This bakery is located along lower main rd and is a little past the hub of observatory restaurants. It is also one block further than Queen of Tarts..."

Angelina Hong

"This little bakery is a little hidden gem and my go to bakery when not baking myself :) Fresh ,tasty,high quality and delicious. Friendly staff..."

Invisable CT

"Love Dolce bakery, they have the most amazing treats and delicious sandwiches...inexpensive, with the most amazing quality...you cannot go wrong..."

Jemal

"Strolled past.....then smelling h-o-m-e and l-o-v-e and was impressed with every home baked piece of goodness on the shelves! Note to self: return..."

Greta Van Rensburg

"Wonderful atmosphere! Amazing staff who were very friendly and helpful. Food and coffee were great! Wide range of vegan options. Great place to..."

Alexia von Essen

"A treasure chest, filled with every wonderful treat worthy of a cheat day. Yummy, tasty, fresh , wholesome, halaal, also vegan goodies, great foodie..."

Rozana Kamish

"Vegan breakfast deluxe! This was by far the best vegan breakfast we've ever had in Cape Town! The location is very nice and I love the little outdoor..."

Melanie S.

"Beautiful use of interior. Decor and ambience is right on par with the trendy lower Observatory/ Obs vibe. Staff are nice, bagels are equally nice...."

Rene Carelse

"Light and fluffy pastries. Cakes packed with flavor and quality ingredients. Pride has been taken in each creation that comes out of the bakery...."

Warren De Vos

"Had the pesto chicken bagel was very tasty. The chai latte was flavourful. Also had the croissant with peaches cream very tasty. Friendly staff and..."

Nür

"Absolutely amazing. Enjoyed coffee and jumbo muffin. Staff super friendly. Food amaaaaaazing. Great seating area. So pretty and..."

shameez cloete

"Enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Dolce Bakery. Their meals are oh so scrumptious. The menu caters for an extensive variety and various options are..."

Amina Abrahams

"Highly recommend this cute cafe. Amazing food. Great service. Only thing I need to mention is the wonky cutlery. Both myself and husband were unable..."

Tasneem Manuel

"Very cute little coffee shop. Cosy with the best cheesecake I've ever tasted! The food here is simply delicious and the drinks too. My chai latte was..."

Mari-Lee Wessels

"What a special find and super delicious..."

Amy Krause

"Honestly, my favorite place to grab a coffee in Obs. What makes Dolcé great? Good coffee/ milkshakes/ smoothies, awesome bagels and pastries, VEGAN..."

Caylim Reeva Isaacs

"Excellent bakery that I have used for many years and they have never failed to deliver. However, recently I’ve struggled with their sales/ customer..."

Priyanka Naidoo

"This place has always been one of my favourite spots and especially now that they have moved it's even better than before!! Keep up the great work..."

Leston Sylvester

"Absolutely love this small haven. The service is great and an interesting selection of food choices. I ordered the steak bagels and vanilla shake,..."

Qinisela de la Hunt

"By far the best - in service, food and ambience. A must-visit place for every student and tourist alike. I've been frequenting Dolce for over a year,..."

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