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

Bread & Butter

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"Oh my goodness what a gem! Mouthwatering cakes makes it so difficult to choose just one! Their meals are just as good. If you live in the Blouberg..."

Geraldean Howes

"Bread & Butter is a charming cafe that is a perfect brunch visit or coffee date location. I am absolutely smitten with the setting and decor, it is..."

Nicholle Kruger

"Very sweet restaurant/café that attracts it's customers with its lovely decor and tempting treats which are displayed beautifully in the centre of..."

Monica Fernandes

"Excellent variety of sweet and savory treats at really reasonable prices. The service is a bit slow but honestly I can deal with that because I..."

Chris Rafael

"Nice menu and average prices...service can be slow but food is always good!!!always good to go for breakfast or for lunch with a good selection for..."

TJ Evans

"Good service, amazing food. I had the eggs benedict with salmon, a little rich but still divine. I got takeaway carrot cake...the best I have had!..."

Shivana Moethilalh

"A really beautiful café/restaurant. Decor is lovely and homely, adding a real welcoming atmosphere. The menu is diverse and offers a lot of options..."

Amy Reed

"Great for breakfast or lunch. All dishes carefully designed. Depth off flavors in each dish and beautifully presented. Above expectation for a..."

Stefan Van Der Walt

"Your Coffee Rocks My World and those cakes are simply incredible. On Friday I stood staring at that freshly baked lite and fluffy red velvet..."

Stephen Cross

"Lovely atmosphere, amazing service. Recommend the chicken strips.. Very reasonable for the amount of food received. Great tea selection.. Loved it...."

Kyla De Bruyn

"Have never had a bad cappuccino or slice of cake at bread and butter, lovely quaint little spot to enjoy a light meal or sweet treat, huge variety of..."

Micarla Havenga

"Visited Bread & Butter today for the first time in a long time! The decor is beautiful and the cakes on display look great. I wanted everything!..."

Liza Duckitt

"A great neighbourhood eatery, whether for a meal or for tea time. Cakes are to die for especially the Banting Cheesecake. Portions are..."

Jen Henrick

"Lovely little place to have breakfast, although the service can be slow at times the food is worth waiting for. Also has a great little play area for..."

Carike Stravino

"Their chicken and leek pot pie is quite yummy. Service is good and their smoothies are amazing, awesome milk tart and eggs benedict. Ingredients are..."

CHN

"Cosy atmosphere, with a brilliant display of their yummy cakes. Food was delicious and had a certain flair about it. Lovely place to have breakfast..."

Kaitlyn Williams

"An absolute favourite for breakfast or coffee and cake! Croissants always taste fresh, the coffee is great and they aren't shy with their cake..."

Abi Stander

"Oh my word if only I found this place sooner... Banters heaven!!! This place is packed almost all the time.. we had to leave our names on the list to..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Lovely set up with amazing service and variety of food. Thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. The cakes are tasty and the slices are large. I..."

Janine Thomas

"By far the best breakfast spot in the area - wonderful coffees & shakes and out of this world food. Venue not that nice though you go there to..."

Andre Breytenbach

"Great breakfast options and I love the deco 💞 their sweet potato bread in the menu is divine and so are their southern fried chicken baskets...."

Naidooselona

"Just what my soul needed! I got to enjoy a delicious smoked chicken, brie and cranberry sauce sandwich on sweet potato bread while mulling away..."

Dee Delekisa-Koko

"After a long day, my mom and I decided to visit this little place for a well-deserved cup of coffee. I'd been here once before and remembered the..."

Monique Du Toit

"Looking for a spot where you can get some peace and quiet? Then Bread and Butter is what you are looking for as it's tucked away.This..."

Claire Victoria Henderson

"Absolutely love this quirky & quaint coffee shop! The shabby chic decor is so attractive and everywhere you look there are areas of deli goods and..."

JotterJo

"Delightfull find in the burbs of Parklands. The best eggs benedict in a long time for me. Served on a sweet potato bread. Large selection..."

Arno Britz

"I loved it!! I was treated to an amazing breakfast on the weekend. The food is fresh..tasty and healthy. The service was good and staff friendly. A..."

Jenevieve Fabre

"Amazing little place. Excellent food and mouth watering cakes. Portions are generous and the service is spot on. I'll be back time and time again...."

Jenna

"Best Caramel Cheese Cake. Food is also nice and fresh. Perfect venue to meet a friend for a cup of coffee. Service is friendly and professional...."

Jolene Page

"Beautifully decorated hidden place , very relaxing atmosphere good portions and tasty food ! We will be back ! Chicken roasted salad was quite..."

Furkan

"This coffee shop has a Very welcoming atmosphere however I was quiet disappointed in the variety of cakes that were on offer ...quiet limiting for..."

Linzy Govender

"I have visited this coffee shop on several occasions. It is pleasant to sit in although rather reminiscent of a grannies kitchen. However, after a..."

Phillip Singer

"Awsome breakfast Service a bit slow but worth the wait They were very busy I will go there again The decor is French and I liked the romantic..."

Hentie Van Niekerk

"Went to this hidden gem for breakfast for a friend's birthday, and I was pleasantly surprised. The decor is quaint, with lots of luxurious touches...."

Nicol Miller

"Bread and butter is a jem! The food is awesome, has the home made taste to it that you seldom get, their portions are quite big so if u order a pot..."

Johan Naude

"Banters take note: If you haven't been to Bread and Butter, get your skinny tusshies there asap. It is a marvel of fabulous food - for non-Banters..."

Coral Le Roux

"Really tasty food. Great option for those banting. good service and keeps a smile on your toddlers face with a quaint little play area with perfect..."

Samantha-Leigh Harper

"This place is a perfect venue for a typical "girls" coffee & lunch date. They also have many options for hot days, like their iced coffee which is..."

Danielle Martincich

"I'm never disappointed with the quality of food, portions or service.It is one of my favourite breakfast spots. The sweet potato bread is..."

Lynn Jooste

"This is a surprisingly delightful gem hidden in a centre focused a checkers hyper... Every dish leaving the kitchen looked amazingly..."

Vivien Natasen

"What a lovely little restaurant! They have a great selection of food with Banting and vegetarian options. There is also a small play area for younger..."

Laura-kim Le Roux

"There are few coffee shops that I'd rate 4.5 out of 5 in Cape Town. But when you are a fussy diner and coffee-sipper like me, it leaves me no choice...."

John De Beer

"Charming little gem in Parklands. They have amazing coffee (but sometimes I receive it a bit too cold for my liking!) I've never had a problem with..."

Charné Banger

"I always enjoy going to bread butter! I had homemade strawberry sparkling water...fresh and delicious! I ordered chocolate brownie for my little..."

Stephanie Louw

"Love this little place!! I had breakfast, salmon and creamy scrambled eggs. Very good, well presented well done on the sweet potato bread. Definitely..."

Wayne De Nobrega

"Bread and Butter is a cute coffee shop/eatery in Parklands. It is ALWAYS busy and as such waiting times can be a little long but I find this spot a..."

Illona Rogers

"Always nice having a quick lunch at bread and butter. The small things are a bit pricey. There doesn't seem to be a vibe amongst the staff but maybe..."

Liam Lloyd

"Probably one of the tastiest savory pancakes I've ever had. Filled with Creamy feta, spinach and mushroom pancake with a fresh side salad! Delish :)..."

Carlie

"Great menu, great food! Everyone was happy with their meal. The setting was kiddie friendly and service with a smile. The Bacon Eggs Benedict is..."

Ilse Liebenberg

"I had a great time there. Food is great with good flavour. The service is a bit slow. Love the kiddies play area, it is safe and very clean...."

Beverley Du Plessis

"Good food, great banting menu, very tasty. Nice decor, even suitable for moms with tots. Easy access and parking. Close to early sometimes..."

CPT2016

"Bread and Butter is a serious gem in this area. There is nothing else quite like it around so you can be sure to find it busy any time of the day,..."

Ruschka

"I love going to Bread and Butter with my nearly two year old son. They have a great play area for kids . Which means mom and dad can sit have a cuppa..."

Cassan Ferguson

"Came here for my birthday last year. What a wonderful place. So beautiful and the cakes for so divine. I love this place and would recommend it to..."

Sarita Kerber

"I have no complaints about the food I've had, it's been very enjoyable and always tasty, some of the toasted samies are a tad dry. The cakes and..."

Candice Van Der Walt

"One of our favorite spots to meet for nice coffee and delicious cake and such friendly staff! Food is amazing delicious 😄 and of course nice..."

Cecile Wilson

"An unsuspecting little gem... It is quaint and beautifully decorated. The toasted mozzarella and tomato on sweet potato bread was yummy I had a side..."

Debi Malherbe

"Always a great time here. Perfect kiddies corner and perfect venue for mommies to catch up and relax. Yummy milkshakes and perfect little buckets of..."

Overcomingmom

"Lovely restaurant. Great food.Service is slow, highly recommend if time is not of the essence! I love the smoked ham and Gouda toastie..."

Talia Elaine Cross

"For me, the combination of cafe/bakery is the perfect one. This little place has really great elements to it, great furniture with a..."

Allan Moita

"Best coffee shop in Tableview. Period. Coffee is great and the food is always good and consistent. Our favorite breakfast / brunch spot in the..."

QvJ

"What a find! With a beautiful boudoir interior, Bread and Butter invites you into a world of taste delights. The menu has something for everyone,..."

Nadia Langenhoven

"Nice food. Tasty food. Good value. But I struggle eating my eggs benedict off a bread board. Plates would be nice. My wife enjoys their cappuccino..."

Clifton Andrews

"Bread & Butter is a firm favorite with our family. The kids love the play area and the wholesome food. The portions are more than generous (just try..."

Andrew S

"We had delicious breakfast - there are also delicious cakes and not forgetting the fab cappuccinoLovely atmosphere and friendly..."

Linda Parker

"Lovely experience. Great size portions, extremely yummy and great service. Very comfy place and experience. So much more things on the menu that look..."

Janine Groep

"Friendly staff, relaxed setting, food is magnificent ... This is certainly a place I want to keep coming back ... The food exceptionally tasty ????..."

Ryan Cowley

"This is one of my all time favourite coffe shops , the food is always amazing and the service friendly.The restaurant/Coffee Shop itself..."

Heather De Bruin

"Bread and Butter is the perfect place to have that delicious brekkie before going off to do some shopping, or just stopping by for a little cake and..."

Siobhan Kedian

"Really yummy lemonade and bread, try the Queen Victoria..."

Janet

"Absolutely adorable. Nice little stop for a delicious Brekkie before taking on the month shopping duty. Food is great and very reasonably..."

Tracy Poulter

"This restaurant is place you come to and feel nostalgic. The décor is brilliant. They have thought of everything to the smallest detail. Beautiful..."

Tessa Catherine Donne Randall

"Great place with a great vibe. Awesome food. You must try their carrot cake. I highly recommend a visit.----- 16 Nov, 2013..."

Garry Howard-Browne

"Bread and Butter has a bit of a cult following out in the Tableview area...it is THE place to meet for breakfast, coffee and specially cake. Again,..."

Anita Shapiro

Newport Market & Deli

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"Favourite cafe to visit after a walk along Seapoint Promenade or after a walk in Greenpoint Park. This place makes really good coffee and the food is..."

Nicholle Kruger

"Whatt an amazing location, the lighthouse and promenade on the left and green point park and stadium to the right. The outside section is dog..."

Amy Wardle

"Lovely salads, wraps and sandwiches. Simba the waiter always takes good care of us. Good quality cappuccinos & fruit juice. One of our favorite..."

Chantell Kriel

"Always enjoy coming to Newport Market and Deli. The place is always bustling but service is quick and efficient. The food is always fresh and I..."

Anuschka Wischnewski

"Lovely breakfast! Fresh & hot. Service is a bit slow but definitely worth a try! Home made bread & free range eggs is a must for breakfast. Stunning..."

Rudespoon_SA

"I had the most delicious homemade beef & bean soup for lunch today served with a sourdough roll. Great service and value for money I will be back..."

ZEV SCHAPIRO

"Quick breakfast here this morning. The cafe is super cute, and the cosy feel was really nice on a chilly morning. The coffee is great, and the food..."

Courtney Stanbury

"Newport is pretty cool. Had to wait for a table but I suppose it was worth it. Coffee was great but a trainee waitress was kind of offish. Will..."

Claire Atkinson

"I like Newport for their centrality to the promenade and the park. We tend to stop here often before a picnic in the park to stock up on yummy..."

Zeenat Patel

"If you're looking for a lunch spot with a varied menu, an open & laid back atmosphere and a view of the ocean, then Newport Deli is a place you have..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"Lovely breakfast spot, especially if you are in the mood for something healthy and delicious. They have got a wide range of breakfast options as well..."

Richelle Du Preez

"Popped in here for a quick takeaway sandwich as I'd heard they offer gluten-free goodies. Was a Sunday at lunchtime and yet I received my delicious..."

Nicole Whitehorn

"Lovely wraps and salads, quite a bad smell as it's right off the promenade (but they can't help that) and they got me a bowl of water for my dog...."

Estelle Roux

"Beautiful setting on the Promenade in Sea Point, especially on a sunny day. The rare beef sandwich on gluten free bread was delicious and good value..."

Steven Edwards

"We live in Amalfi, the block above Newport. The service and friendliness from staff is 10/10. You can phone down your order and fetch in 5 minutes. I..."

Julie Williamson

"What a beautiful café / restaurant! So light & airy, huge glass windows, tasteful decor. Lovely bakery section selling moutwatering..."

JotterJo

"Always a nice vibe in the mornings for breakfast and also offers great coffee. Food is not amazing and there is not much of a selection on the menu...."

Dalton Lester

"Lovely little spot to stop at while enjoying a stroll along the promenade! I loved the old Newport when it was further along beach road and was eager..."

Sumendra Chetty

"Popped into Newport late this morning for some breakfast nibbles. Between us we ordered the Triathlete smoothie, the Berry Blitz smoothie, a..."

Nicol Miller

"Lovely spot on the beach front. Loved the breakfast and the service was absolutely fantastic. The combination of the sea breeze, lwe are sure..."

Gabriela Limberis

"There are many places that offers lunch with a view, but this one really caught me off guard! The sandwiched were exceptionally good and with service..."

Conrad Jonck

"Excellent place to come for lunchWe loved the variety of choice and the unusual smoothies. The staff were friendly and efficient and the vibe..."

Natasha Lutz

"Lovely setting and good vibe - it was bigger than I thought inside, but we were lucky to get a table outside. Food is good but not spectacular. Juice..."

Gillian

"We went to Newport Market and Deli inGreenpoint on the spur of the moment..with a group of 21 people , 3 kids under the age of 10 as well as..."

Sash Gaffoor

"Had lunch with my parents @ Newport. We each had a salad. The portions were more than adequate and the ingredients fresh. The new location is lovely..."

Russels

"I usually go to Newport when I need a pick me up before work. I miss the old location - it had its charm even though it was cramped. The new store is..."

Ilhaam

"New location but just as good as the last! Had a quick coffee and croissant with some friends. Bit dark inside so opt for a table outside - weather..."

Mike Varney

"Great smoothies, delicious almond croissants and very tasty sour dough bread!! The Vibe and the service is great and deli is fabulous! Really great..."

Nicola Alexandra Stevenson

"This is one of my ultimate breakfast or lunch spots... Especially after a run or walk along the promenade! Their menu makes it really difficult to..."

Mandy Jones

"I had the pleasure of breakfasting at the Newport Deli this weekend, and as I hadn't been there since they relocated eons ago, I was pretty excited..."

I Love Foodies

"Newport deli is becoming a firm favourite of mine. Whether it be for a sit down meal with friends or a quick stop to pick up some essentials for the..."

Rebecca Hartle

"Same same but different. If you loved the old one you'll love this one just the same. I love that it is now a double story setting and you can have a..."

Gabrielle Meyers

"This place has always been a favourite. A great place to visit after walking the Atlantic boulevard when they were located in Granger bay. Their..."

Paul W Harding

"Have been to the new Newport Deli twice. The 1st time I had a delicious salad and coffee and the 2nd time I had the peanut butter smoothie with..."

Instaeatscapetown

"Fresh delicious juices are the best at Newport. A lovely choice of healthy meals I had a lovely avocado, salami and cheese bagel. Delicious meals..."

Sarita Kerber

"As and old favourite I was sad to hear they were moving but I love it even more now in the new location. It is spacious and open and not as chaotic..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"I love Newport Deli. Plenty of healthy options on the menu, and their coffee is delicious! They've recently moved to a new, renovated space and the..."

Dominique Andrea Vieira

"Cute little deli spot with a great vibe and location. Nice for chilled weekend breakfasts. The juices are great and I had a salmon sandwich which was..."

Catherine Steere

"This is a wonderful little seaside spot. For rainy days, their thick, chunky lentil soup is gorgeous, and for any other day, their sandwiches, wraps..."

Elizabeth Visser

"Awesome lovely local spot. Unassuming, unpretentious. Great place for locals. Perfect during winter too with their delicious hot chocolate. Their..."

Mademoiselle Nomad

"Went one Sunday morning - it was packed and unfortunately VERY noisy due to lots of loud children and a distinct lack of absorbent surfaces - think..."

Nick BG

"When we arrived, it was raining so the door was closed on account of the weather. One of the staff saw me arriving and opened the door to usher me in..."

Chloe Wrathmall

"First time for a friend and I. Love the setup to go upstairs as well. Very big menu to choose from. Nice meeting spot for business and..."

Yolinda Badenhorst

"The service is great and friendly. We were seated and served fast for brunch. The food and coffee are both quite good. The deli shop has good quality..."

Simona Marinkova

"Really wonderful service from the staff and management on duty Saturday morning (28/10). I ordered the rare roast beef sandwich but wasn't entirely..."

Carl Keith Williams

"Pretty good overall, go upstairs of you want a view of the golfbaan or the sea obstructed by some buildings. General kinda "healthy" vibe like the..."

Jacob Rossouw

"Just opposite the Greenpoint park and close to the beach this restaurant is relaxed and casual. You can take your kids there and not feel..."

Lynette Barnardo

"Great coffee and service. Chocolate croissants are amazing. Portia is always friendly when I visit there. We have become loyal coffee goers..."

Isabel Nel

"Newport is an Artisanal Café, Sourdough Bakery & Deli, established 1997, and is one of my favourite places to hang out. From the sourdough breads..."

Sue Faith Levy

"Before I was diagnosed as a celiac I loved eating here. They have always had great quality, delicious food. I stopped for a few years because they..."

Stephanie Donachie

"Quick take-away after walk. Excellent deli and bakes - but the Cinnamon bun looked nice but average, only had half and always order a double-shot or..."

Antoinette Schoeman

"A very well run restaurant. A really good selection of fresh food , and the bakery is fantastic . I've been here many times over the years, and..."

Gavin Rabinowitz

"Nice place close to the sea, you can enter for the shop or you can seat down at the restaurant. People very kind, food is good. There are lots of..."

Claudio Bartolucci

"Best sandwich on earth, gourmet grilled chicken sandwich on sourdough. Priscilla who served us is a gem. Really appreciate the service from the..."

David Jenkins

"What a lovely restaurant with such friendly helpful staff, opens the door when youre approaching with a fat friendly smile. Very accommodative to..."

Lana Wright

"The best lentil soup!! I'm stuck in my hotel sick and had a craving for some tasty soup, this hit the spot perfectly (I may even order the same for..."

Lottie F

"Ahhhhh, yes this gem of a place is an old favourite. After a walk/yoga in Green Point Park or a leisurely walk along the promenade, this is a great..."

Kerri A (Kez)

"This vegan dish was very unexpected but delicious! Your juices are amazing too. Thx so..."

Natasha Groenewald

"We went looking for a brekkie place after our walk. Most places are understaffed and not serving breakfast. We asked if we could have croissants made..."

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