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The Creamery Cafe Newlands

91/100 (2577 ratings)

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"Today, in a feat of remarkable clumsiness, I dropped my creamery icecream cone. I managed to scoop it up and run back into the store to ask for a tub..."

Erin Siebert Jegels

"The best ice-cream I ever tasted! My Sunday was well spent, the flavours are mind blowing and so on point. Loved every bit of..."

Kelly Aleecia Poniappen

"When in Cape Town - have Creamery. I'm so grateful for a place like this which makes it easy to know how you'd like to spend a cheat day, or what you..."

Jastelle E. Hugo

"On Saturday (the 24th of October) we went to the Creamery at the waterfront. The guy who was working there (fellow durbanite ;) ) was so so friendly..."

Claire Lister

"The best! The atmosphere is great, staff are so friendly and ice cream the best!..."

Altie Spence Oberholster

"The carrot cake ice cream is the best ice cream I have ever put in my..."

Melody Gazendam

"Awesome ice cream great vibe friendly staff really nice..."

Suzgo Victoria Ngwira

"This is the best ice cream I’ve had. So simple, so..."

Savannah Gillman

"We sampled a few of the flavours before selecting fig, coffee and chocolate for our waffles. The quality of their ice cream is superb. Creamery is..."

Michael Nurick

"Will definately go back there!!! Best woffles ever + excellent interaction with the..."

Chevonne Solomons

"Hot cross bun ice cream. ��should just try to serve your coffee orders a bit quicker.. too forever to..."

Rozelle Crafford

"I tasted three flavours .. to pick one.. ended up having all THREE!! Your waffles are perfection and you have Great service!! Best icecream in South..."

Salma Wadee

"Best place for a cold treat Salted caramel, lemon curd and salt river of dreams will always be my favourite..."

Una Singo

"the open space of the little Cafe makes it a beautiful place to chill on a Sunday afternoon just at sunset..."

Rehana Laingno

"Pretty good waffles, the ice cream is nothing really special but it was good. I would’ve given it a 5 star but the ice cream had ice crystals and..."

Neo Sekgobela

"The Creamery is always an enjoyable dining experience. Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. It can get quite busy but the dessert parlour is..."

Nadine Staggie

"Always a winner!! Love the craemery’s ice cream and it’s a bonus that they stay open untill 11pm... amazing on those warm summer nights when the..."

Mariska Kruger

"Excellent coffee and some of the best and most interesting flavors of homemade ice cream we’ve ever had. Offerings vary depending on seasonal..."

Rigard & Jeanine

"Love the ice-cream, waffles and general vibe. Kiddie friendly and a firm favorite spot for dessert! I would recommend for young and old..."

Natasha

"The creamery is the best ice cream in town. I can’t count how may times I go there. The service is super friendly and the menu is constantly..."

Precious Donhodzo Chikura

"I pop in and out of here in between my study sessions. I absolutely love this place. I can never get enough of the popcorn flavour. On a good day, I..."

Busisiwe Mavundla

"Waffles, Waffles and more waffles! This is the go to branch if you love waffles and ice cream, it’s be best combo right? Crispy and fresh, with my..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"The Creamery is honestly the best place to get ice cream and waffles. The set up is aesthetically pleasing and they have new ice cream flavours..."

Nanie Thabede

"I’m here in and out almost every week for their delicious ice-cream. They have such a variety of flavours that cater to every taste, with my..."

Sarah Herrington

"The ice-creams are always amazing. But I am here to talk about the banana split and waffles. Proper Belgian Waffles that are crispy with a..."

Masooda Abdullah

"The ice cream is nice, but not amazing. Slightly overpriced. The setting is pleasant and the staff friendly. I find it strange that you taste the ice..."

Browser

"As a local Cape Townian, this is a firm favourite for many years now... they have hand made all natural ice creamThe Creamery is an..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"The waffles were good because I love that they were light and fluffy in texture not flat like the usual kind and I enjoyed the nectarine and..."

Ayesha Mohamed Khan

"Best ice-cream in town. Wife and I are regulars, probably stop by once a month and usually leave with two tubs - one always being the flavour of the..."

Supervundu

"If you like your ice-cream, like you like your sex, plain and vanilla, then the creamery is not the place for you...sorry to disappoint...."

Laura Martin

"No wonder, they serve the best ice cream in capetown. Go for waffles and banana split , indulgence is guaranteed. Add toppings buruleed banana,..."

Malar

"Absolutely delicious ice cream selection! Every flavor we tried was different but delicious.Really original selection with delicious sugar..."

Zahraacachalia

"Absolutel must have ice-cream in Cape Town!* Soooo creamy and tastes great! Service with a smile and you can taste befor you buy!..."

Jomari Steyn

"Decided to check out which new flavours were released on this sunny day. Had the Rooibos chai with a cookie dough topping. Delicious. Highly..."

Matshepo Motlanthe

"Ice cream is one of my favorite deserts, so naturally the Creamery is a place I’d frequent. Their exotic flavors are definitely a hit for me..."

Ameerah Abdol

"Love the space and vibe. Delicious ice cream flavors. They change most of them often, but with a few staples. Great thing is that they let you taste..."

Ayabulea Tutuse

"If you are looking for a place to tickle your sweet tooth after a horrible exam. A place to fulfill your children's ice-cream needs on a sunny day...."

Ivi Malotana

"My family and i had your delicious waffles and ice cream. We were first offered samples by the friendly servers, your manager Gakeemah was super..."

Lily Schroeder

"I'm a big fan of The Creamery! I visit at least once a month to try the new 'Flavor of the Month.' The brownies & cream flavor, which my sister had..."

Lauren Niekerk

"Brilliant ice cream!!! I literally crave their waffles. A must to have on a Sunday drive. They need more seating place in the smaller..."

Lady

"Great ice-cream. Good variety of flavors. Great waffles. Happy and friendly service. Neat place and conveniently located. Love that it's open til..."

Marcio Lopes

"The service is always great here and I especially love their unique array of flavours that taste exceptionally well with pieces of the flavour..."

Zaina Abrahams

"I must recommend you go all out and have a waffle with a scoop (or two) of their fabulous ice cream with a brûlée banana, toasted marshmallow and..."

Leila Smeyatsky

"Love coming here after dinner. Ice cream is excellent and I especially love the coffee flavor. Plenty of places to sit inside and outside of the..."

Daniel Lewinsohn

"The taste for me is lacking, I have been here quite a lot normally doing a desert run for my friends. They seem to love it, the only flavour I truly..."

Direshan Pillay

"My favorite ice cream store in Cape Town! I've been to the creamery a couple of times and it never seems to disappoint! My favorite has been there..."

Lucy McGhie

"Jut when I thought it couldn't get better .... it did. The carrot cake ice cream is just so wonderfully delicious it brought the biggest smile to my..."

Chris Rafael

"Love love love this space. It's really cute and hip with really aesthetically pleasing decor. I'm a huge fan of their ice cream and waffles. Always..."

Zara Wong Soemadinata

"I wonder where my old review disappeared to🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️Anyway, CARROT CAKE IS BACK! I was honestly as..."

Mosa Mashati

"One of my favourite go to places no matter my mood no matter the weather. The sweet cream flavour is my all time favourite but really do enjoy most..."

Robin Mahlangu

"Tried almost every flavour. Best ice cream, best place. Great service, great value for money! Would recommend the half and half cone or..."

Alexandra May Barry

"I love The Creamery ice cream! I went specifically to this branch for the waffles, and they did not disappoint. Lovely atmosphere, friendly service,..."

Kim Knight

"Went to the Creamery in Newman's specifically to try the waffles. They were good, but not outstanding. The ice cream however, as always was amazing...."

Courtney Stanbury

"As many of my friends may know, I have two foodie addictions: chocolate and ice cream. Even though Creamery is quite a drive from my house,..."

SquatForPancakes

"The Creamery is consistently amazing in service, ambience and taste. This is probably the best ice cream I have eaten in South Africa and the sweet..."

Ecstutor

"Amazing waffles! 💞 , at first I went to the greenpoint branch and there was no waffles then came to this branch. Although the waiting time for the..."

Saabirah Hare

"Definitely one of my absolute favourite places to get ice cream! The flavours are great and unique and it always tastes as thought you're eating the..."

Tia

"I had the salted caramel ice cream and it was delicious. Ons of the best caramel ice creams I had in a long time! The sugar cone was also really nice..."

Riani Deacon

"The best ice cream around! Peanut butter &a pop corn are definitely a winning combo 🍦👯 half &a half is a good portion size as it's just..."

Emma Haines

"This is what kiddie dreams are made of and I'm not ashamed to spoil that inner kid in me. The Creamery lived up to expectations and I left with my..."

Darla Dates

"I probably spend most of my eating out budget at the Creamery. It's the perfect replacement for coffee with a friend, and I love that it's open late...."

Tessa Brown

"I love this branch of the creamery. The service is always great and there's plenty of places to sit although parking is an issue. Had both the..."

Sara

"The coffee and chocolate ice-cream is amazing! I can't wait to go back to try the waffles as they looked delicious - as well as the other..."

Shinade

"Amazing service and the ice cream melts in your mouth. A girl named Mika was the friendliest person with a large smile on her face and a zest for..."

Kesia Burdett

"This is my go to place for any ice cream craving. They have such delicious ice cream and a flavour for everyone. They also have non-conventional..."

Aimee Smale

"This was on my bucket list for a year before i moved to Cape Town. I frequent here because the homemade flavours are exciting and the staff are..."

Tinéo Galela

"This is what heaven tastes like if you enjoy ice-cream. The creamery ice-cream is amazing! They have standard flavours but new flavours are also..."

Jenna Rodd

"Last time I rated The Creamery 3.5 and I complained about the awful ice cream smell and long waiting time for orders. Well, I went back today and..."

Mpho Mokoena

"All I can say is YUM! Great flavors wonderful ice cream and the place is open till 10.30 in peak season? Uuuh that's a win in my book! It's obviously..."

Jessica Armstrong

"All I can say is wow. I'm lactose intolerant and I put that aside for this. (payed for it later of course). From the full teaspoon tastings before..."

Adam

"Took two of my colleagues along for a treat after one of those lengthy after-lunch meetings.. (read boring). I had my obligatory flat white, which..."

Glenn Muller

"Best Icecream in Cape Town. Flavours change regularly and include some exotic and adventurous ingredients. The waffles are great as well and they..."

Milton Gering

"Good ice cream and wide variety of flavours. The staff are friendly and always allowing of you to test several flavours before purchasing. The prices..."

Tanweer

"Smooth and decadent. Beautiful flavours. The roasted coffee and the dark chocolate are my favourites! Flavours switch around to keep it exciting too..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"The Creamery is my "go to" choice for feel-good comfort :) Absolutely love their constantly changing flavours allowing you to experiment with a..."

Kerryn Rehse

"What a cute ice cream spot! Delicious, flavourful and creamy ice cream - perfect for trEAT day! A single scoop of the flavour of the month is..."

Rrbex Noms

"Friendly service, the icecream was nice and it wasn't too rich. I personally think 1 scoop is more than enough. The place is very relaxed and it's..."

Leila Rossouw

"Love the creamery! Great ice-cream, cute decor and friendly service. Only ever had ice-cream there. Their coffee as well as their basil and..."

Francesca Favero

"I had the Woodstock road flavour, I think that's the name and it was delicious. This branch is quite spacious and very inviting. I tested the black..."

Iman Bawa

"Always really friendly people working there, a great vibe and delicious items on the menu. I always go for the classic ice cream in a cup - best..."

Sara Krunic

"I always wait for the new month to see what exciting flavours it brings! And I'm never disappointed. The guys behind the counter are very patient and..."

Sai Maharaj

"Warm Apple CrumbleThe perfect dessert for winter, it’s sweet, nutty, savoury and comforting. There are sprinkles of golden oats that..."

The Authentic Girl

"Wow! What took us so long! Ice cream at its finest and you know you onto a good thing when there is a queue out the door on a Sunday! We had the..."

Cape Town Foodies

"One is never too old...or too young for ice cream! The Creamery is one of my favourite ice cream spots and is simply a place that is bound to put a..."

Sharese Hunt

"Fast service, there was a long queue but it moved so quickly. The ice cream was so yummy and affordable. Next time I will have waffles and ice cream..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"Popped into The Creamery yesterday evening and I was so thrilled to see that they were busy on a Sunday. They seem to update their flavours..."

Raeesa Naik

"So yummy! Went to the Creamery after a hike in Newlands forest so desert was my reward!! I had a waffle with peanut butter icecream and chocolate..."

Jessy Da Silva

"Always worth stopping by on a hot afternoon, or any afternoon to be honest. Some of the best ice cream in the western cape. Milkshakes are a bit..."

Danieljake

"Delicious Ice Cream and tastiest waffles ever - prices may look a bit steep at first, but the portion sizes are big and the flavours are well worth..."

Chetna Black

"The variety of flavours offered is what keeps me going back! Their weird and unexpected ice creams are a delight to try and experiment with it. The..."

Rivaania Perumal

"I love this spot for late night dates hehe! I love the sweet milk, it's generally my go-to flavour, otherwise I opt for Sea Salt caramel as i don't..."

Nicol Miller

"Generous portions, helpful and friendly staff. Had a waffle with Salted caramel and peanut butter scoops, wife had a waffle with tiramisu and roasted..."

Clint Wilson

"Absolutely spectacular every time and I work nearby so that's quite often. Great staff, great ice cream and eternally consistent. The only complaint..."

SauRoN

"The Creamery is always a good option to get your waffle fix when you're in the southern suburbs.Their service is good. Happy to help. Luke, who..."

Kyle Dunn

"Best ice-cream in Cape Town. Such a treat, they change their flavours all the tim but my favourites are the salted caramel, carrot cake, apple..."

Lukeconorbolton

"I frankly think Ice Cream can be enjoyed at all times of the year and The Creamery at Newlands proved that, the shop was packed for a late Saturday..."

Glen Hunt

"The venue is fresh and clean but with only a few tables, and on days like today the queue goes well out the door. The staff are friendly..."

Richard Best

"One of my favourite ice cream spots. The sea salt caramel flavour leaves me dreaming day in and day out. The waffles are crunchy, perfect..."

Minowrahvw

"Little bit pricy but for a Lekker treat very worth it. The half and half deal makes it better. Lemon cheesecake ice cream is yum and general decor..."

Rowe.danielle31

"Oh my god, I finally got to eat a real-life banana split sundae, and it changed my life. The brulee'd crunchy caramelised banana was out of this..."

Julia Louise Domanski

"I enjoyed the waffle and ice cream but the sea salt caramel ice cream and sauce were quite bitter. Maybe its just my taste but its very different to..."

Kaamilah

"Beautifully decorated and nicely located, also very neat . The staff are such a joy and are so helpful, I was even lucky enough to get some guidance..."

Megan McMurtrie

"A must do when in Cape Town. Delicious flavours and I love the half and half where you can have 2 flavours in one scoop. Priced reasonably. Just be..."

Dianne Jones

"Had ice cream. Really creamy😏. Also had rooibos tea. Presentation of the tea was excellent. It was great that they're open till so late on a..."

azhar shaikh

"The best ice cream in CPT! So creamy and the servings are quite large. I love getting to try different flavors every single..."

Takudzwa Chisanga Chitima

"Usually excellent - take the opportunity to taste prior to choosing. Some flavours can be subtle and others strong, and may not pair well. Half and..."

Michael Pitman

"Have been here multiple times and always thoroughly enjoy the location, the ice-cream and the variety of flavours. The inspiration behind the..."

Shaun Haskell

"Good variety of ice-cream flavours offered here. The sea-salt caramel flavour had a unique taste to it. Pricing is on the slightly expensive side,..."

Hritik Mitha

"Perfect spot for ice-cream dates, or for a good milkshake. They have great daily specials, so it's good for anyone on a student budget. Excellent and..."

Haniem Burger

"I always enjoy a stop at The Creamery Newlands and generally go for the chocolate scoop with toasted marshmallow topping, but today I tried their Two..."

Lauren Cerfontyne

Molten Toffee

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"My favorite Coffee place in Cape Town! I was there almost every day for the past three months... The staff is amazing & the vibe is great! Keep it up..."

Camille Thériault

"Hands down the best coffee spot in Cape Town! Nothing like building a breakfast beast in the..."

Ben Cade

"This place has such a great vibe. Love heading there for a coffee and to get some work done. The staff are extremely friendly and the food is..."

Shaylen Padayachee

"Excellent service. Excellent food. Awesome tea. One of the few places to get Yerba Mate. So pleased I found..."

Daniel Bernberg

"Awesome coffee and delish food! Perfect spot to grab a bite to eat and get your caffeine..."

Norman Butler

"This place keeps it's so fresh! The owner is always there to make sure everyone's well taken care of. Excellent wifi and coffee obviously. Makes..."

Keshia Ashleigh Brake

"Awesome place! Try the FAB sandwiches and anything freshly baked. The team is great and friendly. Love the..."

Yazmine Horowitz

"The best toasted sandwiches in town hands down and the vibe is always great any time of the..."

Nicholas Grobler

"Yummie coffee !!! Very friendly staff and great place to meet up for a catch up with friends or work..."

Pauline Lawley

"I wish I still worked around the corner. So miss my lunches there. Best juices and sarmies! And those peanut butter chocolate cups to die for. You..."

Jacqui Senekal

"yummy yummy in my tummy. wish I could have my breakfast from here..."

Justin Tobias

"Great coffee. Great vibe. Love their vegan rotis...."

Stephan Hambsch

"They want 40 characters in order to let me type a review? Authentic place..."

Jerri Mperdempes

"Best cappuccino in Cape Town along with trendy..."

Alice Arlen-Dean

"Good vibes, great coffee, and the breakfasts are the bee's..."

Peter Nilson

"I cannot rave enough about the cold toddy. What a wake up call for your taste buds! Delicious!!!! I also had a larnie salami sarmie which hit the..."

Shani Pretorius

"Good coffee and some great art hanging on the walls. Really enjoyed my fresh juice and vegetarian roti. Give it a shot for lunch! Friendly staff and..."

Claudia Emanuel

"I often frequent the CBD Molten Toffee, and it truly is one of my favourite coffee shops in Cape Town. They do one of the best Mochas I’ve ever had..."

Amber

"Cute little coffee shop that we stumbled upon. Went in there at about 11:30am so decided to have breakfast. I ordered the full works omelette which..."

Burrrpsalot.

"Coffee 4 - Deco 4 - Service 4 - Food 4.5Coffee is really good and the presence of the oner in the shop is visible in terms of..."

Coffeeintheveins

"Good place to stop for a winter snack and some good coffee. The service was great! The coffee is a must have. Definitely one off my favorites in Cape..."

Helenebadenhorst62

"Good coffee, great service and friendly employees. Small space but really well done. They have a good wifi so is a good option for working out of the..."

Alex

"Nice coffee shop in Kloof street. Coffee is really good and the staff is really nice and friendly, probably the best toast with avo in town..."

Francis

"Best coffee. Best sandwiches. Best chicken koftas. Best banana bread. Warm and welcoming owner and staff. Great wifi for working. Also an awesome..."

Morgan

"Popped into molten coffee to grab something that could help me with a cold!The staff was very helpful and luckily their signature hot drink for..."

Mosa Mashati

"One of the best coffee shops into town! Their coffee is consistently good, their food is fresh and always tasty and the service is friendly and..."

Lammies

"Best coffe shop on kloof street. Their health breafast is amazing. You can get quality food out there. Don't forget their service is really quick and..."

Dhruv

"The friendliest coffee shop on Kloof Street. Popping in at Molten is always a personal experience! They serve the freshest green juice( if you are..."

Nicol Miller

"We love this place- great coffee (iced & other) & they do excellent poached eggs - I also really enjoy the haloumi wrap (vegetarian). Cool to sit at..."

Cape Town Diva

"This is such a lovely little spot on Kloof street. My breakfast was very tasty and juice was incredible! I had the green juice with my build-your-own..."

Kelly Rae Gifford

"Excellent service to match an excellent breakfast. I had poached eggs, avo and the freshest salmon you can find. Great decaf coffee too! I'll..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"Greeted by friendly co-owner Robbie! (Good start) sat down outside in the buzz of kloof street (getting better). Treated to a well made flat white!..."

Rati Mash Mashego

"Great vibe, great food with a healthy edge. AND the best coffee in town! Super friendly service, and daily specials make the place different from..."

Shana Morland

"Cute breakfast spot with amazing wraps and freshly squeezed..."

Lerato Sejake

"We dropped in for brunch, delightful green juice and nice smoothie. We had the divine salmon omelette & poached eggs with avocado on sourdough toast,..."

Lawrence Taylor

"Good coffee and good brunch menu! I liked the interior and nice and kind staffs. Me and my friend ordered ‘2 scrambled eggs with avocado and..."

Sophie Kim _하은

"Molten coffee is a conscious breakfast cafe with its own personality. Decor: 5/5 the array of plants with the cork tables add to conscious and..."

Carri-Ann Bloom

"My favourite cafe in Cape Town :) Great coffee, great food, lovely vibe, the staff are fab. Highly recommend the breakfast..."

Flora Fontes

"Really nice small café with amazing staff and food. Would recommend if you are looking for a quiet place to sit and..."

Rofhiwa Nthangeni

"Great coffee, excellent service only thing I didn't quite like was the char grilled bacon. I wish waiter asked how I wanted them done. Other than..."

Joy Arries

"Staff is very nice and very good coffee. There are some seats outside too. They had a wrap which was gluten free AND vegan and it was..."

Marie Oeillard Laforge

"Motlen serves one of the best latte's I've had in Cape Town. Cool location where you can sit outside and do some people watching. Staff is upbeat,..."

Marc Klant

"Love it! Best coffee on Kloof Street and great service. I will return many many..."

Jonas Larsson

"The white chocolate croissant alone could put any bakery in France out of business. Absolutely incredible. Great coffee..."

Joshua

"Great coffee shop to visit if you are in the area..."

victoria newton-king

"Great coffee, breakfast and vibes🥰 the waitress that we saw daily is very friendly. Also the food is great! Try the eggs on sourdough and the..."

Valerie Schellekens

"Super friendly :-) !!! Good coffee and healthy, delicious food..."

Nadine D.

"Lovely little cafe stop for good coffee and..."

Leyla Garnham

"I just come here for the coffee, but they have a wide menu with other nice..."

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