Review The Sweetest Thing - Simon's Town

The cutest patisserie! Absolutely amazing confections! I have it on good authority that all the pastries are delectable...committed to working my way through them all! Thank you guys for such a lovely time!

This was our favorite place we ate in Simons Town. Cute vibes in the bakery, and delicious pastries, quiche and soup.

A great patisserie to stop into on the way to/from Cape Point. Everything was fresh and tasty and the service was great. The home made lemonade was great!

Had afternoon tea. Don't go there if you are hungry, as the confectionary will have you eat yourself into a coma. Seriously good stuff. The service was great, super friendly waitress. Nice setting in that you can look out on to the main road and watch life go by. Good coffee 😊 I have had tea there a good few times and never had a bad experience. If a diabetic, then go there charged up with insulin.

Delicious Treats and a great Cappucino Mug👍 The Apple & Nougat tart made for an interesting combination 🤔

I'm a lover of great desserts and thought that I'd try it out since it said patisserie on the sign. The desserts aren't very cheap. I purchased an almond croissant that's rectangular instead of a normal crescent shape and a lemon tart. The almond croissant was tasty but crispier than others I've had. The lemon tart looks divine and at R42 hopefully it doesn't disappoint.

Cute little cafe for a sister brunch , They didn’t ask me how I like my eggs poached and they were a runny mess , The meringues were delicious

Satisfied the word that it is ' the go to place ' in Simonstown. Enjoyed the paintings on the walls.

Fantastic French pastries. And I am French lol. Lovely place for a breakfast, a light lunch or an afternoon treat. Excellent quality, by far the best I have found in Cape Town so far. The Chef is from Zambia, been trained the French way. Husband is British. 👏👏👏📣📣📣👍👍👍😋😋😋

Delicious... everything! Not just sweet treats (but there are sweet treats to delight even the sweetest tooth), they also make delicious savoury pies, and have a small but yummy-sounding breakfast and lunch menu. The place is also much bigger than it looks from outside, with two small tables outside on the pavement, a few more inside in the front, and then even more on two levels beyond the counter, and then even more in an outside courtyard at the back (with bathrooms there as well). A must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth (but their pies are also really good).

Masterchef quality cuisine and baking. Great coffee and plenty of various kind of treats. Pet friendly for those with their doggies 🐕

The chocolate moose brownie was delectable, so good my wife wanted a second to have with a glass of wine after dinner.

If you are looking fir quality, tasty bakes that melts in your mouth, look no further. Savory, sweet, baked, the court yard, Relaxed atmosphere, inside, cushions to say, you home. Food, healthty, well presented and, comfy to the stomach. Friendly, helpful staff, see to your needs.

Amazing pastries, both sweet and savoury. We came three times over a three day visit to Simon’s Town. Highly recommend the pecan tart and herbed mushroom quiche.

Absolutely delicious baked goods - sausage rolls, quiches, tartlets, cake and more. The coffee is pretty good too, and indoors seating very pleasant. If you've cycled over hill and dale to Simonstown, I strongly recommend you park your bike and sit yourself down outside this picturesque historic building and replace those calories as fast as you possibly can. You'll be spoiled for choice.

Nice little breakfast spot - not the fastest but hey who is In a rush in Simonstown 😀

The best treat for me is the Japonaise .... it's a must have when I go there Great little spot for coffee and a treat in Simonstown

Amazing food, huge portions, delectable flavors, good coffee. A tiered venue with loads of pleasant and comfortable seating. An outside square with a drink for your furry friend. A must visit.

Love this place, Really fresh breakfast and awesome scones. The best I have ever tasted. Together with High Tea in Wynberg, they definitely serve the best breakfasts.

Pet friendly area outside in the back courtyard. Lovely home made style pastries, cakes. Friendly efficient staff. Owners give personal attention.

My chocolate eclair was delicious. Cream was fresh. Service was spot on. Thank you x

Thank you for a superb high tea, highly recommended �

Pastries on par with the best in the world! We shall definitely be returning soon.:)

Always consistent friendly staff and great makaroos �

Absolute love put into every item. Would love to try everything Was yummy yummy!

Staff are slow and don't get thw full order correct. Even drinks take long to come #theslowestthing. the back area is perfect for a cycling coffee stop but guess in future I will cycle to another coffee stop.

Thank you Doreen and team for the delicious goodies you made for my friend's baby shower today!!!! With only one day's notice as well.... Everyone commented on the divine food, we will definitely be placing more orders! So good :)

Always delivers on every level. Delicious.

Always the best. Doreen just excellent with the most decadent bakes

The exterior is brightly coloured and has an overall inviting appeal. The interior is quaint - and shelves are filled with mouth watering goodies. The goods are well priced, however not all of them taste as good as they look. There are however some very well made cakes and desserts that are delicious. A picturesque spot to sit outside on the wire tables and enjoy some sweet treats.

Cute little bakery/coffee shop in brand new mall in Simon’s Town<br/>Delicious apple crumble and focaccia breads<br/>Offers catering as well<br/>Staff and proprietor was friendly and helpful<br/>Neat clean

Lots of pastries to choose from and it's difficult to make a choice of only 1.<br/>The place is very unassuming from the road and if you don't know it's the place with the yellow umbrellas outside, you won't notice it when driving. On foot however, you can feast your eyes and not resist to go in.

The Sweetest Thing is a lovely little spot in Simon's Town, and feels like a real Cape Town institution. It looks tiny from the outside (just pretty narrow, I guess), but it's actually quite spacious inside, including an additional room through the back.<br/><br/>They have lots of delicious-looking treats to choose from (such as tarts, cakes, eclairs, cheesecakes, fruit tartlets, cupcakes, muffins, croissants, and scones), as well as a large range of coffee formats. I went for a palmier (pig's ear), and an affagato (espresso over vanilla ice-cream), both of which were very yummy!<br/><br/>I probably wouldn't return though - it's a nice spot, but more of a try-it-for-the-experience place than a regular favourite.

Would give it a 10 if possible. Their sweet treats are out of this world, I couldn't just pick one kept going back to try all the different ones!! They can get pretty packed and this service can be a little slow but take a book and relax. Definitely put this one on the list if you visit Simons town.

Excellent baking and great coffee. Deserves a higher rating than you see here. The quality of both sweet and savoury baked goods is world class.

I don't think the sweetest thing exist anymore.<br/><br/>So this review is for the replacement.<br/>Pies and croissants are not made on site. (I asked)<br/>Pie was microwaved which resulted in a semi cold pie, my dog would have loved it!<br/><br/>Croissants was of the bun variety (a sneaky white bun camouflaged as a sexy croissant)<br/><br/>I think the place should be called <br/>" The thing". <br/>

What a find!!!<br/><br/>Chef Doreen's Signature Passion Fruit Tartlet in this tiny patisserie is a WOW...mouthwateringly citrus-tangy/ganache-sweet balanced with perfect pastry! DELISH Lamb/Rosemary pie too & super-friendly service!<br/><br/>SO @jamescapetown FAVE! 😁🌍😁💜🙌

Amazing patisserie, mini quiches are fantastic. Coffee is really decent. One of the best places in Simons Town for breakfast or lunch. Best lamb and rosemary pie!

We have called in here many times. The place is a little shabby but the pastries sweet & savoury certainly are not. I always go for the blue cheese & leek quiche so delicate & so tasty. The fresh fruit tartlets are gorgeous. Coffee also excellent. Atmosphere lacking but who cares.

It was such a nice surprise to find this little cafe by chance. The cakes and pies are amazing, and so are the coffee and smoothies. Lovely little courtyard inside. Totally recommended.

I lived in Simonstown for 4 months & tried every croissant in town.. the winner is 'The Sweetest Thing'. Beautifully baked pastries, cakes, tortes & biscuits, words & photos can't do justice. Worth a detour through Simonstown to select a boxful for your lucky friends. If dining in, be sure to head for the courtyard at the back.. not a glamorous fit out, but it is charming, & I'd sit in a bus top with their cakes rather than compromise on what's in my mouth for the sake of a tizzy interior. Coffee not their forte, but a. Bracing cup of tea with an eclair or their famous Caramel Mousse Cake? Heaven