The best Bakeries in Stellenbosch | Sluurpy updated in April

The Birdcage

89/100 (1056 ratings)

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"Great vibes at this serene shop in the heart of Stellenbosch. The Oreo Cheesecake is well worth the expedition of scouting the area for this hidden..."

Lené Scheepers

"The best chicken mayo sandwich I have EVER eaten! Love this..."

Liza Matthews

"The best breakfast ever. Scrabled eggs, salmon, avo and coconut bread. Yum. Friendly and super quick..."

Jandré Robbertze

"Beate was a joy to work with. She promptly responds to emails and took extreme care to ensure my order was just the way I wanted it. She delivered an..."

Marli Koen

"Absolutely stunning!! Our food orders were changed to our requirement (who will do THAT these days?), freshest salad I had ever eaten, outstanding..."

Paula Joubert

"Very welcoming and great atmosphere. Food is very nice - especially the cheese cake. Very friendly..."

Cammie Franken

"One of Stellenbosch's best kept secret � Always wonderful service, amazing food & decadent sweets..."

Andrew Stewart Francis

"They make the best cupcakes I have ever tasted, no matter the flavour! absolutely..."

Kaylynn Mundell

"The moment I set foot in this adorable place I was IN LOVE. Great service, great food, lovely teas and naturally AMAZING cupcakes..."

Jamie-Lee Titus

"Excellent coffee, great breakfast, nice decor, fantastic service... Thoroughly enjoyed..."

Andre Theys

"We loved every element of our wedding cake! From the design to every layer...."

Robyn Faye Alexander

"My breakfast was..."

Kim Gutzmer

"Birdcage made our wedding cake. Themed Magic the gathering. Made a special chocolate peanut butter cake just for us as it was not part of the cakes..."

Dálene Engelbrecht

"Nico & I ordered the most incredible triple layer baked cheesecake for our wedding. It was THE MOST DELICIOUS baked cheesecake we have ever tasted -..."

Shelley Du Plessis

"Beate and team assisted with birthday cake in less than 24hrs and it was indeed the most delectable cake ever! Definately seeing me very..."

Ingrid Davids

"I love this place so much. Those cupcakes. That oreo cheesecake. Those peppermint slices. The atmosphere. The people. Amazing. I come back..."

Elizabethjansenvanrensb96

"Had a wonderful time with my best friend. Must recommend their oreo cup cake. So yummy. Their ice coffees are just as amazing. Definitely planning to..."

YummyStellies

"There are two things I crave from here. The first being soft poached eggs on coconut bread (unusual but amazing) with hollandaise and smoke salmon. I..."

Amy Wardle

"The best omelette I’ve had in Stellenbosch! Filled to the brim with the most delicious ingredients and worth every cent. Butternut and Feta Wrap..."

Theloveofgoodfood

"Whenever I'm in Stellenbosch I ensure that I make time to visit this gem. 🌠 Their food, especially the salad with smoked trout, is AMAZING! 😍..."

Michaela

"We had the slow roasted pork belly with sweet potato mash and roasted dukkah and the toasted chicken mayo, bacon and parmesan sandwich.Food..."

Steph Jones

"Wonderful little gem offering good food and delectable cakes! Certainly a favourite for those whole love baked goods. Very intimate setting..."

Mignon De Klerk

"Their interior is so beautiful and welcoming, their service gets a 5/5. I went to try out their banting cakes and I had a Banting Cheesecake and..."

Tondani Ndou

"Are you in the mood for something sweet, but don't want to face the traffic ? I've got just the place for you. Go get your shoes and walk with me to..."

Lelanie Lotz

"Lovely decor, fast service and great coffee! I like that they had the coconut chia pudding for a vegan friendly option, but it really can use a bit..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"I love this place. It's beautifully decorated and feels like you've stepped into a little Cafe in France. I had their rocky roads cheesecake which..."

Talia De Mendonça

"my sweet tooth was in need of a cup of tea and cake. We have been spoilt many times at our office with the treats but never had the sit down..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"I frequently visit birdcage for their cupcakes - the red velvet one is divine! The butternut, lentil and feta wrap is one of the best wraps I've..."

Sara

"Brunch is always done right when it's at Birdcage! The eggs benedict is to die for and the best way to end of the meal is with a slice of the..."

Jenisha Govender

"Walking into The Birdcage, you find yourself in an urban wonderland. Quaint cake plates carrying treats almost too beautiful to eat, flavoured tea's..."

Elsha Marais

"Ideal place for breakfast with the girls! Really delicious and good portioned breakfast. Coffee is great and service good. The ambience is also nice..."

Louise Viviers

"Don't let the cute decor and throw cushions trick you into thinking their meals won't fill you. You get Value for money right here! Rugby boys will..."

Haydn Gouldie

"I have a sweet tooth & this beautifully decorated coffee shop exceeded my expectations. The service is exceptional & the sweet treats are to die for...."

Megz Mackintosh

"This is a quaint little bakery type café - the selection of cakes are delicious and if you're obsessed with cheesecake like me then don't deny..."

Ceiran Megan Vd Westhuizen

"Inside the big glass doors, one finds a little wonderland of the quaint and unique - think vintage meets serendipity. There is no doubt as to why..."

Zelmarie Beselaar

"Talk about adorable!With their display of mouth watering cakes and baked goods, from the cutest decor you can find, the bird cage is a lovely..."

Brooke

"This place is a lovely spot for coffee and cake. The baked goods are all freshly made at the restaurant, you can even look through the glass into..."

Alexis De Wet

"The best quality of cakes and tarts. Ice tea is amazing. Just so darn expensive... Watter was friendly and was helped right away. Good classy..."

Dehan Ferreira

"I've been a bit disappointed with birdcage recently. It was my favorite place to eat but has become so expensive. The cakes are really good but they..."

Charné

"As you walk into this place, it's as if you are in a dream world. The cakes and treats are impeccable, so delicious and mouthwatering! I will..."

Tanya Venter

"To me, this place has the best cupcakes I've ever tasted. Their range of cheesecakes are also spectacular. Whenever we're in stellenbosch we make a..."

Brandon Ellse

"This is possibly the quaintest little coffee shop around. They serve the most decadent cupcakes here and you'll almost feel like you're eating in a..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"The birdcage is just so quaint and pretty you'll feel like ladylike and girly the minute you walk in. I promise you I considered putting my hair in..."

Dominique Andrea Vieira

"As a quick treat from the office to celebrate my engagement, we got cupcakes from The Birdcage. My salted caramel cupcake was the perfect balance of..."

Taryn Ann Tibble-Vega

"The Birdcage is the absolute ultimate coffee and cake place for ladies to meet up! Ideally situated and serving the tastiest of treats, it is also a..."

Monique Van Tonder

"A friend of mine told me about this place, so we tried it out today. I can proudly give them a 5-star rating. Had a good and easy accessible table,..."

Charles Noke

"Fabulous to be able to sit outside in the warm autumn weather. Ambiance is peaceful and gentle. Best cuppacino I've had in a very, very long time and..."

Caroline le Roux

"My sister and I are such foodies and we decided to try this place out for the first time. It was superb- the decor as well as the attention to detail..."

Panagiota Adalis

"The waiters are friendly and always check on you. The food and bakery is delicious. The coffee is also very nice. I recommend everyone trying this..."

Sonja Guerrini

"A quaint little spot hidden away from the main street. Perfect as a intimate setting with quirky decor and a lovely stream flowing right next to it...."

James Rickelton

"The cutest little cafe I have eaten at in a while; very warm and inviting on a cold winter morning. The waiters are all very attentive and friendly..."

Michaela van Zyl

"I love this place! I always buy cupcakes here as birthday presents and the staff are very friendly. The cakes are to die for.On a sunny day you can..."

Magda Rautenbach

"Great little place. Don’t pass on desserts. Very affordable and great mood. Highly recommended the chicken sandwich and the burger were..."

Juan Guzman

"Lovely little cozy restaurant. Had a nice breakfast and some coffee and cheesecake. Well worth the..."

Claudia Steynberg

"This is my favourite breakfast spot. It's the whole package, very cute, good service, and great food. But don't forget to leave with some cakes and..."

Ollie Gilbey

"The wonderful team at Birdcage made my wedding cake. I organised the wedding from overseas and they were extremely helpful and most important of all,..."

Caryn van Vreden

"Family and I came here for Youth Day for brunch. Lovely decorated restaurant cafe with 2 floors. A fairly large selection of eats to choose from as..."

Jesse

"The waiters are friendly and always check on you. The food and bakery goods are always delicious and never disappoint me. The coffee has a very..."

truman louve

"Located in the middle of Stellenbosch it is a MUST! Even if you just go and grab a take away. I would recommend you to make 30 minutes of your..."

Jolandi Hanekom

"Quaint spot tucked down an alley in Stellies. Had the biggest scone, was yummy but too much for one so shared with the parking attendant. The decor..."

Philippa van Niekerk

"Honestly such a special little restaurant. Tucked away in the heart of stellenbosch. Best cheese cake I have ever had. Slightly on the expensive side..."

Christopher-Luke Peers

"What a wonderful surprise tucked away in an alley of Stellenbosch's center. Ordered standard breakfast fare and was blown away by the presentation,..."

Robin Liu Hopson

The Blue Crane & The Butterfly

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"The best spot to get a perfectly brewed cup of coffee and one of their delicious cakes/pastries. The service is always friendly and the staff are..."

Stephanie Pretorius

"This is by far the greatest treat and best coffee shop in Stellenbosch!! A great honour goes out to the warm-hearted people of The Bluecrane and The..."

Carmen Olivier

"Absolute deliciousness!! Never been let down on quality or taste. A place that I have to visit weekly just to satisfy my cravings � the best..."

Lucy Leimer

"Good: Good place to hang with locals, students and tourists....to listen to all the different accents and see the different faces of Stellies. The..."

Lizelle Archer

"Oooooo loved this little gem of a place! The chocolate and olive oil cake was..."

Jenna Volschenk

"Our favourite! Friendly staff, fantastic food and owners who always make time for you. Cakes are never the same and you won't find them anywhere..."

Anele Erasmus

"My favorite little restaurant in Stellenbosch. I have never been disappointed and I’ve been going there since..."

Clireze Julius

"Simply the best cafe is Stellenbosch. Excellent coffee (beans roasted on the premises), good breakfast, reasonable wi-fi and very friendly atmosphere..."

Artur Ekert

"For sure the best cake in town! Their carrot cake is a..."

Nicolene Andrews

"Very nice character and food is good. Staff just did not listen to a specific..."

Kobus Schoeman

"The best coffee, cake, foodie nom noms, service and all. Parking (most of the time) plus wifi. Can't beat that combo in..."

Michelle Kirsten Hattle Wright

"I have had many amazing breakfasts at The Blue Crane and the Butterfly, but nothing has ever come close to this... ..."

Sterrenberg Schoombee

"This place is so amazing! We desperately had to host a drive-by bridal shower and they went above and beyond for us to be able to do so! We had a..."

Dalene Kotzé

"Lovely cafe with really creative cakes. Have been a couple of time now and always had a good atmosphere as they don’t try to squeeze in more..."

Nicola Taljaard

"We visited this cute, quaint spot today. The waiters are friendly and we felt welcome immediately. Both of us ordered the hummus with seed loaf toast..."

Coffee & Chill

"Every time I go to The Blue Crane & The Butterfly I can never choose which cake to get because they always look so delicious and each one is so..."

Leigh

"Always the best coffee, yummy (and unconventional) cakes and super friendly staff - been a favourite for years and will continue to be.Pro tip:..."

Rebekah Acutt

"Stopped here for brekkie on a Saturday mid morning and it was so bustling, yet the service wasn’t impacted, it was efficient and friendly.The..."

Megan Bellinger

"The service was excellent. Smiling and very friendly people reside on this part of Cape Town. Our food took a little longer than normal but it was..."

Analiza De Sao Martinho

"This place has the most interesting and tasty cake selection! I had a pistacho, blueberry and who knows what else cake which tasted delicious. There..."

HKT B

"We sat outside because it was a warm day and it felt really hot inside the cafe. However outside was rather noisy with the white noise of the..."

Kelsey Anne Le Roux

"Fresh, tasty and top quality food. Have to get there early for breakfast as it is a popular spot. The cakes baked look delectable. Coffee is a winner..."

Amy Blaine

"Perhaps I'm bias, or I put my money where my mouth is... my wife and I are here at least twice a week - love the scrambled eggs and mushrooms for..."

Marc Myburgh

"Best coffee in Stellenbosch! One of the best places for cakes in the area. Amazing coffee shop vibe with friendly staff. Interesting cakes that are..."

Nickielubbe

"Best cake in Stellenbosch! Waiting for the day cake tastings are introduced so we can have a taste of all the weird & wonderful baked masterpieces in..."

Brendan Pitzer

"Best coffee in Stellenbosch. Like the atmosphere. Well trained and friendly staff. We both had salads and while the flavours were really good, the..."

Deidre Hayward

"Fantastic service and fantastic food! Had the banana bread and my friend had the Muslie and croissant. Although tables were a little to close..."

Holly

"Service:I'd say their service is very nice, and attentive Coffee:The coffee tasted good, tasted full and flavourful - I..."

Khalida Parker

"Loved loved loved the cakes! Tried the orange & pistachio cake and had a few bites of my friend's coffee cake. Both were fresh, light and packed with..."

Jenisha Govender

"Such a pretty little quaint restaurant! Service was great and the food was delicious. Lovely Stellenbosch vibe. Quite crafty and good menu, perhaps..."

Samantha Taylor

"Came here for the first time this week and loved the ambience in the shop. So laid back but still great service. Their large coffees truly are large..."

Sara

"Friendly staff. Really good coffee. Take a break away from the buzz of Stellies and enjoy the view of beautiful Dorpstreet. If you want to grab a..."

Lee Kyle September

"Their coffee is top notch and one of the best iv had they get a 5/5 for coffee..it was full of body rich aromatic and delicious..I will highly..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"The blue crane coffee company is amazing, really enjoy being able to pop in for a top notch coffee in town. The DÉCOR is very inviting and entices..."

Keri Paschal

"Such a quaint and unassuming little cafe perched on the side of Stellenbosch's famous Dorp Street. My boyfriend took me here for our first date and I..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"Just across the street is this cafe's 'coffee company'...BCCC (Blue Crane Coffee Company). This is a gem in the middle of town! It has an incredible..."

Hendrik Kriel

"The ultimate little spot for a delicious coffee and scrumptious breakfast in Matieland is definitely this gem... Absolutely nothing I've..."

Bishneen Freeman

"Such a lovely place to take a break from a busy schedule. Had a very nice cappucino and Chocolate and Red wine cake. Was very surprised with the..."

Bianca Van Zyl

"Free wifi, diverse menu, cosy rustic feel.Service is excellent everytime I come.There is always an intoxicating mix of smells from the..."

Brandon Paschal

"Good coffee and nice ambience! The cakes are really delicious and difficult to make a choice. We tried the cuppachino cake and lemon basil cake...."

Christine Du Toit

"This seems to be the local hangout place with the reputation of The Best Coffee In Stellenbosch. Staff is friendly. Service is a bit slow. Food is..."

LuluFromJozi

"Went for a quick healthy breakfast after Parkrun... This place was packed, it's open from 7am and 8am on Saturdays and has one of the best..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Definitely one of the best breakfast spots in Stellenbosch! Had the scrambled egg croissant which was excellent - but my favourite's are still the..."

Brittny Geyer

"Best way to cure the Monday blues is with a cappuccino at this fine establishment. Staff were super friendly and the cappuccino was amazing to say..."

Vincit-Lee Lloyd

"Ons of the best coffee shops in Stellenbosch hands down. Exquisite variety of cheesecakes and breakfasts. Also have a interesting selection of teas..."

Stefan Engelbrecht

"Hidden gem in Stellenbosch. Had breakfast with a friend. The coffee was very good, the breakfast excellent. I don't think I have ever had a..."

Hugo Van Vuuren

"We had an amazing tantalizing breakfast which consisted of a homemade bagel and a spread of bacon and avocado. DEElicious!!However, I ordered a..."

Gillian Habermann

"I'm going to make a bold call - this could be the best breakfast spot in Stellenbosch? Yup it's out there. Hearty breakfast Classics and nothing over..."

Haydn Gouldie

"I was shocked by the quality of food and the attentiveness of the staff despite how busy they became. I go every time I am in Stellenbosch...."

Brooke

"Best Coffee in Stellenbosch for all the right reasons! Warm friendly staff, freshly home baked cakes , every week chef surprises with a new cake,..."

Hetty Badenhorst

"I popped in for a working lunch on a weekday afternoon, around 13h00, which seemed to be just after their main Rush. They stayed busy though. I had a..."

Lvanmellek

"Voted "best coffee in Stellenbosch" by the locals a year or two ago, I will agree that there is some truth to this statement. The food is fresh and..."

Trinka Mynhardt

"This quirky restaurant is definitely one of my favorites cafe's. Shared a mixed platter and was perfect for a light lunch, they served the cheese and..."

Carla

"By far my favourite coffee shop - they don't call it the best coffee in Stellenbosch for nothing! They always have the best service, and their..."

Chereen Strydom

"I've been here many times. I always want to find "my place" when I move somewhere new. The Blue Crane and The Butterfly Is My Place in..."

Brandon

"Great food, coffee and staff. The daily specials ensures that with each visit there's something new to try. One of the few places in Stellenbosch..."

Cassey Toi

"I adore the name of this little coffee shop--it certainly reflects the cuteness and slightly quirky character of the restaurant itself. The BC&B..."

Jana Lorraine Pretorius

"Arriving at The Blue Crane and The Butterfly you feel like you are walking into a warm, familiar environment, you are welcomed by the smell of coffee..."

Ruan Vlok

"One of my favorite coffee shops. The employees are fun and friendly, the ambiance is warm and inviting and the food is delicious. The menu changes on..."

Charné

"Had a great time at the Blue Crane and The Butterfly. Food is fresh and well presented. Service is good. Will definitely come again when in the area...."

Claire Gibson

"Really a great place! It was probably the best sandwich I ever had nom nom nom brie, parma ham and figs - amazing! I will definitely come back...."

Mizan Van Der Merwe

"This is possibly my worst kept secret of all time. Michael, Chrisna and their team make every visit feel like coming home to old friends. Friends..."

Willie Knoetze

"Dropped in for a much needed cup of coffee. Decided on a lite snack of Artisan bread and Chorizo. Being from Jo'burg I was expecting a clinical slice..."

Jonathan Keytel

"This place is definitely one of the better coffee shops in Stellenbosch. Great place for breakfast, lunch, coffee, or just a place to work on the..."

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