Top 10 Cafe food in Cape Town Central, Western Cape, South Africa

August 9, 2020 Deane Carmody

Discover Restaurants offering the best Cafe food in Cape Town Central, Western Cape, South Africa. Cape Town glistens at the southern toe of the African continent. Tourist brochure-views at Blaauwberg Beach and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are within easy driving distance of "The Mother City." The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve provides sweeping sea vistas, hiking trails and wildlife encounters. On a more somber note, travelers can visit Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 27 years.
Things to do in Cape Town Central

10. Cooked

Dock Road The Watershed, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa Cafe, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Breakfast, Lunch Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Outdoor Seating [email protected] +27 79 925 2931 http://thecookedcook.co.za/
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4 based on 104 reviews

Cooked

Cooked with love and memories of family, sharing & generosity! Traditional Middle Eastern & Mediterranean recipes passed down with our Cooked twist!

Reviewed By Amber D

I just love this spot so much . It really is a gem that I wish I got to more often . The menu is all the kind of food that I adore and it tastes as good as it sounds . Plus the staff are really lovely and service is efficient . We had the falafel sunrise with spinach and eggs , the Sabich and the falafel with tzaziki and humus in a wrap . All portions were generous and moreish .Thanks so much Amber for your kind words- we wish you could come more often too :)

9. Giulio’s

16 Loop Street, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa Italian, Cafe, European Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Delivery, Reservations +27 21 418 6304 http://www.giulios.co.za
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4 based on 98 reviews

Giulio’s

Reviewed By avrilscott74

They have a huge breakfast selection. The staff we so friendly and accommodating as were a party of 6, who weren’t able to decide what to have, and they were very patient. We celebrated my mother’s 70th birthday breakfast there, with bottles of fizz, and they made a fuss over her, which was nice, and made her feel really special. They don’t rush you either. They also do a takeaway option, we bought lunch, taken it away and heated it up for tea and it was again lovely. I would recommend if you in the area, stop and have breakfast.

8. Vovo Telo

Dock Road Building 33 Shop 2 - Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +27 21 418 3750 https://www.facebook.com/vovotelovnawaterfront/?rf=122175284848610
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4 based on 790 reviews

Vovo Telo

Reviewed By lookin4luxury

Stopped here for lunch late on a weekday. Wait staff is attentive even set up umbrellas for sun. Fun to watch the Ferris wheel while waiting. Focaccia bread was great. Nice presentations of all food. Bourbon glazed pork chop was tough—over cooked. Vegetables were amazing—grilled al dente. Low prices by American standards. 3 meals with drinks for $26.

7. La Petite Tarte

11A Dixon Street De Waterkant, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa French, Cafe, International, European Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +27 21 425 9077 https://www.facebook.com/lapetitetartect/
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4 based on 411 reviews

French style day-time coffee shop/restaurant serving good quality home-style cooking. Evening south African and International cuisine inclusive of full bar service

Reviewed By J7244YWjohnd

A party of six visited for evening meal. Venue was not busy, with existing clients finishing their meals. Menus offered, but extremely limited options, even worse for vegans. Over an hour later food was delivered. My business guests were hardly impressed at delay, the menu choices and then what arrived. I asked to see the manager, who had been visible socialising during the evening sitting at multiple ‘guests’ tables. He was engrossed in his socialising so I wasn’t able to provide feedback. This Place has potential to be so much better than this experience, but professional maître d' attention to all guests in the resturant is needed during opening hours.

6. JARRYDS Sea Point

90 Regent Road Sea Point, Cape Town Central 8005 South Africa Cafe Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Delivery, Accepts Visa, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +27 60 748 0145 http://www.esthg.com/jarryds
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4 based on 352 reviews

JARRYDS Sea Point

Australian Style Breakfast/Lunch Cafe specialising in creative, exciting all-day breakfast, brunch and lunch 7 days per week. We serve on a first come first basis and therefore do not take table reservations.

Reviewed By Meander816691

I was pleasantly surprised by the breakfast bruschetta and excellent service. The highlight was the balsamic reduction that transformed the poached egg and bacon into a sublime gustatory experience. Highly recommended.

5. Hemelhuijs

71 Waterkant Street City Bowl, Cape Town Central 7700 South Africa Cafe, European, Contemporary Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +27 21 418 2042 http://hemelhuijs.co.za/restaurant.htm
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4 based on 291 reviews

Hemelhuijs

Reviewed By sokriw

I loved this place when I first visited it, finding it on my way to the city center, just strolling around and in desperate need of a pit-stop. The ambience, the nice décor, the service and the awesome drinks. This was a few years back, and I have been back a couple of times. In 2019 we popped in for drinks and ended up having a great lunch, something has changed, yet it still has a lovely interior and both drinks and food is lovely, so still up there.

4. Hard Rock Cafe Cape Town

85 Victoria Road Shop 105, 1st Floor, The Promenade, Camps Bay, Cape Town Central 8005 South Africa American, Bar, Cafe Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Table Service, Reservations, Free Wifi [email protected] +27 21 140 0007 http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/cape-town/
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4 based on 377 reviews

Hard Rock Cafe Cape Town

NOW serving Breakfast! Live it up on Beach Road Camps Bay and sample the local flavor at Hard Rock Cafe Cape Town. We’re serving up our world-famous menu items like our Local Legendary® Burger all day, every day! There’s no better place to unwind than at

Reviewed By aja0583

The Service was very good and Kira is really kind and funny! The food and the music were great! The whole location is really nice with the view on the see!Good day aja0583,thank you for your 5* review! We are so pleased to know that you enjoyed your time with us and that Kira was able to amplify your visit. We look forward to having you with us again in the future.

Top 6 Things to do in Cape Town Central, South Africa

3. Lola's

228 Long Street Cnr Long St & Buiten St, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa Cafe, European, Fusion Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Reservations [email protected] +27 21 423 0885 http://www.lolas.co.za
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4 based on 393 reviews

Lola's

Lola's Cafe has been a long standing institution on Long Street, and it has returned under new management with a gorgeous makeover, new Chefs, and amazing food!Situated at the corner of Long and Buiten Streets in the heart of Cape Town, Lola's is an airy,

Reviewed By Sharksss13

We had a very nice brunch at Lola’s, sitting outside on their sidewalk. It’s a small cafe, with a nice brunch memo and good service. Not too expensive. They had an expired liquor license when we were there, so keep that in mind. Hopefully that gets fixed. The restaurant is also in a fun, bar and tattoo parlor scene, which seems to have live music at night (although we were not there for that). Would go again.

Top 10 restaurants in Cape Town Central, South Africa

2. Cafe Charles

137 Waterkant Street De Waterkant, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa African, European, Cafe, Mediterranean Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol [email protected] +27 87 743 2359 http://www.thecharles.cafe/
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4 based on 112 reviews

Cafe Charles

A quaint and cosy café situated in the heart of De Waterkant. Café Charles serves up a tasty breakfast fare, light lunch options, weeknight dinner menu, artisan coffee from Houtbay Coffee Roastery, organic tea, local Cape Malay specialities and other swee

Reviewed By seanw090

Great outdoor seating under wonderful old tree. Excellent coffee and Turmeric Latte went well with very filling trout eggs Benedict. Hollandaise sauce could have done with more lemon juice to break up the richness of the potato spirals that were fried and very rich with oil. The views of the neighbourhood were splendid. A good start to the day.Thank you so much for the valuable feedback, and for choosing us as your breakfast spot! Your points regarding the hollandaise were noted and forwarded on to the head chef to look into. Wishing you a good start to every day!

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1. Cafe Charles

137 Waterkant Street De Waterkant, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa African, European, Cafe, Mediterranean Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol [email protected] +27 87 743 2359 http://www.thecharles.cafe/
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4 based on 112 reviews

Cafe Charles

A quaint and cosy café situated in the heart of De Waterkant. Café Charles serves up a tasty breakfast fare, light lunch options, weeknight dinner menu, artisan coffee from Houtbay Coffee Roastery, organic tea, local Cape Malay specialities and other swee

Reviewed By seanw090

Great outdoor seating under wonderful old tree. Excellent coffee and Turmeric Latte went well with very filling trout eggs Benedict. Hollandaise sauce could have done with more lemon juice to break up the richness of the potato spirals that were fried and very rich with oil. The views of the neighbourhood were splendid. A good start to the day.Thank you so much for the valuable feedback, and for choosing us as your breakfast spot! Your points regarding the hollandaise were noted and forwarded on to the head chef to look into. Wishing you a good start to every day!

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