Cape Town Dining Guide
My favorite places to eat & drink in the Mother City.
A month in a city is not long. Every time I found a new place I liked, I thought “I’m so excited to come here all the time!” and that happened maybe twice. There’s just too many good places to try! Here are some of my favorite restaurants, food stops, and bars in Cape Town:
El Burro Taqueria for that Mexican food craving, which we had big time after our Lion’s Head hike.
Cape to Cuba for an eclectic ambiance overlooking the ocean. Cute beach bar with sand too.
Tjing Tjing for a fun rooftop setting, yummy cocktails and sushi.
The Lawns at the Roundhouse for the world’s most ideal location for sunset drinks.
Truth Coffee for strong craft coffee drinks in a steampunk cafe. Grab a cup to go or post up with your laptop and enjoy your cold brew in a whiskey glass.
Grand Africa Cafe for lunch with your toes in the sand and dolphins jumping out of the water. Turns into a club at night but I only ever went for a leisurely lunch on the beach.
Tiger’s Milk for solid brewery drinks and food. A few locations in each hot spot of the city.
New York Slice for when you’re craving just that. Open late.
SoCal for a breezy Cali/Miami social club vibe. Tropical house beats frequently spun by Playground Twins (our city team brother duo!)
The House of Machines for a solid breakfast with a biker vibe. Also a hot spot at night.
The Piano Bar for a cozy neighborhood vibe and rooftop pool/sunset view.
Clarke’s for the best brunch + bloody marys.
Mojo Market for too many choices of all types of cuisine in a hipster market-style setting a block from the beach.
Cafe Caprice for your beachside lounge vibe and Sunday night dancing.
Bootlegger Coffee for a cup to go or brunch to stay. Locations all over the city.
Honest Chocolate for artisan decadence by day and speakeasy-style Gin Bar by night.
La Parada for Spanish-style tapas (big portions!) and First Thursday turn-ups.
Harvest Cafe for a perfect work vibe, plenty of plants, and rooftop views of Bo-Kaap.
Eastern Food Bazaar for cheap yummy Indian/Eastern European/Asian food that will last you at least two meals.
The Bombay Bicycle Club for a funky dinner with friends and theme dress-up nights.
Kleinsky’s Delicatessen for when you’re craving a bagel.
Mama Africa for live music every night, local art and authentic food.
Kloof Street House for the perfect ambiance for dinner and conversation.
Izakaya Matsuri for that sushi, ramen, or udon craving (in the building I lived in so it was close to home). Cute patio seating.
Once in Cape Town for a fun hostel patio bar to meet travelers and locals in a fun setting.