TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

"Great food and service at reasonable prices. We had lunch here twice. The lamb burger and souvlaki were cooked to perfection. Next day we did the..."

Ashleigh Fynn

Louise Van Wyk

"I think this has to be my top favourite restaurant in Cape Town. Not only is the food aesthetically pleasing in my plate each time I have eaten..."

Mademoiselle Nomad

"I'm crazy about the interesting menu at Hemelhuijs. The coffee is great, egg breakfasts amazeballs and the sago porridge - oh em gee - is worth dying..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"This is one of the best if not the best eatery's in town , satisfy absolutely all my senses . The consistency in creativity and service are..."

Dawid Kriel

"Great little place . Nice find . Really great atmosphere and decor. The food is amazing. Try the onion soup in the cold weather, amazing. Had the..."

Bradley Pieters

"Definitely above average for a breakfast experience... my best part is the decor & crockery, diffs to the norm. Dig these black mugs the coffee is..."

Michelle Flynn

"Wonderful spot for breakfast! The gorgeous interior changes through out the year but always manages to inspire and delight!The service is..."

Toomuchloveliness

"Just had a very late and very delicious breaki with my better half Hemelhuijs. They serve all day breakfast! Brilliant, fresh, simple food prepared..."

Daniel Buys

"This little gem in the city is the ideal spot for a quiet lunch with a dear friend. You must try one of the cocktails, unusual combinations yet well..."

Grant Shippey

"Absolutely rocked my little foodie world. From that delicious mosbolletjie bread to that mindblowing calamari it was a superb experience - I'll be..."

Rachel Myra

"What a breakfast and lunch spot. I keep returning because it never loses its touch. Scrambled eggs are amazing, creamy and light. Mossbolletjie toast..."

Ian Burrows

"What can I say other than I plan to be back! The coffee and breakfast were excellent. The black salt was a interesting touch. The restaurant also..."

Travis

"Such a beautiful restaurant. The chef is also an artist and changes up the look of the restaurant every few months as well as making his own..."

TheJoburgFoodie

"Absolutely love Hemelhuijs - it has unbelievably good food with flavours and ingredients seldom found anywhere else; good service and a location that..."

Nina Brooklyn Brown

"One of my favourite lunch restaurants in Cape Town. The food has fantastic flavour with interesting sauces. Their juices are also a..."

Nicole Vrede

"Wow, wow, wow! You can taste the love in the food! Amazing options, flavours and presentation. The pineapple combo juice was so refreshing too...."

Danielle Kruger

"It's a hidden gem... my 1st impression when I walked, was this is fancy as the tables are neatly set up with glasses, knives, fork and beautiful..."

Schanees Burgess

"Wonderful lunch spot. The food is amazing. It’s a small restaurant, so it gets really full during lunch hours and the waiting time is too long. But..."

Silvia Raninger

"My Birthday on Monday 16th October 2023 was our last day in beautiful Cape Town and we found this absolute gem of a place to have my Birthday..."

Gillian Stolworthy

"Quaint establishment with beautiful interiors. Hemelhuijs has some splendid menu options. The starter veg wrap is quite memorable as well as their..."

Melanie N-P

"Gorgeous little place tucked away in a side street in town. Small and cosy with friendly staff. Perfect for..."

heather williams

"This beautiful, quaint Cafe is a perfect gem of an eatery located in the city bowl on Waterkant Street. A true bistro in every sense of the word,..."

Gill A

"I tried their version of eggs benedict, deliciously laid on a soft brioche bun. Full of flavour. The interior is simple and cool, makes a very good..."

Marco Capo (Marco)

"A Cape town institution that still has an exceptional standard. We live the bruch menu and cocktails. Decor and service on point. They also have a..."

Eat like a local Cape Town

"The ambiance was warm and inviting, instantly making me feel at home. As I perused the menu, I couldn't help but notice the attention to detail that..."

Grey Stopforth

"Yummmmsss! This a must when in capetown. Want a delicious & organic food with a homemade style feel ? This is it! Wonderful staff, friendly and..."

RAM IMAGERY

"We were lucky enough to have Sunday brunch in this beautiful artistic place. You need to make a reservation before you go. The food is great. What..."

Kholoud Altalhi

"Out of this world... big surprise. Decor, menus, food, the personell: amazing. We had breakfast... what an experience. Very quiet and cozy place and..."

CADS

"Very kind personal, seems they rushing over but they was so friendly! The main thing is better to clear all ingredients in menu because Mesclun salad..."

Anisa White

"Great spot for la good lunch experience in Capetown, everything was so tasteful, we really enjoyed..."

Valery T

"A really smart place which manages an effortless blend of lovely food and smooth service in a wonderful ambiance. I would go back any time, if it..."

Ric VAN WEELDEN

"Wow - friends had been recommending this place for some time. I had a.combo of breakfast and lunch and it was fantastic. Vietnamese coffee was..."

Lisa Heilbronn

Table Mountain Cableway Wifi Lounge

85/100 (2685 ratings)

Chicken and Mayonnaise Sandwich

Table Mountain Tamplate

Table Mountain Lager

Coffee Wine and Cake Slice

Pasta

Breakfast Frutata

Salad

A Very Expensive Coffee and Rusk

Cheese Grilled and Chips

Pizza Slice

Latte

Boerewors Roll & Chips

Hot Chocolate Milk

Ostrich

Milk Tart and Coffee

Chocolate Muffin and Hot Chocolate

Chocolate Brownie

Sandwiches

Cappuccino with Soy Milk

Cafe Paradiso

85/100 (3205 ratings)

Gorgonzola Pear and Walnut Salad

Cheesecake

Burger

Fish

Veal and Linguine Alfredo

Braised Beef Short Rib Served with Truffle Polenta Fine Green Beans

Free off-street parking

"I had my Birthday breakfast with a few important people in my life and Cafe Paradiso helpt make my day extra special the warm welcome on arrival to..."

Kerschia Jaftha

"Amazing view with delicious breakfast. My lil one was making cupcakes and gingerbread biscuits in the kitchen. What warm hearted place. Thanks to..."

Carey Bollaert

"On arrival I got greated with a warm welcome. The staff was amazing with impeccable service. The food is a from a different world, especially the rib..."

Tersius van Rhyn

"Fantastic venue, food and view. I felt for our Server as I think they were understaffed it being 2 Jan as he was running between many..."

Louise Wyldbore

"Amazing atmosphere. Good food. Excellent service. And......our little yorkie could also join us without any..."

Emille Reid

"If it weren’t for the fact I only ever order the same dish and so haven’t had a proper try of the menu, this place would be 5 stars for sure...."

Alicen Munn

"Cafe Paradiso, this is a great spot if you’re looking for a spot of lunch on a summer day, the food is always great, I almost always opt for the..."

Gabriel Hair

"really love this place! Always a nice ambience and their specials can be to die for. It is nice to sit outside and admire the trees and view but need..."

Samantha Dos Santos

"We go years back with Cafe Paradiso, from birthday dinners to Breakfasts, to friends' reunions to random lunches during a weekday...It's an..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"I have been to Cafe Paradiso for breakfast and a light lunch. For breakfast I had the eggs benedict and lunch the salmon bagel. I really enjoyed both..."

Danika

"An amazing restaurant with the most beautiful outdoor garden setting. Came here for a friend’s birthday, we were seated outside in the garden which..."

Nadia Beverley Abrahams

"Café Paradiso has, since the first time I dined there two years ago, remained a firm favourite – a fact that would appear to be true for many..."

Nicole VR

"Had a light breakfast- eggs Benedict on a croissant and avo on toast. I had asked for soft eggs but got hard instead sadly. There is nothing too wow..."

Rachael Laura Wahl

"Such a gem located on Kloof street! Have only ever gone for breakfast a few times and salmon eggs Benedict is a winner for those who love a good eggs..."

Lauren Laa Hebbs

"Myself, My mom and son went there yesterday morning for a delicious breakfast with an amazing view. My lil one was in the kitchen baking cupcakes and..."

Carey Bollaert

"Great food and our waitress, Precious, was just the best - an asset to the restaurant. Cafe Paradiso has a good, chilled vibe going on. Well executed..."

Under The Trees Garden Cafe

"Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere for dinner (not as many unruly kids running around as we'd feared). Service was friendly but appallingly slow...."

Katy Pea

"The food was delicious and expertly prepared. I tucked into the short rib which was fall of the bone tender. My wife had house made pumpkin ravioli..."

Jonathan Abrams

"Gosh this place is so lovely .the waitress eve was great .she entertained our kids and gave us such a nice time there .the food was really good...."

Ashleigh

"Good food and excellent service. I really liked the set up of the restaurant and the amount of dining space they have to offer. I enjoyed a halloumi..."

Kaitlyn Williams

"Definitely a great place for a family dinner. Hubbles chose the spot for our eldest's birthday 🎉 celebration 🎉 She had some friends and..."

BronJC

"Had dinner at Cafe Paradiso and thoroughly enjoyed our meal! The steak was perfectly cooked and tender but the favorite dishes have to be the pastas...."

Kriyanka Naidoo

"The atmosphere is inviting and our particular night the manegerres was present and helpful. The waitrons knew the menu well and we were served..."

Jaryd Kay

"Update: returned for an early dinner. The place was super packed, but I was still accommodated without a reservation. I was seated in the courtyard..."

Aletha Jeftha

"Great to sit outdoors and enjoy the rays :) had the full herb chicken. Divine! I tried a friend's tuna dish which was equally as..."

D

"This place is great. We had pasta which was excellent all round. The service also very good. Nice view of the mountain if you get a seat outside..."

Stelios Chasou

"Good service and awesome vibe! I had the buffet which was such a good deal and the food was top quality and delicious! Can't wait to go back..."

Lucy McGhie

"I'd heard lots of good things about cafe paradiso over the past year and tonight I was spontaneously treated to a nice evening here. I was torn..."

Kposselwhite

"After seeing a picture on Instagram of the Eggs Benedict I decided to head off to Cafe Paradiso to check it out myself. Being part of the..."

Chris Rafael

"Always great to go here but our table wasnt ready when we arrived,half the chairs were broken or about to break, first coffee was cold and the food..."

Michele Koopmann

"We went here for breakfast and ordered French toast with bacon and strawberries and omelet with mushrooms. I must say this is one of the best..."

Kavana Anand

"Had a family dinner here to celebrate my younger sisters birthday. Everyone was very pleased with their food. Our waiter was also great and extremely..."

Samantha

"Food is fantastic, the pastas and open sandwiches very well made. A great place for a leisurely lunch. Kids enjoyed the baking play in the..."

Tomloxn

"I visited paradiso a while ago I don't know why it's taken me this long to review it. Best pasta in town hands down! Inexpensive bottles of wine..."

Mosa Mashati

"Cafe Paradiso is one of my favourite spots in town. The food is amazing and the atmosphere cozy. The only thing short of a 5 star experience was our..."

Jason

"Cafe Paradiso is the perfect breakfast or brunch spot. The service is great, the food? Even better. I love their poached egg coupled up with a well..."

Mandisa Nduli

"Gorgeous spot and also great for birthday parties. The kids can make their own cookies, pizza or cupcakes. The staff is great with the children. We..."

Jessy Lipperts

"I can promise you won't be disappointed. Our waiter Nick is beyond amazing, took us through the menu and service is amazing. The food is..."

Theoca Voges

"Such a great date venue as it feels like an Italian villa and is lit by candlelight. I am obsessed with the chicken pesto pasta. Their cocktails and..."

Jenna Rodd

"An out of this world experience! I went there for my 40th birthday😊We could not have chosen a better place. All the waiters were so friendly and..."

Reza Marvasti

"So after struggling to make a reservation via landline (called about 4 times with no answer) we resorted to email and prayed someone would receive..."

Nicol Miller

"I found the staff to be quite obnoxious, and our waitress kept on wondering off while taking our orders. Granted it was to find things out, but she..."

Gabriel Stein

"The service and the food were lovely. I was so impressed by the staff as I arrived without a booking but they still made every effort to seat me and..."

Zandi Mgutshini

"Feeling a bit freaky and want a different experiment with excellent food? Check this place out! Mouth watering and scrumptious food...."

Scarlett

"A gem from the Madame Zingara group - absolutely beautiful location. Sit outside on a sunny day if you can. Their antipasti boards as well as their..."

Francesca Favero

"I absolutely love coming here. The food is of high quality, and the combinations on the plates go together so well! They have a..."

Tiffany Lara Elliott

"Had a great lunch here. Our waiter was on the ball, giving us recommendations and working super fast despite multiple tables. Had the puttanesca..."

Bame Modungwa

"One of those gems that you have to visit in Cape Town upper Kloof street. The food is on point. They have cool activities for kids in the..."

Lyle Julius

"I had heard that Cafe Paradiso is a great spot to take the young ones to make their own cupcakes, cookies or pizzas. I took my little cousin there..."

Kyla Meyerson

"I came to this Cape Town gem, tucked away at the top of Kloof Street, for breakfast on a rainy Friday morning. Their classic omelette with..."

Danieljake

"Man! One of my regulars - fantastic setting, lovely vibe. Staff are always super efficient and friendly. Their wines are reasonably priced and they..."

Pia Harris

"have recently been here for breakfasts, and quite enjoyed it. Beautiful setting and kiddie friendly. The dishes are well priced and breakfasts are..."

Chetna Black

"I recommend this spot to any couple looking for a romantic spot in the city. The food is beyond yummy and the ambience is as romantic as it comes. If..."

Crystal Espin

"This place is a winner from the moment you step through the door. The atmosphere is as inviting as its staff. I wasn't entirely sure who our waiter..."

Melanie Du Toit

"Super chilled set-up, catering for all types. Had the delicious butternut and sweet potato gnocchi as mains and my partner had perfectly al dente..."

Janice Hudson-Windsor

"Delicious food! Fantastic wine. Excellent service. This is an old favourite that's been around for about 25 years. I remember coming here with my..."

Zani Bormann

"One of my all time favorites. Warm cosy dining environment- however summer on the lawn under the trees is my all time favorite. Their menu much like..."

TerryCPT

"Went for a late breakfast and decided on their classic omelette. Friendly staff and beautiful setting outside with a breathtaking view of the..."

Shinéad

"Delicious food, excellent service and beautiful setting. Lovely al fresco dining and kiddie friendly! The hosts went all out to accommodate a very..."

Zeenat Patel

"5th in line today....Madame Zingara in tour....Gorgeous setting in Kloof street. Lovely atmosphere.....good service....quality..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"One can never go wrong with Madam Zingara. Arrived without a booking and received a warm welcome and a great seating. Food was amazing. Had the..."

Tiffany Heeger

"For ages I've been longing to go to this legendary restaurant on Kloof street. It seemed almost magical - tucked between trees, with an almost..."

The Foodie Corner

"Risotto doesnt count as refined carbs on Tuesdays. This was a taste experience beyond the ordinary. Ambience is good. Service is..."

Wynand Rabé

"Perfecto.... if you are looking for romantic, to experience a food with flavour and to feel like you are overseas... please goooo!!! I fell..."

Nadia Janse Van Rensburg

"I can honestly say that Cafe Paradiso served me the best gnocchi I've ever had. The leafy and country-like setting transports one to a garden..."

Marcia Relling

"Cafe paradiso is great place to eat that consistently serves good food. Been there several times and never disappointed. Kids get to make..."

Jonathan

"Such a beautiful setting! Was my first time ever at Cafe paradiso. Took quite a while for the cocktails to arrive we got them after the food arrived..."

Kelsey Brown

"Awesome spot for a relaxing Sunday lunch. Had sweet potato & butternut gnocchi with quattro formaggio, boyfriend had burger with grilled coppa -..."

Leigh Pieterse

"Superb setting one of the only open air dining places with views of table mountain Super starters great food very friendly waitersBest..."

George Du Toit

"The staff here is always friendly and quick and immaculately cheek-boned, and I am only ever here when I am hungover and dying and a puddling wreck..."

Ben Rhys

"A few weeks back we sought out a beautiful place to have a good solid breakfast with friends from across the waters. Cafe paradiso it was and even..."

Jade Nichole Johnson

"Superb, amazing and delicious. As vegetarians my wife I had enough choice and were blown away by each dish. The gnocchi dish is a must - it is truly..."

Dhrupal Amin

"Fantastic Sunday breakfast at this eclectic Gardens favourite, situated in a converted heritage house with a stone covered courtyard. Creative dishes..."

Ryan Goodman

"Such a great place for breakfast with a view! One of the few places on Kloof str with a view of the mountain. Don't forget to book a table - they are..."

Gillian

"This place never fails me, to date I have been there about 4 times if memory serves, and have not received bad service at all, cafe paradiso is..."

Chad Rutter

"Excellent food stop option and is a treat for the kids as well! They get to bake cup cakes or make their own pizza's. The chicken burger was..."

Mark Van Den Berg

"We sat outside at Paradiso and it was really lovely! We had both the veg and meat antipasti platters which were really really great. The waiter was..."

Claudia Penny

"Busy time of year in Cape Town and even though we hadn't booked (lunchtime on a Tuesday!) we were still seated - outside where we requested. Not 10..."

Janice Kelvin Leibowitz

"Popped in for a later brekkie, served until 12. I had the eggs Benedict with salmon, absolutely delicious. Aragon had the Farmhouse brekkie with..."

Mayola Van Dyk

"Simply stunning dishes served in such a beautiful setting. My only gripe was that the seating arrangement can be squashed if you have a big crowd -..."

Darshik Garach

"Lovely classic eatery with a solid history behind it. Visited for dinner and we ordered the seafood risotto, gnocchi for mains and fried squid for..."

FG

"I have been to Cafe Paradiso a number of times over the years, and especially during the time that we took my young son to the restaurant. It..."

James W

"Super fantastic food in a fabulous atmosphere. One of our fav. restaurants in Cape Town eben during load..."

Moritz Tellmann

"Awesome food, great service, and the pizza baking for the kids in the kitchen is such a simply yet fantastic way to keep the kids..."

Mathias Schuetz

"Had a lovely time at this beautiful restaurant. The weather was amazing so it made for the perfect outdoor dining, chilling and drinking experience...."

Nevin Thebus

"I try to go here every time when I visit Cape Town, which is about once every two years. Always delicious, always very professional staff, always an..."

Bert Roefs

"Eclectic and pleasant. Was a little bit of a heavy atmosphere for me. Some will love it, some not so much. Still worth a visit though. Definitely has..."

Buyisiwe Shongwe

"Out of this world. If you have not been there then you have not eaten in Cape Town. Buttermilk chicken burger best so far I tasted. Service..."

Gaman chibba

"What an experience with Table mountain right by the entrance. This little gem is certainly one for the books. I can count on my one hand the amount..."

Dawie Greyling

"We went here for breakfast and ordered French toast with bacon and strawberries and omelet with mushrooms. I must say this is one of the best French..."

Kavana Anand

Lola's

85/100 (1625 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic service by a super efficient and friendly waitron. Delicious food. Loved the jazz background music and clean trendy setting. Thank you for..."

Elizabeth

"Situated on bustling Long street is this eatery, I ordered came here for breakfast and had eggs benedict it was quite good. Service is leisurely and..."

A Foodie Travels

"A very cute cafe with a variety of options for breakfast. The staff was very friendly and suggested us Eggs Benedict, which were superb. I really..."

Delectable Food Feed

"Excellent Breakfasts and Lunches !! I keep returning and am fast becoming a regular. The friendliness of the owner, manager and staff, as well as the..."

Alex Prinsloo

"O restaurante com toques rústicos, o atendimento normal, sumo de laranja muito bom, o croissant com bacon, lettuce, tomate é muito bom. Pelos..."

Nuno Alves

"I went to Lolas back in Dec 2013 and still crave their carrot and ginger juice, and their eggs benedict which came with bacon, an amazing hollandaise..."

James Barrow

"Really tasty and good breakfast. Love the fact that the menu changes everyday. Only downside are if you sit next to a drain outside, but only if you..."

Mark Muller

"Stunning place with a beautiful atmosphere. The mushroom risotto was definitely memorable. I love the wide spread vegetarian options. Lovely and..."

Erin Royston

"Beautiful, cosy café! The eggs benedict is amazing, nice hot drink selection and nice vibe.Great place for a morning breakfast, sitting along..."

Sian Pressly

"If the city still sleeps Lola's cook! Great for the early birds. A true hidden little gem. One of my most favorite places for a decadent very tasty..."

Vanessa Van Vuuren

"French toast croissant with cinnamon sugar, vanilla syrup, banana, cheese and bacon - A couple of my favourite ingredients all put together alongside..."

Shinade

"I've always known that Lolas existed, but embarrassingly only tried it recently. Their space is intimate but the flavours are big! The produce is..."

Nicol Miller

"Awesome little corner spot with an inviting and chilled vibe.Breakfast menu offers variety of meals that all sound delicious. Went for the..."

Lizanne

"Friendly service, good berry smoothie and juice blends! The steak sandwich is good too, well presented and yummy bread! Prime position on long street..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Very cute corner shop cafe! Honestly one of the best scrambled egg croissants I've ever had. Flavorful and quick!! Great find in the popular Long..."

Anja Immelman

"The eggs benedict with mushrooms were the best I've had, and got even better with a little tabasco sauce. The french toasted croissant with banana..."

Pravika Singh

"The most chilled place in long street! The food is great & it's not overpriced. I think it's a great idea having the restaurant in Long because..."

Sanelisiwe Sani Sibanyoni

"Cape Town and especially Long Street is filled with edgy, colourful, contrary, arty farty places. The clientele in this bistro ranged from..."

Lindie White

"Probably one of the best eggs Benedict in Cape Town for sure. Perfect for early morning breakfast whilst the roads are still clear from the crowd. ..."

Dineo Mnisi

"The intimate setting is perfect for a morning breakfast date or lunch date.The menu changes more often than you'd change your linen but that's..."

Jayson-Leigh Du Sart

"Decided to get a bite, I had the pasta Waseem had the chicken breast - his was slightly overdone but delicious nonetheless. My pasta was delicious..."

Tiyaarah Cloete

"We went here on Saturday morning for breakfast, and considering the table was large - the service was very good. :) The decor and atmosphere isn't..."

Taste_buds_sa

"I fell in love with Lola's a few years ago, on my first trip to the CBD. I have returned a few times to devour the delicious brownie that they serve..."

Azele Anne Naicker

"Breakfast and brunch are the way to go in Cape Town.... Tried Lola's on long street and loved it... Cute small menu with everything your looking for,..."

Paupie

"No wonder this place is always busy. Very good Benedict! Just different - with sundried tomatoes, spinach and pesto. Red cappuccino was a..."

Tiffany Heeger

"One of the best strong coffees I ever had! Hubby and I had a very nice breakfast in this busy little restaurant. I had a 3 egg omelette with..."

Apple Swanepoel

"Cute and quirky spot on Long street. Perfect for breakfast and people-watching. My friends love the eggs benedict and I love the tasty sweetcorn..."

Lynn Jooste

"Such a lovely and convenient breakfast spot on Long Street . Lovely ambience , great service and delicious food . I was pleased with my breakfast on..."

Busisiwenkwanyana

"Yum yum YUM! Had such a delicious breakfast here, sitting on the corner of long street. Not much else to say other than they offer a really delicious..."

Jennifer Wrench

"I had the seared tuna steak it was unbelievably good I absolutely love the atmosphere can't wait to return and try their paella unfortunately they..."

Iman Bawa

"Lola's is such a lovely spot for a coffee and breakfast for a lazy Saturday morning. It is situated in the city but I used to always miss this spot..."

Karin Hall

"Great atmosphere, quite relaxed and just right for Sunday brunch. Eggs Benedict is sublime and goes down just right with a Pimm's cocktail. Highly..."

Sameer Singh

"We had a stroll down Long street looking for an early breakfast spot. Lola's was open before 9am so we gave it a shot. Absolutely best omelettes in..."

Philip Van Der Walt

"Popped into Lola's for breakfast last week. The service wasn't great although our waitress did explain they were short staffed. Fortunately the food..."

Cari

"A cute little coffee/breakfast spot on long street, but one notices that it is directly on long street and in the CBD. The food was really great,..."

Sonja Offwood

"One of many great laid back cafe style establishments on Long Street. Good for a quick meal, or a slow day idling away in from of your laptop,..."

Morne Visser

"A fantastic little spot. Lola's food is delicious, and very reasonably priced. Their Eggs Benedict is absolutely amazing, served with pesto (which is..."

Amy B

"I would like to begin this review with a disclaimer, I use to waitress at Lolas back in my Varsity days and could be accused of being biased. Then..."

Banesa Molauoa Tseki

"If you like the hustle and bustle of the Cape Town city life, Lola's is certainly worth a visit. Everytime I escape the winelands to get a taste of..."

Simoné Dreyer

"The food has been consistently delicious - both the chef's special and the steak (absolutely superb) is highly recommended. The service was..."

Lynsay Sampson

"The best kept.secret in the.CBD. The anchovy toast is to die for in the morning. Service is always great. Lunch menue changes regularly and never..."

Betsie Ackermann

"Awesomeness! Perfect little spot in Long Street - food is always D-E-Licious and the menu changes regularly so always something new to try out...."

Prishen Naidoo

"FOODI went here for breakfast and had their French toasted croissant with banana and vanilla syrup which was divine and something I have never..."

Jessvanwyk22

"Great early morning vibe in Longstreet. Breakfasts hit the mark, they were out of the corn-fritters but I was not disappointed with what I thought..."

Werner Puchert

"Fresh and Funky, this place is the epitome of the Long Street life, with open windows that provide a view of the busy city streets and the daily..."

Elizabeth Lorraine Vd Merwe

"I adore Lola's. It's a small quaint little breakfast/lunch place with the best omelets. The juices are great and service is usually quick and fast...."

Bkinny Sitch

"We had a lovely quiet breakfast at Lola's. Amazing eggs benedict, perfectly cooked, with fresh English muffins - the open kitchen wafting delicious..."

Kirsten Nel

"Lola's you are soooooo amazing !!!! I normally refuse to try pancakes when i travel because i dont want to be disappointed !!!ANDDDDDD BOYYYYYY am I..."

niekell riley

"Had the waffle and it was good and hearty but wish it has more sauce on it. Coffee was yummy but had to wait a while for it to cool down. Great wifi..."

Danielle Sword

"My second breakfast there and I absolutely love it. Friendly staff and speedy service. Food is great, just wish the coffee cups where bigger. (But..."

Vera G Botha

"Sister's breakfast, one that we all missed use to have it once a month, due to COVID we had to miss lots of pur Sister's breakfasts, but now we on..."

Mark Green

"Delicious breakfast! Flavors of the eggs Benedict were inspired. Do try the salmon with your..."

Konstantin D

"Great little cafe. Decent menu with a range from burgers, pasta, salads, and some delicious healthy options. Also several desserts. Quick and very..."

T M

"Great fresh food can never go wrong with their spruced up menu that changes with seasons. Will always pop around when In..."

Chase Prinsloo

"Nice place, decent food and lovely atmosphere! Average prices and service can be a bit slow, but all in all still a great little café to enjoy a..."

Silvia O.

"Located in Long Street one of the best places to have breakfast in Cape town city center. Must try Sweetcorn fritters with hershed cream cheese, avo,..."

Carlos

"Amazing breakfast ! Isn't the first time I come and I'm always leaving so full and happy. Avocado bruschetta with Salmon and egg...."

Laetitia Dbh

"Great breakfast/brunch spot with great coffee and delicious food. Book a table because it's always..."

Charlene Rolls

"A perfect eggs benedict. Was amazed at how fast the order came out of the kitchen. So fast it was like..."

Brad

"A cosy eatery with rich character. Super friendly and accommodating staff. The food was unique and rich in flavor and perfect portions. This is a..."

Eugene Hawley

Origin Coffee Roasting

85/100 (2010 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My boyfriend and I did the three hour barista class with Winston! It was such an amazing coffee experience! We loved it so much and highly recommend..."

Czerina Patel

"Wonderful coffee, great service! I bought a few types of beans online, and they are superb! Balanced, clean cup! All the questions I asked about the..."

Maria Sivak

"Best Coffee in Cape Town by Far, the Baristas are great, the food is great and the Vibe is Dope Definitely the coffee shop for true coffee..."

Byron Hillson

"Amazing selection of coffee, great service with so much knowledge about coffe, great place to sit and..."

Vlatko Vero

"Een van die beste koffie ervarings wat ek nog in Kaapstad gehad het. Ek het 'n review van Origin geskryf by baardbekkoffie co za! Awesome gechat met..."

Arno Mattheus

"Every time an expirience! Love..."

Wolfgang Nigrowics

"Very rexaled enviroment, good value for money. Excellent service. Staff very friendly. I will be returning. Thank you it's really lived up to my..."

Crystal De Cruz Ward

"Best coffee joint in Cape Town. Wish they started in..."

Steffen Erik Mey Rasmussen

"Cosy ambiance. Friendly staff. Great location. Second time back @ Origin. First time I had the eggs benedict when they served it on spinach & big..."

Lia CPT

"Food: 3Ambiance: 4Service: 2Coffee done right!!! Great morning hangout spot... toasted bagel with a thick smear of cream cheese..."

Bhavsha Sudesh Badul

"stoked to be sitting Origin Coffee Roasting today, it was my very first time . I always wanted to go ,but the place is always packed. I managed to..."

Donique Coetzee

"Now I'll always love this place because this is where I met my partner, I remember choosing a loose leaf tea and then waiting for the timer for it to..."

Yajna Gold

"Lovely setting with really delicious wholesome food. I had a Vietnamese Coffee and fried eggs with croissants and it was delicious.Service..."

Zahraacachalia

"Love the deco, service sometimes is up and down but croissants are good and if you manage to find the right blend with the proper extraction method..."

Giorea1984

"A good insight into coffee roasting and different types of coffees around the world. The tasting was a good experience. Not only taste but smell,..."

Karabo Mokgoko

"Staff really knows their stuff. Very friendly, and and they make an excellent cup of coffee. Well worth a visit. There's a reason some of SA's top..."

Zakariyya Gardee

"Well done you guys. For what you are trying to do I can't fault you. Great coffee, interesting, tasty and innovative menu and great service. And all..."

Richard

"This place does a mean breakfast! I can understand why it's close to impossible to find a table on weekend mornings (be sure to book!). Along with my..."

Aletha Jeftha

"GEM OF A SPOT. Definitely best breakfast I have ever had in my life. It was spicy but the PERFECT kind of spicy. Spicy enough to be called spicy but..."

Christoffel Goosen

"Aahh. What more would you ever need regarding coffee. Fantastic and very well trained staff. Brilliant coffee and a great atmosphere. We didn't have..."

Merwe Van Niekerk

"They offer delicious freshly squeezed juices. The eggs Benedict was very good (bacon was crispy, eggs were cooked to perfection, hollandaise sauce..."

Bebz H

"One of the best coffee in Cape Town. Cool and spaceful interior. I met the owner who's passionate and very knowledgeable on what quality coffee..."

Pusm

"The coffee is outstanding, but service was poor yesterday. We waited for a very long time for our very basic order and the one item was forgotten..."

Ecstutor

"First impressions, I didn't know there was so much to know about coffee. The coffee menu is extensive and covers every method of coffee preparation..."

Chris Rafael

"Called one of the best coffee roasters in the country for a very good reason...! Love the vibe... the interior is awesome... the people are..."

Barend Jakobus Van Wyk

"Great coffee. Very nice vibe at the main store. Even completed an introduction to coffee course a ew years back. The variety of coffees are..."

Abdusamad Sidar

"One if the best coffees I had, vibrant vibe and delicious well prepared breakfast! It was busy on the Sunday morning but we never felt neglected by..."

Riani Deacon

"Never seem to be disappointed here. Coffee is probably one of the top in the Western Cape. Service is quick, staff always friendly. For a..."

Luke Simmonds

"Still the best coffee in Cape Town and their menu is great too. Their eggs Benedict is always a winner.Service can be a little..."

Byron

"After years I finally made it to Origin and it was such a cool experience.Our waitress was so friendly and helpful, she even took us on a tour..."

Rita Van Eck

"Origin have a great coffee selection and their baristas really know their craft. I really enjoyed the Colombian naturally processed coffee we had as..."

Jager Sisters

"Love the coffee! Very trendy little coffee shop. I enjoy to meet friends here or to just have a cup of coffee on my own. The food is also good...."

Jacques

"My score is purely based on the coffee which one can't fault due to the many flavours & methods they offer. When visiting there for breakfast..."

Gabriella

"Origin coffee is a great artisanal coffee shop located in the heart of Cape Town. They roast their coffee on site and even provide tours through to..."

Jacky&Lisa

"Best coffee in the CBD, with loads of options. Food is hit-and-miss; sometimes you can get the best eggs Benedict and other times you'll be..."

Jamie Roller

"Finally made it to the Famous Origin Coffee and was not disappointed. I hate the apple and cinnamon muffin which was great, granted it was..."

Gabriel Stein

"I am a big fan of Origin coffee. Incidentally, it was my mother who first took me there many years ago before it was a household name and had its..."

Francesca Favero

"The first thing that bowls you over here is the superior service and attentiveness of the waiters. Upon entering I was, immediately given a bottle of..."

JotterJo

"So, whilst it's possible that Origin won't be everyone's cup of tea (see what I did there), I had a brilliant breakfast yesterday. Their coffee..."

Bryan Vally

"This is a great little place for a coffee/breakfast in the city. However this is a coffee connoisseur's dream with their variety of coffees & various..."

Stacey Norsworthy

"As a coffee place needs to be: PERFECT!As a coffee place needs to be: PERFECT!As a coffee place needs to be:..."

Willem Van Beurden

"Serious coffee people only!Definitely one of Cape Towns Best. Their coffee/tea range and differentiation is superb. The Deli Pastries counter is..."

Andrew Raeburn

"Origin is said to be the heart of the artisan coffee roasting industry in South Africa; where it all began. Their Green Point store is..."

Danieljake

"Very good coffee and vibe but the service is painfully slow. So order your coffee, sit back, relax, enjoy the coffee, sit back, relax, order another..."

Hans-Werner Hartung

"As a business traveler this is an ideal spot for a cuppa before your day gets going, all my Uber drivers were well versed as to this mecca of coffee..."

Anthea Chittenden

"If you are serious about coffee, then Origin is the spot for you. My sister introduced me to Origin about 2 years ago and I have not looked back...."

The Authentic Girl

"What a cool spot in town ☕️✔️ amazing coffee ✔️ brilliant service ✔️ comprehensive menu✔️ awesome vibe..."

Lauren Kim

"Had a flat white and the hummingbird cake, not overly sweet so was good. Their treats are smaller portions priced from R20 which is nice if you just..."

Zanel

"Best coffee I've ever had, really great atmosphere and very friendly staff. I'd go out of my way to stop and have coffee here, also great for sitting..."

Kayla Robinson

"A Cape Town institution you MUST visit! Fantastic coffee choices that you can have made in a number of ways. If you are a connoisseur you'll enjoy..."

Jonathan Holmes

"I love this place! It's around the corner, and the coffee is intricate, intriguing and heavenly! (although always listen to their recommendations -..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Origin is one of my favourite breakfast spots. Great coffee and food. The service however is a little slow which can be frustrating. Usually go for..."

Ulisha Moodley

"I was promised good coffee... Origin coffee roasting boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere with friendly staff, perfect for winter. We ordered a flat..."

Sarah Mason

"One of the best coffee spots in Cape Town. The atmosphere is vibrant and the coffee, well, it's exceptional. If you feeling up to it, do you..."

Gabriela Limberis

"Had a great breakfast here, and the most amazing coffee... the eggs benedict was amazing. I sat a little close to the kitchen, which put me out of..."

Jake Oliver

"Its here where the coffee culture in Cape Town started. They serve the most interesting varieties of coffee prepared in unique ways. We experience..."

Christine Du Toit

"Fantastic coffee and breakfast. I always have the shashika and it's always delicious. Origin is one of my top 5 coffee shops to visit because their..."

Hassan Nirvana

"I love this coffee shop. Order your beans, order the method, sit back and enjoy. Whether you want an Ethiopian pour over or a house blend aero press,..."

Shae Leigh

"Awesome, strong coffee, with a delicious new house-blend to try every week. Love the flat-white! Interior is roomy, open and rustic - Very, very laid..."

Ben Kilian

"Myself and my friend went for a quick coffee after our morning run . We were so impress with the service and the waitor that served us we enjoyed our..."

Sumayah Allie

"A fantastic experience, a coffee journey with Jeremy!!! I will be back for sure! Phillip and Winston added to the experience with delicious coffee,..."

Briancarterliberty

"We went there for a quick coffee and were not disappointed. It is strong, flavourful and very rich in taste. Also give the small treats a go - the..."

Pia

"Amazing food, awesome building, too many teas and coffees to get your head around, and delicious baked goods. Also, all-day breakfast, every day...."

Popsi

"Its simply the best coffee in Cape Town, most likely South Africa. You haven't had good coffee until you have had Origin;-)They roast all..."

Satsiri Winberg

"Still rate as the best coffee in Cape Town. Always perfectly smooth, creamy and amazing coffee and the iced coffee frappe is such a win in..."

Carla Whitehead

"Excellent coffee brewed superbly, with wonderful baked goods and friendly staff. I thoroughly recommend it, one of the best cups in Cape Town and..."

Mitchell Gow

"Cool spot. A warehouse style coffee zone where your coffee is made measured out and to perfection. The coffee I tasted there was Costa Rica which was..."

Simon Trollope

"I love Origin! This spot has rapidly made its way to the top of my coffee shop list! It's quality, delicious coffee and a cool space. The food is..."

Allegra Whitehouse

"A viby daytime restaurant on the ground floor of Origin roasting and the source of the best coffee in Cape Town, no competition! For breakfast or..."

Glen Loxton

"I tried a macchiato for the first time, to my suprise it came with a glass of soda water and as a novice foodie I was like "and then! What is this..."

Mntimande Tone

"Origin has a lot of choice on the menu, and I decided on the Indonesian blend coffee, Aeropressed; it was delicious - very simply served in a glass..."

Tarryn Bento

"If I lived in Cape Town I would go there often -Origin Coffee Roasting in Green Point. Plainly popular as a mobile office and meeting place.I..."

Wilna Bester

"Went for breakfast the other day, the coffee was delicious, definitely a 5/5. The eggs benedict was quite good but not the best (maybe in my top10 in..."

Cariane

"Love this place, the ambience- it's always humming. And the breakfasts are stunning. We start the days in Cape Town with a visit here. Service top..."

Anne Chappel

"I wandered into Origin one cold & windy day while on my way into work (in Greenpoint) - if only for a respite from the horrid weather. I was..."

Amy-Rae Rispel

"This is my absolute favourite place! I usually go to Origin around twice a week. They have the best staff who know so much about coffee. I am a huge..."

Leandra Lilly Dreyer

"The coffee is great, the last time there I had a very good bagel with salmon and cream cheese. But the service... I may just be unlucky but tagging a..."

Goodfood

"If you are looking for incredible coffee in Cape Town - you've come to the right place. Walk into this warm, coffee smelling haven and allow the..."

Margot Johnson

"Delicious coffee and food. Great buzzing atmosphere with loads of customers coming and going. Friendly, efficient service. This is a definite must..."

Claire BO

"This was my first time having eggs benedict (*hides) but I must say Origin set the bar really high. I thought it was phenomenal! Sadly unlike their..."

Dayi

"Good food and the coffee wasn't bad. The service wasn't on point. The order wasn't right when they served our food and the corrections took ages. The..."

Adrian Shannon

"This was the first time I have been to Origin and was pleasantly surprised considering I don't drink coffee. Their selection of teas is fantastic and..."

Kirsty Donald

"Origin coffee is just the perfect place for breakfast! The food was delicious! I decided to be naughty and try something not so healthy- so..."

Micaela Serralheiro

"Being bit of in introvert I was slightly surprised when I had to sit around the table with other people, however that didn't stand in the way of an..."

Jacquelise

"The food is stellar, the coffee even more so. These guys know coffee, and love coffee, like no other. Upstairs they have a barista academy and a..."

Arno Quinton

"You know those places where you feel 10 times cooler if you're seen there? Yeah, this is one of those places. I've only been to Origin for..."

Jenna Manthé

"Really cool moody spot. Great for breakfast and brunch. Trendy yet family friendly. Fantastic coffee!! Best BLAT bagel and “corrected..."

Buyisiwe Shongwe

"Might be one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Although simple and unpretentious - eggs classics, it is close to perfect. The bread is fresh out..."

Marija Koteva

"Wow! What a great café. The roasts are extra ordinary. And the food is really well made. I would recommend this place to any specialty coffee..."

itay dahan

"We had breakfast today and this is my rating: 1- Pastel De Nata 9/10 2- Almond Croissant 5/10 3- Warm Oat Bowl 7/10 4- French Toast 6/10 5-..."

Ahmed Al Ashram

"Great place to have coffee. Vibes are amazing. Had a coffee and croissant while I was in the area. Service was quick, food was good. An incentive to..."

G P

"This spot in Cape Town is truly one of my favourites for coffee. It has a fantastic ambience and cosy seating, making it perfect for students and..."

Majed AlEnezy

"Great place for coffee and brunch. + the almond croissant was delicious. My boyfriend had the mushroom toast and it is now one of his favorite..."

Cristina Meirosu

"Good coffee, amazing breakfast and brunch. I tried several things, they were all so good! My favorite so far were the Turkish eggs, but the Shakshuka..."

Isabelle Kipp

"Great architecture and ambiance between old architectural building and modern coffee shop. I love popping here usually for a takeaway but it so worth..."

Richard Morris

"Great place for coffee and brunch. They have v60s with different types of beans (went for Ethiopia and didn't regret it). The architecture of the..."

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