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Cafe Manhattan
86
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"Flew to Cape Town to get married. The beautiful country of South Africa was the only place in the world that would let me marry my same-sex partner..."
Rick Pokrajen-Harmon
"One of the best spots in Cape Town. Absolutely loved the place! The service was amazing. Went there with a friend for the 2-4-1 special for both..."
Hlonipho
"Not sure if they have this all the time but they have two for one drinks if you get there early enough on a Monday. We wanted somewhere warm and cozy..."
Amy Wardle
"Came here for a quick burger fix with hubby. Was not expecting to find the best burgers in SA here :) Hubby was so imressed that he would not..."
Moroy
"The staff is great! The burgers are juicy and flavorful! I love the selection of cocktails and wine they have. Itās a fun place with fun people...."
Ernestine Erny Baloyi
"Visited this restaurant on New Year's Eve for dinner, it was amazing! The food, the Location, setting, atmosphere and service were all great. I..."
Leandraranderee
"Love coming back to Cafe Manhattan! The energy here is always light and fun!It's perfect for a quick drinks catchup with friends, and if..."
Joash Narainsamy
"Really great vibe, the atmosphere is awesome and so comfortable and the burgers are really to die for. The staff are really bubbly and friendly. Will..."
Rachael Laura Wahl
"Great time at the bar! Awesome music, the best service and the waiters so friendly. Prices are very good, bar its clean. Perfect for meeting new..."
Jose Tomas Gallo
"Iāve been here a few times mainly for drinks. Over the years it has been the go to starting place for a night out and there had always been a nice..."
Chris Rafael
"Only @ Cafe Manhattan!!This review is LONG overdue, so if you have changed your menu since, then another visit is in order but I feel that..."
Anastacia Candice Julie
"This place is wild ! I take my hat off to the waiters/waitresses who work here, you really need to be on your A game amongst all the people and the..."
Andrea Lauren Kraak
"Dead centre in Cape Townās De Waterkant, Cafe Manhattan is the place to be! Itās a hotspot for cocktails and the local hangout. This little..."
Janthinus Schrage
"Another top place in Cape Town. It feels like there's a good restaurant every corner and the Manhattan is definitely another great option. Really..."
Rui Burguete
"Love love love!! I come here often for a drink after yoga (strange that I've never managed to take a photo of ANY of these drinks) but yesterday we..."
Simira
"The Madame Zingara brand has really taken over Cape Town with it's quirky eateries, and Cafe Manhattan lives up to the food and decor expectations..."
Akira Wing
"Great environment. There is not a big diversity on the menu but the hamburguers were truly tasty. Good meat and fresh ingredients. Also a great place..."
Margarida LƔzaro
"Madame Zingara's Cafe Manhattan FTW! For as long as I can remember, I've always loved coming here. Food is šš¼. Cocktails are šš¼. And..."
ShinƩad
"I am a big fan of the burgers at Cafe Manhattan, and they're up there among my favourite burger joints in Cape Town. Their mushroom sauce is..."
Francesca Favero
"Shirtless waiters for the win! And the location. And the food. And the prices. It's pretty much pub food, but with a laid back cowboy feel to it...."
Anja Immelman
"Guuuuuurl. This place has a really energetic vibe. The food is standard pub food but well priced. The locations really sells this. Make sure you sit..."
Marcus Christiansen
"The wonderful thing about the Madame Zingara group of restaurants is that theyāre all a little crazy ā and thatās a great thing! Stepping into..."
I Love Foodies
"Stumbled upon this gem whilst looking for another little cafe and my oh my, regret was not on the menu! I had the virgin daiquiri with one..."
Minowrahvw
"Awesome vibe, really great for after work drinks on the outside balcony. Food is good, and the service is awesome thanks to Kyle Dafel added the..."
Cynthia
"Such a fun, vibey place - on busy nights feels like you are out at a club! The burgers are absolutely delicious and they make awesome..."
Chetna Black
"Amazing atmosphere whether in the daytime or evening! The food is delectable!! The mushroom "burger" is insane!! The falafel is perfect!š the..."
Talia Lee Cohen
"Nice comfy interior deco. Chilled cafe vibe. Fast and VERY friendly service. Still the best Eggs Benedict I've had in Cape Town,..."
Ben Kilian
"Madam Zingara number 3....ššAwesome foodšš. Really nice ambience. Good friendly service.Interesting part of town...."
Marentia Van Kasterop
"Loved it! Such a novel idea. That aside, the stag is excellent, friendly and fun, and the food is very good! Definitely would suggest this place for..."
Megan Brook
"They have really good food and it's a great chill and lunch spot. The service is very good kudos for that... The Aged rump was out of this world,..."
Mntimande Tone
"Very friendly (and flamboyant) staff! The drinks were great as well and the specials sound great. However, I opted for the seafood options and that..."
Hang T
" A big shout out to Alex our server last night who magically appeared whenever one of us needed a new drink or more food. Terrific mist cooled stoop..."
Kimberly Crunkleton
"Enjoy the vibe this cafe restaurant has during the day and evening. While the menu may be limited, the food on the menu is delicious, perfect..."
Anthea Adams
"Probably my favourite out of the Madam Zingara group and that's saying a lot because I really love Bombay Bicycle Club and Sidewalk..."
Kezia Swanepoel
"Came here for only a quick coffee and treat but ended up staying for hours. The service was so friendly and cheerful, it was almost weird, the..."
Pia
"Such a vibey and fun place! It's in the middle of the trendy waterkant area with a Great bar and restaurant area. The restaurant has been revamped by..."
CharnƩ
"Such a nice spot! Great for having a few drinks and a bit roger with friends... Very casual eating with good music and a great vibe. Definitely more..."
Tyron Van Rensburg
"I have only ever been to Cafe Manhattan on a Monday for their 2 for 1 burger special. It really is a great deal as the burgers are juicy and..."
Kirsty Donald
"Beautiful evening on a chilled Tuesday night, restaurant was humming. Great cosmopolitan vibe, sat outside and watched the world go by. I had the..."
Tamarin Aubrey
"Always good to be back here. Friendly people, happy vibes, delicious burgers and great cocktails. Laid back atmosphere so don't expect a super fast..."
DipƤyƤn
"Randomly chosen restaurant, and it did not disappoint! Dirty texan burger with chilli chocolate was mouthgasmic. My friend had the southern fried..."
Liezl
"How to start but to say I feel like home when you enter the doors staff and managers make you feel part of their family I no for a simple cafe not to..."
Cookie Monster
"Met friends at Cafe Manhattan for dinner on a Monday evening. This coincided with their two-for-one burger special. I had the beef burger and was..."
Kerryn Rehse
"Spectacular decor, the menu is full of unique dishes that are delectable, the atmosphere is great and the service is wonderful... From the host's..."
Stacey-Lee La Bella
"Perky restaurant vibe with an upbeat crowd and friendly waiters. I've had some really fun nights here and the food is generally great. Love their..."
Jarrod David Allies
"The wonderful thing about the Madame Zingara group of restaurants is that theyāre all a little crazy ā and thatās a great thing! Stepping into..."
I Love Foodies
"Went for their 2-4-1 Burger special which they have every Monday. What a great burger with delicious onion rings and chips. You can choose to either..."
Emile Doubell
"The newly revamped CafƩ Manhattan is a result of The Madam Singara chain expanding to the Waterkant. The outrƩ spaces we have become accustomed..."
Gereth Edwards
"One of my favourite eat and drink spots in Cape Town - I return again and again at every time I'm in the mother city.The eat: a selection..."
Morne Visser
"A favourite place for a late Sunday afternoon snack! The burgers are great and atmosphere relaxed. Try to get a table outside and enjoy the 2 for 1..."
Conrad Jonck
"Very good vibe and super nice waiters. Food is good as well. Great steaks and salads. The grilled calamari one is a favorite. I enjoy the burger as..."
Caio.simoes
"Always the best restaurant i have ever gone too. I was with a friend for the first time there and they welcomed me like i am a regular guest, which..."
Lewayne Nyamus
"Impressed beyond belief. I called in this morning to order breakfast for myself and two of my colleagues. Unfortunately I cannot remember the name..."
Vince
"With a lovely selection of American style food and amazing cocktails, I would highly recommend Cafe Manhattan for a chilled lunch or dinner. The..."
Monicca Masetloa
"Our waiter was friendly and attentive. We had the squid (Delicious), Southern fried chicken (very good). This is THE place to go in Cape Town for..."
Nicole Bramhill
"Want to go out for some drink with the girls? Then this is definitely the place to do that. The vibe is warming, the staff is friendly and the food..."
Jamie Slingers
"Cool place, nice vibe; more for an evening out with friends, rather than a first date or romantic evening out as it can get quite loud. The buffalo..."
Lynsay Sampson
"Best little place with awesome vibe and amazing prices. Very chilled and engaging managers are readily available!The American Hanger is my..."
Aj Oosthuizen
"Fantastic service, great vibe and amazing burgers chips and onion rings :) homemade sauces are to die for! As well as a great selection of cocktails..."
Gabriella_in_paris
"Great view of the city and some mountain, awesome spot for people watching on the outside balcony, amazing burgers, full of flavour and stacked high...."
Janine De Grill
"Great falafel burger veganised it for me! Excellent service (if you don't mind a pleasantly stoned rasata waiter) and decent music although we did..."
Dave Asher
"Such a great place, the decor is amazing! Love the leather cowboy theme (thinking that and the rainbow flags are a lovely hint as to what they do..."
Spotfishy
"Went for the Sunday breakfast with tunes and had the most wonderful server who made the experience a laugh a minute. To eat, I had the poached eggs,..."
Alex Isaacs
"My liquid lunch turned into an early supper with the TRAIN WRECKER BURGER! It was love at first bite!! From the saloon vibe of the bar and restaurant..."
LieslKB
"My hubby and me walked around the cape quarter one evening looking for somewhere to eat and decided on Manhattan.Straight away you can see..."
SvN_lovedining
"Visit this funky and friendly place for some awesome cowboy food, great wings, onion rings, chips, corn cakes, etc. nice beers too. Great prices...."
Leon Pretorius
"Fun!!! Colorful, crowded, classic bar food. I got the vegetable platter which was giant and not just the stereotypical healthy vegetables, also had..."
Vanny
"Lovely place we came across. Super friendly staff all around. Cool outdoor dining even in a light rain. Great for people watching. The place is large..."
Tim Mitchell
"I'm told that lots of gay bars and clubs in Cape Town have closed down. Cafe Manhattan remains sands I can understand why. They have a great vibe,..."
Mr Russell
"Great spot for a drink and/or meal. Service is super-friendly and engaging taking a minute to really connect. We shared a Greek salad then had a..."
Matt Wald
"I had the beef bobotie spring rolls with a chutney dipping sauce and salsa. The beef was fabulous as well as the chutney. My husband ordered the..."
Jennie Rountree
"To me this is one of the most stable landmarks in Die Waterkant. It's great to have a venue that doesn't change much. Always the same friendly..."
Francois Ashton
"Stopped in for a quick drink with friends and definitely loved the vibe and the cool..."
Sade Dunnock
"Pleasant outing for friends and family. Lovely atmosphere, good food and interesting drinks, cocktails and shooters included. LGBTQ Friendly. Nice..."
Estelle Peetz
"Love coming back to Cafe Manhattan! The energy here is always light and fun! It's perfect for a quick drinks catchup with friends, and if you're..."
Joash Narainsamy
"A lovely vibrant atmosphere with great service and very friendly staff. The food was amazing and the cocktails are so good! Will definitely be..."
Crystal Swartz
"Great place to have dinner and drinks. Staff was professional but personable..."
Sam Farrow
"The service is excellent and the atmosphere is good too. It's just not a place for introverts, that's for sure. Then again if you're a shy person..."
Henning Lubbe
"Super cute place in the center if the city, there are seats inside but also on the terrace outside. We ordered some cocktails and they were pretty..."
Riccardo Tosetto Photography
"A cute little pub bar atmosphere with some limited but good food options. I donāt think youāll be disappointed. The neighbourhood around is very..."
Shane Wenzel
"Tasty food, a good selection of drinks and friendly staff are the perfect combination for a great time at Cafe Manhattan. They have two patios for..."
Thomas MacDonald
"From walking in to receiving the freshly made meals, this spot has been an absolute experience. Worthwhile popping by and ordering their longisland..."
Terblanche Jordaan
"Friendly staff, drinks and food were tasty, wonderful outdoor seating to watch people and..."
Jane Osaka
Timbuktu Cafe
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/100 (1245 ratings)
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"The food and service is amazing. I loved the eccentric vintage feel of the decor and shared platters. Definitely an experience worth trying...."
Tanweer
"Iāve only ever seen you-tubers trying platters like the one in the picture and have always been curious to try the cuisine. It was a first time for..."
Cheryl Coetzee
"I've been here several times over the past few years and I'm never disappointed. The staff are friendly, the setting is relaxed and inviting and the..."
Kin De Kock
"Honestly, the best Ethiopian place I've been to in both Cape Town and Joburg. The atmosphere is cosy (with an amazing music playlist), the service is..."
Vicky
"Iāve passed this spot a few times but never stopped for a meal. That changed and Iām glad I visited. This place can best be described as an..."
Chris Rafael
"Such lovely staff and their juices are to die for! My friend and I popped in here after a long day of shopping and it was such a joy to speak to the..."
Alex Short
"Let's get one thing straight: I have been visiting Timbuktu for nearly three years now (I think it switched ownership, or management within that..."
Zoƫ Fraser
"Such a wonderful evening with my family. Amazing service from the one and only Waiter on duty (shame!!! Poor guy) absolutely loved the food and the..."
Gemma Scholtz
"After years of walking past Timbuktu, I decided to try out this Obz gem with a close friend. Firstly, I was pleased to see some bits of Amharic at..."
Thabiso Beau
"Such a gem of a restaurant that few know about šSo authentic! You donāt even feel like youāre in a restaurant- you feel like..."
Emily Boolsen
"Decided to give Timbuktu a try after a Sunday morning hike, so glad we did the food was full of flavour and great for sharing, my partner and I had..."
Jessy Da Silva
"My new favourite chill spot. This place has a great ambiance and an authentic feeling. The food is crafted with love and the staff are great. They..."
Manna Storom
"I adore this place! One of Cape Towns hidden gems. The service, staff and ambience is just perfect. Timbuktu is very small and intimate. I love the..."
Nina Formanek
"Lovely spot in Lower Obs. Went on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The waiter was very kind, he offered to go purchase a bottle of wine for us at a store..."
D
"Quite possibly the best value for money meal in Observatory with the most wonderful setting and staff. An unmissable experience! All meals here are..."
Stefan Rautenbach
"I love this little place! Everything about Timbuktu Cafe is great - quirky vintage decor, wonderfully friendly service (hey, Philip Mon! - And sorry..."
Ami
"What a nice experience. Service was really good. Felt so welcome in the restaurant. And the ambiance is perfect. Will definitely go there again...."
Ulrich CronjƩ
"Absolutely amazing!!! I've been to some of the "best" restaurants in Cape Town but this extraordinary culinary experience puts them to shame! A..."
Mia Kruger
"Very cute little space in lower main in Obs.Nice layout, friendly staff and corkage is free which is always nice. Food is well priced and..."
Wez_Undercover
"After a long day at the beach and walking around Capetown, a few friends and I happened upon this restraunt excited to try something new. We were..."
Bizzy Palmer
"Always used to pass this place but last night decided we should go in. The atmosphere was breathtaking. I really wasn't expecting it. The food was..."
Apol
"Cute authentic Ethiopian restaurant in a beautiful spot in Observatory.The Foods layout is gorgeous, tasty and the portions are filling.You..."
Tafel Vir Twee
"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Obs. the service is always awesome and friendly, the atmosphere is so colourful. its basically a time warp..."
Miss Mollie
"Three of us popped into Timbuktu last night for an early dinner. Great relaxed atmosphere with good authentic Ethiopian fare. The Tibbs and Veggie..."
Kerryn Rehse
"I had an excellent meal here tonight. It's now my favourite Ethiopian restaurant. The food was delicious, which is good because the portions are big...."
Jonathan Bertscher
"Delicious, healthy, amazing atmosphere, lovely staff. They're ready to prepare vegan options of veg dishes if you ask your waitron. I wish more..."
Anna Selmeczi
"We came here for a birthday with 7 people for dinner and were welcomed into what is a unique, warm atmosphere. We sat outside in a cornered off..."
Hugo Martin
"One of my favourite restaurants in Cape Town. BYOB for now, no corkage. Bring cash. Combine the veggie sampler and one of their meat dishes for a..."
Elise De Kock
"The first thing you need to know about Timbuktu is that (at the time of writing) it does not yet have a liquor licence. It says they serve alcohol,..."
Aparna Jayachandran
"Welcome to Obz Ethiopia! Great new place, same brilliant food as the Madam Taitou family. We had the veggie sampler. Great vegan options..."
Zani
"Still have vivid dreams about how good this place was half a decade later. Visited it almost weekly, never found another Ethiopian restaurant this..."
David Sebrechts
"Wonderful experience , the various and tasty delicious food prepared and served with ... Love ! I higly recommand the platters (big enough for 3/4..."
Anne Sebagh
"Certainly a very intriguing yet romantic place. The food was exotic and delicious. The Ethiopian pot coffee was divine. I would love to return to..."
Mr S Plumbly
"Worth the experience, would definitely do it again. A cultural experience best shared with friends. Try a meat tibs platter and veg sampler to..."
Damien Naidu
"Wow wow wow. We love this place. A real taste of ethiopia. Beautiful food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Advice...change the music to more..."
Justin Banton
"The Timbuktu vibe is great.. Not only is it a quiet place with a great rustic feel to it, the hosts are amazing and very welcoming and make you feel..."
Niko Wezna
"It was me and my wife's first time eating Ethiopian food and we LOVED the experience and will definitely eat here..."
Oliver Gawe
"Beautiful restaurant with lovely garden. Veggie sampler and fresh juice were delicious. Service super..."
D M
"I had such a great date at Timbuktu CafƩ with my girlfriend. The atmosphere was incredible, the music was devine, the service was exceptional. We..."
Eugene van der Merwe
"Absolute delight! Great restaurant with delicious vegetarian and gluten-free options. The quaint decor and great service just add to the beauty of..."
Yesim Numan
"The decor is over-stuffed quirky pub, and in fact when the Ethiopian restaurant took over from the pub that was first here they didnāt change..."
ekes gonini
"Never had Ethiopian food before, but the waiter made an excellent recommendation and it was delicious. Looks very unassuming from the front, but once..."
Catherine Leng
"**Vegan review** I absolutely love this restaurant! The food is consistently delicious and affordable. We always take the vegan veggie samplerš..."
Lien Vanneste
"We had a lovely 'first' for Ethiopian food at Timbuktu. Surprised at the tangy taste of the injera but it mixed well with the rest of the meal...."
Kirsten Nel
"Food there is delicious, portions are good and prices are fair. The environment and the experience of eating with your hands makes it unique. The..."
Gabriela Eugenio
"I really Enjoyed my time here, I was warmly welcomed by Solomon, my first time partaking in Ethiopian cuisine was really good, the spices that they..."
Ryan Reyes
"Love the quant look of this place aside from the AWESOME Ethiopian food!..."
Charmaine Smith
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