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Brick Lane Eatery

85/100 (2368 ratings)

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"Friendly service with vibey feel. Energetic people. The owner is super involved and friendly, loves hugs and chats. My kind of place and people. The..."

Haupt Feldtmann

"Lovely vibe...friendly staff... food good... when the sun sets out come the blankets and heaters..... Great specials... Will definitely go..."

Chavonne Armstrong

"Lovely staff with great food. Great vibe and will definitely go..."

Lethia Searle

"Service wasn’t great but was quickly fixed by the managers. The managers were super vigilant and made us feel incredibly comfortable. Looking..."

Bianca Grace

"So nice to see Brick Lane Eatery making a delicious comeback under new management, yay! Warm, welcome atmosphere, good service and a tasty menu. The..."

Natasha Lassen

"Tastiest Burger in a long time and washed down with a Striped Horse Lager ..Life is good..."

Mark Speight

"What an awesome restaurant � food and service was OUTSTANDING ! We’ll definitely be back & back again..."

Lindie Speight

"Omw, totally love the burgers" nachos also divine. If you live in Cape Town have not been there, you are missing out..."

Hanlie Spamer

"Amazing food and..."

Adele Smeda

"My first time yesterday, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The waiter was very accommodating and the food was flavourful. It's a bit hidden, but I like it..."

Chanté Markus

"Interesting spot hidden behind the buildings of Century City overlooking the water. We went on a Thursday night when there was live music so the vibe..."

Lexi Pauli

"Great breakfast and friendly service👍We had the smash n go and a delicious toastie. Definitely recommend this spot for a quick brekkie..."

Justine Trusler

"Im totally gutted that i have just found this place 2 days before my holiday ends. Last night we had wings, chilli poppers and drinks and could not..."

Paul Kerr-greenfield

"Visited on Saturday for breakfast after park run great value and enjoyed breakfast. Went back Monday for burger special great burger, cold beer, nice..."

Stephen McEvoy

"Such a quaint well hidden restaurant. In fact it is such a pity that more people don't know about it. Service is friendly and food delicious. Good..."

Eleanora Bresler

"Why has it taken me so long to visit this place?? It’s a beautiful restaurant situated on the Quays waters edge. It has indoor and outdoor seating..."

Nadhiya

"Went here last night to listen to some tunes and have dinner.I had the nachos which was really nice and hubby had the chicken liver pasta which..."

Sharon Smith Kaplan

"I’m all for not cleaning dishes but when being served food on a cutting board? Make sure that the cutting board is covered with some paper or..."

Amiena Lewis

"Found this place through entertainer. The place end looks amazing with a view of the lake. The ribs are definitely a must try. Can't wait to try..."

Jenny Daniels

"I took my girlfriend here as a surprise coz I discovered this place thru zomato and looked very nice with the mini lake next to it.The..."

Yrina Pustella

"Good and affordable meals. Would definitely recommend them as a lunch time spot. Their wraps and burgers are good. Their nachos are too tomatoey and..."

Rafiqua Israel

"Love this hidden gem! So well priced and beautifully done interior. Waitron was super friendly and helpful. Def my new spot! Can’t wait for more..."

Kaylin Shapiro

"We decided to try this restaurant as there was an Entertainer voucher for it. The location is beautiful and sitting outside would have been..."

Gina Botha

"Sometimes you just have to keep it simple!.Not sure if it’s just me feeling like the new year crept up on me, but I went from “oh I..."

Jaqi Devitt

"Great services and great food. Perfect place if you want to be away from all the hussle and bustle, away deom all the noise, juat peaceful and..."

Andre' Van Rensburg

"Was there last night and have been there three times all their meals are fresh and delish. From their burgers right through to their calamari such a..."

Lauren Donay Telo

"Had brekkie with a my friend here. The place was super cold, but they were nice enough to close the door for me. I ordered a black..."

SquatForPancakes

"The food is delicious! I order from them often. My favourite is their chicken mayo toastie and their strawberry fruit shake. Delicious. They guys..."

Emma Liversage

"Conveniently close to home and perfect for a quick bite and chilled afternoon. Consistently good service and food. At our last visit hubby had the..."

Lucinda Villain

"Absolutely amazing food. Ordered a table for 14 and they situated us upstairs. What a stunning view. I feel there service was a tad bit slow but..."

Tarah Cupido

"where were you all of my life? I love everything about this place . i could literally eat here every dayYour tapas are my favourite...."

Alicia Jooste

"This place is a hidden gem. It's down to earth, friendly, with great food, generous portions and good prices - and the best part is that very few..."

T & Serendipity Blog

"Such a hidden gem in Century City!! Had the peanut brittle milkshake and my husband had a chocolate milkshake! I had Nachos with chicken, absolutely..."

Jomari Steyn

"Came here for breakfast with friends. Hidden away in Century City we found such a nice little eatery. We got a table on the first floor with a nice..."

Ulrich Cronjé

"This little place is hidden between apartment but I'm so happy we found it. The service was very good. The lady who served us was sincere..."

Wanderlust Coffee

"Really great cosy vibe for winter or summer day. Also great for a date or just chilling with friends. Friendly staff. And good food that is cost..."

Michelle Cleo Pfeiffer

"Lovely little spot ! I had the avo, bacon and mozzarella sandwich, really yum! The service was decent and the food is well priced ! Will definitely..."

Justine McEvoy

"Nice quiet Saturday lunch.We tried the baggette and sadly the steak was a bit tougher than we had hoped and was rather chewy.Also gave the..."

Natalie

"Wow! The food was amazing! Some of the best calamari I've ever had. The baguettes was also very good. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked..."

Sarah

"This is a favorite of ours for Sunday breakfast/lunch. The food never disappoints and the portion sizes are always more than enough. The coffee is..."

Samantha

"What a joy to find a lekker spot so close to home. It wasn't as busy as one would expect but I suppose being surrounded by offices means quieter..."

Tracy Thompson

"What a great, really relaxed venue by the canal. Breakfast and coffe were both tasty. Probably the best value for money around. Now just add freshly..."

John Brand

"Thursday-after-work-get-together+ craft beer happy hour between 5 and 7pm+ lovely scenery and views+ good value for money (apply to..."

Emmerentia Du Plessis

"Tried out brick lane eatery for lunch yesterday. Their calamari really hit the spot. I was so hungry that I forgot to capture it! The chicken wrap..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Had breakfast here. There's seating indoors, outdoor and upstairs overlooking the quay. The food was really good especially the brick lane speciality..."

Lenita Johan

"Really wonderful place with people as equally as wonderful. The views are amazing so I would highly recommend it for that too plus they deliver so..."

Siyaxolisa Sindelo

"Been here a few times, mainly for breakfast after doing a @parkrun. This casual spot is one of my faves. Awesome coffee, yummy food & friendly..."

Living It Up CT

"Went for a Saturday morning breakfast with the family. The food was lovely, although two out of the six meals were on the oily side. The service was..."

Janine Thomas

"Such a great find overlooking the quays in a Beautiful setting. Unfortunately service was not great. No one to seat you and food took exactly an hour..."

Tiara Jorissen

"What a lovely spot to treat someone special. It's slightly hidden away and this makes it a hidden gem. The service was superb and the food..."

Werner Grobler

"This cute spot is hidden between Century quays and businesses along Park Lane, nestled in between trees. After seeing some good reviews, we opted to..."

Nicol Miller

"Honestly having no clue what to expect this was a gamble that paid off! The décor is funky, with music to keep you in an upbeat mood. The food was..."

Adrian De Graaf

"What an excellent restaurant!! We've been here a few times and were amazed by the food quality every time! Good good at very good prices - what more..."

Elizma Nieuwoudt

"What a little gem tucked away at the Quay in Century City (struggled to find it initially... thank you google maps). I visited for breakfast whilst..."

Lindsey Rayner

"Tranquil setting right next to the canal, pity about the shortage of umbrellas. Tapas took a while to get to the table but were really worth the..."

Charles Canning

"First time here, sat outside, there was a shortage of umbrellas outside, really stunning setting on the canal Food was really good aswell as the..."

Natswest

"I've been wanting to try Brick Lane Eatery out for a while now and was pleasantly surprised when I did. Their menu looks amazing because they have..."

Natalie

"Cool Restaurant in a residential spot, so they aren't open till late.Had a Burger (bacon, cheese and too much avo) and chips, except for the..."

Ruan De Goede

"Small space and lacks a bit of atmosphere. Went there on the entertainer. Manager was nice enough to give us the burgers as a main course. Since were..."

Rache De Goede

"Hidden between apartments in Century City you find this little spot. At first we thought they were closed, because it was so quiet, but thankfully..."

Zanel

"I had the nachos and they were kick ass. This is an awesome place and the manager Thabo is a cool guy. Will definitly return to try something else on..."

Ryan Mulders

"The food at Brick Lane is always consistent. I like it all of their offerings from the flat breads to the tapas to the breakfastsOne huge..."

Sheryll

"Brick Lane Eatery is our Friday get-together spot with colleagues before work. It is a lovely quaint little place situated in Century City..."

Sharese Hunt

"This is such a Cute, quaint & cosy spot! The Chai Pudding for Breakfast is so good and their flatbreads & Burgers are really..."

Shainy

"Found this small little gem hidden between the buildings of Century City in a lovely setting by a water feature. I ordered a bacon, popper and..."

Natasha De Zeeuw

"Went for lunch and had a truly delicious burger with sweet potato fries! I love the decor and the presentation. The view is beautiful and the service..."

Chloe

"Great little spot in a quiet area away from the busy mall. Nice views from the outside seating area, great for a chilled drink or to grab a quick..."

Linda Jane Slabbert

"Very nice clean layout. The fireplace under the stairs gives it a lovely inviting feeling. Great craft beers on tap. Good outside seating along the..."

JayRo

"Love this hidden little spot in a beautiful setting on the canals. Their chilli poppers are the best ever and the flatbreads are awesome. I love..."

Sharon

"Everything was awesome and wow what a gorgeous spot. Definitely will be back and with more people. I had chicken snitzel and my sister has the best..."

Amy Mcwilliams

"Really good spot in Century City on the canals. Very cosy, great coffee and yummy breakfast. A nice find that is not in the mall. Rest of menu looks..."

Cape Town Foodies

"The second time the good company and I go to Brick Lane. Very tranquil setting outdoors and indoor. We pre-ordered our lunch due to the fact that..."

Pieter AkaAbel Nel

"This is a relatively hidden place, but one well worth the find!We came to have a few beers and something to eat, did not have much of an..."

Stefanus A Fourie

"I am so glad we found this place. You have a nice view over the canal and it has a nice vibe. Good food, friendly service, affordable wine. Would..."

Anja Immelman

"Found this quaint little eatery nestled in the middle of century city. Food was absolutely amazing! Menu is comprehensive with enough variety to keep..."

Joe Thein

"I was so glad to find this place. Mostly because it's within walking distance but also its not in the mall or part of one of the hotels in Century..."

Glen Hunt

"Really great spot, they make a mean breakfast, the service is at time slow which can be irritating. But we still go back and it's really good food..."

Romi Diamond

"Had a good cheese, carmalised onion and mushroom bunless burger with sweet potatoe fries.Will go back to enjoy it againCalm and relaxed setting..."

Melissa

"I'm going to let you in on a little secret- the secret of Brick Lane Eatery. Nestled in Century City this no-frills eatery has a delightfully rustic..."

Ashleigh Fynn

"It is not everyday that you stumble upon a hidden gem and what do you know there is this amazing restaurant in the heart of Century City. Perfectly..."

Jayde Thorne

"I love that the Northern Suburbs is starting to sprout cute places like this! We watched the rugby here and ate a few snacks in between...."

Nicole Vrede

"I visited with a few colleagues for lunch. It's a cool space with an industrial feel.I the had chicken and bacon baguette and my colleagues had..."

Simone

"Now this truly is a hidden gem tucked away in Century City. Stunning restaurant that is rustic and has an amazing view overlooking the Canal. Came..."

Sarita Kerber

"This is a rare find in Century City - a cool, industrial space with craft beer on tap and some epic breakfasts on offer. To start, we sampled the..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"I loved this place!! It's a little hidden gem situated in Century city, the gorgeous rustic interior created a very relaxed ambiance for brunch and..."

Ashleigh Fynn

"The SO and I have been here twice, and we plan on returning here at least once a month, if not more. The chilled atmosphere, excellent background..."

Cindy Jayakumar

"Very good food and good music. Atmosphere is nice too. Above all, had Jamal as a waiter, and he was the absolute best waiter I have had at any..."

Tannith Heuer

"Great atmosphere. We had burgers which were very tasty but the strawberry milkshake wasn't great - overly sweet and no ice cream. A bit slow today..."

Nico De Bruin

"I recently dined at Brick Lane Eatery, and I was thoroughly impressed. The food portions were generous, and the prices are reasonable. Their lemonade..."

Suné Williams

"Went there for lunch on 28 April 2023. Saw this place by accident and wanted to grab a quick lunch before our appointment at 2pm. Friendly staff. We..."

English Rose

"Tucked away alongside the century city quay. Broad menu with lovely baked goods on offer. They even have a doggy menu. Staff are attentive &..."

Melanie N-P

"We had tapas and wine. The chilli poppers and calamari were first classic. Ordered Chardonnay, but according to waiter none available. A bit of..."

Annemarie Hedenskog

"Always a wonderful experience at this restaurant. Excellent food on their vast menu, definitely something for everyone here. Amazing atmosphere and..."

nicole sterzel

"The atmosphere, service, and food were really good. The waiters were attentive, and Jamal especially was great. We happened to have dinner on quiz..."

Star Scribe

"Popped in for some Eggs Benedict on a peaceful day and got excellent eggs benny and service too. Staff are a delight and the restaurant is set in a..."

Rene Carelse

"This place is a dichotomy. I believe all the negative reviews it has gotten because I experienced the inhospitable culture first hand. We walked in..."

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