TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Woolworths Cafe

76/100 (312 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Grill

Cafe

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

Orange Juice

Scone with Cream

Coffee

Carrot Cake

hot chocolate

Potato Rosti

cheese toastie

Kale and Halloumi

Chicken and Avo Sandwich

Corn & Cheese Waffle

Milk Tart and Scones

Grill

Café

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"A little busy as it was lunch time, but we only waited about 15 minutes till we were seated. One of the best cups of cappuccino I've had in a very..."

Kudzai Sachikonye

"I think woolworths cafe is really nice if you want a light delicious meal, nothing too hectic. My personal favourites are the Cajun chicken burger as..."

Lisa Nyoka

"The best Chai Lattes in Cape Town - no, seriously! If you want to find out how good the Woolies Cafe is, just look at the line to get in. Although it..."

Emma Divaris

"At Cavendish this arvie to see Liam Nielson’s latest “The Commuter” (so-so) and with dinner waiting for me this evening I settled for..."

Lucille Byrnes

"You can never really go wrong with Woolworths Cafe. It’s a lovely place, great atmosphere, and good for a casual meeting. Huge fan of their soups..."

Urban Suave Bespoke

"Enjoyed myself.. I've always been a Spur Fan and never thought I'd find myself at Woolies Cafè!! Absolute delight.. service was great and it had..."

Kim

"Love their coffee. Really nice selection of different things to try on their menu. Their staff are friendly and check in often enough. Their portion..."

Michael Cheney

"This place is always busy. The staff is good and their food is amazing but then again Woolies everything is amazing. The Salmon trout sandwich Is..."

Zaahidah Adams

"I'd been here a couple of times and their chicken and mushroom pie was delicious and the chicken cheer bread was nice. I had a scone and a breakfast..."

Diana Bowen

"After work coffee with Shahieda (lunch too short for post holiday catch-up).Food - Smashed Avo Toast for me. Scone with jam and cream for..."

Emmerentia Du Plessis

"Surprisingly good if not a little inconsistent at times. I never imagined myself enjoying eating at a supermarket restaurant, but the clever people..."

Supervundu

"Always love a fresh tasty brunch from woolies cafe with a delicious coffee. I've never been disappointed and I go quite often. Staff is always..."

Nicole Andrews

"I do love Woolworths. Well the food side to be specific. And especially the food at their cafes. Such an inspired and creative menu... And delicious...."

Lottimac

"It's quite organic and I enjoyed that about woolies cafe. It is such a busy place and it's always full. It's family friendly. It has the normal cafe..."

Unopa Mazwigwila

"One of my favourite cafes! I usually come here for breakfast and have to come in early on a weekend to get a table because it's quite popular and can..."

Lauren Niekerk

"Nothing beats a Woolies coffee when I am away from my own machine. Avo on LOW GI bread is a perfect start to the morning. Service is the best I have..."

Shamin

"For me any Woolies cafe is a default place to pop in for a quick meal when there are no obvious alternatives. You can trust the food quality. The..."

Adamhfuller

"As always the food was delicious (and this chocolate and pistachio cheesecake was no exception), however the service remains really slow and you have..."

Capetown_restaurants

"All I want to say is I love coming to this Woolies but like 3 times ive had the rudest waiter in the history of mankind. Im not a rude person but I..."

Lauren

"Although this Woolworths cafe gets super busy, their buffet is always wonderful. All the food is of typical Woolworths quality and the staff..."

Eleni

"This place is always packed. Quite a big 'branch' with plenty of seating. Popped in for a quick coffee and cake after shopping. Love that i can order..."

Simone Hasselbach

"Been for breakfast couple of times. Never disappointed. Might have to wait to be seated however especially during the weekends. Service can also get..."

Lenita Johan

"I absolutely love woolies coffee and their breakfast is always spot on. Their harvest table that they have at lunch is also fantastic (I especially..."

Jenna Rodd

"One of my favourite coffee shops to chill at. Really enjoyed the flourless chocolate and almond cake although it was a bit pricey for the small..."

Tanweer

"I find woolies cafes notoriously slow when it comes to service, but it's not bad at this branch. Lots of nice drinks and baked goods from which to..."

Francesca Favero

"I absolutely love their frosted lattes! Service varies according to which waiter you get, but usually they are accommodating if you're not brought..."

Ruqaya Gabier

"Popped in to get a takeaway white hot chocolate and a coffee. Quick and efficient and very friendly service. A great place to grab a drink and..."

Jana Van Rensburg

"Always uses the freshest of ingredients and maintains a high standard of the ingredients themselves. Thoroughly enjoy their house cake especially the..."

Sanelisiwe Sani Sibanyoni

"I usually come here just for the coffee. A short honey nut or gingerbread latte is enough to satisfy me. But, as the cheesecake fundi I am, I had to..."

Caryn Edwards

"I had the classic rotisserie chicken on white farmhouse bread and it was absolutely delicious. (I added honey glazed bacon to the sandwich)..."

Mosa Mashati

"Woolworths café lives up to the exceptional quality of the Woolworths brand. I love that they're always adding to their menu and improving on their..."

Meera Naik

"Woolworths cafe is one of my go to places for a cappu and a slice of baked sweetness. My favourites are the honey&nut or vanilla&cinnamon lattes,..."

Zanel

"Always a nice place to pop in, the freshly made juices are of special mention and the salad portions are very generous. Only downside is that they do..."

Robin Mahlangu

"Had a really great experience here. Although it was buzzing and packed to capacity, the food was impeccable! We waited a while to be seated..."

Minowrahvw

"Thank goodness for Woolies and this carries over into the their restaurant as well. The quality of their food is top notch and I particularly enjoy..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"I love Woolies Cafe for lunch or to grab a coffee on the way out of Cavendish.Everything on their menu is tasty and hearty. I like their..."

Chanel Pillay

"Visited for lunch yesterday. As a cheese lover I went as I heard about their cheese waffles that have been all the rave, so wanted to try them out..."

Megan João (Jacobs)

"Had the pesto mozerlla toasted flatbread and it was really yummy. Woolworths just never fails to provide you will some good old quality food. Reallly..."

JonJon Clark

"Woolies Cafe is always perfect for a warm treat on a cold day. I always enjoy their vanilla and cinnamon cappuccino. I am a bit disappointed that..."

Ashna Dayal

"All day brealfast palces is always a win. Had a lovely breakfast here last week. It was their second chance as the 1st time i went i was quite..."

Tabassum Smiley Aleem

"We hada very late lunch and opted for woolies because they never dissapoint and once again they lived up to the standard!! Food was done in a..."

Riani Deacon

"The food is delicious and exquisitely plated. Ordered the eggs benedict and it was just delicious. Service was very friendly. Honestly, I'd..."

Zohra

"Woolworths is basically my second home. You can always find me shopping my heart out in the retail and food sections. I'm a big fan of the cafe as..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Woolies cafe offers a great variety of all-day breakfasts. Delicious cheese & corn waffle option as apposed to just toast. Portions are generous..."

JotterJo

"Lovely! Lovely! Lovely! My bae had a Salad sandwich and I had a chicken sandwich and it was divine!! Great service, Amazing food! We would definitely..."

Mpilonhle KaMandlenkosi Vilakazi

"Woolies cafes are always winners and this one in upmarket Cavendish Mall is no exception. Every table occupied on a Saturday morning and people..."

Cleo

"Delicious wholesome food and the best cappuccinos ever. I had the hollandaise poached egg pan - quite rich, but oh so yum - and the boyfriend had the..."

Jessica Stromin

"Ordered this frosted latte on my way to go study! Exactly what I needed! It was so tasty and refreshing! It wasn't too sweet, and not too icy either!..."

Jodi King

"I always love going to a Woolies cafe because the food is so good and fresh. They have recently changed their menu and added some great items such as..."

Kirsty Donald

"Had their harvest table / buffet lunch recently and it was every bit as good as I remember it to be. Food is great, but service could be a bit more..."

Stephanie Venter

"I love Woolies. With all my heart I love their food, I love their innovative and brilliant food products, I love their deals, I love shopping there..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"Great coffee, good food at relatively reasonable prices. As good as it gets for a mall coffee shop. Their consistency is commendable, although their..."

Bryan Vally

"Guys two words : Lunch Buffet. That's it - I'm done!Well apart from that there is a really cool vibe there.It's everything I love..."

Lee Lebotsa

"I rushed out of the house at 9am to catch a 2.5 hour movie. After that marathon my body was screaming for breakfast and Woolies Cafe came to mind...."

Dayi

"Who knew that the restaurant good old Woolies started would actually turnout to be fabulous! I recommend any soup in winter, anything from the..."

Tanya Venter

"A great spot with great food. Well presented, tasty and good service. Been here many times for the salad which you will see in my pictures below. I..."

Phillip Black

"This is my mom's favorite place to come for scrambled eggs on toast. The buffet is also delicious. I had a chicken burger today which was pretty..."

Charné

"I often meet my sister in law here. We always land up chatting for hours. Taking in the buzz environment & enjoying woolies' delicious coffee. Cake...."

Overcomingmom

"Beat after an afternoon of shopping? No problem, Woolies has you covered! Sit down at their lovely cafe for a quick coffee or delicious..."

Tasneem Jakoet

"What an excellent experience! Service was friendly and fast and the food was brilliant. Would highly recommend the bacon, mushroom and potato cake..."

Alice Scott

"Had lunch with a friend here, opted for a roast beef sandwich, and the infamous hazelnut latte MUST TRY if you're visiting. service is prompt the..."

Life With Leigh CT

"I love all Woolies cafes... The Claremont one is busy but has good service - excellent, healthy food choices which are fresh and well presented- the..."

Debbie Coulson

"I usually have the pasta's at Woolies but to my surprise, I quite enjoyed this simple meal. I had the Rotisserie chicken on a fresh baguette (wasn't..."

Vuyo Renene

"Always busy - especially on the weekend, if you want to go here for breakfast get here early! Food is delicious - the mushrooms on toast for brekkie..."

Jess Gamble

"The food is absolutely delicious, but always a bit of a waiting time for it to arrive at the table. Go here if you have an hour to get some lunch or..."

Dds.capetown

"I love popping in to woolies cafe after shopping up a storm. My favourite are their scones, which are always a big hit. Their muffins and sandwiches..."

Jess Styles

"After shopping around Cavendish the whole morning, my stomach was in need of some food. What better place to eat at then Woolies Cafè.As a..."

Jacqui Senekal

"Great Service and I enjoyed my Chicken Strips with French Fries, Tomato Sauce and a Coke Zero. I will definitely recommend..."

Matthew Stewart

"Very friendly and attentive service. Delicious coffee. Delicious, well-priced food. The corn and cheese waffle was..."

Liesl Prinsloo

"Wow ! Another good experience from woolworths food 🍲 fresh ,lovely and excellent service recieved from our waiter Brenda ... Keep it..."

shaun sangster

"A really great strong and good quality coffee served..."

Richard Morris

"I really appreciated the friendly and understanding service today...."

Alicia Gerald

"It's always a great time and the food tastes..."

Nqobile Ngcobo

"Excellent service and very accommodating. The food is freshly prepared offering a varied menu. Choose from the menu for lunch or select and dish your..."

Michelle Macleod

"Nice cafe with very nice food. It is also nice to go and get coffee and some lunch. It is more busy in the mornings but there are often a few people..."

Michael Lighton

"Have the free-range beef burger. Trust me. Just do it. Better than any burger joint I’ve been to. Haven’t tasted anything else on the menu..."

M E

"I love Woolworths I do all our shopping there.BUT I do hope they listen when I asked please put music lower. loud music is invasive.One can't think..."

Loretta Barnett

"Harvest table was incredible, but just quite pricey so just be careful when eyes become bigger than your stomach. Staff are friendly, although it can..."

Jarred Lambert

"What a pleasure it is to frequent Cavendish Squares’ coffee shop. Their staff is absolutely amazing, from the manager, Winston to the rest of the..."