TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

The Sweetest Thing

83/100 (559 ratings)

Bakeries

Coffee & Tea

Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

Breakfast

Lunch

Brunch

Eggs Benedict

Cheesecakes

Quiche

Cakes

Lamb

croissant

Burger

Pasteis de nata

Salad

Cheesecake

Sit down

Café

Free Wifi

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

Mid-range

"Love this place, Really fresh breakfast and awesome scones. The best I have ever tasted. Together with High Tea in Wynberg, they definitely serve..."

Andre Alan Blignaut

"My chocolate eclair was delicious. Cream was fresh. Service was spot on. Thank you..."

Marita Vermaak

"Thank you for a superb high tea, highly recommended..."

Paola Brigg

"Pastries on par with the best in the world! We shall definitely be returning..."

Belinda Metlitzky Silbert

"Always consistent friendly staff and great makaroos..."

Shaun Woods

"Absolute love put into every item. Would love to try everything Was yummy..."

Charnelle Allan Lock

"Thank you Doreen and team for the delicious goodies you made for my friend's baby shower today!!!! With only one day's notice as well.... Everyone..."

Ashleigh Dayle Olsen

"Always delivers on every level. ..."

Joan Angell

"Always the best. Doreen just excellent with the most decadent..."

Lynne Marais

"Lots of pastries to choose from and it's difficult to make a choice of only 1.The place is very unassuming from the road and if you don't know..."

O-Mizu Satori

"The Sweetest Thing is a lovely little spot in Simon's Town, and feels like a real Cape Town institution. It looks tiny from the outside (just pretty..."

Tarryn Bento

"Would give it a 10 if possible. Their sweet treats are out of this world, I couldn't just pick one kept going back to try all the different ones!!..."

Wihcone

"Excellent baking and great coffee. Deserves a higher rating than you see here. The quality of both sweet and savoury baked goods is world class...."

Matthew Snelling

"What a find!!!Chef Doreen's Signature Passion Fruit Tartlet in this tiny patisserie is a WOW...mouthwateringly citrus-tangy/ganache-sweet..."

James Costello

"Amazing patisserie, mini quiches are fantastic. Coffee is really decent. One of the best places in Simons Town for breakfast or lunch. Best lamb and..."

William Philip Cadman

"We have called in here many times. The place is a little shabby but the pastries sweet & savoury certainly are not. I always go for the blue cheese &..."

Tudor

"It was such a nice surprise to find this little cafe by chance. The cakes and pies are amazing, and so are the coffee and smoothies. Lovely little..."

Caio.simoes

"I lived in Simonstown for 4 months & tried every croissant in town.. the winner is 'The Sweetest Thing'. Beautifully baked pastries, cakes, tortes &..."

FoodQueen

"The cutest patisserie! Absolutely amazing confections! I have it on good authority that all the pastries are delectable...committed to working my way..."

Kshethra Naidoo

"This was our favorite place we ate in Simons Town. Cute vibes in the bakery, and delicious pastries, quiche and..."

Marissa Gibson

"A great patisserie to stop into on the way to/from Cape Point. Everything was fresh and tasty and the service was great. The home made lemonade was..."

Tl92

"Had afternoon tea. Don't go there if you are hungry, as the confectionary will have you eat yourself into a coma. Seriously good stuff. The service..."

Kerry Motherwell

"Delicious Treats and a great Cappucino Mug👍 The Apple & Nougat tart made for an interesting combination..."

Denver Naicker

"I'm a lover of great desserts and thought that I'd try it out since it said patisserie on the sign. The desserts aren't very cheap. I purchased an..."

Fazlyn Petersen

"Cute little cafe for a sister brunch , They didn’t ask me how I like my eggs poached and they were a runny mess , The meringues were..."

FE FE

"Satisfied the word that it is ' the go to place ' in Simonstown. Enjoyed the paintings on the..."

Sean Magill

"Fantastic French pastries. And I am French lol. Lovely place for a breakfast, a light lunch or an afternoon treat. Excellent quality, by far the best..."

Gilles Blanc

"Delicious... everything! Not just sweet treats (but there are sweet treats to delight even the sweetest tooth), they also make delicious savoury..."

Sieraaj Ahmed

"Masterchef quality cuisine and baking. Great coffee and plenty of various kind of treats. Pet friendly for those with their doggies..."

Thomas Pietschmann

"The chocolate moose brownie was delectable, so good my wife wanted a second to have with a glass of wine after..."

Chris Curry

"If you are looking fir quality, tasty bakes that melts in your mouth, look no further. Savory, sweet, baked, the court yard, Relaxed atmosphere, ..."

Erica Williams

"Amazing pastries, both sweet and savoury. We came three times over a three day visit to Simon’s Town. Highly recommend the pecan tart and herbed..."

Liam B

"Absolutely delicious baked goods - sausage rolls, quiches, tartlets, cake and more. The coffee is pretty good too, and indoors seating very pleasant...."

Liesl Jobson

"Nice little breakfast spot - not the fastest but hey who is In a rush in Simonstown..."

Brett Duncan

"The best treat for me is the Japonaise .... it's a must have when I go there Great little spot for coffee and a treat in..."

Rita Pape

"Amazing food, huge portions, delectable flavors, good coffee. A tiered venue with loads of pleasant and comfortable seating. An outside square with a..."