TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

High Tea

89/100 (1049 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

Lemon Meringue Pie

Vegetable

Side Salad

Chocolate cake

Mango Juice

Latte

Sugar Bowl

Chicken Salad

Cheesecake

Cakes

Baked Cheese Cake

Great Coffee and Cake

Gingerbread Houses

Croissant with Scrambled Egg and Salmon

Egg and Bacon Croissant

Salmon Pesto and Camembert Open Sandwich

Cakes

Scones

Afternoon Tea N Cakes

Flat White

Cappuccino

Café

Parking Available

Digital Payments

Dog Friendly

Live Music

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"Little hidden gem tucked away in a beautiful courtyard in suburban Wynberg - the sound of trickling water sets the scene. The owner was the most..."

Claudia Wohlenberg

"This is an amazing place indeed with lovely staff and freshly made food. One of the best breakfast places in Cape Town. The only problem is the..."

Andre Alan Blignaut

"Lovely garden experience - they had almond milk so even as a vegan I could have a delicious decaf cappuccino. My choice for meetings in the..."

Marda Hull

"Super location for tea and lunch in a beautiful garden setting! Lots of lovely cakes on offer, delicious teas and coffees, and other goodies to take..."

Stephen Haddad

"My favourite spot in the South...friendly and welcoming staff, awesome food and the most delish cakes. Enjoyed lunch at High Tea yesterday..."

Angela Bryant

"We absolutely love visiting High Tea! The owner & staff are always so friendly & welcoming; the food is lovely & well presented! So calm & peaceful,..."

Anthea Williamson Smith

"Best lemon meringue, best scones, lovely coffee, and now best birthday cake for my sons' birthdays! Thank you,..."

Angela Srubis Butlion

"Lovely place for afternoon tea and amazing..."

Jann Gregson

"Love the friendly staff,each and every meal is wonderful,relaxed happy environment and their catering for functions is superb and reasonable..."

Lara Thomson

"My favourite place in Cape Town. Food and service always..."

Caren Barnes Gray

"Beautiful setting, lovely staff, friendly manager, delicious cake - just lovely all round!! The Chocolate Mousse Cake should be renamed "Come Back..."

Liesl van der Rede

"Hidden gem. Best destressor in the heart of all the 'busyness'. Fabulous service and delicious..."

Lorna Solomons

"I found a gem in Plumstead.. an oasis in the middle of the jungle. If u want serenity, a garden setting with the peaceful sound of a fountain along..."

Rene Sanders Moses

"Beautiful peaceful setting. Delicious scones. Friendly..."

Brenda Field

"I'd never have imagined that this gem was hidden away in Plumstead. It's located in a courtyard, closed off from the rest of the area, and is..."

Nadine Staggie

"Excellent service and a relaxing and inviting atmosphere ! A great discovery that I plan to take my Wife and Family to again and again in the coming..."

Gavin Robinson

"This truly is a southern suburbs hidden gem. Hidden in a courtyard just off the main road, you would not notice it unless you purposely went looking..."

Lauren Niekerk

"I discovered High Tea accidentally one day when I had an hour to kill in the area. A hidden gem indeed! And what a treat. It was a late Wednesday..."

Amaryllis

"I had lunch here with my mom yesterday. Such a hidden gem, I had no idea there was even a restaurant here. We sat outside by the fountain..."

Sara Lohmaier

"This hidden and tranquil cafe is the perfect spot for some afternoon tea and cake! The cakes are delicious and the wide variety of teas will leave..."

Rrbex Noms

"Their carrot cake is my all-time favourite....no place in CT comes close to theirs! Very cosy tables in a very peaceful setting even though the..."

Ellen Fedele

"I've been wanting to visit this cafe for some time now and finally got a chance to pop in recently. My friend and I both had the homemade lemonade..."

Zanel

"We absolutely love our visits to High Tea, always such a treat! The owner & staff are amazing, friendly & attentive! They serve delicious food & it..."

Anthea Smith

"Absolutely love the openness, almost backyard feel that High Tea has. A great place to grab a coffee and some baked goods or a light meal and a catch..."

Kerryn Rehse

"A tiny bustling vibey place to have a great breakfast. Sit in the garden on warm days and enjoy great fare, and service. Popular with the..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"Just had the most delicious lunch, homemade lemonade and a salad that couldn't be more perfect. Prices are more than fair and service great. All this..."

Ronald Coetzer

"High Tea is a tea garden situated between Constantia and Plumstead. It has a warm homely and friendly atmosphere and is the perfect place for a..."

Ashna Dayal

"Such a cute little hidden gem! Lovely and friendly service and a great breakfast! I also love the garden. What more could you ask for? I will..."

Emma Bowen

"Definitely a little hidden gem. Loved it. Friendly staff and owners. Tranquil setting. Good food and service. This may become a regular little treat...."

Lynn

"I visited High Tea recently with a friend. We shared the most delicious chocolate cake as well as an amazing carrot cake at High Tea. Best to visit..."

Melissa Penny

"This quaint little tea garden is a well hidden gem and from the outside very unassuming. The tea garden area is well maintained and has a lovely feel..."

Noleen Best

"I absolutely love this little #hiddengem in Plumstead. The scenery is absolutely breath taking. A beautiful water fountain in the middle of a secret..."

Wanita Webbstock

"Delicious Chocolate Cake. Not sickeningly sweet as I've found many to be. Waitresses were pleasant enough, its just a pity the security guard was a..."

Goralentle Nthatsi

"How I wish I could keep this place a secret forever! The most divine cakes and tarts. Every table has a view of the garden and it's perfectly..."

Stephani Robinson

"If you are ever craving cake and tea look no further. The best mini cakes sooo delicious and decadent. Lovely on summers day with the family sittings..."

Michelle

"Found this little gem (after driving passed it for many years) when I was looking for a new place to go for a coffee with my dad. I was so surprised..."

Gitan Naki

"Going to High Tea feels like stepping into someone’s private garden and having breakfast in their courtyard. It has a beautiful secret garden feel..."

MelbourneLops

"I call this my Secret place as its tucked away in a little oasis in the middle of busy Wynberg, on the edge of Constantia road. If you don't know..."

Cape Town Foodies

"I had been looking forward to trying High Tea for a while and was not disappointed. I arrived there on a rainy morning to meet a friend for a quick..."

Teresa Ulyate

"We drove all the way from the Northern Suburbs to have cake at High Tea, and I wasn't disappointed. I loved the idea of little individual cakes, and..."

Selina Joy Smit

"Best cake ever... Doesn't just look good but taste out of this world... Food is wonderful and they have the friendliest service... Also consider..."

Shamera Daniels

"Set in a pretty courtyard with a water fountain, High Tea is a Southern Suburbs hidden gem. They serve a variety of mini cakes and slices as well as..."

Lexi Pauli

"It's a beautiful, tranquil cafe that would be the perfect place to work or catch up with friends/family. The cakes we had were delicious and the..."

Ntando Sithole

"Beautiful place, set in a wonderful courtyard setting with a mini fountain, quiet relaxing. It is also surround by small boutiques. Wonderful for a..."

Nthabiseng Matolo

"It’s an enjoyable place to sit on a summer day under the trees that provides sufficient shade with the sounds of the water fountains in the..."

E Solo

"Loved this secluded garden restaurant. Tables are dotted around the garden and water feature, all under a shady canopy of trees. The high tea treats..."

Rosemary Smith

"Delightful little gem in Wynberg.When driving on Google Maps just take the M3 and let it guide you from there.There is ample parking at the back and..."

johan jansen van rensburg

"What a divine setting, dappled shade under the trees, sound of the fountain and dude quietly playing acoustic rock in the background - I could have..."

Shani Pretorius

"O my goodness what a jewel of a restaurant and garden. It is a absolute treat to sit under the beautiful trees in the shade enjoying the sound of a..."

marc zeeman

"A very chilled space where you can enjoy an open air, but shaded breakfast or lunch. They have all the coffee you need and even have have amazing..."

Ryan Baatjies

"This is a gem of a restaurant. We had breakfast then were reluctant to leave, so we ordered more coffee and couldn't resist the mini cakes on..."

Ameera S

"A friend of mine booked this place for her function, it's just perfect if you have a handful of people and want to celebrate a birthday..."

Yunus Alexander

"We had an extraordinary amazing time..had so much fun that even the owner joined in the fun..the service was excellent and staff was friendly..."

Sabrina Fraser

"I had my baby shower at High Tea on Saturday afternoon. What a lovely coffeeshop to host special events! The staff was friendly and helped us setup...."

Michelle Horton

"What a magical place we found..!! Such a cute little gem hidden away in the quiet corners of Wynberg 💚🙋 Marsha was an absolute delight! Thank..."

Thenysia Krishna

"It's indeed a gem in Plumstead. You will not regret coming here. A peaceful place for afternoon tea, away from the heat of the day. They have a very..."