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Eat Cape Town

Good food is part of the plan

Food markets

V&A Waterfront
Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Produce and food at Granger Bay Blvd / Dock Rd, V&A Waterfront; check market days.
Woodstock
Neighbourgoods Market
Food and design at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock; a weekend outing.
V&A Waterfront
Time Out Market
A waterfront food hall with several kitchens; useful for mixed tastes.
Hout Bay
Bay Harbour Market
Food, crafts and music in Hout Bay; check current opening days.

Traditional restaurants

Bo-Kaap
Bo-Kaap Kombuis
Cape Malay curries and roti in a neighbourhood setting with city views.
Bo-Kaap
Biesmiellah
A Bo-Kaap institution for Cape Malay cooking, curries and savoury snacks.
City centre
GOLD Restaurant
An African dining experience with music and performance. Book and explain dietary needs.
Cape Malay host
Join a Cape Malay host for food and community stories; confirm ingredients.

Bakeries

Green Point
Jason Bakery
Artisan breads and pastries in Green Point; a morning stop.
Kalk Bay
Olympia Café & Deli
Baking and casual food in Kalk Bay; pair with a harbour visit.
City centre
Charly’s Bakery
Colourful cakes and sweet treats in the city centre; check current hours.
Cape Malay koesisters
Spiced, syrup-soaked doughnuts rolled in coconut. Ask local hosts where to try them.

Highly recommended

City centre
FYN
African ingredients with Japanese influences in the city centre. Book ahead and explain dietary needs.
Constantia
La Colombe
A tasting-menu occasion at Silvermist Estate. Reserve early; confirm dietary adaptations.
Woodstock
The Pot Luck Club
Sharing plates in Woodstock with city views. Reserve and confirm the current menu.

Cape Malay & casual

Bo-Kaap
Bo-Kaap Deli
Breakfast, Cape Malay flavours and koesisters in Bo-Kaap; confirm current service.
Kalk Bay
Fish & chips
Kalk Bay harbour makes a relaxed seafood stop. Check sauces and shared fryers.
Gatsby sandwich
A large filled roll made for sharing. Choose a certified halal outlet and check the filling.
Cape Malay cooking
Book a host-led class for roti, curry and community stories; explain dietary needs.
Seafood lunch
Choose a harbour or coastal table in Kalk Bay or Hout Bay. Check today’s catch and reserve ahead.
Samosas & roti
Cape Malay savouries make a quick lunch. Ask about fillings, meat certification and frying oil.

Cafés

City centre
Truth Coffee
Steampunk interiors and specialist coffee on Buitenkant Street in the city centre.
De Waterkant
Origin Coffee
A De Waterkant coffee roastery; a useful stop during a neighbourhood morning.
Rosetta Roastery
Single-origin coffee; confirm the current café location before planning your stop.
Bootlegger Coffee
Several neighbourhood branches; check the address and pair with a coastal walk.

Sweets & treats

City centre
Honest Chocolate
Small-batch chocolate and café treats in the city centre; check product ingredients.
The Creamery
Locally made ice cream with seasonal flavours; confirm the branch and opening hours.

The October plate

Cape Malay curry
A warming spring meal with fragrant spices, roti or rice. Check meat certification, stock and any alcohol in sauces; vegetarian options still need ingredient checks.
Muslim traveller note: verify each outlet’s halal certificate; check meat sourcing, alcohol in sauces and shared grills.
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