Cute spot with a great balcony. I can recommend the Benedict.

Every time I go to El Burro, I intend to order something different, but I fail – every time! The chilorio pork build-your-own-taco is too good – and if you play your cards right, you can even have…

This place was packed last Saturday morning. We took it as a good sign and grabbed the last table. The Vredehoek wind was howling, but we lucked out with a corner (fairly sheltered) table in the sun. …

This is my current favourite for eggs Benedict in Cape Town. The crispy bacon is such great quality (Parma? Pancetta?), it really makes the dish. Their Hollandaise is also really great. Coffees are sm…

A hip hideaway behind Clarke's - head down the tunnel, and through the double doors. I had a delicious sabich sarmie with beetroot, and hummus and all sorts of things. The pizzas are fairly good, but …

Some of the best pizza I've ever had! This cosy little pizza spot is unpretentious, but very authentic. We ate luscious homemade pasta, followed by big, bubbling pizzas with thin crusts. Toppings are …

Lovely neighbourhood spot in an otherwise restaurant-less wasteland. It was full – on a chilly Wednesday night. Food is tasty – not gourmet, but it's not trying to be. The steaks and lamb dishes …

Love their breakfasts!

This really is the best ice cream I've ever eaten. It's so smooth, and the flavours are simple but incredible. So happy to see them expanding. I never used to like chocolate ice cream (so subtle compa…

Nice little coffee shop with a cute interior. We tried the dark hot chocolate (good, but a very small cup for R30-odd) and the lavender white hot chocolate (very floral – I wasn't a fan, but Mr Stei…

What glorious breakfasts! We tried the flapjacks with caramelised apple and mascarpone, and the shakshuka with poached eggs. Both were huge (we took home doggy bags – from breakfast!) and really de…

We've had a run of great breakfasts here. The Benedict has a lovely Hollandaise, the eggs are always bang on medium as requested, and they have rye bread on request. The savoury mince omelette is deli…

What a beautiful lunch we had! The highlight was the tomato tarte tatin - the tomatoes were so sweet and bursting with flavour. Also loved the potatoes. It's a set menu each day, and country-style foo…

The mezze was absolutely amazing! The highlight of our evening were the mucver. Book a table outside - Dunkley Square is beautiful at night.

I haven't enjoyed a meal so much in a long time! The dishes are deceptively simple - fried fish on ciabatta might sound a bit dull, but it was spectacular! Flaky, fresh hake, a wonderful crisp batter,…

Their coffee has ruined me for all other coffee. So delicious!

Love, love, love the matcha flapjacks! They're light and fluffy and delicious. They really seem to have figured out how to make healthier food, delicious.

We had a lovely breakfast, sitting at the high tables looking out at the buzz of Sea Point Main Road. My partner tried the banana bread French toast - which was delicious and but filling. I had the Om…

This place pumps on Saturday and Sunday mornings, but they're also open for dinner, and we finally decided to pay them a visit on Saturday night. It was slightly quieter (a good thing - it can get lou…

Lovely little local place with hip decor and spectacular phyllo pies. We used to live in the area and went back for a lamb pie this weekend. Happy to say they're as good as ever!

Glorious bibimbap and bulgogi! We feasted on pork and deboned beef bulgogi, which is cooked on the table in a searing hot wok-like thing. The lovely female owner (who doesn't seem to speak much Englis…

Great juices - love how they're served in tall glasses. My bright pink beet, apple and ginger one looked very exotic next to my partner's apple green one. Liked the all-white theme inside. Our eggs B…

My all-time favourite Asian spot. Flavour in spades. Go early and put your name on the list. Love the Chinese sausage and the mussels. And the prawns with the insanely soft buns and coriander sauce. I…

Enjoyed the beef ramen. A good rich broth - but rather a large portion. Was less impressed with the poke bowl - rather a lot of rice. Nice spicy mayo. But I feel like maybe there ought to be more fres…

I'm a fairly insufferable foodie who's spent the past five years living in San Francisco and Washington, DC. I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting to find an oasis of perfectly balanced and locally sourc…

We popped in for lunch at this lovely estate, and were impressed by the quality of the food. We were only looking for a light lunch, so ordered two starters from their new winter menu: a crumbed fried…

The chocolate brownie here is somehow simultaneaously gooey and chewy - and came to me warm, with a dollop of fresh cream. The coffee is also great - even by city standards.

What an incredible spot! I breakfasted on glorious toasted brioche spread with whipped feta cheese, thin slivers of pear and piled high with Prosciutto and rocket. It was an inspired breakfast - in fa…

There are so many new spots on Bree Street, it's hard to try them all! I popped in because this spot was offering a great coffee deal - R12 if I remember rightly before 9am - not sure if they're still…

It may be part of a chain, but the steak is genuinely great here. I tried the chateaubriand for the first time - it was spectacularly succulent and juicy. It turns out I'm not a fan of brandy on my st…

Really great little lunch spot on Bree Street. Tried the arancini balls and some of the salads - which are fresh and generous. Will be back to try the tempting looking cake!

Popped in unannounced for lunch, and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. (I'd give it 4.5 out of 5 - but that's not possible). At first glance I struggled with the menu - I was hoping…

Terrific coffee! Deep, rich, but super smooth and not too bitter - one of my new favourites. Had a cappuccino and a macchiato - both excellent. The breakfast menu is rather brief (no eggs Benedict whi…

The sauces and topping combinations are glorious! The four of us did find the patties themselves a bit dry though - they crumbled apart as we ate -perhaps they need to look at that recipe. Still extr…

What a fabulous find! Set in a rambling back street, and the outside tables felt kind of magical on the warm night when we happened upon it. We loved the new-style salmon sashimi - it was as if the sl…

I've always skipped past Toni's to the newer, trendier spots on Kloof Street. We recently moved into the area though, and I've been looking for a new local - somewhere unpretentious that we can go to …

What a lovely spot! We sat out on the patio under the tree, looking out at the buzz of De Waterkant. I tried the souffle omlet - which was beautifully light, studded with crispy, flavourful bacon, che…

I am a bit of a groupie for this place. They serve delicious coffee (a special from the people behind Mischu - which, for my money, is the best coffee in Cape Town), the staff are always friendly and …

I think I've found a new contender for the best burger in Cape Town. It was made with the most magnificent meat - I forget the credentials - minced wagyu perhaps, generously portioned, a lovely tangy …

I wasn't too surprised - given how delightful this cafe is - to find it full even on a quiet Tuesday night at 9pm, despite being in the midst of the suburbs. I loved the minty interior and friendly st…

Love this beautiful spot, bathed in white. It's perfect for breakfast - I've yet to try their famous coconut bread - it always seems to sell out before I wake up. The other breakfasts are great, thoug…

There are few things that make me happier than a simple dish, made well. Max Bagels do bagels, and they do them really well. I love that they offer a spelt bagel - which is for some reason fine for so…

I was curious to see what these guys had done with the space, so popped in to have a quick slice of cheesecake. (Basically any excuse will do!) The decor is gorgeous; the restaurant is bathed in whit…

The breakfasts here are sensational. Grab a spot on the sidewalk on a Saturday and listen to live music, a weekend win!

Quirky  little spot with delicious breakfast and lunch options. The fish cakes are a winning dish!

A little neighbourhood gem with tasty wood-fired pizzas.

The burgers are brilliant. It might be slightly pricey for Durban but they certainly don't skimp on flavour or quality ingredients. Great wine and beer list with some very reasonable options.

Favourite spot for gourmet burgers. The pizzas are delicious, too.

Great spot for brunch. The poached eggs are the best I've had!

Delicious burritos!

The best, thin crust pizza and great for a relaxed weekend lunch or dinner.

My absolute favourite place for breakfast or brunch. My partner ordered the super-soft breakfast bun with bacon and egg and a slathering of fresh basil mayo, while I tucked in to the completely comfor…

Simply delicious food. We selected several things from the tempting bowls on the meze platter - the lamb's liver was richly, wonderfully lamb-y, nicely spiced, and converted even the offal-fearing a…

Food Salvationcafe has an informal vibe and interesting options such as the Mexican sausage burrito with home-made guacamole, sour cream and salsa. It also does a fine line in comfort food; try the cr…

I've somehow never been to this Cape Town institution, where the waiters sing for your supper, so was eager to try it out. Most of the performers were pretty good - although there were some less good…

Goloso is a real local gem - and my favourite place for pasta. The seafood risotto was tasty - a nice balance of cheese and lemon-y seafood - and the gnocchi balsamico was rich and sublime. Their gnoc…

It's easy to forget about Bird's - after all, there are so many great restaurants on Bree Street - but Bird's really is a fantastic place for breakfast and lunch. I breakfasted there on Saturday and w…

Love the ceviche and the esquites here. I'm less excited about the tacos somehow - I feel like they need more sauce, lime juice or cheese (although I'm told that the chilli sauce on the tables is pret…

I've yet to try the tasty looking array of lunch options - but the chocolate pistachio brownie deserves a review of its own. In my personal quest for the perfect brownie it comes close to perfection. …

Venturing into Constantia on a rainy Saturday night, I was surprised to find this restaurant absolutely buzzing. Fortunately we had booked a table, because there was scarcely room to swing a cat. The …

There's not much that makes me happier than a perfect avo - except perhaps a perfect avo, with smoked salmon, gluten-free bread and poached eggs. Loved my breakfast at Manna on Saturday - sadly I coul…

Dined here on the public holiday on Monday for brunch - and we could see they were slammed when we walked in. Took a while for any of the waiters to claim us, and then we only saw her once, and had to…

Had a lovely meal here on Friday night. It's a family-friendly kind of place, and can get a little noisy, but I personally enjoy the opportunity to draw on the tablecloths. (Did a small dance when my …

Really love what they've done with this space. The hanging light bulbs and exposed wood have transformed it into a magical little hidden courtyard. The orange hot chocolate - made with a Cocoafair bon…

Ate there on Friday night. Not a restful experience. It was very busy and very noisy (a little noise buffering wouldn't go amiss.) The doorman saw us hovering with our drinks near the entrance, and …

Emma Chen, chef and owner of the renowned Red Chamber in Hyde Park, is now recreating food from her childhood in her new establishment, PRON, the People’s Republic of Noodles. Expect a small menu wi…

Burgers are decent, pizzas slightly better than decent (they taste wood-fired - though I'm not sure if this is the case). But the chocolate vodka - a syrupy, chocolatey concoction, served warm, is the…

What a beautiful setting! Sat outside in the garden, looking at Table Mountain on a blissful sunny winter's day. The risotto was decent (although I always prefer more cheese) and the burger vast and g…

Had a lovely breakfast there on Sunday. Most of the wheat-free treats were out of stock - so I ended up ordering the wheat-free bread basket. It sounded a little sad, but turned out to be great! I'm n…

A really great spot on Cape Town's foreshore. Good quality coffee, and addictively delicious 'Madonna' muesli, with thick yoghurt and what tastes like broken up pieces of crunchie - rather than muesl…

Really enjoyed lunch at this cute little spot. A great option for a quick office lunch (beats the line at the salad counter of Spar, anyway). Staff were friendly if not always on the ball, and our san…

The ambience outdoors is beautiful, but things can get a little loud indoors, what with the clattering of the kitchen. Book well ahead if you'd like a seat in the jungly, sun-dappled area outside.

This restaurant pulls in the tourists with it's bustling spot right on the main drag. We only drank coffee, but it was not great. Iced coffee tasted more like a oversweet chocolate milkshake thanks to…

A lovely experience sitting out under the oaks, while children paddled in the nearby stream. The food is excellent homey, comfort food. I really enjoyed the springbok wrapped in bacon. The deep-fried …