We’ve updated our ever-growing lists of great breakfast spots in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town for you to visit because Cape Town summers are all about rising early and exploring our beautiful city…and because we love eating of course.
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Here are 10 must-visit hidden gems in the southern suburbs of Cape Town for you to explore:
1. Rumi Cafe:
At Rumi Cafe, the aim is to provide good food and a peaceful space for you to escape the busyness of everyday life. The cafe is inspired by the 13th-century spiritual master Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi.
The restaurant is a fully Halaal eatery serving breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, light snacks and Truth Coffee.
2. Starlings Café:
Starlings Café is a charming little café in a picturesque garden setting, known for its coffee which could rival some of the best. Their breakfast and lunch menus never disappoint with fresh, carefully sourced produce. The secret garden behind the hedge.
- Location: 94 Belvedere Rd, Claremont, Cape Town
- Contact: 072 051 0491
- Website: starlings.co.za
3. The Backyard Café:
The Backyard Café prides itself on creating wholesome dishes and baked goods from the best seasonal, local and ethically sourced ingredients. Freshly baked muffins and cakes are offered daily, in addition to a range of breakfasts, lunches and a variety of fresh juices, drinks and Origin coffee.
- Location: 4 Sol Cohen Rd, Heathfield, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 713 1220
- Website: www.thebackyardcafe.info
4. Parksedge Cafe:
Parksedge Cafe is Claremont’s best-kept secret, it offers a relaxed atmosphere with inside and outside seating and delicious breakfast and lunch meals. Soak up the fantastic views of the mountain while enjoying their legendary coffee.
- Location: 41 3rd Avenue, Claremont
- Contact: 021 023 2629
- Website: Parksedge Cafe
5. Quince Restaurant:
Quince Restaurant and Deli is a refurbished farmhouse on the Waterford farm in Diep River, the Little Orchard Nursery is on the same property and enhances the natural beauty of the surroundings. The menu comprises a large selection of breakfast choices, light brunch options, artisan breads, burgers, fresh greenhouse salads, and daily specials. Quince has become everyone’s go-to place in the south.
- Location:7 Massinger Rd, Diep River, Cape Town
- Contact:021 569 0179
- Website: Quince Restaurant
6. Wildsprout:
Wildsprout is all about sustainable eating and prides itself on sourcing only fresh and local produce. Their menu caters to a wide range of dietary requirements and boasts an extensive selection of gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free and vegan options. The café is a light and welcoming space where the friendly staff always make you feel at home.
- Location: 278 Main Rd, Kenilworth, Cape Town
- Contact: 078 576 6124
- Website: Wildsprout Cafe
7. Lime Tree Café:
Lime Tree Café serves a combination of wholesome, healthy, fresh ingredients with equal emphasis on flavour and presentation, often taking inspiration from North Africa, the Middle East, India and the far East.
- Location: Shop 8, Sherwood Centre, Corner Children’s Way and Dreyersdal Road, Bergvliet
- Contact: 021 712 1497
- Website: Limetree Cafe
8. Chardonnay Deli:
Chardonnay Deli offers a rustic but refined experience, paying close attention to detail, quality, service and value. The breads, bakes and meals are homemade and the restaurant caters for all diets and preferences. Enjoy your breakfast in their beautiful courtyard under the oak tree in summer.
- Location: 87 Constantia Main Rd, Constantia
- Contact: 021 795 0606
- Website: Chardonnay Deli
9. Four & Twenty Cafe:
Four & Twenty Café and Pantry is located in the charming Chelsea Village area. The bustling café offers all-day breakfasts, hearty lunches, whimsical pastries, and a pantry stocked with sweets and savoury delights.
“Four & Twenty is a tiny slice of the way life should be: sweet and gentle, warm and exciting.”
- Location:23 Wolfe St, Wynberg, Cape Town
- Contact:021 762 0975
- Website:Four & Twenty Cafe
10. High Tea:
High Tea is a quaint tea and cake shop in a peaceful garden hideaway where friends and families alike can hit pause and take the time to slow down and enjoy a wholesome breakfast, a scrumptious lunch or even a delightful afternoon tea or coffee.
Enjoy the finest coffee made by trained baristas or a pot of uniquely flavoured and exotic teas.
- Location: Whitby Rd, Wynberg
- Contact:021 797 1421
- Website: High Tea
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Picture: High Tea