We’re spoiled for choice in Cape Town when it comes to foodie favourites and some of the most mouth-watering, need-to-tweet-about-it culinary experiences. However, the privileged frustration for locals and tourists is exactly that – an overwhelming extension of choice.
Cape Town is also home to some of the best restaurants on the planet – which might allude to making our decision-making easier. Over the years, a few of our dining havens have made the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, and the most recent ruling has seen La Colombe shining and climbing up the ranks. This would help narrow down the list of restaurant picks, but time and wallet woes don’t always allow for these kinds of indulgences.
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If we can’t get to the acclaimed finest, we often go to the next best thing – the most hyped spots. The city centre is easily the hive of hype. While some of the attention and excitement exists for good reason, there are numerous gems that slide under the radar.
However, the days of gatekeeping are outdated, and the spotlight is turning to underrated gems. Here’s the tea on one of the best-kept secrets in the Mother City – Fideli’s.
Easily one of Parliament Street’s favourite coffee dens and deli pick-me-ups, Fideli’s will have you questioning whether you’re actually in New York City.
A master of many trades, Fideli’s is also an inner-city grocer that sells and uses only the freshest ingredients that are locally sourced. It’s also a beer garden that offers one of the most serene spots in the city.
Breakfasts to boast
When it comes to breakfasts, few do it as well as Fideli’s. Health-conscious, creative aesthetically pleasing and delicious – Fideli’s understands the assignment when it comes to the best way to start your day. If you’re new, I highly recommend the Church Square Continental breakfast choice.
Croissant & toast, brie cheese, boerenkaas, home-churned butter, local serrano ham, home-cured pastrami, smoked salmon, cream cheese, plum jam, orange marmalade, grapes, spanspek & strawberries, could it get any better?
Home-cooked wholesomeness
It doesn’t stop at breakfast either. Fideli’s is a fine lunch choice offering truly imaginative servings like plant-based lunch roasts, mouth-watering burgers and fresh potato Gnocchi. Feel like seafood? Fideli’s serves oysters that will have your refined tastebuds dancing, and some of the freshest fish in Cape Town.
If you want that home-cooked kind of meal, you can choose your own fine cut or abalobi fish and ask for the sides you’d like.
Coffee heaven
Just want to pop in for a coffee? Fideli’s knows how to brew a cuppa, but be warned; you’ll be tempted to pair your coffee craving with a delicious menu of dessert choices.
Your next favourite grocer
If you’re on the go, Fideli’s has an assortment of ready-to-go meals waiting to make your day. The free-range chicken and avo baguette for one is a game-changer.
Whether it’s a coffee date, a wining and dining afternoon, a quick bite on the go or a dinner made with home-cooked tenderness, Fideli’s is the gift that keeps on giving.
- Where: Church Square, Cape Town City Centre
- Website: fidelis.capetown
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Picture: @fidelissouthafrica
