If you’ve been looking for a great excuse to sink your teeth into a scrumptious dish (or three), there’s nothing quite like a good restaurant special to give you just the push you need to round up the foodie gang and head out to town for a culinary treat.
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Mouth-watering dishes with menus at valued prices sound like a pretty sweet deal as you explore the multitude of award-winning restaurants, trendy eateries, and laid-back hotspots in the Mother City.
Check out these pocket-friendly offers in Cape Town’s city centre this weekend:
Stellski Coffee Bar and Café
Kickstart your day the right way in the quaint setting of Stellski Coffee Bar and Café, located in the heart of the city, with a good ol’ cuppa joe and a delectably dense slice of banana bread for R38 between 8:30am and 9:30am.
Pro-tip: Stellski is proudly pet-friendly so let your fur babies tag along for a morning well spent.
- Location: 34 Salisbury Street, Woodstock
- Times: Monday to Friday: 7am to 4pm | Saturday: 8am to 3pm

Lunchworks
Based in the heart of Cape Town’s City Bowl, Lunchworks Café and Catering offers a variety of vegan and gluten-free soups and treats daily starting from R52 for 350 millilitres to R65 for 450 millilitres.
Choose from a selection of soul-warming soups including Thai veg curry soup, Thai chicken curry soup, chicken and mushroom pie with chips and Cajun crumbed cauliflower with sweet potato wedges and cheesy Sauce.
Pro-tip: Keep your eyes on its Facebook page for daily specials to see which soul-warming flavours you can nab.

- Location: 22 Waterkant Street, City Centre
- Times: Monday to Friday, 8am to 2pm
Byconcept Café
For those looking for a good crunch and something to satisfy their sweet tooth, Byconcept Café is serving up Nachos and Milkshakes for two. Usually valued at R248, Cape {town} Etc readers can grab this dish for just R199.
Did we mention that Byconcept Café is halaal too?
- Location: 60B Kloof Street, Gardens
- Times: Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday: 11:30am to 10pm | Friday and Saturday: 11:30am to 11pm

Aiko Sushi
Indulge in all your sushi desires at Aiko Sushi with its ‘all you can eat’ special, which runs all day from Monday to Sunday for just R249.
With a selection of california rolls, makis and nigiri to fashion sandwiches, deep fried goodies and lunch combos too, sushi-lovers can rest assured knowing they’re spoilt for choice.
Pro tip: If you’re in the mood for something adventurous, Aiko offers sushi in some rather interesting forms. Try out the sushi donut, pizza slice or burger (unfortunately not part of the ‘all you can eat’ deal).
- Location: 4 Bree Street, City Centre
- Times: Monday to Sunday, 11:30am to 10pm

The Quarter Kitchen
Treat yourself and a loved one to an authentic Malaysian and Cape Malay three-course meal for two at The Quarter Kitchen at the Portswood Hotel, including two starters, two mains and two drinks. As Cape {town} Etc readers, you can score this dining experience for R499 (instead of R870).
Among its selection of dishes, dig into a starter portion of grilled calamari, followed by a prego chicken burger, and end off with a sweet serving of apple crumble.
You can find the selection of dishes on offer here.
- Location: The Portswood Hotel, Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront
- Times: Monday to Sunday, 6:30am to 11pm

Mint Restaurant
Bask in the ideal balance between casual comfort and opulent cuisine with a full-package dining experience at the Mint Restaurant located within Cape Town’s Taj Hotel. Enjoy a a three-course bistro menu and a glass of wine for R345 as part of Restaurant Week South Africa, now on until 30 April.
- Location: Taj Hotel, 1 Wale Street, corner of St Georges Mall, City Centre
- Times: Monday to Sunday, 6:30 to 10pm

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