South Africa Restaurants

Perched next a canal that runs through the town of Heidelberg, Ann De Kanel Restaurant draws out the day with wonderful food, personal service and the best coffees straight from the house of coffees. Delight in the velvety explosion of freshly baked cheesecake, homemade lunches and delicious juicy steaks. Whether indulging in sweet delights or filling up on a hearty snack, Ann De Kanel will warm your taste buds in a cosy laid back atmosphere.

Charming and bright, this warm and friendly establishment provides the perfect setting for unwinding and dining. Enjoy morsels of delight such as onion soup loaded with fresh thyme, rump strips and salads straight out of the garden dressed in buttermilk and Parmesan dressing. Savour this with an oven hot seed loaf and beef fillet sushi dusted with oregano, Parmesan, orange zest and a splash of raspberry vinegar. Unwind and absorb the contented chatter over breakfast or lunch at Aquila Corner in Queenswood.

Located on the rolling foothills overlooking Port Edward, Beaver Creek Coffee Estate wraps the palate in silky smooth fine coffees, light lunches and delicious cakes. Using only the highest quality beans, grown locally and noted as some of the world’s finest coffee, coffee lovers indulge in the unique blend of quality beans from crop to cup.

Bordeaux Coffee Shop is located in Colesberg's historic Church Street. Guests will delight in the light meals, including traditional Karoo cuisine on offer here. Enjoy the tranquil garden setting.

Tucked away along Spin Street this New York/London establishment boasts hearty fare and ‘to die for’ buffet lunches in a down to earth and relaxed interior. The chalked up menu boasts Origin coffees, light meals, sumptuous breakfasts, enjoyed at leisure with a newspaper or dashing in just before work.

Linger over lunch or start the day with a mouthwatering country breakfast - A myriad of dining choices awaits you when visiting this establishment. The café style breakfast setting makes an ideal way to begin the day on the sun drenched veranda, shaded by parasols watching the bustling town square wake to the smell of the blossoming roses in the garden. Or if chic inspired surrounding capture the mood, dine within the dining lounge surrounded by rustic brick walls adorned with black and white photographs and a French inspired chandelier next to the crackling winter fire. Comfy couches and frothy cappuccinos make ideal spots for lazy papers or a good book while small tables scattered here and there invite intimate conversation alfresco on the secluded courtyard.

Cafe Bellarosa boasts a relaxing and friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy delectable dishes from an extensive menu. Impeccable standards of service make for a stress-free time for diners while they feast on farm-style breakfasts, sumptuous lunches or teatime treats. All portions are generous and great value for money. Roll-up blinds open the cafe up to make it bright and breezy in summer and a fireplace along with heaters keep patrons warm on cold winter days. There is also sheltered courtyard complete a play area to keep the kids happy. A perfect venue for whatever you fancy, Cafe Bellarosa is a must-try.

An incredibly popular restaurant and night spot frequented by a vibrant fashionable crowd, Cafe Caprice is an internationally-known establishment in beautiful Camps Bay. A resident DJ, a large lounge area, contemporary decor and even a cosy fireplace upstairs, mean that Cafe Caprice is a venue for all weather. Not just a night spot, Cafe Caprice is a popular for breakfasts with a delicious variety of omelettes amongst the offerings. Lunches too are a delight, with a menu to suit the health-conscious times. So for a glamorous time at THE place to be seen in the ‘Golden Mile’ of Camps bay, try Cafe Caprice.

From authentic wood-fired pizzas, steaks and even pasta and seafood, diners enjoy the no frills dining complimented by friendly service and excellent prices. Located in the Plattekloof Centre, Cafe Chameleon boasts authentic wood-fired oven thin-based pizzas that are both hearty and tasty, and even caters for quick coffees or sweet indulgences.

A noted institution in Melville that brims with wholesome meals and delicious bakery, Café de la Crème sets a home away from home ambiance dressed in ornate pressed chandeliers, old fashioned stripes and flowing character. Enjoy freshly baked cakes, pastries, biscuits and bread throughout the day or a scrumptious toasted sandwich with chips or salad. Daily specials include fish and chips, chicken a la king and lamb chops. Main course delights with Lamb shank, traditional Greek moussaka and the rare roast fillet with three sauces. Desert seduces with sinful treats such as bee sting, baklava, brandy balls, pigs ears and petite fours to mention a few. Enjoy substantial breakfasts, legendary lunches and dinners alongside decadent treats at Café de la Crème in Melville.

Located inside the trendy village boutique, this coffee shops exudes a warm, welcoming ambiance pampered by sublime chocolate brownies and interesting menu. Delight in light and healthy meals, teas and aromatic coffees or wind down with a glass of fine wine accompanied by freshly prepared food in a home from home setting. Browse the fashionable range of casual wear, local art and gifts for an added bit of retail therapy at Café Du Soleil in Ballito.

Cradled by magnificent surroundings, Café Traumerei is situated opposite the Town Hall along the Main Road. The interior inspires nostalgia, with original wooden flooring and a crackling winter fireplace. Summers beacons dining alfresco, where scenic vistas compliment a quick cup of coffee or a light meal from the contemporary menu.

Located in the Seaside Village in Bloubergstrand in Cape Town, Caffe Rossini is the perfect place to take a break. The aromas of freshly brewing coffee waft through the centre, calling shoppers in for a quick 'pick me up' and a light snack. Friendly service and fresh fabulous food are what makes Caffe Rossini such a popular place to pop in and regather and refresh. The Caffé Rossini concept is based on the contemporary lifestyle of a 19th century Italian gentleman, Gioachino Rossini. A tenor and composer of operas, Rossini's love of music was surpassed only by his love for good coffee and good food. The Caffé Rossini philosophy mirrors the composer's classical talent and quest for excellence. Caffé Rossini has honoured the age old traditions of making authentic Italian style coffees; Cappucinno, Espresso and other speciality hot and cold beverages since its inception in 1992. Great coffee has been our foundation since we started. Caffé Rossini has its own unique coffee blends specially blended for the local pallet but based on old style traditions.

Located in the Sable Square Mall, Caffé Villagio delights with all day breakfasts and lunch including specials. The menu focuses on Mediterranean cuisine such as shwarma (lamb, pork and chicken), homemade pastries, meze (tapas) and sweets. Traditional meal such as homemade burgers, gourmet sandwiches, wraps, salads and pastas are available too. Discover a warm ambiance and delightful cuisine at Caffé Villagio in Milnerton.

Celebrate Coffee Shop is located in the center of Stellenbosch. We are conveniently situated in Eikestad Mall, so you can do all your shopping and end it off with a delicious cup of coffee. We have a large variety of delicious meals on our menu, definitely something for everybody to enjoy. Breakfasts, burgers, light lunches and pizzas are some of the options to ease your hunger. In the evenings we offer a full wine list and cocktails. Wednesdays we feature live music. The perfect venue to start a party.

A treasure trove of delectable goods and gifts, Cinnamon and Silk Trading invites leisurely lunches filled with a delicious assortment of cakes and light meals. Browse the exquisite selection of décor and gifts before settling down with a wintery warm homemade soup and crusty bread followed by a delicious Lilly coffee and hot cinnamon roll covered in custard. If the palate calls for something cooler, try the milkshakes, iced tea, fruit juice or old fashioned lemonade and cinnamon cola. This coffee and décor shop provides the perfect balance of shopping and indulging in Ballito’s Lifestyle Centre.

Serving breakfast, light meals and delicious home baked goods, Coffee Barrel is the perfect winter warmer. Enjoy a roaring winter fire and hearty soups mopped up with crusty bread or dine alfresco in balmy summer months over a lazy breakfast and newspaper or spend some idle time with friends catching up on gossip. Coffee Barrel caters for every whim and season in Westdene, Bloemfontein.

Coffee on the Rocks perches on the edge of the ocean overlooking Walker Bay, home to the visiting Southern Right Whales from July until December. Open for teas and lunch, this vibrant restaurant produces delicious meals and decadent cakes. Service is friendly and efficient, the food is excellent and the view of the whales is the best for miles around. Open for breakfast, lunch & tea 10:00 - 17:00 Wednesday to Sunday (booking on Sat & Sun is advisable).

Located along George Storrar Drive, tucked away in a cosy and small interior, Collectables at Zafferano brims with unspoilt delights and a tantalising selection of dishes. From gourmet sandwiches, breakfast specialities, high teas to traditional Italian favourites, every mouthful at Collectables will leave you wanting more.

Exuding a continental street café ambiance, with low couches and coffee tables, fancy wall prints and scattered umbrellas on the terrace, Daniella’s is a friendly and relaxed spot. Warm earthy tones and a fireside nook create a cosy coffee experience, complimenting the warm and welcoming décor. Start the day with a hearty breakfast or indulge in popular dishes such as croissants with either smoked salmon and avocado, or ham and cheese fillings and chicken bruschetta served with a honey mustard dressing and German potato salad. The lighter lunch menu caters for quick bites alongside a great selection of cakes, coffees, treats, teas, lattes and milkshakes. Pop into Daniella’s Coffee Shop in Melkbosstrand for some good food and warm hospitality.

Upon arrival, the cool interior dressed in surfboards, lazy loungers, round tables and a feeling of a beachside cabana extends out to a well planned outside setting scattered with long tables and shady umbrellas. Guests can choose to sit in the cool interior, either lounging on the comfy wickers sofas, or at the small tables. Summer invites sunshine and cool sea breezes enjoyed on the outside deck shaded by umbrellas. Private functions or smaller parties wanting privacy can enjoy lunch in the beachside cabanas looking out onto the deck. Kids are well entertained with a larger than life pirate ship docked on beach sand, cleverly designed to incorporate a lower deck filled with beach sand, shaded by the sun with nooks and crannies, and a large treasure chest. Upstairs kids can set sail with their imaginations, steering and plotting seafaring adventures while parents indulge in light meals and conversation. Decks Café serves coffees, drinks, shakes and various light meals from salads, toasties to burgers and sweet treats throughout the day.

The relaxed yet trendy ambiance comes second to the coffee, which takes centre stage. The beans are whole or ground and certified green organic, making this spot in par with the hip and happening crowds of Cape Town. Bring your laptop or paper and sit down for a taste of utter decadence at Deluxe Coffee in Church Street.

Doubleshot puts Plettenberg Bay on the South African coffee map. Doubleshot installed the first Kees van der Westen Mirage espresso machine in Africa, and it now buy its beans from Origin Roastery in Cape Town. Two former Lufthansa flight attendants, Karin and Karin, spent their working years checking out the best coffee shops around the world before opening up their own at The Square shopping center in Plettenberg Bay. To eat, the café offers cakes, sandwiches piled high with local meats and cheeses, and muesli worth skipping your hotel breakfast for. For coffee made with passion do to Doubleshot Coffeebar in Plettenberg Bay.

The coffee is imported from Italy or prepared by fully trained barrista’s while the extensive menu promises many choices. From the famous petite breakfast to the traditional South African lunch time meals such as chicken and mushroom pie, lamb curry and bobotie. The lunch offering vary from substantial to light meals such as toasted sandwiches, filled croissants and bagels to delicious wraps. Pop into espresso with family for friends for a sumptuous treat and aromatic cup of coffee.

Ideally positioned on Main Road, Essence Restaurant and Coffee Bar welcomes languid coffee breaks, quick lunches and lazy days reading the paper. Popular with locals and tourists, this little haven boasts gorgeous mountain views and alfresco dining on a shady deck overlooking a trickling stream. The interior is cosy and balanced, with elegant décor statements and the aroma of delicious LILLY coffee. Pop in for a coffee or start the morning with a hearty breakfast such as the Farmhouse or the more elegant scrambled eggs served with Franshhchoek smoked trout, capers and onion. Sweet palates can indulge in waffles with bacon, brie and fig drenched in maple syrup! Lunch options vary from rump strips, onions, tomato, rocket and mustard, or Asian inspired salads such as roast duck with bean thread and peanut sauce. The menu features some traditional favourites such as Bobotie with yellow rice and Lamb curry with sambals. Coffee breaks compliment the heavenly cheesecake or light-hearted lemon meringue, and teatime remains a treat with old-fashioned scones and strawberry jam.

With a well-earned loyal following of regulars, Europa is the place to be seen whether it's for a good breakfast to start the day, a delicious dinner enjoyed with friends or just that quick coffee fix. Europa goes to great lengths to provide only the best Italian and Continental cuisine, with the highest quality ingredients. Exceptional imported coffees and hard-to-find provisions from Europe give this trendy spot the edge over other coffee shops and restaurants as well as the vibrant yet casual atmosphere. The décor is carefully chosen, using only warm, inviting colours and materials, creating perfect harmony between style and comfort. Placing the utmost importance on ensuring that patrons feel comfortable, this bistro-come-restaurant is a relaxing place to spend time with family and friends.

Fabulour Flavours enrobes the palate in luxuriously decadent fare that tantalises the taste buds with flavour and taste. Enjoy sinful deserts, lip smacking breakfasts and pleasurable lunches at this fine cuisine boutique boasting exceptional gourmet cuisine. Peruse the homemade deli range and decadent range of gourmet Gateaux before setting off with an oasis of all day treats such as homemade jams, biscuits, pates, salad dressings and specialised deli hams. Food Matters embraces dining as a gastronomical gift from the gods, spoilt with decadent riches and heavenly flavours.

Immerse the palate in the fruits of South African cuisine, relaxing on the terrace for lunch or tea. Unwind the senses sipping trendy cocktails with the lingering aromas of charcoal fire warming your spirit. Fezorati is yours, however you choose to experience it.

If artisan coffees are just up your street, then pop into Field Office for a taste, and share the love of coffee. Bustling with social palates and business brains, Field Office showcases inspiring décor and tantalising sandwiches and cakes. Indulge in a little retail therapy at the adjacent shop brimming with art, clothes and gifts before settling down with a nice cup of coffee and light meal.

Brimming with homemade preserves, baked goods, hearty pies and classic and unusual items, the emporium caters for all palates. Small tables adorned with 1930’s European art compliment the black and white checkered flooring, contrasted by a striking Egyptian crystal chandelier. Intoxicate with senses with freshly baked breads, cakes, and tarts or sit down and enjoy a filling sandwich or platter with a cup of deluxe coffee or freshly squeezed fruit juice.

With warm views of Grahamstown, this sunny spot offers a range of teas, sweet treats and light lunches in bustling surrounds. Visit Fynbos Hub Coffee Shop for delicious coffees, cappuccinos and silky espressos at Fountain Court near Settlers National Monument.

The spacious self-service restaurant and enclosed courtyard provide casual dining options. The menu has a South African influence and changes on a daily basis serving a variety of light meals and all day breakfasts. Choose from the beef lasagna, bobotie, curries, to grill specials, toasted treats and open sandwiches, and a large selection of double layer freshly baked cakes, and oven hot muffins or sweet or savory scones perfect for tea time. Located in the Tiger Valley Centre, Green Valley is a quick bite, a languid lunch or quite meeting place.

Set on Rose Street in the colourful Bo-Kaap, Haas Coffee Collective brings you 100% Arabian coffee, ground and roasted in the daddy of coffee roasting machines hailed from Germany. Custom crockery, quirky décor and a collection of local artwork filled to the brim keeps the eye occupied and inspired while light snacks and treats, and the rarest coffees wrap the palate in pure decadence. The menu proffers delights such as smoked Gypsy ham on ciabatta, ciabatta with cheese and vegetables and wonderful looking muffins and croissants to tempt the waistline. Bunny shaped biscotti compliments a cup of ultra smooth cappuccino enjoyed at bare wooden tables and chairs. The wooden counter bar matches the floor and sets off a perfect balance exposed by the wooden beams. Realistic looking insects add humour and disbelief shaped into the moulds of custom crockery, which favours this coffee shop’s attitude and flare as one of the most interesting places to enjoy a cuppa in Cape Town.

Tucked away in a tranquil garden, High Tea is one of those hidden gems only the locals talk about and try to keep secret. This special coffee shop enchants with vibey people, relaxed atmosphere and rustic charm. The endless buffet of heavenly bakes and lingering aroma of sinful pleasures wet the appetite alongside interesting goodies for sale. Warm and inviting, diners soak up the pleasant surrounds churning over the days events and sampling delights from the daily lunch menu brimming with delicious choices. Try the world famous chicken pie, or hearty winter soups, tasty tarts and assortment of summer wraps, salads and toasted sarmies. Nestled on the border of Constantia berg and Wynbos, High Tea is worth the trip for non-locals, just to savour the pleasant surrounds and heavenly delights.

This popular coffee shop is a well-known oasis serving up delights and tantalizing dishes in a peaceful and classic setting. House of Flavour evokes feelings of serenity and peace with every slice of heaven they serve. A well known eatery that embraces a classic and modern atmosphere serving a wide variety of breakfasts, light meals, prime cut beef and succulent prawns and sandwiches. Located in the gentle heart of George, House of Flavour bewitches the senses with a charismatic charm and warm embrace.

This bustling slice of heaven is situated in the heart of Rivonia brimming with the most scrumptious treats for breakfast, brunch and lunch. From freshly baked breakfast delights such a crispy warm croissants, moist muffins, melt-in-the-mouth pastries to tempting light meals. Start the day with an Indulge Hot Breakfast - crispy bacon, two fried eggs, grilled tomato, sausage, sautéed mushrooms, golden potato wedges, and toast, served with preserves and cheese. For lunch try a hearty pie - crammed full of tasty fillings with a golden brown crispy pastry, served with potato wedges and a choice of one deli salad or a fresh Sensational Salad tossed with baby lettuce leaves, fresh rocket, Rosa tomatoes, baby cucumber, sweet red and yellow peppers topped with a balsamic glaze dressing, served with freshly baked bread Indulge decadent dining and boutique confectionary oozes decadence and indulgence, brimming with master craftsman delights and light meals, perfect for those days where nothing else will satisfy your craving.

Located in Centurion, this chic and stylish eatery boasts a well-groomed interior, plush with freshly baked delights and splashes of pink and white décor. Black and white checkered floors host contrasting white tables and black chairs, heightened by chic chandeliers contrasted against elegant bright pink and white candy striped wallpaper and bold black and silver feature wall. Splashes of pinks soften and add a touch of fun, while the aroma of freshly baked goodies tease and invite indulgence. An outdoor area for kiddies allows parents to appreciate some time out while indulging on breads, croissants, quiches, brownies and pretty cupcakes. High teas come highly recommended, complimented by the most decadent Red Velvet cake. A harvest table abundant with delights and flavour to suit all tastes provides a tasty alternative to the contemporary cake selection and delicious diverse menu.

Found in Project Gateway, Jailbreak Coffee Shop is housed inside an old prison that lingers with history and heritage, a national monument in Pietermaritzburg. The menu offers breakfasts, lunches, cakes and an array of curio and craft shops to compliment the dining experience.

This charming coffee shop seduces with country fare and indulgent retail therapy whilst exploring tranquil surrounds. Dine alfresco under windmill umbrellas sampling delicious and generous light meals such as homemade burgers and chips and deli deserts such as baked rusks and organic honey. Karoo Farm Crafts and Coffee Shop is a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of life, perfect for lazy summer lunches.

A unique florist-come-deli, this endearing spot in Paarl is a great place to enjoy a delightful breakfast or light lunch. Friendly staff ensure that you are well tended to while you relax and enjoy the vibrant ambience and hustle and bustle of this popular spot. Enjoy a wonderful casual dining experience at this quirky and unique deli.