Exciting new restaurants, coffee shops, bars, clubs, markets, venues and hot spots to discover and explore. PLUS: Support a friend's business

Art gallery, a kids' corner designed by a 4-year-old, and pink babycinos

It's got vintage decor, mountain views, and contemporary food seven days a week

Make a toast to a beautiful day in Hermanus right on the beach

Finally: from child-friendly veggie spots to places where you can proudly ask for the vegan menu. This is where to take all your friends

Chat, learn, eat, relax, listen to vinyl classics, grab a book and admire local art at Café Zör in the Bo-Kaap

Epic Seaboard sunsets in shorts and slops on the Corona Deck, tucking into scrummy (and surprisingly affordable) meals while the kids make their own pizza – Strolla tonight anyone?

Chef Matt Manning does it all with so much flair

Quick-service 100% plant-powered food that’s air-fried and guilt-free

2 floors, 2 balconies, 2 vibes. DJs, fireplace, hookah pipes, big screens, beer, buffet, and German food

At Guiltless Protein Bakery in Sea Point

Three things make this coffee shop special: a health elixir, historical artefacts, and wholeheartedness

A container cafe in a business park with well-priced lunch menu

Tikka chicken, mixed grill, boerewors and braai vibes in Bo Kaap

Enjoy a cuppa at the coffee shop, then ask the barista about a tour

From banana bread to full-on breakfasts or hearty lunches

Burgers from R25 and chicken wings from R22   

A sweet or savoury slice of America (in healthier portion sizes)

A local and lekker social hub in Obs

Hit me with your best pot!

The tea bar that’s changing tea-drinking culture has arrived in Cape Town

Have a cuppa and watch the baker prep artisan loaves and pastries at Our Place

Breakfasts, braais and buffets: Cartel Co-working Cafe serves up a variety of meals in an ideal setting near the Waterfront

 Conveniently located in the bustling hub of the CBD in Bree Street, VIXI Social House offers an all-day dining Mediterranean menu

New in the old Savour space: An iconic building. Completely renovated. Great views of Table Mountain. So fresh that the restaurant doesn’t have a name yet ...

Bonus: being social is easier on your pocket right now  

Slimming down the choice of Cape Town's healthy eateries from vegan to vegetarian and from lactose intolerant to gluten-free

Expect all-new pizza and dinner menu, milkshakes and ice cream at Folk Cafe’s new beach-style restaurant in St James

We've discovered some of the best roasteries and cafés in the Mother City for that perfect cup of java

Breathtaking mountain views, 4th wave coffee at 10% off in your own cup, plus: fast Wi-Fi and local artwork

Coco Safar offers a luxury experience from breakfast to dinner while still being affordable. 

A new local coffee hangout seeking to inspire and uplift community members

The global craze has finally made its way to Cape Town, but this one is a little different

A bevvy of burgers and smorgasbord of sides for meat lovers and vegetarians alike

The crossroads: where South African creativity, culture and kos meet

An all-day cafe, filled to the brim with exciting discoveries

ASH is no more, but chef Ash Heeger has launched an exciting new eatery – see it here

Our pick of the Mother City’s finest cheap eateries for the prudent and penny-wise

A lovely refurbished day-time restaurant next to the antique market in Church Street

Spreading the joys of java: Cape Town’s first township-based artisan coffee shop

They do it by hand; meet the roasters making our local 'black gold'!

A fascinating barista, fast Wi-Fi, home-brewing workshops and a unique new “kindness” coffee experience at all-new Kukoma Coffee Co. on St George’s Street

Enjoy live music and tasty fare at this popular family-style venue in the Mother City

This family focussed café style restaurant at the Noordhoek Farm Village is a great place to unwind

From mezze platters to seared tuna wraps and vegan items, mischu's new menu is another great reason to experience the coffee that launched so many businesses in the city. 

South African favourites at the Old Gaol in Swellendam

An accountant, a pharmacist and a writer have taken the leap and opened their coffee shop – celebrate with a R50 curry bowl

The creamiest cream cakes, the puffiest pastry and the most delicious, rustic sour-dough bread

This husband and wife team are serving up fresh salads, wraps, warm bowls and winter soups for lunch from new Sloane Square salad bar TOSSD

Two friends, seven-hour lamb and a hammer to crack the salty fish crust. Here’s why we’re intrigued by this new place in the familiar old Rafiki’s spot on Kloof Nek

Treat yourself to some sweet treats at this family-friendly bakery