Cape Town was named the Best City in the World for Food in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards. Cape Town’s foodie scene is a melting pot of different cultures, fusion food and beautifully curated dining spaces making it well deserving of the title ‘Foodie Capital of the World’. It’s no secret I’m a massive foodie and as a self-proclaimed expert on all things foodie in Cape Town we’re back with my annual update on the best restaurants in Cape Town: 2025 Cape Town Foodie Guide. Check out my Cape Town Foodie Guide and Cape Town Foodie Guide 2.0 for my previously top-rated restaurant recommendations in Cape Town.
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Chardonnay Deli is an absolute classic in Cape Town. But visiting the Kalk Bay location after a fresh early morning swim? Even better! Their coffees and pastries are perfect for a grab and go after your swim or choose to stay a while and enjoy one of the delicious breakfasts on the extensive menu.
Trading hours:
We’re open 7 days a week. 7am-6pm Monday to Sunday
Contact:
021 300 6011
managerKB@chardonnaydeli.co.za
Your favourite brunch spot just got better! BUTTER All Day opened up a second location in Sea Point. The new cafe is much more spacious, has a gorgeous outdoor courtyard and serves up all the same buttery goodness you know and love at the CBD branch. Find their menu here. Send this reel to someone you want to go on a brunch date with.
Trading hours
Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00
Saturday & Sunday 9:00-17:00
Contact:
066 264 2697
Email:hello@butterallday.com
Cafe du Cap is a gorgeous Parisian Style street-side cafe in Newlands. They offer oyster and bubbly specials but they are best known for their amazing harvest table lunch offering Monday to Friday. Choose from a wide variety of freshly made salads, sides and proteins which change daily. This delicious seasonal fair celebrates wholesome home-style cooking. Pricing is on a weigh your plate basis. Find their menu here.
Trading hours:
Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 9pm (or last table to leave after 7pm)
Saturday 8am to 9pm (or last table to leave after 7pm)
Sundays from 8am to last tables after 3pm
Contact:
+27 21 054 8578
Maggy Lou’s is a new all-day cafe in Sea Point. Their decor is eclectic and fun and it’s located perfectly for a brunch or lunch after a prom walk. It defi itely gives the same laid-back, no-fuss vibe as Clarke’s. They also offer a daily 2-for-1 happy hour from 5-6pm daily. Check out my review reel here.
Trading hours:
Mon-Sun: 7:30am-11pm
Contact:
021 929 6757
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Norfolk Deli is the most delightful little coffee shop and bakery in Sea Point. Nearly a year ago the viral crookie trend hit the scene- a cookie/croissant combination of dreams. Norfolk were one of the first spots in Cape Town to hop on the trend and let’s be honest are the only ones who have truly nailed it! Check out my review of the viral crookie at Norfolk here. If you aren’t stopping by for this majoy guilty pleasure moment, their coffee and other baked goodies are also fabulous!
Trading hours:
Monday- Friday 7:00-15:00
Saturday & Sunday 8:00-13:00
Contact:
+27 65 617 7129
Your favourite vegan sweet-treat spots had a BABY. Your favourite vegan doughnut besties at Grumpy and Runt have joined Ditto in their Dessert Bar and Cafe. Now plant-based lovers are spoilt for choice with vegan ice cream, donuts and waffles! P.S. Don’t forget about the Sunday Labia and Ditto movie deal! For more details along with all the other Labia meal specials check out my blog on the best restaurant specials in Cape Town. Or save my reel with the Labia special details for later.
Trading hours:
Sunday-Thursday 9am-10pm
Friday & Saturday 9am-11pm
Contact:
+27 67 941 1312
Hot girls of Sea Point ASSEMBLE. This new matcha spot is going wild! Nice to Matcha launched in November and has quickly become the new it-spot for all matcha lovers.They offer delicious flavours like sea salt and vanilla bean, mango or strawberry. Matchas are pricey at R80 a drink but it is ceremonial grade and really delicious! Check out my review reel here.
Trading hours:
Monday- Sunday 7:30-16:00
Aperitif is one of my favourite spots for an impromptu date or a catch up drink with friends. Located in Bree Street, Aperitif feels like a quintessential European bar. With cute cafe tables, endless Aperols and a roadside bustling vibe, Aperitif feels like a step into European summer. They offer wonderful aperitivo snacks to accompany classic aperitif drinks like spritzers, negronis, bellinis and martinis. Check out my review here. Find their menu here.
Trading hours:
Monday – Thursday 12pm – 11pm
Friday & Saturday 12pm – 12am
Sunday 12pm – 9 pm
Contact:
info@aperitif.co.za
081 805 5312
Silk Asian Fusion is definitely my favourite foodie find over the last year. Located on Heritage Square in town, it is perfect for a special occasion or date night spot. They offer a R285 for 3 tapas special. Everything on the menu is divine but some of my favourites include the teriyaki duck bao, duck croquettes, Korean fried chicken wings and tuna tataki. Their cocktails are also lovely.
Find their menu here.
Trading hours:
Monday – Saturday 4-11pm
Contact:
071 910 8122
Club Kloof is the new it-girl in town. This Italian-ish restaurant and bar is as trendy as they come. The decor and vibes are on point. The menu vibe is small plates to be shared amongst friends with their popular pizettes. We didn’t love our spinach canneloni but the rest of the food was 8/10. Cocktails are divine! They have Aperitivo o’clock with drinks and snacks specials Tues-Sun 4-6pm and a pizette and carafe of wine lunch special for R145 Tues-Thurs 12-3pm. Browse their menu here. Check out my review reel here.
Trading hours:
Lunch from 12pm
Dinner from 6pm
Book here
What an absolute gem! Furny’s Fine Wines is located near the beach in Noordhoek and you can expect a perfect date night under a milkwood canopy filled with twinkling fairy lights. Furny’s offers over 50 wines by the glass and even has a free winetasting every Friday 16:30-18:30. Their dining style consists of small plates which are perfect for sharing. My favourites were the sticky Asian cauli nuggets and arancini. Check out their menu here. Check out my review reel here.
Trading hours:
Monday – Sunday 9:00 – 22:00
Contact:
+27 72 455 0184
info@furnysfinewines.co.za
Bukhara is an absolute foodie institution in Cape Town. This year they celebrate 30 years of Bukhara and are definitely one of the best places in the city for Indian food. Their menu is chock-a-block full of flavour. Our favourites were the pani puri starter, the chicken korma, the shahi paneer and the aloo jeera potatoes. The design of the restaurant is also really cool with a window seperating the kitchen and guest dining area, offering guests a glimpse into the process behind thier meals. They also serve up delicious and unique cocktails. Our favourites were the Masala Old Fashioned and the Pomm Spritz. Browse their menu here and check out my review reel here.
Trading hours:
Monday- Thursday 11:00-22:00
Friday & Saturday 11:00-23:00
Sunday 11:00-21:30
Contact:
021 424 0000
Zuney has been critically-acclaimed as the best burger in Cape Town. Located on Kloof Street, Zuney serves up a simple menu of wagyu smash burgers, wagyu dripping fries and sweet potato fries. Their wagyu beef celebrates farm to table sustainability with all their beef coming from a family farm in the Eastern Cape. The burgers are simple but so juicy and delicious and the fries are some of the best I’ve had! Definietly pop in here on your way to a night out (or afterwards- they’re open til 1am) or after a beach sunset mission. Check out their menu here and my review reel here.
Trading hours:
Thursday to Saturday 11AM – 1AM
Sunday to Wednesday 11AM – 10PM
Contact:
+27764307584
Aegir Project in Noordhoek is a firm favourite for Luke and I. They serve up some of the finest craft beers in Cape Town, have gorgeous sunset views of the beach and have a ‘that slaps’ menu. Their burgers are all incredible on Hokkaido-style milk buns, freshly baked in-house. My favourites are the Abalobi fish burger and the KFC burger. Their pizzas are Neapolitan-style, sourdough bases with bold and trendy flavours. Luke loved his Salami Hot Pot pizza with hot honey, salami and ricotta.
Definitely pull through for a taste of the laid-back Noordhoek vibe and a crisp craft beer. Check out their menu here and my review reel here.
Trading hours:
9am – 11pm, every day
Contact:
+27 66 587 9324
Oku in Franschhoek offers the traditional Kaiseki menu which is a traditional Japenese dining experience comprising a 15 course meal featuring thoughtfully prepared small dishes. Each dish is packed with flavour and celebrates the finest fresh produce and locally sourced ingredients. Our favourite dishes included the oyster served with pickled ginger, radish, soy, wasabi, puffed rice as well as the Tuna tataki and smoked lamb belly. You can browse the full menu here. The Kaiseki menu is valued at R1150 and you can add a beverage pairing for R900. the pairing is a wonderful experience which includes traditional sake, MCC and beautiful wines from the Franschhoek Valley. I absolutely love Asian food so a fine dining menu centred around these flavours was such a treat. For my full review of the experience check out this reel.
Trading hours:
Monday – Sunday
Lunch: 12pm – 2:30pm (last seating)
Dinner: 6pm – 9pm (last seating)
Contact:
+27 21 023 4695
reservations@eat-oku.co.za
Stardust offers the most wonderful and unique dining experience in Cape Town. Whether you’re a local looking for something totally unique and out of the box for your next date night, or a tourist looking to experience Cape Town’s incredible theatre scene, Stardust is a must-do. Stardust offers a ‘dinner-and-a-show’ experience like no other. The waiters and waitresses will switch effortlessly between performing onstage and taking your drinks order, will finish a big number and then bring around your desserts. At Stardust, your waiter or waitress is also the star of the show, creating an intimate theatrical experience. Expect performances by rising stars and leading actors from some of the country’s biggest productions. Your ticket includes both the show and a 3 or 4 course meal and excludes drinks and service charge. You can choose between a variety show which costs R435-R535 for a 3 course meal (view the menu here) or one of the full musicals which costs R590 for a 4 course meal (view the menu here). View their full calendar with all show dates here. Save this Reel to remember this date idea.
Make your booking here.
That completes my 2025 Cape Town Foodie Guide. For more Cape Town Foodie recommendations check out my Cape Town Foodie Guide, Cape Town Foodie Guide 2.0 and 2025 Cape Town Restaurant Specials.
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