Cape Town’s breakfast and brunch scene is hotter than a freshly brewed cup of coffee! When it comes to starting your day off right, the Mother City offers an exciting array of delightful breakfast and brunch spots that cater to every palate – It truly is any head-over-heels breakfast and brunch lover’s dream come true From quirky cafés in hip neighbourhoods to fancy waterside eateries, there’s a spot for every breakfast and brunch vibe you’re after.
Here are some of the best breakfast and brunch spots in Cape Town that are sure to make your morning!
#JARRYDS Brunch & Bistro
JARRYDS Brunch & Bistro is an all-day brunchery located in the heart of Sea Point. At JARRYDS 1 thing is for certain – they take all-day breakfast seriously – VERY SERIOUSLY – and oh how they love a slow morning filled with too much brunch accompanied with the perfect flat white, breakfast mimosa or a fresh pressed juice – PURE BREAKFAST & BRUNCH PERFECTION!
There is absolutely NO denying that this vibey Sea Point café and bistro knows how to do breakfast and brunch RIGHT! From healthy oats, smoothie bowls, and bagels to Turkish eggs, breakfast burgers, irresistible breakfast bruschetta or a JARRYDS favourite – there’s something for everyone to savour and enjoy at JARRYDS! To top it off, famously known as one of the best breakfasts in Cape Town, this list would be absolutely remiss without a special mention of their famous eggs Benedict. They do it so well that they have a whole variety of different styles – YES! They’re just THAT good! Portions are huge, the coffee strong and fairtrade (some may even call it the best coffee in town), and the Mimosas bottomless (if you so wish) – what more could you possibly ask for?
Add contemporary interiors and super friendly staff, and it’s clear why JARRYDS Brunch & Bistro is one of Cape Town’s hottest breakfast destinations.
- Location: 90 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town
- Contact details: 021 023 3642 | [email protected]
- Website: www.nonamehg.com
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#Our Local
A wonderful antique store / greenhouse / coffee shop / café hybrid, this Kloof Street gem aims to bring people together around one table in an offbeat setting. Surrounded by lush foliage, you’ll instantly feel like you’ve escaped to your own slice of tropical garden paradise all while tucking into the likes of Arnold Bennett, Shakshuka, and delicious speciality open toasts. To further sweeten the deal, there are always yummy cakes on display, too, and the coffee is sure to give you the exact morning boost you need.
- Location: 117 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
- Contact details: 064 642 5004 | [email protected]
- Website: www.ourlocal.co.za
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#Sonny and Irene
An Art Deco vision in dusty pink, velvet, timber, and marble, Sonny and Irene is by far one of the most gorgeous dining spots in both Sea Point and Cape Town as a whole. And while there’s a commendable all-day menu, their breakfast is without a doubt the main allure – and trust us, you definitely won’t want to miss it!
The in-house bakery at Sonny and Irene is renowned for crafting and creating some of the most irresistible and indulgent treats imaginable – rendering any resistance to the sweets and pastries trolley entirely futile. However, you can follow it up with something from the Health, Classics, or Signature Eggs section if you so choose. The service and attention to detail is always on point, and while an air of elegance prevails, Sonny and Irene is very child-friendly – making it a great breakfast spot for the whole family.
**Pssst…In a hurry? The Pastry Bar next to the main restaurant offers fresh coffee and pastries to go!
- Location: Station House, 19 Kloof Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
- Contact details: 021 745 6600 | [email protected]
- Website: Click here to visit the website
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#Butter
Let’s be honest, EVERYTHING just tastes better with butter! Butter is a trendy breakfast café & bistro bar in the heart of Cape Town’s lively city centre. Its prime Loop Street location has made it quite the ‘fan-favourite’ breakfast, brunch, lunch & everything in between hangout spot amongst both locals & tourists alike! It’s easy to spot Butter tucked between Loop Street’s grey city buildings, especially with its buttery-cream walls and open umbrellas and outdoor tables spilling across the sidewalk.
Butter, oh glorious butter! At this all-day breakfast café in the CBD, everything is served with a generous dollop of it, making for a melt-in-your-mouth menu – quite literally! Simple buttered toast, buttery flapjacks, buttered banana bread…you get the picture! And what better time of day to try all this buttery goodness than breakfast? Oats, eggs, and more substantial dishes such as the buttermilk fried chicken Hot Buns are also on offer – all washed down with strong flavour-filled coffee. It is every butter lover’s dream come true!
- Location: 70 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
- Contact details: 071 336 8270
- Website: www.butterallday.com
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#Jason Bakery
The smell of freshly baked pastries as you walk through the door is probably half of the reason you would choose to brunch at Jason Bakery. Located in the heart of Cape Town’s city centre, Jason Bakery is a firm fan-favourite and beloved breakfast destination renowned for its delectable offerings. From artisanal bread to mouthwatering pastries, Jason Bakery takes breakfast and brunch to new heights with its exceptional menu. From buttery croissants to flaky danishes, each pastry is meticulously crafted to perfection. Pair your pastry with a rich cup of coffee made from the finest beans and you’re set!
Jason Lilley’s carb heaven has reached almost cult-level status amongst Capetonians, and no wonder – the heavily inked, biker-mad ‘Captain Bread’ (his Insta-name) really knows how to bake! His original bakery on Bree Street closed down in 2020, but the bigger Green Point store is still going strong. Jason’s Saturday Doughssant (his take on a Cronut) is legendary, as are the bacon croissants, and, well – just about everything else on the drool-worthy menu.
- Location: 83 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town
- Contact details: 021 433 0538 | [email protected]
- Website: www.jasonbakery.com
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#Ditto Ice Cream and Waffle House
Ice-cream for breakfast? Why YES, if it’s on top of a waffle! Even better, at Ditto, all the ice-creams and waffles are 100% vegan. You can build your own, choosing a signature waffle, different ice cream flavours (think Choccy Orange and Brittle Gone Nuts) and toppings, or choose one of the ice-cream / waffles signature dishes, from Not Yo’ Notella to Better Than Biscoff. Oh, and there are creamy milkshakes, hot beverages, and other specials such as Friday morning cinnabuns, too!
- Location: 119 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
- Contact details: 067 798 8645 | [email protected]
- Website: Instagram: @eatditto
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#Kleinsky’s Delicatessen
If you have not tasted or experienced the ‘wonder’ that is a Kleinsky’s bagel, you have yet to live!
Serving what many consider to be Cape Town’s best bagels (hand-rolled, slow-fermented overnight and boiled in malted water before baking), this Jewish-style deli in Sea Point brings a slice of New York to the Mother City! Hugely popular with locals, expect to join a long queue of head-over-heels bagel lovers over the weekend – the Salmon and Cream cheese bagels – each with the perfect ratio of salmon, cream cheese, capers and onions (of course) on a perfectly toasted and freshly baked sesame seed bagel – and hot pastrami on rye are totally worth every minute of the wait! If that’s not quite your style, we recommend their pizza bagels as well: a combination of bagels and pizza, how could it go wrong?
- Location: 92 Regent Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
- Contact details: 021 433 2871 | [email protected] | [email protected]
- Website: www.kleinskys.com
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#Coco Safar
Best. Croissants. In. Cape Town. Those five words alone should have you sprinting to grab your car keys and rushing to get to this retro-chic water’s edge relaxed French-style café but, if for some obscene reason that’s not enough to get you out the door, their superb coffee, mind blowing sweet treats from their couture pâtisserie and cutting edge down-right delicious breakfast selection will undoubtedly do the trick!
We highly suggest you try their eggs Benedict on their famous croissant with lamb bacon, paired with their home roasted and brewed coffee – trust us, this is one breakfast you won’t easily forget!
- Location: Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Alfred Mall, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Contact details: 021 433 1336 | [email protected]
- Website: www.cocosafar.com
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#Paris Cape Town
A recent addition to Cape Town’s thriving bakery scene, French owner Laurent Bazaudun’s café has brought Parisian savoir faire to Sea Point’s Main Road.
Word about his mouth-watering pastries and baguettes spread fast, with many a French expat declaring his croissants to be the best this side of Paris. The patisserie opens at 7am and closes when the last pastry flies off the shelf – one for early risers.
- Location: 267 Main Rd, Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town
- Contact details: 076 138 2335 | [email protected]
- Website: Facebook: @Paris Cape Town | Instagram: @paris_cape_town
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#Starlings Cafe
Starlings is one of those places you kind of have to be a local to know about (…until now)! Located in a charming Victorian House, this beloved local hidden gem has no signpost and is tucked away behind a hedge on Claremont’s Belvedere Road. With its high ceilings and wooden floors, this warm and welcoming café is perfect year-round. In the summer, you can enjoy your breakfast in the quaint garden with beautiful mountain views, while in winter, you can cozy up to one of the indoor fireplaces.
The decor at Starlings is quirky and fun, like something out of the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. You’ll find teapots hanging from trees, vintage books turned into light stands, and all sorts of antique ornaments scattered around. Fresh flowers greet you as you walk through the door, adding to the inviting vibe.
The menu is full of delicious options, all made with love and ethically sourced local ingredients. From their tasty tarts to fresh and filling salads, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The cappuccinos are a MUST-TRY, and their eggs Benedict is among the best in town – simply divine!
They don’t take bookings, so you’d do well to get there early, especially if you’d like to grab a table in the stunning garden with dappled light from the trees overhead.
- Location: 94 Belvedere Road, Claremont, Cape Town
- Contact details: 061 502 7115 | 072 051 0491
- Website: www.starlings.co.za
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#Bootlegger’s Bakoven
A local hotspot, South African coffee chain Bootlegger’s Bakoven outpost is close to several popular Cape Town neighbourhoods – making it a convenient option for an easy start to your day among Cape Town cyclists and neighbouring families.
The coffee is strong and the all-day breakfast menu has something for everyone, from oats and eggs every which way, to thickly sliced banana bread and excellent toasties. Our tip: after breakfast, get another coffee to go and take a stroll along the Atlantic Seaboard to Camps Bay.
- Location: 38 Victoria Road, Bakoven, Camps Bay, Cape Town
- Contact details: 021 201 1339 | [email protected]
- Website: www.bootlegger.coffee
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#Loading Bay
At once a café and a clothes shop, Loading Bay is your go-to for everything ethical, earthy and chic.
In the lively city of Cape Town, where foodies flock for delicious eats and treats, the Loading Bay is by far one of the top go-to spots for breakfast and brunch lovers! Tucked away in the city centre, this café gem attracts both locals and visitors alike with its lovely laid-back vibe, incredible selection of scrumptious dishes, and carefully curated menu that reflects the flavours of each season.
The Loading Bay serves up a breakfast experience unlike any other and one that’s all about good vibes, great coffee, and tasty treats and eats as they transform seasonal produce into mouth-watering dishes that turn the typical health-food vibe up a notch. Whether you’re digging into a vibrant breakfast bowl, enjoying honey-roasted classic granola, or indulging in fluffy pancakes, the Loading Bay charms their breakfast and brunch loving patrons with its use of fresh, local ingredients and bursts of flavour that’s present in every single bite! With plenty of options for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free folks, the meticulous and thoughtfully put-together menu ensures that absolutely everyone leaves feeling full, happy, and energised for the day!
The cool industrial-meets-greenery decor sets the scene for a relaxed breakfast experience, perfect for catching up with pals or simply enjoying a solo meal.
- Location: 30 Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town
- Contact details: 021 425 6320 | [email protected]
- Website: www.loadingbay.co.za
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#Chocolat Bistro
Self-described as ‘decadent’ and ‘luxurious’, this French Baroque-inspired bistro in the heart of Durbanville is ALL that and SO MUCH MORE! Adorned with vintage bric-a-brac, gilt-framed paintings, chandeliers, and velvet chairs, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into the home of a 1700s French aristocrat thanks to the opulent and carefully curated decor.
Offering a decadent selection of morning delights, you’ll be delighted to know that the French theme carries over to the menu – Think three-cheese croque-madame, classics such as French toast, eggs Benedict, omelettes and croissants. Did we mention the freshly baked scones, decadent array of cakes, and all-day desserts? You can also dip into the brunch side (from 10am) with sensational savoury pancakes and delicious quiches.
Outside there’s a gorgeous garden (with a children’s play area) and a stunning sun-kissed patio under shady trees. Could it possibly get any better? Simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the warm atmosphere as you dig into your heavenly breakfast or brunch!
- Location: 46 Oxford Street, Durbanville, Cape Town
- Contact details: 021 975 2426 | [email protected]
- Website: www.chocolatbistro.co.za
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#Lily’s Restaurant
Just across from the Mouille Point promenade, Lily’s sits awaiting the brunch crowd that crave the sea breeze whilst they sip on their morning coffee. Comfortably refined with quirky and esoteric style, Lily’s is as friendly as it is fashionable. Combining lavish furnishings with prime ocean views, and a terrace looking out onto the glorious Atlantic Ocean – with indoor and outdoor seating that opens onto the promenade – Lily’s is Cape Town’s favourite neighbourhood eatery on the Mouille Point Promenade. Not to mention this picturesque café & restaurant is renowned for their varied and adventurous menu that fully reflects their vibrant and joyful approach to life!
Decadent staples such as eggs Benedict, pancakes, and French toast (brioche fingers with chocolate caramel sauce!) appear alongside equally tasty healthier (vegan and gluten-free) options such as wholesome bowls, overnight oats, and “things on toast”. Not to mention their pancakes topped with raspberries, lime, coconut, crème fraiche, and honey are the perfect tasty treat (and a REAL crowd pleaser too) for all lovers of something sweet!
Loved by locals, Lily’s is the perfect meet-up spot after a walk or cycle on the promenade and for an indulgent breakfast or brunch.
- Location: Cnr Beach Rd & Surrey Pl Shop 1, East West, Mouille Point, Cape Town
- Contact details: 021 204 8545 | [email protected]
- Website: www.kovecollection.co.za/lilys/
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