Few things beat a good brunch, and Cape Town has hundreds of options.
A great brunch is simply sublime, and some places come out on top. They’re the ones that serve breakfast food a little later in the morning, so you can saunter in after a sleep-in, a hike, or a morning dip in the ocean. Where the coffee is delicious, and the food will fill you with all the warmth and satisfaction you need to make it home for a post-brunch nap.
These places evoke feelings of comfort and contentment, and they leave you longing for the next lazy weekend brunch.
Here we round up some of the top brunch spots in Cape Town.
Starlings
Starlings is one of those places you kind of have to be a local to know about (until now). It’s got no signpost and it’s hidden behind a large hedge on an unassuming street. They don’t take bookings, so you’d do well to get there early and grab a table in the garden, in the dappled light from the trees overhead. The food is spectacular—the eggs Benedict is among the best in town, topped with silky hollandaise.
Location: 94 Belvedere Road, Claremont
Price: From R60
Breakfast Hours: Weekdays from 7am to 12pm and Saturdays from 8am to 12pm
Contact: 0615027115 or 0720510491
Website: www.starlings.co.za
The Food Barn Deli
The Food Barn Deli is located in the Noordhoek Farm Village. The tables look onto the open-plan kitchen where all food is prepared fresh. The adjacent shelves are laden with freshly baked goods, local wines, specialist ingredients, and teas for sale. Behind the tables are rows of high-quality second-hand books, which you can browse while you wait for your food. The breakfast options are simple but delicious, with many vegan and vegetarian options.
Location: The Noordhoek Farm Village, corner of Village Lane & Noordhoek Main Road
Price: From R78
Breakfast Hours: Daily from 8am to 11am
Contact: +27 (0)21 789 1390
Website: www.thefoodbarn.co.za
The Butcher’s Wife
If you’re looking for something meaty, The Butcher’s Wife restaurant will hit the spot. Their Butcher’s Brunch has slices of ribeye steak, beautifully cooked eggs, beef chorizo, parmesan mushrooms, grilled tomato and aglio focaccia. They are also a fully halal establishment.
Location: 15 Belgravia Rd, Belgravia
Price: From R100
Breakfast Hours: 9.30am to 12pm
Contact: 021 696 2007
Website: thebutcherswife.co.za/
Jonkershuis
Overlooking the expansive Constantia vineyards, Jonkershuis in Groot Constantia is a great choice for breakfast on a sunny day. They serve everything from scones and jam to classics like french toast and eggs and bacon. For the very hungry, the brekkie burger is a winner—it is topped with bbq, egg, bacon, pickle, fries, and hollandaise.
Location: Groot Constantia, Groot Constantia Road, Constantia
Price: From R74
Breakfast Hours: Daily from 8am to 11.30am
Contact: 021 794 6255
Website: www.jonkershuisconstantia.co.za
Kleinsky’s Delicatessen
Kleinsky’s is first and foremost a bagel joint, serving fresh bagels that are hand-rolled and baked to perfection. They have a wide selection of interesting bagel options including pizza bagels, breakfast bagels, schnitzel and falafel bagels as well as so many other choices. Don’t overlook their other brunch options including the homemade challah french toast and the latke benedict.
Location: 92 Regent Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
Price: From R60
Breakfast Hours: Daily from 8am to 11am
Contact: 021 433 2871
Website: www.kleinskys.co.za
Whole Earth Café
Whole Earth prides itself on catering to everyone. They use seasonal, organic, and locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. All meat is pasture-fed and the chicken and eggs are free-range. You’ll find plenty to choose from no matter your dietary requirements — gluten-free, vegan, raw and many others. They also have fresh juices and can make coffees with non-dairy milk.
Location: 96 Main Road, Scarborough, Cape Town
Price: From R75
Breakfast Hours: Daily from 8:30am to 12pm
Contact: 021 780 1138
Website: www.wholeearthcafe.co.za
JARRYDS Brunch & Bistro
At JARRYDS they make sure you do breakfast and brunch right. Locally sourced ingredients meet worldly inspiration in this all-day breakfast cafe. Speciality coffee, breakfast cocktails and everything eggs is available all day – allowing you to start your day in style, every day or celebrate the weekend with a brunch that delights.
Location: 90 Regent Road, Sea Point
Price: From R60
Breakfast Hours: Daily from 7.30am to 10pm
Contact: 021 023 3642
Website: https://www.nonamehg.com/jarryds
Mulberry & Prince
If you’ve always wanted to brunch New-York style, then this stylish eatery in the Mother City is a must. Think chicken and waffles, Nutella french toast or a thick stack of buttermilk pancakes. Their drinks menu is on another level with naartjie mimosa, an espresso martini, crème caramel tea and a minini prosecco.
Location: 12 Pepper Street, City Bowl
Price: From R130
Breakfast Hours: 9am to 3pm
Website: www.mulberryandprince.co.za
Egghead Diner
Nestled in the heart of Cape Town, Egghead Diner is a must-visit spot for egg enthusiasts. Their menu is filled with many egg-themed dishes from benedict, scotch egg and egg rolls to brioche french toast and tofu scramble.
Location: 34 Kloof St, Gardens, City Bowl
Price: From R80
Breakfast Hours: Daily from 7:30am to 10pm
Contact: 021 286 9034
Website: https://eggheaddiner.co.za/
Butter
Known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, Butter offers a delightful butter-based menu that’s so satisfying. From classic favourites like fluffy buttery flapjacks and butter benedict to buttered banana bread, butter BLT, and burned butter ravioli – there is something for all better lovers.
Location: 70 Loop Street, City Bowl
Price: From R70
Breakfast Hours: 8am to 3pm
Contact: +27 71 336 8270
Website: https://butterallday.com/
