Cape Town Cafés

A taste of Africa is provided in this small but vibrantly decorated café situated on the pedestrian street known for its antique stalls. It serves a delicious range of exotically flavoured teas and a creative menu with choices inspired by the African continent.

Church St, Cape Town.

Tel: +27 (0)21 426 1857

Sit at the coffee bar and sip a strong morning espresso before filling your picnic basket with delicious goodies from the deli. Local and imported meats and cheeses jostle for position with the fresh breads and ready to go salads at this crammed Italian deli and espresso bar.

103 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town.

For quick service and great tasting coffee – from creamy lattes to steaming espressos – you can't beat the boys at Vida e Caffe. The good news is there are various outlets of this Portuguese influenced coffee shop around Cape Town so you're never far from a good quality caffeine fix.

34 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town for the original Vida. (Most shopping centres including the V&A Waterfront; Greenmarket Square and Green Point are now Vida Friendly.)

Tel: +27 (0)21 421 3974

Housed in a tiny little building on a picturesque residential street, this charming little deli is a firm favourite with locals and is perfect for enjoying a wholesome breakfast under a sidewalk umbrella, staring up at Lion's Head.

13 Barlow Road, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town.

Tel: +27 (0)21 426 0250