Guidebook for Kommetjie and Surrounds
Food Scene
A selection of the closest restaurants and shops, most walking distance and not in any particular order.
Great coffee and has wifi- both available during load shedding! Perfect for the digital nomad.
32 locals recommend
Espresso.Kom
3 Erica RdGreat coffee and has wifi- both available during load shedding! Perfect for the digital nomad.
Imhoff Farm is a 5 minute drive and is the perfect place for families. Three restaurants, including Blue Water Café which has an enclosed play area and superb views. Great coffee, ice cream, quirky shops, a Petting Zoo and more!
134 locals recommend
Imhoff Farm
Kommetjie RoadImhoff Farm is a 5 minute drive and is the perfect place for families. Three restaurants, including Blue Water Café which has an enclosed play area and superb views. Great coffee, ice cream, quirky shops, a Petting Zoo and more!
Great local restaurant, walking distance from the house. Geared for adults and older kids, very chilled vibe. Check out the owner Pauls' craft beer selection - I recommend the White Rabbit.
41 locals recommend
The Green Room
12 Huskisson WayGreat local restaurant, walking distance from the house. Geared for adults and older kids, very chilled vibe. Check out the owner Pauls' craft beer selection - I recommend the White Rabbit.
This restaurant has been a Kommetjie institution forever. Large outside dinning area, simple pub grub, kids play area. Its a gentle stroll from the house.
40 locals recommend
Fisherman's Kommetjie
16 Somerset WayThis restaurant has been a Kommetjie institution forever. Large outside dinning area, simple pub grub, kids play area. Its a gentle stroll from the house.
Ok so you need to drive to this one, but what a drive! This cyclist favorite serves great food, coffee and deli catering for vegan and vegetarian needs.
72 locals recommend
The Hub Café.
2 Watsonia LaneOk so you need to drive to this one, but what a drive! This cyclist favorite serves great food, coffee and deli catering for vegan and vegetarian needs.
Our beloved local deli, fresh baking daily - croissants/ciabbatta etc Has all the essentials, perfect if you decide to have for an impromptu Braai. Walking distance.
32 locals recommend
Just Foods Deli & Wine Shop
Erica RoadOur beloved local deli, fresh baking daily - croissants/ciabbatta etc Has all the essentials, perfect if you decide to have for an impromptu Braai. Walking distance.
lOVELY coffee shop, great for digital nomads and a local favourite. walking distance . High recommended.
10 locals recommend
Good Riddance Coffee Co.
12 Huskisson WaylOVELY coffee shop, great for digital nomads and a local favourite. walking distance . High recommended.
Great vegetarian and vegan food. Good parking and little play area for kiddos. Milkshakes, good coffee, its great. About 15min drive.
56 locals recommend
Whole Earth Cafe
96 Main RoadGreat vegetarian and vegan food. Good parking and little play area for kiddos. Milkshakes, good coffee, its great. About 15min drive.
Fab Pizza, 5 min walk down the road or they deliver. Proper thin base. My kids love them.
13 locals recommend
Kommetjie Pizzeria
3 Erica RdFab Pizza, 5 min walk down the road or they deliver. Proper thin base. My kids love them.
Ok, so this is a 40 min drive but if you want amazing food, fresh produce and enjoy a trendy, beautiful market this is worth the drive. I suggest get there for 9-10am as it gets busy. At weekends only 8.30-2pm
324 locals recommend
Oranjezicht City Farm - Market
Granger Bay BoulevardOk, so this is a 40 min drive but if you want amazing food, fresh produce and enjoy a trendy, beautiful market this is worth the drive. I suggest get there for 9-10am as it gets busy. At weekends only 8.30-2pm
Arts & Culture
If you are interested in our local artists, please let me know as I am a member of the 'Open Studios Kommetjie' art event in early December annually. This means I know nearly all of the many artists here in Kommetjie. Many are open to prior arranged studio visits. Check out https://openstudioskommetjie.com/ to learn more. To see my work on instagram @joannemilne.art Or https://joannemilne.art/
Closest Art gallery, there a few more galleries in Kalk Bay and loads of quirky shops.
17 locals recommend
Artvark Gallery
48 Main RoadClosest Art gallery, there a few more galleries in Kalk Bay and loads of quirky shops.
Lovely local Art Gallery, you may spot some of my paintings in there! about 15 mins drive.
The Studio Art Gallery
Main RoadLovely local Art Gallery, you may spot some of my paintings in there! about 15 mins drive.
Noordhoek Art Point
16 Noordhoek Main RoadNew local Gallery in Noordhoek.
Shopping
Our local Mall, 10 mins drive. All the usual suspects - PnP, Woolworths Food (and clothes), Checkers Hyper, Food lovers, to name but a few. You will pass it on the way to Kommetjie if coming over Ou Kaapse Wag.
103 locals recommend
Longbeach Mall
Sunnydale RoadOur local Mall, 10 mins drive. All the usual suspects - PnP, Woolworths Food (and clothes), Checkers Hyper, Food lovers, to name but a few. You will pass it on the way to Kommetjie if coming over Ou Kaapse Wag.
Parks & Nature
If the the sun is out grab a picnic and head to Buffels Bay - great swimming beach with grassy picninc/Braai area. Great walking and sightseeing. Be aware that there is entrance fees.
859 locals recommend
Cape Point
If the the sun is out grab a picnic and head to Buffels Bay - great swimming beach with grassy picninc/Braai area. Great walking and sightseeing. Be aware that there is entrance fees.
What more can I say, go see the Table! There are many great walks on the mountain, just make sure you google it first, so you know where you are going, some walks are strenuous, and its a big mountain!
1249 locals recommend
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadWhat more can I say, go see the Table! There are many great walks on the mountain, just make sure you google it first, so you know where you are going, some walks are strenuous, and its a big mountain!
This was a local 'secret 'until recently. Gorgeous place to swim and if you go on a weekday, it'll be super peaceful. its about a 20 min drive
203 locals recommend
Silvermine Dam
This was a local 'secret 'until recently. Gorgeous place to swim and if you go on a weekday, it'll be super peaceful. its about a 20 min drive
Our beach has one of the best views in Cape Town, in my opinion THE best. Any time of day, its stunning. Easiest kids entertainment there is, and if you need gear (surf board etc) you can rent from The Surf Shop in the village. In summer Andy Roc has a great food van serving awesome bacon rolls ;)
18 locals recommend
Kommetjie Public Beach
Our beach has one of the best views in Cape Town, in my opinion THE best. Any time of day, its stunning. Easiest kids entertainment there is, and if you need gear (surf board etc) you can rent from The Surf Shop in the village. In summer Andy Roc has a great food van serving awesome bacon rolls ;)
There are several hikes/walks around the Silvermine area of Table mountain. Our favourite with young kids starts at the Sunbird centre (Slivermine sunbird walk) or around the Dam it self.
65 locals recommend
Silvermine
There are several hikes/walks around the Silvermine area of Table mountain. Our favourite with young kids starts at the Sunbird centre (Slivermine sunbird walk) or around the Dam it self.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lakeside Brewing Co
Plateau RoadNice spot for a few drinks, Lakeside craft beer on offer.
Entertainment & Activities
Kommetjie is the epicenter of Cape Town’s surf scene. Consistantly providing ideal conditions for beginner to pro surfers, boogie boarders and kite surfers. If water adventures are not for you, then there are loads of rock pools to explore and the almost 100-year old Slangkop Lighthouse which must be visited if you’re in the area. It’s our tallest lighthouse made of cast iron and is a beloved icon.
Super local venue for gigs. Google can tell you the line up. Also great outdoor space and food.
51 locals recommend
Camel Rock Restaurant
Super local venue for gigs. Google can tell you the line up. Also great outdoor space and food.
Great spot for gigs, check out the line up online. Weekly market on Thursdays.
137 locals recommend
Cafe Roux - Noordhoek
Chapmans Peak DrGreat spot for gigs, check out the line up online. Weekly market on Thursdays.
Awesome weekly market on Wedensday, stunning spot to eat drink and be merry.
102 locals recommend
Cape Point Vineyards Estate
Awesome weekly market on Wedensday, stunning spot to eat drink and be merry.
Cape Farmhouse Restaurant
M65 & M66 Plateau roadCheck the line up online, super fun venue!