Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Made famous by the reality TV show, definitely worth a visit for a sweet treat.
94 locals recommend
Charly's Bakery
36-38 Canterbury StMade famous by the reality TV show, definitely worth a visit for a sweet treat.
Truth has been voted one of the best coffee shops in the world! Definitely worth a visit for a cold craft beer, a snack or a coffee. (Award-winning steam punk interior design)
425 locals recommend
Truth Coffee Roasting
36 Buitenkant StTruth has been voted one of the best coffee shops in the world! Definitely worth a visit for a cold craft beer, a snack or a coffee. (Award-winning steam punk interior design)
A taste of Cape Town. Asian / Middle-Eastern and Indian dishes. Eat there or take-away, a very cheap place to grab a tasty meal.
147 locals recommend
Eastern Food Bazaar
96 Longmarket StA taste of Cape Town. Asian / Middle-Eastern and Indian dishes. Eat there or take-away, a very cheap place to grab a tasty meal.
The best Portuguese in town! Bookings are essential for most nights.
61 locals recommend
Dias Tavern Portuguese Restaurant
15 Caledon StThe best Portuguese in town! Bookings are essential for most nights.
Societi Bistro
50 Orange StOne of Cape Town's hottest restaurants.
Fantastic breakfast and great coffee all in a quirky rabbit (haas) inspired setting.
96 locals recommend
Haas Coffee
19 Buitenkant StFantastic breakfast and great coffee all in a quirky rabbit (haas) inspired setting.
Great little place to grab a bite and a drink. Open from breakfast until late.
28 locals recommend
Narona
136 Buitenkant StGreat little place to grab a bite and a drink. Open from breakfast until late.
Diva Pizza
83 GLYN StCute little Italian restaurant.
Marika's Restaurant
Upper Buitenkant StreetGreek restaurant, open for lunch and dinner.
Mai Thai Sushi Gardens
12 Mill StFantastic Asian restaurant.
East City Eatery
Great coffee shop
Artisanal food market - Thursday evenings from 4pm. A selection of tasty eats, wines, craft beers and live entertainment. Bring cash / use snap scan as there are no card facilities there.
36 locals recommend
City Bowl Market
14 Hope StArtisanal food market - Thursday evenings from 4pm. A selection of tasty eats, wines, craft beers and live entertainment. Bring cash / use snap scan as there are no card facilities there.
Sightseeing
District Six Museum
25A Buitenkant StCape Town's history.
Natural history museum and planetarium.
305 locals recommend
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
25 Queen Victoria StNatural history museum and planetarium.
Shops and flea market where you can pick up some South African curios and gifts or grab a bite to eat.
244 locals recommend
Greenmarket Square
Longmarket StreetShops and flea market where you can pick up some South African curios and gifts or grab a bite to eat.
Shopping
Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments
Upper Mill StreetShopping mall: groceries, pharmacy, etc.
the book lounge
71 Roeland StreetOne of Cape Town's best book stores. Definitely worth a visit.
Local bottle store with an impressive craft beer and wine selection.
25 locals recommend
Roeland Liquors
65 Roeland StLocal bottle store with an impressive craft beer and wine selection.
Parks & Nature
The historical start of Cape Town...this is where it all began.
602 locals recommend
Company's Gardens
The historical start of Cape Town...this is where it all began.
Everything Else
Cape Town City Hall is a large Edwardian building in Cape Town city centre which was built in 1905
171 locals recommend
Cape Town
Cape Town City Hall is a large Edwardian building in Cape Town city centre which was built in 1905
Arts & Culture
South Africa's premier art museum houses outstanding collections of South African, African and European art
190 locals recommend
Iziko South African National Gallery
Government AvenueSouth Africa's premier art museum houses outstanding collections of South African, African and European art
The Fugard Theatre
Local theatre - check website to see whats showing.
Essentials
Food Lover's Market Roeland Street
Drury StreetFresh fruit & veggies.