Don't go expecting an ordinary dining excursion - this offbeat eaterie plays a soothing soundtrack of bird calls, serves its meals in wonky, home-made crockery and sports...

Sipping sundowners at the Blue Peter has been a Cape Town institution for decades, and you'll see why when you arrive during the twilight hours. Casual eats include...

This Kalk Bay spot is a lovely local indeed. It has garnered a reputation among caffeine junkies as one of the best coffee stops in the peninsula (it serves Illy), but...

This coffee spot has a distinctly upmarket feel, with a dark interior, screed floors and art deco-style pendant lamps; no wonder it's so popular among laptop-addicted...

Affectionately known as the 'Gay Spur' (ask a local to explain), this is one of the longest-running eateries and bars in Cape Town. Always friendly and always busy, this...

Let the children loose on the jungle-gym or trotting around on the big-bellied ponies while you tuck into one of the killer brekkies - the eggs benedict and fluffy omelettes...

A kid-friendly venue without the sparklers and screaming, this hangout is down home with delicious eats to boot. Salads are crammed with just-picked goodies, sandwiches are...

Order a jug of sangria and watch the pretty people come and go in this cool bar-slash-eaterie. The tapas aren't to be sneezed at either, and for a R100 you get a whopping ten...

Order a jug of sangria and watch the pretty people come and go in this cool bar-slash-eaterie. The tapas aren't to be sneezed at either, and for a R100 you get a whopping ten...

Still going after all of these years, this Sea Point stalwart has never lost sight of its desire to show the unitiated the way and the truth of good coffee. It does all the...

A City Bowl eaterie that opens on to a safe public park (Rocklands Park), the Deer Park Café is great for breakfasts and lunches. The menu is good (it caters for children and...

If laid-back surfer chic is your thing, you'll love this unpretentious café, which borrows from Mediterranean cuisine and features saucy pastas, rump steak with wilted spinach,...

This modern food emporium is bound to change the lives of many a Capetonian foodie. Like a supermarket, only better, the market incorporates a bakery, deli, butcher and fresh...

Enjoy an eyeful of life on Kloof Street from the terrace here. The extensive breakfast menu is legendary and the wood-fired pizzas are more than enough reason to become a loyal...