It’s a burger bar, but not as you know it – and that’s thanks to the creativity of prolific restaurateur, chef and TV personality Bertus Basson. At De Vrije Burger you can count on having your hands full with his next-level burgers made with free-range beef and homemade buns.
Despite no shortage of golden arches or promises of a whopping great meal, the best burgers in Cape Town are not to be found in your well-known global takeaway chains. In fact, steer well clear of those – this city is scattered with countless vibrant burger bars and laid-back eateries that leave ’em all for dust.
South Africans love a good braai (aka barbecue) and the allure of a juicy flame-grilled patty – served on a great bun, with an inventive array of toppings – means burger restaurants have flourished across the city. Happily, the menus typically tap into South Africa’s burgeoning craft-beer scene too.
So with a beer in one hand and a brew in the other, you’re all set. Not sure where to start? You won’t go wrong with our rundown of the best burgers in Cape Town, picked by local writer Richard Holmes.
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