Food Scene
They are a new little gem with oodles of character. Be 'in the know' and visit this cafe opposite Church Square.
Known for their incredible baked cheese cake, excellent coffee and also their bagel hot dogs.
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Kleinsky's Delicatessen
32 Parliament StThey are a new little gem with oodles of character. Be 'in the know' and visit this cafe opposite Church Square.
Known for their incredible baked cheese cake, excellent coffee and also their bagel hot dogs.
They make great coffee and have reclaimed the tastiness of a good old fashioned toasted sandwich - think it's because they double toast the ciabatta, but you have to try it for yourself. It comes highly recommended.
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Molten Toffee
45b Kloof StThey make great coffee and have reclaimed the tastiness of a good old fashioned toasted sandwich - think it's because they double toast the ciabatta, but you have to try it for yourself. It comes highly recommended.
Samosas are a local cuisine which consists of a filling in a triangle shaped pastry crust. They are the perfect little snack when you are walking around the city and Mariam's is practically an institution with Cape Town locals. For us, this is a key part of your cultural Cape Town experience.
Mariam's Kitchen St Georges Mall
101 St Georges MallSamosas are a local cuisine which consists of a filling in a triangle shaped pastry crust. They are the perfect little snack when you are walking around the city and Mariam's is practically an institution with Cape Town locals. For us, this is a key part of your cultural Cape Town experience.
This, for me, is one of the best Italian restaurants in Cape Town. The Linguine Portofino is so delicious and I often have a specific craving for this particular pasta - it brings me back time and time again. One of our favourites, which we used to frequent when living in Cape Town CBD.
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Il Leone Mastrantonio
22 Cobern StThis, for me, is one of the best Italian restaurants in Cape Town. The Linguine Portofino is so delicious and I often have a specific craving for this particular pasta - it brings me back time and time again. One of our favourites, which we used to frequent when living in Cape Town CBD.
It's in the same group as the Test Kitchen (of Luke Dale Roberts fame) and therefore the food reputation goes before it. It's a fine-dining experience in a very tastefully and stylish decorated venue. The ambiance is brilliant and the food is top class.
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The Shortmarket Club
199 Oxford RoadIt's in the same group as the Test Kitchen (of Luke Dale Roberts fame) and therefore the food reputation goes before it. It's a fine-dining experience in a very tastefully and stylish decorated venue. The ambiance is brilliant and the food is top class.
Tucked away on Parliament street, it appears to be a little take-away window, but look a bit closer and you'll find seating downstairs where you can cosy away with a good book and coffee of your choice.
Seattle Coffee Company
Saint Georges MallTucked away on Parliament street, it appears to be a little take-away window, but look a bit closer and you'll find seating downstairs where you can cosy away with a good book and coffee of your choice.
According to their website, this is an artisanal street food market that brings together locally produced products, cutting edge concepts and affordability together, seven days a week, in the heart of the V&A Waterfront.
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V&A Food Market
19 Dock RoadAccording to their website, this is an artisanal street food market that brings together locally produced products, cutting edge concepts and affordability together, seven days a week, in the heart of the V&A Waterfront.
If you're looking for a coffee fix as part of a Sunday morning stroll when many cafes across the CBD are closed, then look no further than Kamili on Long. It has a classic cafe setting as well as a host of sweet and savoury treats to go with your morning brew.
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Kamili Coffee on Long
Long StreetIf you're looking for a coffee fix as part of a Sunday morning stroll when many cafes across the CBD are closed, then look no further than Kamili on Long. It has a classic cafe setting as well as a host of sweet and savoury treats to go with your morning brew.
Swan Cafe is an authentic French café and crêperie with Parisian roots. Cassandra and I were very impressed with both the selection on offer and the incredible effect that some of these dishes had on our palette.
Note that it's very popular, so try and go early or in-between popular sit-down times to avoid disappointment.
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Swan Cafe
Barrack StreetSwan Cafe is an authentic French café and crêperie with Parisian roots. Cassandra and I were very impressed with both the selection on offer and the incredible effect that some of these dishes had on our palette.
Note that it's very popular, so try and go early or in-between popular sit-down times to avoid disappointment.
Wining and Dining in the City
We have captured experiences here that are sure to delight, from a 'Cryptic' Jazz restaurant to fine dining on rooftops.
As music lovers, we are always on the look-out for some live tunes, but in our life stage, we also want good food. This bar offers both great food and great music. Ask for a seat close to the baby grand piano, and feel like you are in a New York music bar, in the comforts of Cape Town
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The Piano Bar
47 Napier StAs music lovers, we are always on the look-out for some live tunes, but in our life stage, we also want good food. This bar offers both great food and great music. Ask for a seat close to the baby grand piano, and feel like you are in a New York music bar, in the comforts of Cape Town
You are listening to world-class Cape Town jazz music in the crypt of the iconic St George's cathedral. It's a win-win for music and architecture lovers. Known as 'the people's Cathedral' for its role in the resistance against apartheid, St. George's Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in Southern Africa and the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town. I found my pleasure in listening to live music is doubly enhanced when I am listening to it in an awesome venue or space.
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House of H
112 Loop StYou are listening to world-class Cape Town jazz music in the crypt of the iconic St George's cathedral. It's a win-win for music and architecture lovers. Known as 'the people's Cathedral' for its role in the resistance against apartheid, St. George's Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in Southern Africa and the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town. I found my pleasure in listening to live music is doubly enhanced when I am listening to it in an awesome venue or space.
Another personal favourite of ours, this restaurant and night scene has gone through a few transformations from the time that we first went there in the late 1990's. It has managed to retain its unique charm despite all of the changes. If you're looking for a great dining experience, followed by a long night of good music, then look no further!
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Asoka Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
68 Kloof StAnother personal favourite of ours, this restaurant and night scene has gone through a few transformations from the time that we first went there in the late 1990's. It has managed to retain its unique charm despite all of the changes. If you're looking for a great dining experience, followed by a long night of good music, then look no further!
Fyn restaurant opened in November 2018, so it's the new kid on the fine dining block. However South Africa's highly rated chef Peter Tempelhoff has over 20 years of experience in this business, and he has really created something special in the historical heart of Cape Town, and with stunning views of Table Mountain and Lions Head.
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Fyn Restaurant
37 Parliament StFyn restaurant opened in November 2018, so it's the new kid on the fine dining block. However South Africa's highly rated chef Peter Tempelhoff has over 20 years of experience in this business, and he has really created something special in the historical heart of Cape Town, and with stunning views of Table Mountain and Lions Head.
Beluga has consistently offered a top quality dining experience for the many years that they’ve been in existence. They’re very well known for their sushi and sea food offerings, but they also have great diversity in their menu and offer excellent meat options as well.
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Beluga Cape Town
70 Prestwich StBeluga has consistently offered a top quality dining experience for the many years that they’ve been in existence. They’re very well known for their sushi and sea food offerings, but they also have great diversity in their menu and offer excellent meat options as well.
If you’re looking for a 1920’s speak easy vibe, then you have to experience Harringtons. Their dining options are also unique and tantalising! Booking is essential, as they are very popular.
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Harringtons Cocktail Lounge
61B Harrington StIf you’re looking for a 1920’s speak easy vibe, then you have to experience Harringtons. Their dining options are also unique and tantalising! Booking is essential, as they are very popular.
The Sights of Cape Town
There are few things money can't buy. For a toll road fee, you get to drive one of the most beautiful and scenic roads in all the world. There are plenty of viewing spots along the way, so if you are feeling romantic, pack in a picnic basket and stop-off to really take in the views.
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Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrThere are few things money can't buy. For a toll road fee, you get to drive one of the most beautiful and scenic roads in all the world. There are plenty of viewing spots along the way, so if you are feeling romantic, pack in a picnic basket and stop-off to really take in the views.
You'll be able to take a cable car up to the top of Table Mountain and enjoy magnificent views from there. Be sure to take something warm with, as temperatures can drop quite substantially at the top. Please also visit the Table Mountain Cableway website to check availability and make bookings, as it sometimes closes when there are adverse conditions.
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I-Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdYou'll be able to take a cable car up to the top of Table Mountain and enjoy magnificent views from there. Be sure to take something warm with, as temperatures can drop quite substantially at the top. Please also visit the Table Mountain Cableway website to check availability and make bookings, as it sometimes closes when there are adverse conditions.
If you're interested in exploring the city with the City Sightseeing Red Bus, then this would be the ideal spot to explore your options and start your journey!
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City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long StIf you're interested in exploring the city with the City Sightseeing Red Bus, then this would be the ideal spot to explore your options and start your journey!
Pack your picnic basket with snacks and beverages, then head off early for a relaxing day in the park
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Iphondo laseGreen Point
1 Fritz Sonnenberg RdPack your picnic basket with snacks and beverages, then head off early for a relaxing day in the park
Arts & Culture
It's on the corner of Roeland and Buitenkant street but is a gem of a place - think classic english bookstore meets contemporary city vibe. It's just one of those places that if you are a book lover, you would love to just hide in. Enjoy your secret get-away!
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the book lounge
71 Roeland StreetIt's on the corner of Roeland and Buitenkant street but is a gem of a place - think classic english bookstore meets contemporary city vibe. It's just one of those places that if you are a book lover, you would love to just hide in. Enjoy your secret get-away!
Shopping
This shopping mall has excellent eateries and coffee shops, and is located very close to the historic suburb of de Waterkant. It is also a few streets away from bo-Kaap, which is another culturally rich historical suburb and a very popular tourist sight. If it's a good day, I would suggest following the popular 'fan walk', which was designed for FIFA World Cup fans to walk to Cape Town stadium.
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Cape Quarter Mall
27 Somerset RdThis shopping mall has excellent eateries and coffee shops, and is located very close to the historic suburb of de Waterkant. It is also a few streets away from bo-Kaap, which is another culturally rich historical suburb and a very popular tourist sight. If it's a good day, I would suggest following the popular 'fan walk', which was designed for FIFA World Cup fans to walk to Cape Town stadium.
This underrated, underground shopping mall has existed in Cape Town 's CBD for decades. It has gone through several changes since, but there is no doubt that it serves all of your all essential day-to-day shopping needs, and is right across the road from Mutual Heights!
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Golden Acre Shopping Centre
9 Adderley StThis underrated, underground shopping mall has existed in Cape Town 's CBD for decades. It has gone through several changes since, but there is no doubt that it serves all of your all essential day-to-day shopping needs, and is right across the road from Mutual Heights!
This is probably one of the most iconic waterfront based shopping and dining experiences in the world. Do not miss out on experiencing it!
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V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdThis is probably one of the most iconic waterfront based shopping and dining experiences in the world. Do not miss out on experiencing it!
If you’re a shop-a-holic and enjoy exploring shopping malls, then you could easily spend all day at Canal Walk, which is by far the biggest shopping mall in Cape Town
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Canal Walk Shopping Centre
490 Century BlvdIf you’re a shop-a-holic and enjoy exploring shopping malls, then you could easily spend all day at Canal Walk, which is by far the biggest shopping mall in Cape Town
Getting Around
This is one of the main terminals for Cape Town's MyCiti bus transit system. You'll be able to get cards and top them up here. Please visit the MyCiti website for more information.
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Myciti Bus Station Adderley Street
Adderley StreetThis is one of the main terminals for Cape Town's MyCiti bus transit system. You'll be able to get cards and top them up here. Please visit the MyCiti website for more information.
Essentials
This laundry service allows you to drop and collect your laundry. It is a quick and easy walk from Mutual Heights.
KN Laundry & Chemicals
25 Adderley StThis laundry service allows you to drop and collect your laundry. It is a quick and easy walk from Mutual Heights.