Bought a delicious lemon meringue pie this morning, but was waved out of the shop by an unfriendly man..... which I presume is the owner.... wont be back....😳

One of the best live music venues around!

Best home made breakfast in town!

Alma Cafe is a real hidden treat in Cape Towns Southern Suburbs. The owners are great for a chat and the food is beyond tasty. Live gigs are great local performers in an intimate setting. Very foreground, not like incidental background affairs. I wish I was close enough for this to be my regular.

An honouring, and love for the art of live music like no other venue in town.

Live music venue by night, coffee shop / deli by day. Favourite local spot with fresh, tasty, well-priced food and coffee and the best home-baked goods that remind me of baking with my gran when I was a child. Family-run place that makes you feel at home as soon as you enter.

Really awesome place. The music was absolutely incredible and they have a solid drinks menu. Really enjoyed the whole intimate vibe that they have set up there. The crowd is mostly middle aged to older rock fans. My only complaint would be that the set started more than an hour after it was supposed to. This was very inconvenient for me as I had something on afterwards and was only able to enjoy a short amount of the show which was disappointing especially considering the R150 ticket. This was just my experience and its possible it is not a common occurrence. Definitely still recommend overall.

Awesome music, atmosphere and warm welcome. Great dessert. Food could be improved upon. When served was not that warm, and plates cold.

The breakfast croissant is so good and the flat whites are the best. Awesome place to head for some local live music. Should give their Cornish pasties a try.

Good music, good food, and good company...

There are magicians and musicians at work here. Magic in the food, in the coffee, in the atmosphere, in the sound mix and on the stage.

Chilled, relaxed, great music!

Visited the Alma Cafe 4-5 times during my recent 4-month stay in Cape Town. Cant recommend the place highly enough. Great live music, great food and drink, and great hosts (who must be from the same clan as me, way way back in time). Support live music!

Small neighborhood cafe serving great produce.Recommend Cornish pasties lemon meringue pie and carrot cake.Tea and coffee served with friendly attention.Worth a visit

It is a cosy little hidden gem: with AMAZING LEKKA food and awesome service!! Will recommend it to everybody.

This is a family run business with great coffee and a huge heart. Id highly recommend their chicken mayo toastie with gherkins. Still thinking about that sandwich.

Awesome vibe. Close, intimate and friendly. Great music. Good food. It is especially lovely that are willing to cater for dietary requirements.

The Alma Cafe is the cutest intimate set up that looks like a proper old school supply store. They have the most incredible home style food that leaves one truly nostalgic. ( reminds me of Sunday Lunch growing up as a kid in the Lowveld ). Their apple crumble is next level Devine!! We watched Reg Meuross who Ive never heard of before, but wow, was he a treat! What a beautiful, organic, down to earth evening with awesome friends. #musttry

Cheerful, friendly, easy vibes. And terrific live music.

Small and cozy, nice chilled place to see some live music being played, very reasonable rates for meals and drinks, good place to go to.

Very charming and welcoming atmosphere. Yummy coffee :)

Absolutely stunning. Fantastic homemade burger and great service from Jonno.

An intimate, friendly venue for excellent folk music (occasionally, rock), run by a nice family with amazing connections in the music scene. The deal usually includes a tasty meal. Youll be impressed by the music and leave with a smile on your face. The lockdown has put a stop to live music, of course, but when the world returns to normal, this will be a good place to celebrate it.

Great neighbourhood spirit and Lukes yummy pork pies

Great homey food at great prices. They now have a great barrista coffee machine and some of the best homemade biscuits, bread and cakes. Well worth a visit.

Nice atmosphere. Warm service. Excellent coffee

Great vibe, great service. Little bit if something for everyone. The Saturday market is a delight.

Amazing artistically people they understand the world of the universe their hospitality is top notch

A delightful little community cafe. During the week, tuesday till friday you can pop in for a good coffee deal between 8 and 9 or stop in for breakfast or lunch. The saturday market is a wonderful way to support local. Here you will find honey, delicious cupcakes, cheese or sauces. Quality used clothing and silver jewelry. Parking is in one of the narrow roads surrounding the cafe. The entrance is not wheelchair accessible.

The music is great, food nice, overall nice vibe, coffee good too

Great ambience, hospitable owners. Live music and good food.

Lovely food friendly service. High step is a small problem for the elderly across the raod

Rosie Bruce was playing live and I enjoyed their music very much. The set up was also quite intimate and fun. I also managed to find street parking and also the location is off Liesbeek close to the freeway. I didnt have anything to eat so I cant comment on their food which seemed like a specific and limited menu. I had a drink and service was good.

Wonderful food, friendliest people.

Very relaxed and comfortable setting.

The one star is for the music which was great, however it was the worst environment for on to try and enjoy the music. You go out to socialize and interact with the musicians. Instead we were reprimanded like school children for talking and basically any other form of enjoyment. Definitely would not recommend to anyone who enjoys the full live music experience. Grumpy old man spoilt my whole evening .....

Great place to watch musicians and BE a musician too. Had great fun the times Ive performed there with my band and the other acts were amazing. Keep up the good work and great sound-management guys!

Love this place. Just go there ❤️

This a great and somewhat historic little establishment in Cape Town! Its very cosy and very welcoming! They often have fantastic up and coming artists playing at The Alma, it is always fun to go to watch and have supper.The meals are homemade and delicious! The place, although small, is capable of always squeezing more people in!Worth a visit when they next have an artist.

Lively and lovely local spot with good food and great music

We watched Jenny and the James here. Great venue, good food and we had a great time here. Highly recommend

My happy place. It is hard to describe this place. It is small, not fancy, have soul, the food is ordinary like you would get at your moms, it is filled with people who love music and it leaves you with a feeling that you are having a secret meeting of the best experiences imaginable. Nobody leaves without smiles, hugs and see you next times . For years and years local Capetonians have ventured to this haven of music magical evenings.

Good old fashioned no airs and graces kind of place. The folksare amazing, and the other bearded monster is also a cool dude. Decent LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT at an affordable price.

Beautiful little corner café that MUST be visited! Especially when theres a band. It has a good vibe about when the music is going. Has a very small menu, but you dont come here for food.. You come here to have a great time with other people, and because of the setup you WILL meet other people! Great place!!

Love the Alma! Lovely owners and one of the greatest atmospheres of any live music venue in SA

Intimate space with great coffee and cake :)

What a lovely surprise find! Popped in for a drink and found a gem of a venue. Love music on Wednesdays

The Alma Cafe is a hidden gem in Rosebank suburb which includes dinner, drinks and live music as well on Wednesdays and Saturdays too! We were entertained by three different live musician performancers as we were celebrating a friends birthday! It was a wonderful evening including homely food and lots of love that had been put into the apple and walnut cake too.

Live music and wholesome meals in a quintessential space.

Its NOT about the food, though quite good. Its about the great music in this tiny funky ex supply store. Its a beloved venue for Cape Towns acoustic music musos. Holding up to 35 people at long communal tables, the music is always interesting, the atmosphere warm, and the food good. But its not about the food! Booking essential.

Absolutely brilliant. Saw Nick Rabinowitz and Rob van Vuuren tonight. Great venue, awesome host and fantastic atmosphere.

Good music, good food, nice people. And they respect jazz! Highly recommended.

Wonderful intimate venue showcasing local musical talent and pleasant food ..great spot.

The Alma Cafe is one of the few surviving joints that prides itself as a listening venue where musicians and aficionados can enjoy wonderful food and live music.No background Kenny G in this place! Tonight it was Steve Fataar of the Flames, Nazeem a Fender magician and Liz from the Fishwives on accordion. Nothing beats being up close and personal with the artists.Food is always great, and as a vegetarian, I am always adequately catered for. I regretted not having the dessert, but I could not deliciate and take photos!

Apart from the fact that I waited quite long each time that I ordered a drink, the evening went surprisingly well.

Music is awesome and food is quite decent. Unfortunately owners are rude and inconsiderate. Spoiled the whole experience.

Greatly atmosphere! Terrific service! Amazing food!!

Great vibe and great coffee

Tribute to Tom Petty was absolutely phenomenal. Caters for approximately 50 diners with great live music.

Roger was brilliant food was great look forward to our next visit

We had a great time last night. Every Wednesday night, three musical acts take to the stage - and we had excellent entertainment. We started with an amazing guitarist playing flamenco music that he had composed. This was followed by the amazingly talented Vanessa Phillips on the keyboard. We ended the evening with a a jazz band of UCT music students. They blew us away. The food was great, the drinks reasonably priced. Ill definitely be going back.

A truly special, intimate, live music venue. An absolute music for the genuine music lover

This is a cosy but excellent music with a meal venue. Check with them whats on though because they only open when an act is booked and confirmed. Usually its Wednesday nights and weekends. Silence is expected when musicians are performing which adds value to the experience. A small menu which always has a vegetarian option as well is catered for and prepared timeously making bookings essential. They are licensed and no smoking inside but a covered porch at the entrance offers a good compromise. Some of the best local musicians can be seen here and its a must-do in cape town.

Awesome venue for upcoming young talented people. I will recommend it to anybody!

This is a fantastic place to listen to local music.The live sound is always superbly produced and the setting makes for a great connection between audience and performers. It always a fantastic evening at the Alma!

Amazing live music venue. The best in Cape Town in my opinion. Run by musicians, for musicians. Well worth the trip.

Delightfully intimate venue for new and upcoming musicians. This has to be one of Cape Towns best kept secrets. If you have the opportunity to go here, do, but remember to call ahead well in advance as space is very limited.

Absolutely incredible vibe! Come and see Blacksmith. You wont be disappointed.

Amazing cozy venue which features live music at its best. For those who are passionate about music Alma Cafe is a must

Amazing spot. Wonderful people, atmosphere and music. Prices excellent

Great homely place to listen to off the cuff authentic music by passionate musicians, chat with strangers or your friends, eat great home cooked food... always a great evening out...

Loved the music. Home cooked food is great tasting.

For music fundies, somewhere to go and listen to up and coming musos. Dont expect much in the line of food, and drinks are quite expensive.

Great experience - really enjoyed the music, food and the atmosphere

Wonderful musicians last night. Loved the Dan Homesy band and atmosphere.

Intimate venue offering good music, good food and a great evening out for a small group.

Stunning music. Supporting local artists.

A music venue that takes music seriously. Have been to a few shows, and without fail good (and on occasion great) artists in a respectful environment.

Awesome vibe/people/place/food/ambiance and show

Great live music

Cozy and intimate. Live music

Music is fantastic. Cozy place with lots of atmosphere.

Very good entertainment. A hidden gem

Wonderful ambience, great service, charming owners, unique experience.

A bit small and cramped, but given the location its expected. Meal was okay, nothing special. No card machine or snapscan or anything, only cash, making any unknowing customer very uncomfortable come the bill. Owner is nice guy, and staff are very friendly and on the ball.

A place for true music lovers by true music lovers. I left with the feeling of having visited a place of historical and cultural significance.

An intimate venue that holds 30-50 people. Had a sit down dinner while listening to live acoustic music

This is definitely one of my favourite venues in Cape Town. Intimate and with a great vibe, really, really good music and warm, welcoming hosts who are serious about music.

Awesome venue. Went to watch Tinus van Dyk and Philip Malan play. The audio was excellent! Food was good proper home style cooking. Would certainly recommend.

Fantastic personal experience. So wish there were more of these establishments to water down the boring production line venues

Cool spot with great live music.

Great sound quality, excellent small venue music experience, thoughtful selection of musicians, good food and quirky seating.

Good service food fresh desserts delectable music acoustics fantastic.lovely relaxed vibe with good interaction and licenced.

Super impressed with the service

Live music is just the best and the quality of musicians at The Alma Cafe is always high. Cant wait for the next time.

Music is great. Sound system leaves something to be desired - a lot of feedback

Fab people..... fab atmosphere..... hands on owner run..... recommended...

Great music, excellent food, friendly atmosphere

The best place to share excellent talent with lovely people!!

Great live music. Live The feel of connection to the neighbourhood.