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Cafe Honeybun
107 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
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Cafe Honeybun

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Ju
Review №1

Lovely meal on a cold chilly morning and great value for money. Waitress was lovely. Nice way to say bye to Observatory.

Da
Review №2

Great food. Great ambience. But best of all - do you remember what Cheers restaurant was famous for? WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME. It is rare to find a restaurant where you see people walking by and staff greeting the people as though they are old friends. Where you have a loyal band of regulars. Cafe Honeybun is special. And their Malay Chicken Curry is equally special. In the words of Arnold - I WILL BE BACK!!! What a find

Ni
Review №3

Great serviceExcellent menuSuper nice vibe

Ab
Review №4

Situated in the Hipster precinct of Cape Town. Good Coffee, well presented affordable Halaal meals. Breakfast was a hit. Friendly staff and well managed. An overall great experience. Off street parking may be an issue but was well worth it.

Cl
Review №5

This is unfair and it feels like discrimination against people who choose not to have a vaccine or cant have the vaccine. Times are so tough and all people vaccinated or not should have a 10% discount ...this causes more separation and division.

Ro
Review №6

Awesome service, and a lovely breakfast and lunch spot

Ll
Review №7

This restaurant is very unassuming. Its a quaint place on the corner that has a homely atmosphere. I was greeted by a woman I could only describe as your favourite aunt. All of this wasnt even the highlight. The roast beef sandwich I ordered was sublime. From the first bite to the last bite, it was delicious. I am planning on returning soon for this sandwich!

Ch
Review №8

Possibly the Best avocado toast and thats coming from an East londoner. The ladies made us feel a part of the family. Think we visited 6 times for breakfast in 10 days. Lots of love from Dublin! 😘

Re
Review №9

Gave me wrong order and the spring rolls were rotten.

Ke
Review №10

I love breakfast and brunch food, and this place has some wonderful menu options, great coffee and friendly, engaging staff.It is a lovely hidden gem for breakfast in obs.

Po
Review №11

Cafe Honeybun is a great place to have a breakfast or brunch. We ordered a omelette and open sandwich for breakfast. Both meals were very well cooked and have a lot of flavour. The sandwich comes with a very refreshing salad. Overall, great quality meal and decent portion size.

Ju
Review №12

Had the most fantastic creamed mushrooms with a poached egg and rocket! Very good smoothies as well.

Ga
Review №13

Friendly and efficient staff, great coffee and tasty food!

Kh
Review №14

First time Ive eaten here. Although it wasnt that full Ive never experienced such seamless, efficient service. Wow! The two waiters interact like ballet dancers covering for each other wordlessly. A well run place with great staff.Well done and keep it up!P. S. Oh and the food was very good too 😄

Th
Review №15

Nice food (the butternut and avo wrap was good), affable and efficient service, delicious smoothie. Was not bowled over, but a great little place for a light lunch.

Ka
Review №16

Had Gladys BBC sandwich and it was one of the best sandwiches Ive had in a while. Good vibe, friendly staff, definitely would go back to try their other breakfast / brunch items👍🏼

Re
Review №17

Tasty food, great service. Cute little halal cafe on the corner.

Ju
Review №18

Coffee is ok, just note that pork is not served here so I felt a little bit disappointed by my food choice, probably fine for those that enjoy a pork free dining experience.

Gu
Review №19

Lovely food.Unfortunate that we were told that we can sit anywhere, but then after being settled we were asked to move for a bigger family. Space is limited inside.

Lu
Review №20

Service was excellent very great team of ladies.

Av
Review №21

Lovely cosy little cafe. Food and drinks quality and portions were not great.But nice for a chilled cup of coffee.

Ch
Review №22

Nom nom nom. Such yummy food. Oh and the atmosphere amazing.

Da
Review №23

Such a great find on Lower Main road in Observatory. Well located within walking distance to parking and also other shops, restaurants and bars. Service is friendly and helpful. Coffee is good and offered with a choice of different milk options. Menu is well laid out with sufficient choices to satisfy all patrons.

Ja
Review №24

Situated on the corner of the main street in Mowbray, Honeybun is a friendly little cafe. It offers a basic but satisfying menu and a cosy atmosphere. Theres an outside area for smokers that is heated. Its a busy area with lots of shops, bars and eateries, great to wander around.

Lu
Review №25

Sept 2018 - 5 starsGenerous Portions and a fantastic little spot to catch up with friends for Brunch. We had the Smashed Avo and Egg on Rye and it was gorgeously good. Service was friendly.EDITDec 2018 - 1 starIm sad to have had to rate this place downWe arrived to a basically empty establishment. Waited 10 minutes for the waiter to come take our drinks order upon which we also ordered breakfast which only came 50min later!Hubby was happy with his full house breakfast and I went again for the Smashed Avo. Id asked for my eggs to be scrambled which it was not. The bread was a white hot dog roll that was stale and cold. Absolutely unacceptable. At that point it was no use to complain as I was so hungry and not willing to wait another while before the correct food was sent out. The same waitress as last served us but wasnt helpful at all.

Jo
Review №26

Location? 👍🏾 .Service? 👍🏾 .Prices? 👍🏾 .Drinks? 😋 .Food? 😋 .Would I recommend? 💯

Je
Review №27

Lovely atmosphere and excellent service. Good food and generous portions.

Ca
Review №28

Popped in for a quick bite. Super tasty lasagne with a very generous salad. Lovely vibe.

Ll
Review №29

Lovely group of women, serving up decently priced, wholesome, halaal meals. Also great wifi and service with friendly smiles.

Vi
Review №30

Great little gem in Cape Town. Came across the cafe in the Entertainer app, situated in the heart of Obz.Good place to catch a quick bite from toasted sandwiches, croissants and light meals. Great coffees as well - I recommend their Mocca.Prices are reasonable as well, considering the portion sizes. The service isnt the greatest, however decent for a café ambiance.

Ma
Review №31

Came for the Nutella flapjacks I saw on a friends Instagram, Cafe Honeybun did not disappoint. If youre struggling for parking there is a street one up that had some more space

Ph
Review №32

Lovely corner coffee shop buzzing student atmosphere.

jo
Review №33

Very vibrant coffee haunt with friendly and efficient staff and great selection of meals and treats 👍🎈😎

An
Review №34

Really good Eggs Benedict! Service is also good. Nice spot to have breakfast

Je
Review №35

First time there. Waiter gone most of the time.

pa
Review №36

Love this spot. Great street vibe, good menu, Almond Cafe’ and friendly service.

Jo
Review №37

Lovely atmosphere and very reasonable prices

S.
Review №38

Spectacular and fresh from the oven cakes 🍰 had a bar one mini cake for my birthday and was blown away at the amazing flavor. Friendly service, and clean daytime bakery 🥯 hot beverages too 🍵

Be
Review №39

Lovely little place. Perfect for Sunday brunch

NA
Review №40

Didnt sit down today but the restaurant has a new beautiful look. Made me miss all the delicious breakfast l have had here❤️

Rh
Review №41

Nice and cozy. Service exceptional, great staff. Food outstanding. Look forward to see the refurbishment. We will be back and will without a doubt recommend you.

An
Review №42

Liked the coffee.

Ju
Review №43

Really friendly staff... And delicious coffee!

Mi
Review №44

Cool people, great food, tasty coffee. Nice atmosphere

Ar
Review №45

Very quaint and rustic. Not a burger lover but vegans you dont know what youre missing

Ma
Review №46

I really liked it. It can get a little full, but theres outdoor seating, which is great. I had the mushroom on toast, it was really good. Their fries are great too, very generous portions(the fries). The overall meal was quite filling.

Ha
Review №47

Gorgeous little caffe

Ti
Review №48

Im blown away! The service is great and the menu is massive and full of really impressive options. Lots of yummy health conscious dishes, stellar drinks and decadent desserts. Im definitely returning soon...

Al
Review №49

True to their Egg Benedict reputation, they were absolutely delicious. Coffee was on point! Loved it.

Fe
Review №50

Coffee didnt taste great, honey was syrup...

Ob
Review №51

The food is very good here however, each time I’ve been there, the service has been a let down. This is the best place to come if you are looking for a good breakfast and willing to wait up to 20min for the waitress to come take your order (that’s if you’re lucky they even notice you). The general mood of service here is apathetic.

Sa
Review №52

Beautiful setting with unique decorations and the cutest illustrations. The food is superb and their hazelnut/almond cake is one thing Id recommend without a doubt! Theyve got great coffee and menu with quite a variety. An overall great café, and Ill definitely be going back.

Ma
Review №53

Great services. Friendly Staff and has a South African feel. The food is exceptional

si
Review №54

This is one of the little hidden gems in Observatory. They serve the best breakfast and have friendly staff. They do have other food offerings besides breakfadt. The place is much loved and a bit small, so you might want to go a little early in the mornings if you plan on going on weekends to get a nice spot.

Di
Review №55

Bad service experience, waited extremely long for meals to be served. Dont think staff aware that some of the clientele understand their Afrikaans SLANG and distasteful behavior. Telling one another the customer outsidet could just wait till they ready to serve them,whilst having a fat old chat to eachotherStaff need to be managed. Could have been a nice experience experience But NOT

ev
Review №56

Amazing breakfasts

Te
Review №57

Enjoyable iced coffee and caesars salad. Would enjoy free range chicken more. Saw the chicken delivery. Not free range. Just a suggestion

Ja
Review №58

Lovely restaurant for great food. I had the homemade fish cakes with wasabi mash. Delicious!!!

An
Review №59

Amazing food, the best wrap Ive ever had. Their mustard salad dressing is amazing. Great value with down to earth polite service.

Hl
Review №60

A very nice place very neat and clean

le
Review №61

Friendly, good coffee, good service

Za
Review №62

We love it! Great food and great presentation always. Such a homely cosy environment (even if its a bit cramped people seem to make do)😊Was a bit let down that there were no🍄s when we went this morning, makes it slightly tricky/disappointing for a vegetarian🙈 but what can we do🤷‍♀️ not the end of the world.

Ta
Review №63

Best chicken mayo sandwich ever. Mustard dressing on salad is amazing...smoothies to die for with dope classic music to add some good vibes!!!

As
Review №64

Fantastic food and solid coffee in a gorgeous Obs space.

Ca
Review №65

The food was top quality. Absolutely perfect Eggs Benedict. Would absolutely recommend.

An
Review №66

Amazing space with great service and super delicious food. The Wasabi mash was the best I have ever tasted!

Ca
Review №67

Yummy burgers and a very enjoyable chicken curry. Freshly pressed juices are also good. Groovy music and lively atmosphere on the street.

Ch
Review №68

Such a local gem. Large cappuccino is definitely a favourite. Quirky spot, a favourite for breakfast. Students: the recession breakfast is a must! Great for friendly catch ups when you want to showcase the quirkier side of what Cape Town has to offer .( P.S if youre a Eggs-Bennie fan you wont be disappointed. )

Ga
Review №69

Agree. Good food, nice intimate place, good vibe but the service could be better. Its maybe because they are understaffed

Ly
Review №70

Quiant setting, beautiful and welcoming atmosphere. Chilled vibes, chilled. Great spot to work and relax. Menu has a great selection, but I found it a bit greasy...otherwise an overall lovely spot in Obz😁

Pa
Review №71

How was cafe Honeybun? Sadly we didnt find out. Our reserved table was occupied by someone else who didnt look like they would move any time soon. We went down the road to Hello Sailor and had a great breakfast.

An
Review №72

Amazing atmosphere decor and staff. The food is to die for. On my tours top 5

Je
Review №73

Lekka and love the staff!!!!

Em
Review №74

I really wanted to support this local cafe since its right next to where we are staying, but the smoothies we ordered had none of the fresh fruit they listed on the menu. I saw them preparing it and it was literally a blend of ice and mango juice. Not cool.

Eu
Review №75

Drove all the way from Gordons Bay to breakfast here (after checking opening times) - when we got there we were informed the kitchen staff had not yet arrived (despite the fact that the the restaurant was open already). Once could understand the predicament if properly communicated, but unfortunately the lady at the counter had such a dismissive, rude attitude that she completely put us off from every coming back to try this place again.

Ta
Review №76

Love love this place. Food was divine and staff are friendly and efficient. Coffee was AMAZING

Jo
Review №77

Always good food and friendly service even if it can take a bit of time for stuff to arrive. The wait is worth it.

Me
Review №78

Dont have high expectations

Mi
Review №79

Under new management--no more bacon :-(

Sh
Review №80

Great place for morning breakfast and or coffee or a smoothie. I recommend the berry blaze smoothie. Very relaxed area with vibey music, there is also an option to sit outside.

Gr
Review №81

The breakfast was very average and the coffee extremely bitter. Altough I understand the whole craft concept and different flavours of coffee, sometimes a normal Coffee does the trick... reverted to a pot of tea. It does have a lovely feel and nice vibe.

Ri
Review №82

Great place to meet for coffee!

Ju
Review №83

Food was good, not excessively expensive, friendly service and a range of options

Ma
Review №84

Quality food that feels home made, yet at very affordable prices. I normally order the bacon breakfast with mushrooms. Venue is a bit cramped though. The quirky music and setting gives it an early 1960s cafe feel

Ku
Review №85

Place so great, clean good customer care

Ch
Review №86

Very nice vibe. We sat outside on a Saturday morning and enjoyed watching Obs start their day.

Ma
Review №87

In a great corner location with good coffee. Unfortunately had to wait for an hour for breakfast due to an issue in the kitchen. Eventually had to cancell the food part of the meal.

Kh
Review №88

My fav ❤

Br
Review №89

Food divine and really tasty and Georgina was pleasant and attentive, we will def go back

Je
Review №90

Always a great stop

Ro
Review №91

Charming. Nice atmosphere. Food is quite nice. Service can be slow.

Pu
Review №92

I love this place. great corner cafe with the kind of music you expect to make your experience exceptional! great breakfast

Tr
Review №93

Staff are so friendly and helpful. Love the food, and especially the tea :)

Sh
Review №94

Awesome service and epic food

CJ
Review №95

My morning stop for coffee. Love the music and the vibe and the staff are friendly always smiles.

Ja
Review №96

Great food and service, can get a bit full inside, but outside area is always an option.

Ll
Review №97

The best breakfasts you can get in Observatory. Great atmosphere and service, with outdoor seating.

Ja
Review №98

Cozy, quaint coffee shop with lots of character (and characters), can get quite busy with a buzz of people coming and going, lends it a great vibe. Service is fast and friendly, staff are attentive and pinpoint accurate in determaning when youll want a refill on your coffee.

Jo
Review №99

This cozy coffee shop has wonderful coffee and treats. The decor is lovely and so is the staff and service

Mo
Review №100

No Vegan options.Honeybun is a nice corner cafe, good for a quick bite.The vegetarian sandwich was good and the service was good and friendly.

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  • Address:107 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
  • Phone:+27 21 447 0606
Categories
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–5PM
  • Thursday:7AM–5PM
  • Friday:7AM–5PM
  • Saturday:7AM–5PM
  • Sunday:7AM–5PM
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