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Cocoa Cha Chi
Shop 20, Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7935, South Africa
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Am
Review β„–1

The food was absolutely lovely. The hot chocolate changed my sons life - his words. My daughter said she would rate you 4.5 out of 5 because she was cold. We had to sit outside as that was the only space available that allowed us to sit at a safe distance from others. Was a bit windy and chilly on Sunday. She said it would have been 5 stars if you had heaters outside.I was there the night before and the pizza I ordered for take away was so great (most of it eaten in the car before driving home because it was so delicious) that I had to bring the kids for a treat. Who knew it would be our last hoorah before level 4 lockdown.Thank you for the service received both nights. Waiters are friendly and helpful and were kind enough to keep the fire going so we were warm inside.We love the courtyard and the decor. Will definitely be back again during the day so we can update with some decent pics 😊

Ci
Review β„–2

Lovely interior and fresh food - if you like chocolatey, sweet hot chocolate then you should definitely order that. The waiters are friendly. Definitely a spot worth checking out.

Sh
Review β„–3

Beautiful restaurant, incredibly sllllloooowww service.We really wanted to have dinner here, the place is absolutely beautiful. It wouldve been lovely Im sure but the service was just slow mo. I just want to know.....Hey waiters, what are you waiting for

Am
Review β„–4

One of the best cafes in this part of Cape Town. The garden itself is worth the visit. The owner takes great care of the plants.They are also one of the few cafes who bake their own bread. So, do try their sourdough bread.Their cheese cake is pretty unique as well with a coconut dash!Lastly, if you have a sweet tooth then definitely try their big cookie with ice cream. Its a huge chocolate cookie with a molten chocolate filling served with two scoops of ice cream.... Heaven for the sweet craving ones...

Vi
Review β„–5

A great place to meet up with friends and have a delicious meal or just a coffee. Cocoa Cha Chi’s inside and outside seating areas have an incredible atmosphere. When sitting outside you are surrounded by plants β€” on the walls, in planters, hanging from the rafters and in a quaint water feature. Inside the restaurant is well decorated with patterned wallpaper, astroturf (interestingly enough) and many more interesting and personable features.

Fa
Review β„–6

Nice late lunch in the garden. Staff was friendly and helpful. Service was on time and really kept us feeling welcome. Great sourdough sandwich options, tried their bacon and egg. Their own Chai blend is fragrant and tastes spectacular. For dessert I went with their frozen Margherita, partly because it had a little heart next to it, I must say the heart is well deserved. Cheers for the experience. Would recommend for breakfast, brunch, lunch or late lunch.

Le
Review β„–7

Absolutely lovely service. Beautiful scenery. Delicious food. Smoking sections for smokers. They offer blankets if youre getting cold while sitting outside. There is three sections, inside, outside and outside smokers section. The cocktails are also really good.

vu
Review β„–8

Cute place. Respectable staff. Tasty food.

Mi
Review β„–9

What a lovely place to relax and have a great fresh meal, the staff is very helpful and service is great πŸ’― would definitely recommend it

Da
Review β„–10

Great breakfast spot with good coffee and an huge variety of breakfast items on the menu. The list of Eggs Benedict variations is nothing short of impressive. Service was great but perhaps the staff chatter could have been quieter. The outside seating looks like it will be awesome in summer.

Sh
Review β„–11

Sitting at the Cafe can best be described as finding peace amongst the chaos. The setting, music and friendliness of the waitrons makes this Cafe feel like a safe haven.

uz
Review β„–12

In the past I always had their delicious dessert when I went to this restaurant, but tonight I tried their food. I had a double beef sauce burger, and as self-proclaimed burger fanatic who has high standards for burgers I can say that this burger is definitely up there. Also, the atmosphere is quite calm so its easy to socialize/communicate with whoever youre with, and the staff are friendly.

Na
Review β„–13

Beautifully prepared and presented food! Friendly staff. Lovely little place of respite on the edge of a busy Obz. Young and eclectic clientele. Chilled ambience.

Li
Review β„–14

Cute little garden Cafe, perfect for an intimate coffee or light meal portions are not that big, but are adequate. Staff were not particularly attentive or friendly but remained professional and helpful. Their cocktails are also quite nice.

Ke
Review β„–15

You want to grab a quick bite, some plates with friends, dinner or eat while working... This is the place to go to on lower main.

Ma
Review β„–16

Beautiful scenery. Great for a business meetings

Ka
Review β„–17

What a cute place with the best waiter, Ashton and the best breakfast food ever. Thank you πŸ₯°

Jo
Review β„–18

Amazing little place. Fireplace in the winter....cozy atmosphere and great services. Food looks and taste amazingπŸ˜‹

Gu
Review β„–19

Awesome but service speed could be improved

Il
Review β„–20

Tasty food, decent service, very reasonably priced

Du
Review β„–21

Food was on point, service was basic, she did all that was required of her but she had no smile or didnt speak much. The mojito wasnt too fabulous either but was drinkable. Overall experience was good, the manager came and apologized.

si
Review β„–22

Excellent service. Only problem was the machine that didnt work so I had to go withdraw money and pay cash, otherwise everything else was tops

Ta
Review β„–23

I love this place,I went to it once but I definitely loved everything I ordered and they were very kind and helpful.

WJ
Review β„–24

Went to COCOA CHA CHI in Observatory today just after 6 the website states that your Happy Hour is Monday to Sunday 5-7 only to be told that it is no longer the case and you only have it on Fridays should your website not reflect what is happening in your business. Very disappointing as it was my anniversary and the actual service was slow as heck been waited for a drink for almost half an hour not sure what happened to the this place. Outdated websites and slow service.

Ni
Review β„–25

Cocoa Cha Chi needs no introduction. It is a very popular venue which ties its eastethics into the area in which it resides. The venue is an old house which has been turned into an eatery.The portions are big, the milkshakes and smoothies are thick and delicious. Their hand cut chips are crispy and tasty, especially dipped in their sauce. The bacon, avocado , and steak burger which I had was absolutely delicious, topped with lots of avo.Great value for your money.

Be
Review β„–26

Good breakfast but even better coffee!

Ly
Review β„–27

Absolutely love this place.The ambience, the scenery and their food is so amazing. I recommend it.

Om
Review β„–28

Not too many vegetarian options. Pizza tastes good. Waiters dont hover, but are attentive

Th
Review β„–29

Definitely a great place to go very chilled service is amazing prices are quite reasonable

Mi
Review β„–30

Lovely place, great outdoor seating. And delicious cake πŸ˜‹ πŸ˜‹

Su
Review β„–31

Cute ambience especially for outdoor seating but the food is nothing special considering the price.

Nt
Review β„–32

Everything was top-notch🌟

Li
Review β„–33

It was a good and chilled place, I had the classic bolognese but I wish I had one of the beef burgers because those look nice.

Mi
Review β„–34

It was great, beautiful decor and a very chilled vibe. Ordered a smoothie and a chicken wrapπŸ™ŒπŸΎ

El
Review β„–35

Relaxed environment with quick and friendly service. Both breakfast and lunch menu will leave you satisfied.

Na
Review β„–36

Such a great vibe! The happy hour special is great for the budget! Love it love it love it!

Da
Review β„–37

The staff are always friendly and the food and coffee is always good. Their freshly baked goods are especially delicious!

Ro
Review β„–38

Quaint spot with great breakfast options and fast service

Sn
Review β„–39

The customer service is stellar. I live the ambiance and its very hygienic. Theres a chilling area outside. The lighting is really good, the stuff are very friendly. I live theyre scrambled eggs in toast, whoever is behind the kitchen knows what they are doing. Ive used theyre wifi a countless number of times and Ive never had issues with connectivity. I got a free champion sweet one of the times that I was there. Its a great place to grab lunch with some friends or family. For no man shall labor and not eat.

Sa
Review β„–40

I really recommend this place.

Ga
Review β„–41

Tranquility and peace lives here.... πŸŽ‰

Ke
Review β„–42

Amazing service!! The chocolate cake is to die for!! Would hundred percent recommend

Pa
Review β„–43

Very chilled and intimate. Music selection is also wonderful. Meals are also affordable. The service is also great.

Vu
Review β„–44

Good service. Good food. Friendly staff

Ry
Review β„–45

Always good food at reasonable prices.

Pi
Review β„–46

One of the coziest cafΓ©s in the Cape. Good service, good variety of food and drink, great coffee, amazing cake.

Ga
Review β„–47

Pizza is hard to come by on a Sunday night in Cape Town as most restaurants close at 8.30. We discovered this place by accident. We ordered the peri peri chicken burger and Luigi pizza. Great no fuss food. Will definitely be back

Si
Review β„–48

Always a great selection of freshly made dishes at Cocoa Cha Chi. Ranging from all day breakfasts to pasta and burgers. The service is outstanding and their cake selection never disappoints!

Et
Review β„–49

Nothing much to say but πŸ”₯, just a bit priceyπŸ‘€

Fe
Review β„–50

Delightful place but dont use the table next to the bathroom

si
Review β„–51

A pleasant experience overall. Not only is it conveniently located but they provide good food at a good price.

ha
Review β„–52

Great atmosphere and great food. You definitely need to try the chicken nachos its to die for.

Ka
Review β„–53

Great coffee and coffee crushes, great service and so convenient.

Mi
Review β„–54

Great food and wine. Not a fan of the service though.

Ja
Review β„–55

This is my favourite place on earth.

Ur
Review β„–56

Best hot chocolate on the planet !!!!

Do
Review β„–57

The restaurant was very quiet, due to students being on holiday. The food and service was excellent. I had pork ribs and the meat was very soft and moist, and very tasty. Now the chips on the other hand are as the menu says hand cut, the portion was good, tasty and very crisp.the ambience of the restaurant was wonderful. Will definitely return again.

Th
Review β„–58

Best omelette I have had so far! Great service and they have WiFi too..

No
Review β„–59

Small and intimate setting..

Im
Review β„–60

Food and drinks were really good. Staff are very friendly and efficient

Pr
Review β„–61

One of my favourite go-to restuarants for a lunch or coffee&cake date with peers. Dishes are unique amd flavorful at a reasonable price. I quite enjoy their pastas and nachos (potatoe skins used as the chip). A vibey, quaint setting. Seating inside & outside. Wheelchair accessible and great staff.

br
Review β„–62

Loved the place. Quaint and cosy. Will definitely be back

Jo
Review β„–63

Homey atmosphere, great food. They dont have any beer on tap but make up for it by selling beer at great prices.

Sh
Review β„–64

Great vibe, great service and the veg burger is amazing!!!

F
Review β„–65

Very nice place, with incredibly good staff. Their baked goods are good overall. Avoid the croissants at all costs, though. It is more vegetable oil than anything else, and has a deep--fried flavour. Still feeling sick as I write this. For R30 I would expect a real croissant made with real butter.

Pa
Review β„–66

Great eggs benedict!

Th
Review β„–67

The atmosphere, decor, lighting and service is all top tier. Had a cappuccino and it was delicious

Je
Review β„–68

Excellent all day breakfast.

Ja
Review β„–69

My favorite place to eat in Obs, friendly staff, good food and AMAZING french toast

Jo
Review β„–70

Great simple menu, and the breakfasts are world class!

Ko
Review β„–71

Their chocolate cake is to die for πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹

Ab
Review β„–72

Very nice place with amazing food and drinks

Ch
Review β„–73

Love their breakfast. Super filling. It doesnt hurt that theres free wifi 😁

Di
Review β„–74

Sweet potato fries are great!

Ze
Review β„–75

Cosy boutique restaurant. Amazing meal I had. Parking is a problem though.

Pi
Review β„–76

Awesome quaint restaurant serving high quality food at great prices. Has its own unique atmosphere and the waitrons are friendly and helpful.A good place for a relaxed meal and a good old catch up.If you are looking for an alternate to the run of the mill restaurant chain type eatery but want to be assured good service and calm atmosphere then this is the place for you.Street parking only but area is reasonable safe.My daughters favorite restaurant.

Mo
Review β„–77

Pleasant staff. Great decor. Tasty food.

Cr
Review β„–78

The food is so amazing and the staff is lovely! My friends and I took a trip and 4 out of the 5 days we ended with food, drink and lemon poppy cake! We cannot wait for our next trip!

Si
Review β„–79

Its a nice hide out from the streets, lovely little garden outside seating. Nothing fancy but a refreshing and escape feel. Happy hour specials are a must every mon - sun from 5-7pm..

Wi
Review β„–80

Visit this cafe. It’s something else for sure. Giving this 3 stars because they messed up my order 2 out of 3 times there. However, their food is tasty and their caffeine products are a win too. Service is good and waiters aren’t too invasive or pushy. The wall garden is spectacular. Absolutely prime location. Great for a date.

Ur
Review β„–81

Really lovely service!

MD
Review β„–82

Quaint little place in Obs, with a fabulous banilla peanut butter smoothie to die for!

Br
Review β„–83

Excellent food, best ribs Ive had

PJ
Review β„–84

Great food. Great staff. Happy vibes

Ca
Review β„–85

Super pizza and friendly staff

Ab
Review β„–86

Good aesthetic feel for cute dates

Go
Review β„–87

Great food. Service can be better, because waiter was confused with the orders.

No
Review β„–88

This is one of the best eateries in Obs. Lovely service and food

St
Review β„–89

Nice spot for a breakfast and coffee

Ne
Review β„–90

Love this place. Its a lovely spot, especially on a Saturday morning for breakfast and a cappuccino. Staff is very friendly and service is amazing. Service + Good food and a beautiful setting = Love it

K.
Review β„–91

The coffee and cake are divine! Get there before 9 and pay less for breakfast with a coffee however these breakfasts are smaller than the usual ones. Waiters not the friendliest but otherwise good experience.

Pr
Review β„–92

Quaint and beautiful place to dine. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. The outdoor patio is nice. Very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Based on this experience, I wouldnt hesitate to dine at any 4 of their locations in Cape Town.

Co
Review β„–93

Lovely chocolate cake

Ro
Review β„–94

Great burgers and pizza! Love this place!

Je
Review β„–95

Fun small resturant. Very nice breakfast and pasta. My French toast was so crispy yet fluffy which is great! The pasta I had, had so much flavor. Their specials are also great value. R55 for breakfast and a coffee. And R55 for pasta on a Monday which is also great. Will definitely go back

Ju
Review β„–96

A quiet place for breakfast. A great break away from the city rush. Parking is in the street and not easily available. Coffee is good but was served cold. Waiter is not always best trained.

Ne
Review β„–97

Friendly and efficient service, great food and an inside as well as outside seating area. Good value for money.

Du
Review β„–98

Great service! Great cakes!

Ze
Review β„–99

It is just all round amazing. Vast menu with a great food selection, as well as drinks and dessert. Service is fast, it is cozy, great vibe. Good for relaxing time with Friends and family or for a date. Also quiet and comfortable for a business meeting.

Gu
Review β„–100

After four years of not having the opportunity to visit Cocoa Cha Chi I was pleasantly impressed during a recent visit - the menu has improved extensively and the atmosphere as well.The range on offer has not expanded but the quality as well, now offering a wide range of meals as well as alcoholic added to their benchmark range of coffees, sodas, shakes and smoothies; which were excellent to begin with.The ambience has matured as the garden is more established now and interior decor more complex.Their prices are very affordable, with a basic burger and chips of better value and quality than the local family restaurant group.

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  • Address:Shop 20, Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7935, South Africa
  • Site:http://cocoa.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 21 448 3637
Categories
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–11PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–11PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–11PM
  • Thursday:7AM–11PM
  • Friday:7AM–11PM
  • Saturday:7AM–11PM
  • Sunday:7AM–11PM
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