Cafe Ganesh is a beautiful place with beautiful people and they serve delicious food. We went there for my birthday and I can confidently say that Cafe Ganesh is 100% LGBTQ friendly and openly accepting of all races, sexualities and any orientation. I recommend this beautiful spot to anyone looking for an authentic South African experience. Love love love ♥️♥️♥️

Amazing atmosphere with lots of diversity and interesting conversations. The melenzani is my favorite dish to eat their.Thank you Ganesh for creating this unique customer experience!

I love this place. Great cafe with amazing vegan food, excellent service and relaxed ambience. I could eat there every day! Highly recommended.

V v good. Excellent service, vibe welcoming.

Laid back vibe, good music, food is delicious and lemon meringe is a good way to end off a night of good food and great conversation in an intimate setting. I also love their veg wrap, and samoosas .

Love this place, its quant Observatory to the tee...

Excellent vibes, excellent vibes. One of the last original obz spots that hasnt been gentrified! Support this space!

Value for money, good food.

The service was extremely dismal, alcohol selection was very limited with no cocktails available. The food took a long time to be served and there was no music. They advertised Snapscan on their door but surprisingly they did not let you pay with Snapscan. A very big inconvenience to many. The card machine was also faulty and the transaction did not go through. The bathrooms were not very clean but alright considering.

Fantastic family oriented space. Kids welcome. Unique menu, with great food

Awesome chicken curry!

If you are looking for calm, relaxed place but still wanna feel like you have visited the township, Cafe Ganesh is that place for you. Music will definitely take you there. Their variety from their menu, makes sure that youve arrived. If you are looking for a can, dumpie or ngudu, youll be catered for. At Cafe Ganesh is where rainbow nation exist.

Was told about this place by client of mine. Visited and the food seem fine! Now I am sitting with severe stomach cramps! Beware where you eat! Sure food was off!

Great bar in observatory!

Beautiful indoor and outdoor rustic setting. Lovely place

Typically Obs, an unpretentious exterior and a rather dark interior, but we enjoyed delicious food at excellent prices. Friendly and well trained waiters. Well worth a visit.

Nice local bar/restaurant. Takes a time till you get the food but it is worth it. Very tasteful food and a lot of beer/cider options.

The service here was not good. Very inattentive staff, and they were very disinterested when they actually came to the table.They had the audacity to write what the tip needed to be, and added that to our total. Wouldnt be too big an issue if the service was worth the tip.The food was really good and well priced, but the drinks were ridiculously expensive for what we got.Ill go back for the food, but Im hoping that the service has improved somewhat.

African themed place with a fun menu. The samosas were piping hot and delicious. Vegetarians will not be disappointed and your wallet will not be depleted.

A splendid time I had

Nice vibe. Good music good food. Value for money. Caters well for vegetarian and Vegan fare.

Had food there yesterday. The atmosphere is really nice and the prices are good, but the hygiene apparently is not.Got food poisoning and have been sick all night through to the morning. My boyfriend is sick as well. Everything we ate came right back out and we both feel terrible.So go there for drinks, dancing & the nice atmosphere, but leave the food alone.

Relaxed, very casual place. Nice to sit around and talk with friends, staff is helpful but not pushy. Food is reasonably priced, which makes it a good cheap bite with some friends thing.

One of the !phew! original places left

The place needs a serious cleanup and a few very essential renovations. Staff in the kitchen were not wearing gloves, nor were they wearing hair nets. There were dishes piled up in a corner. The cutlery was disgustingly dirty. The cuisine is neither African or Indian or whatever ethnicity they claim to be. The place is old, sticky and stuffy. Next time Ill go drunk. Perhaps that was my mistake. I was too sober to not notice the disgusting pit hole I was in.

The best bar in obs for a nice drink good company and great music!

Fave spot. Always good vibes. Wholesome sa food with lots of veg options.

Love Cafe Ganesh! Feels like youre in a lively inside garden full of nice people. I only had drinks but the food area was very busy and kept sending yummy smells our way ^_^

Amazing vibe and food.. The waiters were however quite rude and impatient overall. The place has an amazing ambiance and has dim lighting that makes it amazing to chill at before a night out

Good food. The service is not the best, but a nice place. Very at home in Obs with the quirky niche menu and setting. Worth the visit if youre in the area.

Very cool and trendy, cheap food, the lamb roti is divine. Good selection of different African and Indian dishes. Wine is nice and cheap. There is a smoking and a nonsmoking section, but its not really separated, so dont come here if you have breathing problems.

The oldest bar in Obs - a gem that should be supported and cherished. I recommend their Melanzanne Parmigiana

A buzzing place with an eclectic and cosy vibe, the menu is interesting and all the dishes ordered were really delicious. This is a casual venue with limited drink options (mostly beers) and have to be ordered separately from the bar area - expect a short wait for drinks. They serve quarts which are good for sharing and good for savings.

Ah Cafe Ganesh! Where to start? The food? The aura? The music? The people? All of it great! Go there on a Thursday night, the Dj takes you on a journey into Africa.Ganesh is awesome!

Meeting a great friend there, even met a new friend. The drinks and food are affordable. Great vibes.

The only place with the best music to rock on the dance floor in lower main. Prices are quite fair. Nice homey vibe

Lovely little place! Cheap and tasty food, perfect for a small budget. Perfect for students are rustic visitors.

What an amazing experience at Ganesh.. Great people and awesome food..

5 veg curries are other worldly. like ganesh

Awesome crayfish samosas and chicken satay but service seemed overwhelmed. Very well priced and full of local colour.

Its great place to eat at or grab a drink. The atmosphere is awesome and the service here was splendid. The menu is Indian cuisine and they are not overpriced. I would definitely recommend Ganesh.

Vibey, fun, full of bouncy character. A wonderful melting pot where anything goes. Proper, tasty, traditional food. Bobotie was heaven. Order your beer by the quart! Afro-funk groovy beats after 10, didn’t want to leave!

Cool, funky, some yummy home-cooked style food on the menu. Nice crowd. Overall a bit grimy, could do with a deep clean and a lick of paint.

All I can say when u walk in there u just feel the African feel and the enjoyment of people and there togetherness. Great African dishes

Super friendly, very well priced, and an authentic experience. Great to see so much vegetarian food too.

Ganesh is simply the best place to hang out with friends at night in Observatory. The vibe is fantastic, great music, nice snacks. May it always, always be around and never, ever change. This one is for the leftfield crowd ... please no squares or sticklers for etiquette.

Great food. Great service

Great food and wonderful service

Was not happy with my lamb shank too dry and had a bit off smell but the waiter Luison and the manager made sure l felt happy and with a stomach full off good food will definitely be going back and recommend. People as always the place has great vibes

Maybe the best tomato soup on the planet. Friendly happy place with a flavorful menu. Try the samosas, the chicken satay, and lemon meringue pie.

Chilled, down-to-earth Afro cuisine vibe with awesome music and lid back people and service... not ever uptight.

THE place to visit in Observatory - quant, and great Afro cuisine. The best tomato soup in Cape Town.

The place brings Amazing people together.

Great food and service.. the waiter is so attentive.. love the place and the vibe ..

Food was decent but minimal selection of alcohol. Services was extremely poor, door says snapscan accepted but was not the case, card machine barely worked. Will not be returning.

It has has amazing, unique food and a great atmosphere. It feels very homely and authentic.

Very nice menu options, but I am a bit concerned with the hygiene in the place.

Great food!

Cheap, great portions. Good vegetarian options.

Very interesting setup. a very relaxed atmosphere. It is worth a visit to experience this place

A very chilled and cosy place. You can bring your book with and enjoy a drink or two.

Cafe Ganesh has been around since I was two years old. It is beautifully styled and intimate. The menu is very South African inspired, nice vegetarian and meat dishes. I would recommend the falafel, vegetarian roti and Umngusho (meat stew with samp and beans). The tomato soup is lovely and the samoosas are great! I love Ganesh, we often gather for important family milestones here, the music is also always good. Often with bands or DJs performing. Otherwise quiet and personal

One of my all-time favorite spots in Cape Town. Thursday nights are my fav ^.^ welcoming space, artful/quirky decorations, and poppin music!

The food is really good and its cheap. The vibe is awesome and very relaxed.

Entertainment, food and good times....for me every moment was on point..

Food’s great, good portions. Well priced for Obs

Food was tasty but portion were a bit small. Service was great.

Got harrased outside the restaurant while waiting for it to open then had really bad service inside not alot on the menu on drinks or food for variety for a restaurant focusing on one food genre? Definitely could have been a better experience all round.

One of Cape Town hidden secrets. A hangout for the Bohemians of city, with occasional movie evenings. and a stunning menu. Oh and beer by the quart, especially Milk Stout.

Urban and funky spot with great music and atmosphere.

Great location in the heart of Obs, very chilled atmosphere. Food is good, home-cooked-malay style, slightly overpriced for what you get though. I love their little balcony upstairs, great for people watching and some privacy.

Could be a bit more. Not bad overall, but a few things:CONS:- almost turned away customers at 5.55pm because they start at 6.00pm- meals such as starters which are meant to be eaten by hand should come with water for washing hands AND serviettes by default, not upon request- drinking water could be chilled, not served at room temperature- the lamb chops (my girlfriends order) were a bit off, but we ate them anyway. My rice was undercooked. Also ate anyway (hungry).PROS:- friendly staff. Weve seen far worse.- acceptable ambiance- generous servings! :)

Nice weird music until the morning diverse dancing crowd

Excellent food and service, and very nice vibe.

Such an amazing place; the food is good and cheap and a lot, the music is amazing its hard to find another place like this in ct!

Warm, cute informal place with amazing Samoosas, order the Samoosas!

Lovely place with a great vibe.

A great little place, delicious local cuisine, reasonably priced. Popular among students of the nearby University of Cape Town.

Nice people, great live music, good food

The home of south African traditional dish and the buchu GnT by Drifter

One of the best places in Cape Town. Nice, chilled vibe, amazing people, affordable drinks, great food. Amazing place for socialazing and making new friends.

Very cool place and great food and atmosphere

Vibing venue and awesome vibe. Food was great.

Really relaxed, African hippy vibe.

Half the menu items were missing and the food was pretty average. Good crayfish samoosas, but thats it.

Vegetarian home cooking

One of the first pubs to accommodate mixed races during apartheid. Very relaxed environment, great food, big beers and trendy crowd.

Great vibes, very laid back and a great jazz.

I was here in 2012. Loved the African dishes. Every time I visit Cape Town, I MUST EAT here a few times.

Good food dishes, vinyl music and interesting Bohemian patronage

Yesterday I ate here with my girlfriend. now we have food poisoning.Dont eat here just drink some.Be careful!

Cosy and homely atmosphere with delicious food with lots of options for vegetarians

Theeee best lemon meringue!!!

AmbienceEasy just hand out placeNo fuss

Vegetarian vibes which turns into a great party location!

Intimate setting. Poetry evenings.

Rustic traditional/world Fair in homely environment

Great food! Best conversations

Yum yum yum delicious Indian /Malay food

Famous Obz dive. Not my first choice when sober.