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Jakes on the Common Restaurant
2 Avondrust Cir, Chapmans Peak, Cape Town, 7979, South Africa
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As
Review №1

Nice chilled vibe 👍 Food was 👌. Had 2 milkshakes , protein smoothie and a flatbread with some chips. Will definitely come again soon.

Br
Review №2

The restaurant has a really nice interior. Food is good but a bit pricey. I think overall it was a good experience although I think that the service could improve. The waiter was not the friendliest ever. Burger price range at 160 and was good, but have had better (all to do with how fresh the bun is). Will definitely give it another go.

Je
Review №3

Wow their Thai Red Chicken curry is absolutely devine, perfectly balanced and so flavourful. Such a scrumptious selection of veggies in it too. I really enjoyed your vegetarian burger as well. Cant wait to eat your delicious food again.

Br
Review №4

Delightful setting in the very beautiful Noordhoek, staff are amazing and friendly and the food is good. Prawn pasta was bit dry but incredible steak and dumplings. Definitely worth a visit.

HA
Review №5

So glad we discovered this gem! A beautiful tranquil place away from the crowds, with the most amazing view.The staff are a cut above. The service outstanding. The facilities, clean. It was wonderful to be able to hold a menu in my hands instead of having to scan. There is a great variety and their vegan burger was outstanding. Well presented!Anyone looking for a spot away from the hustle and bustle, this is a place to try! I will be back.

De
Review №6

What a beautiful setting for a winters morning! Such friendly staff. Great food. The inside decor is also a real treat.

Ev
Review №7

Very pleasant. They have specials on some nights for burgers. Buy one and get one free on a Tuesday. The burgers are worth it. View is beautiful facing the common. A great place to visit with friends and family.

Ki
Review №8

Was absolutely amazing and the service was excellent and very fast! Staff were friendly... Also extremely beautiful and the scenery is exquisite

Ki
Review №9

For was amazing, the vibe is always fantastic my only complaint is the cocktails... wasnt great at all, wasnt worth R75 very disappointed. Amazing friendly staff though.

Am
Review №10

Great food especially gluten free and for vegans as well.Superb live entertainment.Awesome ambiance.Beautiful location.Great for an intimate function.

Ja
Review №11

Great setting, amazing view of the mountains... Good value and tasty eggs benedict :)

ca
Review №12

My daughter had an incredible experience on her 21st dinner.Amazing service,friendly staff and delicious food.Our first time at Jakes and will definitely be back...

El
Review №13

We loved Jakes. Chilled environment, cosy ambience, great service, scrumptious food. Loved the veggies burger- quinoa, beetroot and chickpea. What a combo! Stunning place in Noordhoek. Well be definitely back!

El
Review №14

Super friendly staff, excellent food and a really nice location. We enjoyed dinner and wine here.Almost 5 stars...but again no sweet potato fries and we booked a special table which was taken when we arrived.Enough parking spots, nice little terrace.

Sh
Review №15

Stunning design, friendly atmosphere and absolutely beautiful lighting. Definitely worth a visit.

Do
Review №16

This is by far the worst dining experience I’ve had in Cape Town. My burger was raw and cold to the touch. The experience I had thereafter was just awful and I would strongly recommend avoiding this restaurant despite the mirage of it backdrop. The less said the better.

Lo
Review №17

Stunning venue. Great service and excellent food. We will be back

Ni
Review №18

Awesome place, nice staff and very tasty and delicious food. See you soon

Co
Review №19

Brilliant Atmosphere and service. Breakfast dishes very filling and tasty especially the full breakfast

Da
Review №20

Great service and food. Steak special is a really good special. Excellent value. Plus their bathroom is one of the cleanest Ive been to in a restaurant. Bodes well for a spotless kitchen in my opinion. Definitely go back..fab cocktail menu too

St
Review №21

It takes one bad waiter to taint an establishment, James was recommended but for R650 bill the experience did not justify the price. The food was not as good as I expected.

Io
Review №22

Lovely experience at the restaurant. Great vibe and stunning setting with fire place. Great vegan / vegetarian options.

Ke
Review №23

Great food and staff👏👍👌

Ca
Review №24

Jakes has a high food standard, despite the wide variety in menu selection youll get the same great flavor at any of the restaurants. Their flatheads are delicious and the curry. On the common has indoor and outdoor seating and good for large parties. Ample parking and wheelchair friendly. They charge corkage.

Ki
Review №25

Amazing food and service tonight, steak was one of the best Ive ever had and you must try deep fried icecream!!! Fantastic all round. Thanks will try visit again for sure.

Ba
Review №26

Great atmosphere. Good filling food!

Lo
Review №27

Good food from starter to main dish,reasonably priced. My expectations were met.Friendly and peaceful atmosphere and surroundings.The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Covid protocols adhered too as well.Would recommend Jakes and will be back.

Ta
Review №28

Great food, comfortable setting and love their burgers. Would really love if they could add a banting dessert option to the menu though 😋

Gl
Review №29

Looks amazing. Lovely setting and an impressive staffing team. They are pet friendly and we had our pooch with. One of the patrons had a problem with our pooch so we decided to go elsewhere. Would love to habe stayed tho

Mi
Review №30

Good service. Enjoyed my burger

Mi
Review №31

Great choice, variety and value for money. Freindly service. 10/10.

Fe
Review №32

Very nice. Great chilli poppers.

In
Review №33

Amazing, the staff are friendly and helpful, the vibe was fantastic and the food was delicious. The cocktails were also devine! Will definitely go back again

Ma
Review №34

Book early if you want to dine in the restaurant! Otherwise, the bar / lounge upstairs is still a nice spot for drinks and meals which are tasty, if a little overpriced. Good atmosphere overall.

D
Review №35

What a fantastic gem in the heart of Noordhoek.Views all round. Food is fantastic. Great bar and restaurant up stairs. Also very nice to just setup your laptop and do some work in the mor ingGets a little.more festive at night. Coffee 4/5 ... Jakes breakfast 10/10. Quiet and peaceful with great tunes upstairs. no kids upstairs. Downstairs is a family vibe with places for children to play.

Sh
Review №36

Lovely, although we only had coffee and milkshakes. They were excellent and the place is so beautiful. The staff were also so good. My only complaint is its right next to a noisy road, next time well sit inside to avoid the noise.

Mo
Review №37

Great atmosphere, epic cocktails, and delicious food!! Highly recommend!

Fr
Review №38

Had the pork belly more then 5 times there and absolutely loved it, Thursday I took my friend for her birthday and was looking so forward to it,what a disappointment....pork belly was deep fried and the lovely sauce that normally comes with it was replace with some oilly sauce.i was very disappointed.

wa
Review №39

One of the best restaurants in the Cape. Always have such a great experience.

Be
Review №40

Enjoyed a delicious breakfast. Menu catered for everyones preferences! Excellent value. Excellent service. Stunning views. Both indoor and outdoor seating. (And covid level 3 compliant ito number of persons).Well done to Jakes.

Ma
Review №41

Nice chilled restaurant

As
Review №42

Decor is out of this world. Food is amazing. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Os
Review №43

Had a take away beyond meat (vegan) burger from here and it was great! And Im a carnivore. Easily one of the better burgers Ive had in SA as the burger game in SA is not great. Fries and side salad was very good too. Will definitely be back for more. Well done Jakes!

Ro
Review №44

If you want a vegetarian burger do not go for one here. It was shocking and us way overpriced. Standard burger was good, but also not cheap. I asked for the naked version - an extra R30 for salad, and also extra for fries. Ended up just shy of R200 for the burger. There are specials days, when you get the cheaper burger free. But still not worth it. We were fairly regular patrons, but we wont be back.

He
Review №45

Delicious excellent food. Well prepared. Service and staff helpful and friendly. Relaxed environment for a fine dining experience. Highly recommend this quality restaurant experience.

El
Review №46

All 5 of us enjoyed the food and dessert. First time at Jakes. Will come back soon. Food looks and tastes delicious

An
Review №47

Great meal combined with excellent service.

Ak
Review №48

Everything is very creative and tasty.Nice house cocktails. 🍹🍸

Ma
Review №49

Our 1st time to Jakes in Noordhoek. 3 of us having Starters and Mains. Every plate served was a winner. Definitely be back.

Ma
Review №50

Wonderful little spot to relax, food was great too

Ge
Review №51

Good food, great vibe, excellent decor, excellent service,

SI
Review №52

Booked our AGM dinner here for around 20 people.Nice venue, well patronized.We chose a fixed 2 course meal with 2 variationsThe waitrons kept the ordering process well organized with seating plans.Food was good tasty faire.All in all a great eveningI rate this a 7/10

Ma
Review №53

Great vibe and good food.

Ta
Review №54

It was meh. Waitress was lovely, decor gorgeous inside. Outside is a little meh too. Details missing. Specials steak was overcooked. Took some foodie tourists there as its on the Peninsula Tour route, but not keen to go back.

Gi
Review №55

Excellent experience.. sirloin was cooked deliciously, waiter was on par and ambience was terrific. Will be back

As
Review №56

Great service and a delightful setting. However, those facts may not compete with the original and tasty menu. This is a perfect stop on a Chapmans Peak excursion. It has quickly become a Western Cape favourite spot and hidden gem.

Ma
Review №57

Food was devine Service was great.Had lovely fish and 🍟

ba
Review №58

Jakes has become a staple for me, a trip to the Cape Peninsula would simply not be completed without dinner at Jakes. Their staff are always welcoming and accommodating and they offer an extensive menu fit for everyone. Their vegan dishes are extensive and i can strongly recommend their Gourmet Burgers. I would recommend making a reservation.

Ce
Review №59

What should i say?!?We have been there yesterday.It was the second day after opening.May i should not to hard...Stuff was friendly and nice.Food was good-ok.But the forgotten food.My starter and my main dish!And the forgott the main dish of another peroen as well.We have been 10 people thr for lunch, forgetting 3 dishes is quite a lot.And we have been a working day, quite in rush.They didn’t offered anything as a sorry.. shame..On top, coffee machine was broken..should i give another try?!?

Ka
Review №60

Awesome food and dessert and excellent service too.

Su
Review №61

Great menu and excellent meals. Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere

St
Review №62

Great Noordhoek spot. Easy atmosphere..yummy food!

An
Review №63

The food was good and the menu interesting. The service was somewhat slow, although we probably arrived at a waitron changeover time. My biggest concern, however, is the lack of thought given to the entrance for customers in wheelchairs and the fact that the only disabled toilet facility is marked for staff only! As a disabled customer will probably not make any effort to revisit Jakes on the common in Noordhoek again.

Ku
Review №64

Great place, great food, great vibe. I was there with a large group of friends and family, the service was excellent. Its very cool place to hang out, they have some really funky spaces

Wa
Review №65

Such amazing good! Cycled past and decided to stop but didnt expect the quality of food that I received! Such a great experience

Ch
Review №66

As a venue and setting Jakes is up there with the best. Watching the horses frolic in the fields across the road as you get served great coffee is just amazing.This place has the best eggs benedict and eggs shakshouka we have had in cape town. Staff are warm and friendly and engaging. We just love this place. Thank you Jakes for a stunning valentines morning experience. Fives stars all the way.

Co
Review №67

Spectacular romantic ambience. Great staff always friendly and attentive to your needs.Great food and amazing cocktails.

Ro
Review №68

Ambience was amazing. Loved the food😋👌

Es
Review №69

Lovely new spot. Beautiful interior. Great food & wine. This place will become very popular

Ch
Review №70

Great breakfast and great service!

Mi
Review №71

Had fantastic ribs here, such a nice setting and wonderful atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

Ta
Review №72

Good food. Good service!

Di
Review №73

Had an amazing scramble egg and salmon for breakfast. Couldnt fault it. Very good capachinos as well. Service is excellent

OL
Review №74

It was a great experience even though the food and drinks takes long after ordered

Ko
Review №75

Best steak I had for a long time

Ch
Review №76

Beautiful location and great menu. Well worth a stop to relax and refresh

Ol
Review №77

I like coming here again and again, great food in nice environment with good service.Nice outside seating when the weather allows, views onto the commons.

Ni
Review №78

Fantastic service, desserts and vibe.

De
Review №79

Awesome, thanks for making my birthday special!

De
Review №80

Had a great evening - Delicious burgers. Will definitely be returning.

Sh
Review №81

Vibe is nice and food was 👌

Ga
Review №82

Our cycling club recently held our AGM here and they were very accommodating. The hot beverages and assorted muffins were delicious, and there was ample, safe parking space for our bikes.

Fa
Review №83

Had a delightful breakfast with friends . Service was excellent. Food took a while to arrive but was very tasty. Did not like the coffee.

Kr
Review №84

Seriously overpriced. The average cost for a main or burger is at least 130 rand and what you get doesnt reflect the price. The chip side is small.A beyond burger should not cost 165r that is just proposterous, at other restaurants it costs no more than 130.I ordered the mexican bean soup and should have sent it back. I expected black bean soup but what I got was literally a can of crushed tomatoes mixed with leftover veggies and a can of black beans. For 130 rand?? Should have sent it back.Seriously do better.If you are in the area I would suggest to find another place to eat

Ju
Review №85

Amazing food, very attentive waiter, lovely atmosphere and lighting.

Fa
Review №86

Friendly, welcoming staff, ambience great! Food fantastic! Beautiful decor.Loved it!

Tr
Review №87

Such a wonderful little spot! The setting was perfect, the service was great and the food was wonderful. Will be back soon.

Pe
Review №88

Amazing food and great portions. Great experience with great service.

D.
Review №89

Amazing burgers,great atmosphere and excellent service,always 5 🌟

Ta
Review №90

Got there a couple hours before closing on a Sunday afternoon so it was a pretty dull environment. Service was great and the ribs were brilliant however. Its somewhat a pricey establishment, but arguably good value too!

Ni
Review №91

Over priced. No burger is worth what they charge. Last time I ate here I had fish and chip and I think the fish was frozen I&J not fresh hake. The chip I got a small mcD chip on my plate and they where cold. Everyone else had burgers and they all complained about the tiny chip portion and again mcD chips. Ridiculously bad service. All and all not worth going to. Bad service, bad portions, horrid!!! Cant stand bad service. Waiters chewing gum, nothing good about the place. Even the beer is over prices and draft was flat and warm. After complaining I got a Second flat warm beer.

Ju
Review №92

A new discovery of a very good restaurant. We will definitely visit again.

Ja
Review №93

Excellent food and great service

Al
Review №94

Food delicious . Just cold sitting outside.

Co
Review №95

Perfect spot for a date night!

Da
Review №96

Cozy and welcoming. Food basic and good value. Good respect of hygiene pandemic measures

Le
Review №97

Fantastic location ,awesome food, a must visit when in Cape Town

St
Review №98

Lovely staff, easy going atmosphere and prompt service. With that said, they need to work on the vegetarian burger options. I paid R165 for a beyond beef burger and the only exciting thing was the patty. Apart from that, everything else was value for money!

La
Review №99

Amazingly whimsical, delightful place to dine and feel like youre on holiday

Eu
Review №100

Enjoyed the food and ambience. Nice to sit outside and enjoy the views.

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  • Address:2 Avondrust Cir, Chapmans Peak, Cape Town, 7979, South Africa
  • Site:http://www.jakes.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 21 789 0445
Categories
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:12–9PM
  • Tuesday:12–9PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–10PM
  • Thursday:9AM–6PM
  • Friday:12–9PM
  • Saturday:12–9PM
  • Sunday:12–9PM
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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