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The Olde Cape
Gordons Bay Central, Cape Town, 7140, South Africa
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Vi
Review №1

Awesome place on the beach with great food. Everything was fresh and the owners are a friendly bunch of people that are passionate about food and quality of food. A must stop on my next visit to Cape Town. We returned to the restaurant 3 times since we have been in Cape Town for the holidays. Best fish and chips ever. Fresh, large hake and the burgers are great as well. Highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for good quality food at fair prices.

Jo
Review №2

Name chaned to The Famous Bean. Delicious coffee milkshakes and good food. Good portion sizes. Good, fast service and a nice view.

Tr
Review №3

Excellent staff service. Energetic and light environment. Great for families.Plus a nice view of the Gordons Bay Beach!

Ma
Review №4

Found the Old Cape Café on GoogleMaps and the number of vehicles parked outside confirmed its likely to be the spot to go.We received a very warm welcome from a gentleman, dressed in a tie nogal !, It was one of those wet and breezy Cape mornings, not the kind of weather we ‘binnelaanders’ are used to so the fire inside was very welcome. Some visitors seem to be born in a barn, so we were grateful for the waitress who did the necessary closing of doors. A good menu with our choice being a Banting type good breakfast to get us going for the day. Can’t drink wine on an empty stomach. Our eyes Were directed to the Banting Croque Monsieur, but wanted an egg added. Unfortunately these came hard, despite an order for soft, so back it went. By the time the right eggs arrived the meal was nearly finished. Always the delay frustration sending something back. Other than that the food, service and atmosphere were good and a good choice which we would not hesitate to order again.My wife did comment that the bathroom does not have a place to put down a ladies bag.

Ri
Review №5

On my travels around our beautiful country I found this Cafe.....and have visited several times since! The food is deeeelicious!!! The service is impeccable!!! The view through CLEAN windows outside is to die for and the ambience of people relaxing and chatting just draws you back everytime! Dont miss out when youre in Gordonsbay!

Yv
Review №6

Its not the Olde Cape anymore. Its the Famous Bean. Luvit!! Friendly staff.

Sh
Review №7

Just had pulled pork burger. Very happy. Good relaxing music and an amazing view.

Ro
Review №8

First time being in Gordons Bay for about 20 years. Jaco, our waitor, made our visit so pleasant that we felt right at home. He was very friendly and his service was excellent. Beautiful place to visit and have something to eat. Highly recommended. Thank you Jaco for your gift of excellent service.

Da
Review №9

The best carrot cake ever!

Ri
Review №10

Lovely breakfast.

fr
Review №11

Love the view and food

Do
Review №12

They have a change of ownership very accommodating, but still needs to sort out the new menu. The venue is good with great views of beach and environment mountains. Parking is available in front of the restaurant.

El
Review №13

Banana caramel pancakes ... To die for!

Ti
Review №14

Great vibe Friendly and awesome staff!Food is super good.Keep up with the good job!

Wi
Review №15

Great vibe, well managed, good food. Super friendly staff. Outside a nice terrace where dogs are allowed.

Ka
Review №16

Such a great place. The service was excellent and fast. We ordered the prawns and chips and both were delicious. The cafe is dog friendly and atmosphere is relaxed.

an
Review №17

A fabulous, cosy restaurant - perfectly situated for amazing sunsets over the sea!! Great service. The manageress is particularly attentive and friendly. Good coffee and delicious desserts!

Br
Review №18

Really lovely setting. The food was nice but it was pricey. Not sure the food warranted the price. Lovely views from the deck and a smoking area. Overall not bad

Ez
Review №19

Very nice neat resuarant. Well trained staff and very nicely prepared food. Service was a bit slow but the restaurant was extremely busy. Managent was very visible and involved in managing the situation. Well be back.

G
Review №20

Excellent food and services

He
Review №21

Awesome service. Friendly staff. Freshest fish we have eaten in a long time!

Bl
Review №22

Very very nice breakfast, good coffee, friendly fastish service and very nice view. Also like the glass walls there that helps for the windy days without interrupting the view. Open till late as well. Would go again.

Da
Review №23

The Waitress was so friendly, food and coffee was great. They do need more waiters though as my coffee was cold by the time it got to me and its not the 2 waiters fault that have to waiter 50 tables.

wa
Review №24

Very friendly staff and great food. I had the hake, calamari and prawn combo. Was fantastic! Will be going back again.

ab
Review №25

Best spot on Gordans bay road! Lovely feed, great views and great food and all round service

Ma
Review №26

Excellent food and wine @ great prices. Great view, will be back.

Si
Review №27

First time visiting this little gem

Ma
Review №28

Excellent breakfast. Fantastic location. Great service. Nice coffee. A place to get together with family and friends. Cozy and so relaxed!

So
Review №29

Love the new look and feel and enclosed deck outside. The fare is pretty standard and middle of the road.

he
Review №30

Delightful evening. The atmosphere was calm and inviting; augmented by enthusiastic staff. Food well prepared and served hot.Taster of 4 beers was really worth it

An
Review №31

Nice atmosphere. Coffee was great. Beautiful view on the mountains.

Ko
Review №32

My favourite restaurant in Gordons Bay!

Fr
Review №33

In for n quick drink left after a pizza and n couple of beers

Ur
Review №34

What a dissapoiment. I used to love going there 2 to 3 times a week. Over the past year I am shocked at the very very poor service, staff laugh when you complain . Food is of very very poor quality, place used to buzz with locals. Now it has become a grave yard. Owners just ignore complains,while staff just hang around doing nothing. You lost us a patrons for good!!!!

He
Review №35

Always a winner! Awesome vibe and awesome food.And its Pet Friendly!!!Whoop whoop

Sp
Review №36

A view of the sea, the mountains, scrumptious breakfeast served by friendly staff, great place to meet friends

Su
Review №37

Such a relaxing atmosphere since under new management. Love the revamp

Be
Review №38

Definitely the place to meet in Gordons Bay! Great location on Beach Road......and parking is NEVER a problem! :)

Le
Review №39

Lovely setting. Dog friendly deck. Great food and friendly service

In
Review №40

Amazing service from Richard. Breakfast was great. Just love the cozy place and the great sea view from there. Well done

Sa
Review №41

Fantastic service, fantastic food and fantastic owners. I will go back and back that is for sure. Thank you

Pa
Review №42

Lovely location across the road from the beach. They serve excellent breakfast and light lunches.Good prices.

In
Review №43

Food was good. Waiter was very friendly and attentive.

Pr
Review №44

Seated across the beach, indulge in the pancakes or sandwiches. There is a beer bar available. It offers a relaxing environment. Not wheelchair friendly.

Ja
Review №45

1 of the best pizzas iv ever had! Nice place on the beach front, great view, friendly staff and well priced.

Re
Review №46

Has almost no options for vegetarians on the menu. Fish and calamari were done well, but getting the home made chilli sauce bottle and opening it, it was caked with old sauce which is quite gross.Our waitresss boyfriend arrived and when we wanted to request the bill, had to wait for them to return from wherever they snuck off to so we can pay...

De
Review №47

Excellent service and excellent customer experience food top quality..

Ja
Review №48

Atmosphere is good, food fantastic. Nice places to go for lunch or dinner.

Ja
Review №49

Good location, good food and friendly well organized staff.

Th
Review №50

Nice location, friendly staff.Food was good

Ri
Review №51

Friendly staff, good food and decently priced. Great sea view. Will be back ;-)

Er
Review №52

Quiet lunch, great for spur of the moment meals.

Ha
Review №53

Love this place even changed the music just for us David the manager nice guy. Zaza very friendly waitress

St
Review №54

Small tranquil setting where you can see the sun set over Valse Bay

Da
Review №55

Always enjoy their breakfastsQuaint place with nice views on the beach road. Theres tables on a deck and tables insideFood is good and well pricedStaff are helpful and friendly

Se
Review №56

Very good. Much improved under New owners!

Ch
Review №57

Very good food at decent price. Only bad point is they say they close at 10pm but we were told the kitchen shut at 9pm and kicked out at about 9:30pm.

Lu
Review №58

Nice setting. Staff a bit slow. Nice views of the beach and mountains. Too many flies on my visit, kind of gross. Food was average.

sh
Review №59

Great food, great service, a place to relax and enjoy the moment! Viva Bokke, Viva!

Ga
Review №60

Nice feel inside but dead average food. Been there three times and disappointed every time. Avoid the flavourless chicken strips and watered down sauces served with the nachos. (and they serve yogurt instead of sour cream and instant gravy instead of salsa.)

Ma
Review №61

Good food, friendly service and great sea view

Da
Review №62

Great food. Fantastic setting and view. Good service.

De
Review №63

REVOLTING. Went for dinner with my family and we all had various seafood, none of which was fresh. I had the mussel pot which gave me stomach ache. The mussels smelt and were rubbery and the sauce which they claimed was lemon and herb was so full of vinegar with no trace of lemon. When I spoke to the manager, she was unapologetic and said the mussels are their bestseller. Perhaps this is the case if your customers have no tastebuds because it was so terrible. She also didnt try to compensate in any way. R120 is not cheap and the standard of this place is so low. Do not waste your timeor money here.

Er
Review №64

Hard uplifting house with some trance and pizza.

Aa
Review №65

Lovely place, quite place and a very lovely sight overlooking the sea.

Ja
Review №66

Good atmosphere. Good foog.

Lo
Review №67

Cozy rustic venue. Feels like home. Just love it

Ca
Review №68

Very nice location. Perfect for sundowners with friends. Staff is friendly and prices are reasonable.

Fa
Review №69

Like it. Nothing fancy really, but good location, view to the bay and ok food. Not expensive at all. I recommend the jar cocktails drinks, the sea dishes and salads.Service is very friendly, music is aldo nice.

Ia
Review №70

Good food. Great service.

Ro
Review №71

Lovely atmosphere. Gorgeous food. Fresh and healthy

Jo
Review №72

Great food, they gave me a free draft glass whoop whoop!

Da
Review №73

Great food, comfortable and relaxing environment with friendly and engaging staff.

Ma
Review №74

Great food and great service.

Be
Review №75

Very pleasant. Food and service good, magic view.

An
Review №76

Service was slow but food and staff were great

Ch
Review №77

Our pancakes were. Good. Guest chat was good. Wait er was food

Ia
Review №78

Not bad. Serves a good variety of craft beer. Nothing exceptional about the place. Not a lost gem

Te
Review №79

Friendly service with good food @ reasonable prices. Will definitely visit again.

Br
Review №80

A great find. Thank you Cornel

Pa
Review №81

Lovely little restaurant... Good food at a good price... Should provide free wifi though... And the pancakes were too oily for my liking...

De
Review №82

Friendly service and good food

Le
Review №83

Friendly service, amazing food and best view!

Ja
Review №84

They have great service nice food that really prickles the taste buds and the make their own hot sauce that is just the best

Ma
Review №85

Good breakfast and cakes. Nice location across the Gordons Bay beach. Friendly waiters.

Da
Review №86

Been revanped, reaaly nice with excellent food

An
Review №87

Wonderful food and atmosphere. Perfectly laid back vibe.

Da
Review №88

First time there. Service and food was good. Lovely sea views.

Al
Review №89

If you want a cozy place with a wide variety,this is the place. Views of Gordons Bsy. Good food

Er
Review №90

Great service! Waiter was friendly, popped a few jokes, always on time with our order and did not bother us every 5 minutes to ask if we are okay

Co
Review №91

Good service

CY
Review №92

Newly renovated, good service, good food, friendly

Ti
Review №93

Pleasant environment, Very dog friendly on the deck. Food was ok-ish.

Jo
Review №94

Nice(for lack of a better word) place...good value for money(food)...great Fiery Dragon ginger beer on tap!

Pe
Review №95

Great place. Seating indoors and outside.

KO
Review №96

Nice food and good service

Br
Review №97

Great tasting foods. Good prices. Lovely setting. A must visit.

Pe
Review №98

Coulnt get a decent coffee...

Ni
Review №99

Best restaurant in Gordons Bay. It has great craft beer on tap, a good sushi chef, friendly service and great coffee. Its the only place to offer a café feeling with lovely deck outside.

Ro
Review №100

Nice views and food, nice refurb as well

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  • Address:Gordons Bay Central, Cape Town, 7140, South Africa
  • Site:http://www.oldcapecafe.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 21 856 0248
Categories
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–10PM
  • Thursday:6AM–10PM
  • Friday:6AM–10PM
  • Saturday:6AM–10PM
  • Sunday:6AM–10PM
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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