Guidebook for Kalk Bay, Cape Town
Food Scene
On your street corner and Kalk Bay's most local spot, Olympia Cafe is always bustling. Famous for their freshly baked bread, their mussels are a must (with bread for dipping of course).
261 locals recommend
Olympia Cafe
134 Main RdOn your street corner and Kalk Bay's most local spot, Olympia Cafe is always bustling. Famous for their freshly baked bread, their mussels are a must (with bread for dipping of course).
A few blocks away from Fisherman's Cove, Bob's Bagels is relaxed and local. Bob's cleverly spills over into the tiny park with quaint tables and chairs. It makes the best hand roasted coffee in the area, and delicious bagels all day.
40 locals recommend
Bob's Bagel Café
6 Rouxville RdA few blocks away from Fisherman's Cove, Bob's Bagels is relaxed and local. Bob's cleverly spills over into the tiny park with quaint tables and chairs. It makes the best hand roasted coffee in the area, and delicious bagels all day.
Ohana is a perfect breakfast hangout, and just a few minutes away from Fisherman's Cove. Friendly, rustic and local and feels like a true surfer shack, their brunch is excellent. Freshly baked breads, they are famous for their cinnamon sticks. Excellent coffee. It has iconic views and sits on the railway line overlooking the expansive peninsula. Best views in the area.
27 locals recommend
Ohana Cafe
23 Main RdOhana is a perfect breakfast hangout, and just a few minutes away from Fisherman's Cove. Friendly, rustic and local and feels like a true surfer shack, their brunch is excellent. Freshly baked breads, they are famous for their cinnamon sticks. Excellent coffee. It has iconic views and sits on the railway line overlooking the expansive peninsula. Best views in the area.
Just around the corner, this famous and very local bakery is a must. Try their florentines and ask to see the huge bakery behind the front of the shop. It's a beautiful space, which used to be the local cinema. A visit will underline the nostalgia of this special fishing village.
20 locals recommend
Olympia Bakery
16 St Johns RdJust around the corner, this famous and very local bakery is a must. Try their florentines and ask to see the huge bakery behind the front of the shop. It's a beautiful space, which used to be the local cinema. A visit will underline the nostalgia of this special fishing village.
A five minute walk from Fisherman's Cove and perfectly positioned in the harbour with waves crashing on the restaurant window. White- washed space with good seafood. Look out for the resident harbour seal.
45 locals recommend
Live Bait Kalk Bay
Main RoadA five minute walk from Fisherman's Cove and perfectly positioned in the harbour with waves crashing on the restaurant window. White- washed space with good seafood. Look out for the resident harbour seal.
In nearby Constantia, Liam Tomlin serves the best food in Cape Town, with the most exceptional view of the Beau Constantia wine estate. A must visit.
64 locals recommend
Chefs Warehouse At Beau Constantia
Constantia NeckIn nearby Constantia, Liam Tomlin serves the best food in Cape Town, with the most exceptional view of the Beau Constantia wine estate. A must visit.
Foxcroft
Outstanding food in nearby Constantia.
Thali Restaurant
3 Park RdLiam Tomlin serves exceptional Indian tapas.
In Woodstock this iconic restaurant serves outstanding small dishes created by Luke Dale Roberts. The views of Table Mountain and the city bowl are unforgettable.
312 locals recommend
The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdIn Woodstock this iconic restaurant serves outstanding small dishes created by Luke Dale Roberts. The views of Table Mountain and the city bowl are unforgettable.
Another offspring of Luke Dale Roberts, really worth a visit. Great ambience, great food.
121 locals recommend
The Shortmarket Club
199 Oxford RoadAnother offspring of Luke Dale Roberts, really worth a visit. Great ambience, great food.
Mulberry & Prince
12 Pepper StPerfectly conceived decor, and outstanding food.
A mixture of eatery, clothing and Aesop products. The attention to detail and style is evident throughout. Wonderful breakfasts, and perfect service. Cape Town at its best.
72 locals recommend
Loading Bay
30 Hudson StA mixture of eatery, clothing and Aesop products. The attention to detail and style is evident throughout. Wonderful breakfasts, and perfect service. Cape Town at its best.
Heavenly traditional food, beautifully conceived. The best bagels in town.
100 locals recommend
Kleinsky's DELICATESSEN
92 Regent RdHeavenly traditional food, beautifully conceived. The best bagels in town.
Scheckter's RAW
98 Regent RdVegan heaven.
Parks & Nature
Start your day at the best local swimming hangout just 10 minutes walk from the cottage. Locals gather at this tidal pool in the early mornings for swimming and chats. Beautiful views this secret spot is an absolute must!
66 locals recommend
Dalebrook Tidal Pool
Dalebrook RoadStart your day at the best local swimming hangout just 10 minutes walk from the cottage. Locals gather at this tidal pool in the early mornings for swimming and chats. Beautiful views this secret spot is an absolute must!
Drinks & Nightlife
Guests have enjoyed this venue and wanted it included in our suggestions. Cape to Cuba has a wonderful view of the harbour and memorable cocktails. Just down the road from Fisherman's Cottage.
159 locals recommend
Cape to Cuba
165 Main RdGuests have enjoyed this venue and wanted it included in our suggestions. Cape to Cuba has a wonderful view of the harbour and memorable cocktails. Just down the road from Fisherman's Cottage.