Beyond its general foodie appeal, Cape Town has a deep love affair with breakfast, making it a haven for morning meal enthusiasts.
Here in the Mother City, each morning brings a new day of discovery. But no adventure starts without a good breakfast! Exploring some of the most mouthwatering breakfast spots in Cape Town is a delicious quest all its own.
Within a short drive from our luxury Sea Point holiday apartments, you’ll find options to satisfy any craving. Bakeries with mouthwatering smells. Little grab-and-go spots for eating on the go. Or sit-down spots savour your coffee. However you like to breakfast, Cape Town’s got you covered.
This guide offers a taste of some of the most satisfying and scrumptious morning meals the city has to offer.
At a glance, here are our picks of the top breakfast spots in Cape Town.
Tasha’s Café
Lily’s Café
Jarryd’s Bistro
Sonny & Irene
Kleinsky’s Deli
Tasha’s Café
Address: Shop 408, Canal Walk Shopping Mall,
Century Boulevard, Cape Town
Phone: +27 21 421 4350
Email: waterfront@tashascafe.com
Opening Hours: Monday: 8h30am – 21h00
Tuesday to Saturday: 8h30 – 22h00
Sunday: 8h30 – 21h00
Whether you come alone or with company, Tasha’s cafe is a place to unwind, and feel cared for, wherever the conversation leads.
The cafe has the stylish yet inviting feel of cafés in Paris, New York or London. But Tasha’s remains uniquely itself — an unhurried, unstuffy environment that always feels like coming home.
Tasha’s is all about feel-good food made with passion. They insist on only the freshest, seasonal ingredients from trusted local suppliers. Their chefs transform these top-quality basics into comfort food with flair. Each dish bursts with creative touches but stays focused on pure, clean flavours.
No matter your order, it arrives with a smile, made to please and share. Tasha wants mealtimes to be happy times.
A Peek Into The Breakfast Menu
The Classic Breakfast is a hearty plate filled with eggs prepared to your liking — fluffy scrambled, sunny-side up fried, or velvety poached. Bacon and Italian sausages pair perfectly. A medley of sauteed mushrooms and fresh tomato add delightful flavours.
The Breakfast Royale has poached eggs sitting atop a bed of fresh spinach. A decadent lemon sauce brings brightness, while thick-cut seeded bread adds crunch and texture. The option to top up with macon adds a savoury, smoky accent.
The Sweetcorn Scramble brings another twist with fluffy scrambled eggs mingling with sweet, creamy corn kernels. Bacon, spring onion, and Italian hard cheese add pops of saltiness, while micro herbs provide a final flourish of freshness.
Salmon Scramble is a protein-packed plate that features smoked salmon trout paired with fluffy scrambled eggs. The eggs mingle with sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh chives for a satisfying first meal.
The Citrus Sunrise is a refreshing mélange of citrus fruits, banana, oat crumble, honey cream yoghurt, pistachio nuts, and rose syrup. It’s a fusion of flavours and textures that will kickstart your day with vitality.
Lily’s Café
Address: Cnr Beach Rd & Surrey Pl Shop 1, East West, Mouille Point, Cape Town
Phone: +27 21 204 8545
Email: managers@lilysrestaurant.co.za
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 08h00 to 23h00
With waves lapping at the shore just steps away, this bright and breezy spot brings the outdoors in. The wrap-around windows frame the ocean views, while the patio spills onto the promenade. Sitting outside means you can soak up the ocean breeze and watch locals on their morning stroll or jog.
Inside Lily’s, sunshine splashes across modern yet playful decor — crisp furnishings accented by quirky details that make lingering over breakfast a delight.
Lily’s menu focuses on wholesome, locally-sourced ingredients prepared creatively yet accessible, with playful twists on familiar favourites. Dishes showcase the freshest produce in unexpected ways.
Regulars and newcomers alike will find a home at Lily’s, where smiles and hellos are freely given and the staff learn your name — and your order — quickly.
Lox on Bagel
Thinly-sliced smoked salmon atop a toasted bagel spread with creamy chive cheese and topped with briny capers and crisp shallots. A classic combination elevated.
Not Another French Toast
Slices of brioche soaked in an eggy custard and griddled until golden brown, then drizzled with a chocolate caramel sauce and sprinkled with chocolate oat crumble for a bit of crunch. Decadent yet balanced.
Super Green Omelette
Fluffy egg wraps around fresh baby spinach, creamy feta, peppadew peppers, and toasted pine nuts for a vibrant and satisfying omelette.
Avocado Toast
Creamy avocado heaps on crisp toast, topped with a soft-boiled egg and a sprinkle of toasted seeds and nuts. A satisfying vegetarian breakfast.
Jarryd’s Brunch & Bistro
Address: 90 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town
Phone: +27 21 023 3642
Email: info@nonamehg.com
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 07h30 – 16h30
Where the day begins with a slow meander, Jarryds Brunch & Bistro embraces the unhurried mornings of the weekend. This cosy neighbourhood haunt in the heart of Sea Point takes breakfast seriously, filling the menu with fresh, free-range, and flavourful morning favourites.
With a dedication to conscious eating, the chefs use only the finest ingredients they can source, whipping up dishes that nourish the body and satisfy the soul. The coffee is top-notch, brewed to perfection to complement the comforting plates.
The atmosphere evokes the easygoing feeling of a friend’s kitchen. Come take your time awakening to the day over elevated comfort food classics amid friendly chatter and rays of morning light filtering through the windows.
A Peek Into The Breakfast Menu
One Pan Veggie Breakfast
Eggs cooked any style alongside fresh spinach, oven-roasted tomato, sautéed mushrooms, savoury baked beans, halloumi cheese, all served with a slice of sourdough toast.
Salmon Rosti
A crispy potato rosti forms the base for this dish, topped with grilled zucchini, avocado, smoked salmon, briny capers, and a dollop of basil creme fraiche. Served with perfectly poached eggs.
Royale Benedict
A roulade of salmon and cream cheese atop smashed avocado and tender asparagus. Crowned with a decadent lemon hollandaise and served on a pillowy brioche bun.
French Omelette
Wild mushrooms enveloped in a velvety boursin-style cream cheese filling, with hints of thyme and chives. Folded into a fluffy omelette and served aside toasted sourdough.
Sonny & Irene
Address: Station House, 19 Kloof Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
Phone: +27 21 745 6600
Email: reservations@sonnyandirene.co.za
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 8h00 – 22h00
Step through the doors of Sonny and Irene and into a space that echoes what Sea Point once was and has become.
Within its blush pink walls, oak floors, and marble counters, you’ll find a welcoming refuge from the neighbourhood’s busy streets. Yet the real treasure lies in the kitchens, where pastry chef Chris Morrison works magic with flour and fire to turn out breads, buns, and bagels that delight. His creations anchor a menu celebrating the classics alongside inventive new flavours.
So whether you’re looking for a quick coffee and pastry fix, or wanting to linger over brunch, Sonny & Irene is a jewel box of a cafe-bakery that perfectly captures the spirit of its neighbourhood.
A Peek Into The Breakfast Menu
Croissant Scramble
Soft scrambled eggs nestled in a buttery house croissant, paired with tangy Danish feta and peppery rocket. Add a touch of indulgence with optional salmon.
Omelette
Choose three delicious fillings like sizzling bacon, earthy mushrooms, velvety spinach, or melted cheese to customise your fluffy three-egg omelette. Served with toast to soak up every last bite.
Smoked Salmon Trout Bagel
A schmear of chive cream cheese readies the bagel for layers of salmon, capers, shallots, and chervil and lemon. A timeless combination and quintessential breakfast favourite.
House Granola
Oats and bran flakes studded with sweet cranberries and cloaked in creamy yoghurt and honey. Top up with a handful of seasonal berries for a burst of freshness.
Kleinsky’s Deli
Address: 92 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town
Phone: +27 21 433 2871
Email: info@kleinskys.co.za
Opening Hours: Mondays to Sundays: 8h00 – 17h00
Kleinsky’s is known for their famous bagels – fluffy, chewy rings of perfection.
You’ll find no shortcuts here. Only patient perfection passed down through the years. Their bagels begin with a slow overnight ferment to allow the yeasty flavours to develop before getting hand-rolled and boiled in malted water for that chewy, shiny crust. Fresh out of the oven with a crackly top, these bagels are the perfect vessel for all your favourite spreads and toppings. But bagels aren’t the only treat on offer. Their from-scratch baked goods and breakfast meals also delight.
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The bakery shows off artwork from local talent on its walls making it a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach.
Stop by for a morning bite. You’ll see why Kleinsky’s has earned its place in the hearts and stomachs of locals and visitors alike.
A Peek Into The Breakfast Menu
Breakfast Bagel
Toasted bagel topped with your choice of lamb bacon, streaky bacon, or fresh avo. A fried egg cooked to your liking, juicy tomato slices, and melted cheddar cheese tie it all together.
Challah French Toast
A sweet and satisfying morning treat consisting of homemade challah bread slices soaked in egg and griddled to golden perfection. It is then topped with maple-flavoured syrup, fried banana, fresh berries and warm apple compote.
Salmon Scrambled Eggs
Smoked salmon elevates simple scrambled eggs. Served with spring onion, lemon-dressed arugula and a hint of dijon for a bright, elegant breakfast.
Pastrami Hash & Eggs
Crispy diced potatoes, mushrooms, red bell peppers, and onions sautéed together and topped with two fried eggs. Shaved pastrami adds a smoky and savoury finish.
Final word
Cape Town is a city that truly embraces the morning. Some hangouts buzz with conversation and clinking flatware. Others provide a quiet respite for reading the paper or catching up with a friend. The vibe is laid back but lively. Patrons are greeted with smiles and efficient, unrushed service.
Locals have found their favourite breakfast spots in Cape Town, destinations unto themselves that have become part of their weekly routines. For visitors, stumbling upon these cafés and soaking in the laid-back vibe is all part of the adventure of exploring the city.
