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Woolworths Cafe
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About
Features
CUISINES
Cafe
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
FEATURES
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Is this primarily a coffee shop?
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3.6
26 reviews
Excellent
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Good
12
Average
3
Poor
1
Terrible
4
GDay1044
Durban1186 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
Good food but sadly still very slow service – usually busy on a Sunday this visit there were more staff than customers – and still a poached egg on readymade ingredients took 25 minutes and the eggs were not as ordered – as I have said quality food but a frustrating experience - lack of management was obvious
Written 19 October 2020
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Umhlanga Rocks37 contributions
Dec 2019 • friends
I absolutely love lunches at the Woolworths café! Not only have they perfected the art of avocado on toast, but they've also included my favourite superfood in their green smoothies - meaning I get to eat and drink avocados simultaneously!
While avo on toast is a cult-favourite, I quite enjoy the zesty twist that Woolworths have put on this classic meal:
Crispy kale, crumbled feta and dukkah spice add an extra special element to the dish. The crunchiness of the kale is perfectly balanced by the creaminess of the feta!
If you're wondering what Dukkah spice entails, I've created a short summary below:
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• Dukkah Spice is a traditional Egyptian blend of herbs, nuts and spices
• It is often mixed into classic dips such as hummus and tzatziki before being eaten with bread or crackers
• The essential spices in a Dukkah Mix include toasted hazelnuts, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin, pistachios, fennel seeds and salt and pepper to taste
While Woolies offers an extensive selection of delicious meals - from creamy soups and cheesy toasties to a diverse and unique harvest table - their classic avo on toast has become my go-to meal of choice recently! The creamy dreamy mushrooms on Ciabatta soldiers comes in at a close second, but my love for avo triumphs above all
Be sure to try it out the next time you visit the Woolworths café at Gateway or La Lucia Mall!
Written 22 December 2019
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GDay1044
Durban1186 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
I have eaten here several times and have as yet to experience good service – ok they say the food is freshly prepared but by the time my breakfast arrived my tea even though it was in a pot was cold – the food however was nice with lots of healthy choices – the self service Harvest table with a selection ‘market dishes', salads, and hot vegetables sold by weight looked promising and might be a quicker and less frustrating option.
Written 2 September 2019
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E v
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • couples
In a country where standards are quite low I was taken aback by the shocking service here.
Our order was taken by the manager himself and that was the last we saw or heard of him or our food. One waiter who we tried to get info from after about 40 minutes didn't even stop to hear the question, and after a further 15 minutes we got up and left.
We have to assume our order wasnt put into the system as tables seated after us, with more complex orders, were finished eating by the time we left- still unfed !
Mistakes happen, we all understand that, but thereafter there should be a better feedback than " it's coming " that told us precisely nothing after such a long wait.
We left and within 15 minutes had our breakfast in front of us at a nearby eatery.
Their menu choices aren't that great that I would risk going back for that level of service to be repeated, the place we ended up at had excellent vegan offerings if required.
It only earned a star because my cappuchino wasn't bad.
Written 26 February 2023
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Camper54895953976
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • couples
We was so disappointed 😞. Coz we wanted a place to sit down and chat 😢 . The noise level among the staff of the kitchen and waiters/waitresses was unreal. All screaming over each other. Staff talking over the food without a mask when talking.
Food took so long 😩
They must learn some kitchen ethics.
Written 3 December 2023
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Michelle Walstra
Umhlanga46 contributions
Jul 2019 • family
Great food and service. Specially love their fresh scones or the chicken parmigiana. The only complaint is that they often run out of stuff and because they’re privately owned won’t just go across to the Woolworths next door and source whatever is missing.
Written 4 July 2019
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GDay1044
Durban1186 contributions
May 2019 • couples
Situated out of the way situated in a corner at the back of the store this restaurant still attracts a lot of custom and is always busy when we go there – nice mix of mostly healthy and some not so healthy choices – good for brunch or a substantial snack whilst shopping – prices average – service friendly but very slow -
Written 2 June 2019
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Silverblu
Johannesburg23 contributions
Mar 2019 • friends
The food is beautifully presented. Made fresh. Delicious. It's open, clean, and light. Really good value for money. The staff are however a little slow. But great place for business meetings with free wifi. Worth a try.
Written 20 March 2019
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Simi Sharma
Livingstone1 contribution
Jan 2019 • family
We walked in with staff members chatting amongst themselves instead of attending to us. We had been waiting for our meal for almost an hour and no one had come to apologize. People who came after us had been getting there meals before us. Which was unacceptable. That was a very disappointing visit
Written 12 January 2019
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TravelBug
Durban153 contributions
Oct 2018 • family
We had the most delicious cake here. Pumpkin and Tumeric. We wanted something different but weren't sure wether to try it so took a chance. It was really delicious. Three of us shared a piece as they are very big. The cappuccinos were great too - we each had our own :)
Written 19 October 2018
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shalomshuttle711
Ballito29 contributions
Oct 2018 • business
Find the store allways clean and staff helpful in finding items Best boeriewors and liverspread thanks Woollies
Written 11 October 2018
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GDay1044
Durban1186 contributions
Jul 2018 • couples
You can always be sure of a good meal here - ingredients are fresh and billed as organic - good for breakfast, mid morning coffee and snacks and lunches - I had the cheese and corn waffle with avo and maple bacon - so tasty I have made it several times at home since - the kitchen service was slower than usual and longer than it would reasonably take to prepare what we ate - prices are reasonable and the servers were pleasant in explaining many times for the delay - the manager was conspicuous by his absence - great place for halftime when shopping in the Mall
Written 17 August 2018
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Olivia D
3 contributions
Mar 2018 • solo
Huge fan of Woolies Cafe, but sat down looking forward to some cake and coffee - No almond milk, no lactose free milk, no tumeric coffee options, no soya milk, no options for anyone with a lactose allergy when the food market is right next door?
Very disappointing.
Written 16 March 2018
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Violetvz
East London709 contributions
Jan 2018 • friends
This is a place where there are no surprises. The food and drinks are always the same good quality and your order exactly what you wanted.
Written 22 January 2018
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Winsome66
South Africa290 contributions
Aug 2017 • solo
I always love shopping at the Woolworths store. What I do live best, is the great snack spot they have tucked away inside the store.
The Woolworths cafe is definitely a great place to take a break from shopping and get a snack or a light meal. Their food is always well prepared and well served. I love their coffee with snacks like scones or muffins. It's wonderful to take some time out and just rest with a cup of coffee and/or a snack.
The staff is lovely, very helpful, polite and welcoming. The meals are usually served on time and are generally quite affordable.
Written 29 October 2017
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