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Hours
Sun
8:00 - 14:00
Mon
7:00 - 16:00
Tue
7:00 - 16:00
Wed
7:00 - 16:00
Thu
7:00 - 16:00
Fri
7:00 - 16:00
Sat
8:00 - 14:00
Ratings and reviews
4.5
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
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PRICE RANGE
R 35.00 – R 176.00
CUISINES
Cafe, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Does this restaurant primarily serve Healthy cuisine?
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About
Vovo Telo embodies soul through the love of creating good food in an authentic way. Its not just about our great coffee and small batch baked goods, but also about freshly prepared wholesome food
PRICE RANGE
R 35.00 – R 176.00
CUISINES
Cafe, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards
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4.5
367 reviews
Excellent
204
Very good
114
Average
29
Poor
8
Terrible
12
Don S
London93 contributions
Nov 2020 • friends
First sampled in 2018, this corner cafe continues to serve good coffee and great food at very reasonable prices. We met an old friend here for breakfast; we all had their 'offer of the month' - scrambled eggs (perfect), bacon and ciabatta toast for R50. Vovo Telo is definitely our favourite "aunty" in PE.
Written 2 December 2020
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Vacationer782282
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • family
We enjoyed a delicious early Father's Day breakfast at Vovotelo, sitting outside in the sun. We hadn't been there for ages so it was interesting to browse through the extensive menu. Something interesting for everyone! The French toast with caramelized bananas was generous and delicious. The smashed avo on toast and the chicken livers with a croissant looked good and tasted great. Good coffee and good service. We'll definitely be back
Written 21 June 2022
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Sam
Port Elizabeth15 contributions
Sept 2023 • business
Nice new location for Vovo Telo. Service was very good with helpful and friendly staff. Only thing was the food prices which I thought were very high. So is it value for money -definately not. A plain chicken mayo toasted sandwich with NO extras was R95. Rather high priced, don't you think.
Written 5 September 2023
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MyloD
6 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
I used to visit this once vibrant restaurant and coffee venue regularly, for the great vibe, friendly service and delicious food. And so I was disappointed last week when I popped in for breakfast and ordered Avo on Toast. A single small piece of sour dough bread, with a very thinly spread layer of avo, for R45.00 odd, just does’nt cut it guys. As for the sparkling atmosphere, well something had changed. Hopefully my meal was not an indication of why!
Written 26 January 2020
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Sam
Port Elizabeth15 contributions
Nov 2023 • business
A convenient location with a nice ambiance and simple menu. I found the prices to be unreasonably high. A toasted chicken mayo sandwich was R95 with NO sides. The medium cappuccino was R45. I thought these prices were very high in comparison to the equivalent ar other restaurants. Maybe a place for the very wealthy?
Written 2 December 2023
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Dewald E
2 contributions
Feb 2024 • family
We arrived and waited about 10mins for our order to be taken. Not all that bad. Then then wait for the drinks was quite long, around 15 to 20 mins. We thought they might have forgotten our drinks. No one came to tell us it was busy, so we had to assume.
The manager seemed very disinterested in actually helping and more interested in offloading work to the waiters. Once our coffee was finished and the empty cups stood on the table for around 15mins. I called the manager over and asked if we could order another round, and rather than just take the order, she wanted to call the waiter over. This struck me as odd, as the waiter was clearly busy and if the order had been taken, would have helped the waiter get back on track.
The food was alright, not real complaints there.
The atmosphere from a nice cozy bakery with coffee has been sadly lost.
Although the waiter was friendly and did her best it still felt like we were a burden at the coffee shop. A more proactive approach from the manager might have made a big difference. Greeting the guests and checking in now and then makes a world of difference to customers.
Written 15 February 2024
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Chulie B
Port Elizabeth1 contribution
Dec 2021 • couples
The manager- Suzanne, absolutely disgusting behaviour. She shouted at waiter in front of customers, when I addressed her, she rolled her eyes and walked away whilst I was still talking.
Poor leadership qualities and complete disregard of patrons and staff.
Written 2 December 2021
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Carol W
38 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
Service is non existent! We had to wait to be seated. Wait over 10min for tea and coffees. Wait to order food, wait for our food. Luckily I took my own food as they don’t cater for healthy vegan gluten free clients. The gluten free bread is like a door stop and completely inedible. And the cherry on the top for my absolute hate when going to restaurants is not being told what’s out of stock! What is the point of having items on the menu when they are not ever available - no infused tea silk bags or tea leaves. Such a disappointment and I will NEVER be going back. Absolutely shocking!
Written 8 July 2024
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676charles
Saint Francis Bay31 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
Ordered a macchiato, among other drinks and eats. Was brought a standard size cup of whatever, brimming with foam, clearly not a macchiato. Waitress argued that it was correct but took it back. Was then brought another whatever, in a clear glass but with condensed milk at the bottom. 2 wrong attempts is pretty poor. Ending up having a still water. Manageress, Suzanne, must be family as she obviously finds working on a Sunday morning very inconvenient
Written 23 July 2023
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Martin M
Reading22 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
Set in a historic colonial bungalow, uber cool part of Port Elizabeth and in an area that is dotted with eateries and offices . My cousin had stated to me earlier that P.E has a lot of nice independent coffee cafes that rivals any city in the world and after my experience at Volvo Telo I definitely agree with her. The staff are very knowledgeable of their drinks and bakery selections. Service was superb and drinks we chose were excellent. It’s unfortunate I didn’t have enough time to explore the coffee scene of PE , Vovo Telo did represent the best of PE but will be back next time. It’s a place I recommend and wish I could lift it up and place in Reading or Berkshire. By the way I loved their doorstop as well.
Written 23 February 2020
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247LiveLife
South Africa1079 contributions
May 2024 • friends
Vovo Telo has a lovely setting in a house, and is a great spot for breakfast.
But it is a bit confusing as to whether you have to go to the counter to be served, or if a waitress will take the order. Service was very slow, but the food was great!
I bought a Smoked Salmon Quiche to take away, and it was very nice!
Written 8 June 2024
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tamjan
Port Elizabeth3374 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Popped in for a coffee and it was - as usual fabulous. I think that the coffee here is of the best. Well made and just the right temperature. Tried their strawberry tart which is decadent and delicious. Well done Vovo - continues to be good !
Written 8 March 2020
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zakhele
Port Elizabeth1 contribution
Jul 2023 • solo
I was at Vovotelo on the 22 July 2023.
I was offered a table but I stood there for more than 30 minutes without being attended.
Waiter and waitresses went past me so many times.
Only when we was leaving, one waiter offered to attend to me.
I’m disappointed as I have been their regular since their days in Richmond Hill.
Well I guess I won’t visit again
Written 22 July 2023
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Odyssey45303966806
Port Elizabeth1 contribution
Aug 2023 • family
Poor service. Waited 20 minutes to be served. Ordered a coffee before our meal. That took 20 minutes to arrive, so we decided to go elsewhere for lunch. Not impressed with cheap chairs and tables, artwork on the walls... disappointing after the charm of the previous venue. No atmosphere... won't be back.
Written 20 August 2023
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Sakhi H
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • solo
Great place, great food. Great location all around. A tourist area.
Great Coffee goes a long way..
Having to be looking for a place to unwind after a long drive into a new town hungry and looking for a place to rest I decided to have a sit @ Vovo Telo bakery & Cafe. I had an unforgettable experience with from the waiters to the food everyone and everything was a great experience. A place I would recommend for good food and service.
Written 11 March 2024
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