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    Kirstenbosch Tea Room Restaurant

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    436 reviews
    #76 of 953 Restaurants in Cape Town Central
    RR - RRR, International, Healthy, Vegetarian Friendly
    Kirstenbosch Drive | Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town Central 7700, South Africa
    +27 21 797 4883
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    Open Now:08:30 - 17:00
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    4,0 436 reviews
    #76 of 953 Restaurants in Cape Town Central, South Africa
    Certificate of Excellence2015, 2017 - 2018 Winner
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    Kirstenbosch Drive Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town Central 7700 South Africa
    3.6 km from Table Mountain
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    Serving breakfasts, lunch and teas, inspired by the beautiful gardens and her passion for delicious food, Pamela Shippel-Granoth has created a rare culinary experience to complement the magnificent surroundings. Using only the best,freshest ingredients. All the food is prepared and breads and cakes baked on the premises under Pamela's carewful supervision.The comprehensive menu includes food for all tastes.
    PRICE RANGE
    US$5 - US$15
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
    CUISINES
    International, Healthy
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Great food and service

    Great food- had the calamari salad and the Mexican chicken salad and all well prepared and tasty. Our 4-year old son had the chicken from the kiddie menu which was fine. The crayons and paper given on arrival scored even higher however and kept him...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank 731jessicaj
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A very welcome breakfast

    The gardens were a must-visit, according to friends, so we did but the restaurant was very welcome after a hot hour in the morning sun. We ordered Eggs Benedict for breakfast and we were not disappointed ! Service was good too.

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank scotttwin
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Visit with friends from the UK

    We had a fantastic lunch at the tea room restaurant, long catch up chat and a very informative tour of the gardens on the cart, the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable on all the different plants in the garden including some of the medical properties...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank carneygr
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Surprisingly good

    When we saw how busy it was we were not expecting too much - but we were soon seated and served. There’s a very strong menu and all that we ordered was tasty. Service was a bit rushed - clearing plates as the last mouthful...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank scottasaigon
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Lekker Cakes!

    We were here in the afternoon and were surprised from the quality of the cakes. Good service too. Lekker orange- coconut cake. Prices were higher then in a normal cafe.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Casimir U
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Friendly staff

    We are here for lunch. The attentive and friendly staff quickly offers us the menu. We decide to have a chicken and a beef burger with chips. They also come quickly. The beef burger isn’t totally well done. The chicken burger is fine. Next time...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Claus S
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    A Lovely Vegan 🌱 Meal👌

    After a guided tour of roughly + 90mins we went in search of a salade,it’s a vegan option,and was pleasantly surprised that they catered for Vegans ...So I took their Middle Eastern dish, with a homemade spicy tomato sauce, a salade with quinoa and chopped...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank skemer09
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Fish n chips ripoff from a favourite grown greedy

    This used to be a favourite if mine so I took a girlfriend to have their famous fish n chips. The price for ordinary hake astonished me - more than the city’s priciest five star hotels. We enjoyed it. But I resent visitors to South...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank PeterSulli
    Reviewed 3 December 2018
    Great food

    Great place to take people who are visiting Cape Town for the first time. The food is amazing and the staff are so friendly and helpful! A very relaxed atmosphere! Enjoyed my time there.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank corporateeventsplan
    Reviewed 3 December 2018 via mobile
    Great experience

    Amazing food well presented served by friendly and energetic staff, great views too. We will definitely coming back for more. Never miss a chance to taste the best baked cheese cake in town.

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Gilbert_Tinashe
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    hakdent
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    Response from JacquesPB | Property representative |
    Definitely, be it inside or out
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    Umaboody
    21 July 2017|
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    Response from JacquesPB | Property representative |
    We are not a Halaal restaurant but we are Halaal friendly. We even have pans marked with a key ring that is only used for our Muslim customers
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