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Reviewed 27 November 2023

What a disappointment. It seems that complacency took over. I was with friends who knew the manager who served us but further than that there was no service. When my juice glass was removed I was never asked if I would like something more. The...food took forever and we had to ask where our meal was. We had to gulp down our expensive food. I felt that R85 for a wrap with nothing else on the plate was over priced. It did taste good but still overpriced. When finished with our meal they knew we were in a hurry to get to the airport and still we were left waiting for the bill and again for the card machine to pay. Not a place I would rush back toMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023 via mobile

If i had to judge this coffee shop breakfast venue small restaurant and bakery as the best in Stellenbosch i will rate them no ONE why ? Is easy when u inherit a popular high traffic area store but this one is located in a...quite area Fully booked out At 1040 when i arrived This means people went their because they saw it as a destination Destinations are earned because u do or are something which people love because u are special thats why they took trouble to be with u Service excellent no waiting food the best and owner on site Well done i will be back Whitey BassonMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 30 July 2023

We called and booked a table for a family celebration but were told when we arrived that there was no record of our booking. Rude and unhelpful response when we queried the process .. we won’t be supporting this restaurant in future

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 10 May 2023

Fabulous is the only word to describe it , good food good service good staff great location a must visit place in Stellenbosch

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 18 March 2023

My husband and I ordered omelettes for breakfast. We thoroughly enjoyed the food but have decided to not return to this eatery again due to the extreme long waiting time for our food.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 18 November 2022 via mobile

All menu options are tasty. I have not once had a poor experience having frequented Ya Ya’s multiple times. The creamy mushroom and herbs on toast was my most recent and was truly the best breakfast I have eaten in a restaurant.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 4 November 2022

We had lunch here and the staff were excellent and the food was perfect a great location with great food and service , thanks guys

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 16 February 2022

My husband had the sour cream burger but was very disappointed as the burger was not as described on the menu(he had it before) and I had a roasted veg wrap. The wrap was below average and just not as described on the menu.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 24 December 2021 via mobile

We stayed at a guest house just around the corner for two nights and we visited the restaurant three times. Twice just for coffee and on the last day for lunch. Their pizza is fantastic!

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 24 August 2021

The Ya-Ya Café has a very good reputation and although I had a good experience, I only went for coffee so can't really give more than 3. They have various different styles of coffee on the menu and the Flat White I ended up going...for was very tasty. I did have a look at their food menu which also had a nice variety, but their prices (although not exorbitant) are definitely on the higher side.  When we arrived I did have a look inside the café which was beautifully decorated in a French Café style,  but seeing as it was a nice day we decided to sit outside on the sidewalk which was just as great. It is good to note that they don't have a lot of parking at the restaurant, however there is an open field close by where you can park within walking distance of the café. As I have heard good things previously about them I will definitely be back to grab something to eat and will most probably be giving a better rating.More

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 13 May 2021

This was our first visit to Yaya and we enjoyed it all very much. Really good food, a nice ambience, lovely restored old building and, rare for Stellenbosch, lots of parking. We will definitely be back to check out a few more things on the...very interesting menu. prices were also extremely good.More

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 2 April 2021 via mobile

It is Cape Town - be prepared to wait. My wife enjoyed her breakfast. The fresh fruit juice was nice. My full breakfast was not as tasteful and is not recommended very oily. Service not great had to het my own butter. Waiter never checked...in us - we sat outside suggest you sit inside as they seem to forget guests outsideMore

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 30 October 2020 via mobile

Great coffee and wraps! A lovely setting to meet up with friends for lunch, and the food was made really quickly. Just a little on the pricy side - bit more than student budget.

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 4 July 2020 via mobile

Great place to meet friends for a quick cuppa. Baked goods are delicious! We had the baked cheesecake and carrot cake. Can recommend both. Breakfast and lunch options are great too.

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 15 March 2020 via mobile

Luckily we made a reservation for breakfast, as Stellenbosch is buzzing during Woordfees. There is an extensive breakfast menu. Unfortunately they were out of croissants, but we all enjoyed our breakfast. The food was beautifully presented. Waiters were friendly and attentive.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Ya-Ya Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4.5