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Living In Cape Town 🇿🇦
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items I spent 3 months living in Cape Town and documented some of my favorite places to eat, things to do, and places to be!
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Fun Things To Do!
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Fun Things To Do!
Activities, Sightseeing, History, Nature & ART!
Tons of art museums and galleries are open and free to the public down in the City Centre! Great time to socialize and explore the many talents the country has to offer
First Thursdays South Africa - Cape Town
There are many hiking trails ranging in difficulty and there’s also a cable car ride you can use
Table Mountain: Our African Wonder
Another great hiking options with an amazing 360 view of the city
Lion's Head Sunset Hike (Cape Town Central) - with Trusted Reviews
A vibrant area with tons of shopping, food, and fun
V&A Waterfront
An amazing museum to learn about the Apartheid History of South Africa
District Six Museum
An affordable botanical garden to visit offering great photography and connecting with the nature
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Hang out with Penguins.. in South Africa!! Need I say more?!
Boulders beach penguin colony
Free! There’s a SA Museum, Parliament Buildings, and Century Old Trees!
The Company's Garden
Home to the colorful houses you might’ve seen or heard about!
Cape Town's Bo-Kaap Neighborhood: The Complete Guide
Great coastal views, cliffs, and the Cape of Good Hope
Cape Point Nature Reserve
A beautiful view beach with views of the Atlantic Ocean and a bevy of restaurants, bars, and shopping to explore
Camps Bay, South Africa: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025)
Learn more about Marine Life and explore more of the beautiful V&A Waterfront
Two Oceans Aquarium
Go Fill Your Belly!
My favorite restaurants and places to eat at!
Location: City Centre
Great place to work remotely, have a meeting, or simply enjoy breakfast and lunch
Food I enjoyed:
BYO (build your own) omelette and tea
BLT on Sourdough with Fries and a BYO Lemonade Tonic
Truth Coffee Roasting
Location: District Six
Tasty Portuguese food in Cape Town! I enjoyed the Big Ring Calamari for an app and the Portuguese Prego Steak for dinner!
Dias Tavern Portuguese Restaurant
Location: Gardens
If you love Sweetgreen then you have to meet their cousin!
I enjoyed the Herby Lemon Chicken Warm Bowl which super delicious and nutritious
Sweetbeet Gardens Centre (Halaal)
Location: Wembley Square
A nice cafe with great baked goods with seating to get work done
I enjoyed their Banana Bread & Chocolate Chip Muffins
vida e caffè
Location: V&A Waterfront
A nice seafood chain inside the largest mall in Africa!
I enjoyed some Maki Sushi as an appetizer along with Garlic Herb Butter Salmon for my main entree
Ocean Basket Sea Point
Location: City Centre
My favorite spot because the food was amazing & fresh, the customers service was top-notch, and the ambiance was amazing!
Appetizers I Love:
- Grilled Calamari: freaking delicious
- Coconut Shrimp: breaded, tails off, mult...
Burger & Lobster by PAN Collection
Location: City Centre
A cool lounge space with nice cocktails and hookah! They had great music and great vibes all throughout the place!
Amber on Bree
Location: Camps Bay
Super cool area right off the beach with amazing views. More upscale dining but the vibes were chill and relaxed
Food I Enjoyed:
Appetizer- Warm Sourdough bread with vinaigrette, garlic, and olive oil to dip or spread
Main Entree...
Zenzero by Kove Collection
Location: Gardens
I stumbled upon this restaurant during a casual stroll down Kloof Street! Amazing views of Table Mountain in a lovely area!
Food I Loved:
- Pear Salad: literally changed my life with the first bite! I’ve never experienced anything ...
Cafè Paradiso
Location: V&A Waterfront
A top seafood restaurant to visit! Great selection to choose from and amazing waitstaff to help guide you through your eating journey. This restaurant solidified my love for sushi!
Food I Loved:
- 4x4 Sushi: 4 Rainbow Re...
Willoughby & Co.
Location: City Centre
An amazing steakhouse with very kind and knowledgeable waitstaff! They also give you a token for free ice cream before you leave!
Food I Loved:
- Wagyu Dripped Popcorn: amazing and I’ll never experience popcorn the same after t...
Iron Steak and Bar
Location: City Centre
Amazing staff, beautiful interior, and delicious flavors to choose from!
I enjoyed a Mango & Lychee Mix (Dairy-Free) and it knocked my socks off! I made sure I came back before my trip ended!
Moro Gelato Long Street
Location: Gardens
Try an XL Burger that’s as big as your head!
The Dog's Bollocks | Cape Town
Get Your Belly Filled At Home!
My favorite places to order Uber Eats from!
The burgers were good and juicy! I preferred the skinny fries over the steak fries! The wings were pretty good too but on the smaller side
Anvil Burger Company
They reminded me of a way better version of McDonalds! Burger and fries were decent!
Burgerboss
Home of the Chicken Sandos! You get to choose the spice level of your sando and it comes with chips! Super good option!
Firebirds
Flavorful and juicy gyros and they always had a Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) Free deal!
Gyros Eat Greek (@gyroseatgreek) · Cape Town
On the healthier side of eating; I enjoyed the Vitamin See Smoothie and the BBQ Chicken Wrap!
KAUAI Portside
Healthy and Sustainable eating! Vegan and Vegetarian options that are great for you! I enjoyed the Vegan Passionfruit Smoothie!
The Conscious Kitchen
If you’re really hungry and craving seafood this is your place! I ordered the 2 Fried Hake & Chips and that was enough for two people! The fillets were huge but my appetite was bigger!
Snoekies Hout Bay
The burger and fries were delicious but the packaging was ELITE!! It felt like a luxury meal being delivered. A lot of care was put into it the packaging and presentation!
Zuney Wagyu Burgers
A favorite Korean place of mine! I enjoy the Yum Yum Chicken with Egg Fried Rice, Chicken Spring Rolls, and the Korean Fried Chicken!
KIMCHI RESTAURANT, Cape Town - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone ...