Taryn’s guidebook
Food scene
A few local favourites:)
Great new little coffee shop along the Muizenberg beach front. Has excellent coffee and croissants and friendly service. The are open early too!
The Hans & Lloyd Coffee Co. - Muizenberg
13 York RoadGreat new little coffee shop along the Muizenberg beach front. Has excellent coffee and croissants and friendly service. The are open early too!
Harvest Cafe
4 York RdFresh healthy varied menu. Lovely relaxed modern coffee shop.
Great spot for breakfast and lunch. Awesome options for vegans including a vegan croissant! My best 🥐
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Hang Ten Cafe
62 Beach RdGreat spot for breakfast and lunch. Awesome options for vegans including a vegan croissant! My best 🥐
Large varied menu to suit anyone. If you are plant based-ask for their vegan menu:)
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Knead Bakery
82 Beach RdLarge varied menu to suit anyone. If you are plant based-ask for their vegan menu:)
Best freshly baked bread in Muizenberg. Get there before 11am to get some:)
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The Real Bread Co
4 Killarney RdBest freshly baked bread in Muizenberg. Get there before 11am to get some:)
Joon
40 Palmer RdLovely friendly local place with great pizza and vegan options:)
Tortuga Loca
141 Main RoadAwesome New Mexican restaurant. Great food and margaritas!
Awesome cafe near st James tidal pool. The also host live music in the garden on the weekends. Great for coffee and croissants in the morning after a walk and swim!
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Folk Cafe St. James
54 Main RdAwesome cafe near st James tidal pool. The also host live music in the garden on the weekends. Great for coffee and croissants in the morning after a walk and swim!
Great cafe opposite the dalebrook tidal pool. Very popular in the early mornings!
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Dalebrook Cafe
20 Main RdGreat cafe opposite the dalebrook tidal pool. Very popular in the early mornings!
Carla's Mozambique Restaurant
9 York RdFor something a little bit more upmarket this has wonderful food and amazing views. There is also a co- working space for rent upstairs.
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Casa Labia Café
192 Main RdFor something a little bit more upmarket this has wonderful food and amazing views. There is also a co- working space for rent upstairs.
Harbour House Kalk Bay
Main RoadDimples Dumpling House
33 Palmer RoadGreat local spot for good dumplings and ramen!
Ohana Cafe
23 Main RdBlended Health Cafe & Catering
Blue Kiwi
Surf schools and surf shops
If you are a beginner surfer and you want to rent a surfboard and wetsuit this is a good place to go to.
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Surf Emporium Surf and Stand Up Paddle Board Shop and School
72 Beach RdIf you are a beginner surfer and you want to rent a surfboard and wetsuit this is a good place to go to.
Best shop for surfing equipment and they also rent out boards and wetsuits, be sure to follow them on Instagram for a daily surf report!
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Lifestyle Surf Shop
21 York RdBest shop for surfing equipment and they also rent out boards and wetsuits, be sure to follow them on Instagram for a daily surf report!
The Corner Surf Shop
143 Main RdArt Gallery
Beautiful art gallery and the restaurant is also really worth a visit!
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Norval Foundation
4 Steenberg RdBeautiful art gallery and the restaurant is also really worth a visit!
Hiking
This is really close to Muizenberg and is a safe spot to enjoy a hike and a swim in the reservoir
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Silvermine
This is really close to Muizenberg and is a safe spot to enjoy a hike and a swim in the reservoir
Neighbourhoods
Walking distance to Muizenberg- awesome place to go for a swim in their tidal pool or find a restaurant to eat at along the way. Folk cafe is a great choice!
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Saint James
Walking distance to Muizenberg- awesome place to go for a swim in their tidal pool or find a restaurant to eat at along the way. Folk cafe is a great choice!
Kalk Bay
Great place to browse around shops and lots of choices for food!
Local bars
The Striped Horse
12 York RdThis has some good local beer and local musicians.
Great food and live music
This is “The Commons” not Vitamin Sea. My favourite spot at the beachfront. Delicious vegetarian and vegan menu. The host live music, movie nights and other awesome cultural experiences. I highly recommend it! Follow them on Instagram for updates on events!
Vitamin Sea
13 York RdThis is “The Commons” not Vitamin Sea. My favourite spot at the beachfront. Delicious vegetarian and vegan menu. The host live music, movie nights and other awesome cultural experiences. I highly recommend it! Follow them on Instagram for updates on events!
This is now called the Commons and it’s fabulous!! Can’t change vitamin sea name on this app. Highly recommended for great food and live music!
Vitamin Sea
13 York RdThis is now called the Commons and it’s fabulous!! Can’t change vitamin sea name on this app. Highly recommended for great food and live music!