Top 5 breakfast spots in Cape Town

Breakfast is certainly my favourite meal of the day. I love nothing more than heading out on a Sunday for a delicious breakfast in the Mother City. There are so many divine places but here are my top five spots, says Cape Town contributing decor ed Catherine Zachariou

Tashas Canal Walk

Tashas

An institution in the South African dining industry, you can’t visit a major local city without coming across a Tashas, and thank goodness for that. A branch was recently opened in the Canal Walk Shopping Mall and I happily make take the trip to get my fix on a Sunday morning. For all the health conscious fundis, the Quinoa Breakfast Tart is a must-have, or treat yourself to fluffy pancakes topped with crispy bacon, blueberries and mascarpone – heavenly.

Where are they:

Shop 408, Canal Walk Shopping Mall, Century Boulevard
021 555 2997
tashascafe.com

Skinny Legs and All

This luxury cafe was recently taken over by a mother-and-daughter team. Apart from making nutritious and delicious meals, the café also doubles as an exhibition space for local artists. If you want to get an idea of their delicious fare then follow their Instagram account, it’s mouth-wateringly good.

Where are they:

70 Loop Street
021 423 5403
@skinnylegscafe

Starlings

The home-style setting of Starlings makes you feel as though you’re popping in for a cup of tea with an old friend. Don’t be fooled by this description – there’s no sign of knitted doillies or bunting here, this place is chic with a capital C. The eggs benedict is a must as are their delicious Rooibos cappuccinos.

Where are they:

Belvedere Rd, Claremont
021 671 6875
starlings.co.za

Knead at Palmyra Junction

Another institution in the Cape Town dining scene, Knead has long been my go-to place for a no- fuss breakfast without the grease. Their breakfast pizza is a highlight, or for something more traditional, you can’t go wrong with the roast tomato and wild mushroom eggs benedict. This place gets packed on a Sunday so be sure to secure a seat early on in the day.

Where are they:

Palmyra Junction, Palmyra Road, Claremont
021 671 0802
kneadbakery.co.za

Orchard on Long

Orchard

Not really a breakfast place per se (although they do serve delicious sandwiches), but if you’ve jumped onto the juicing bandwagon then this is the place to get your fix. This juice bar caters for every taste, but my favourite has to be the almond milk cold-pressed juice coupled with a choc nut ball or two.

Where are they:

211 Long St
021 424 3781
orchardonlong.co.za

Caxton magazines staff