{"id":77594,"date":"2016-03-29T07:09:13","date_gmt":"2016-03-29T05:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whalecottage.com\/blog\/?p=77594"},"modified":"2016-03-29T23:33:20","modified_gmt":"2016-03-29T21:33:20","slug":"bree-street-grows-to-40-restaurants-and-bars-most-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/bree-street-grows-to-40-restaurants-and-bars-most-new\/","title":{"rendered":"Bree Street grows to 40 restaurants and bars, many new!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"image\"<\/a>Bree Street in the Cape Town city centre has become the most talked about restaurant street, with 20 new restaurants and bars (marked with an asterisk) having opened since we last compiled a similar list in January 2015!<\/p>\n

We have compiled a list of the 40 restaurants and bars (up from 26 in January 2015) on Bree Street below, updated on 21 March, now having overtaken\u00a0Kloof Street, which has about four restaurants less<\/a>. The<\/strong>\u00a0Bree Street restaurants generally are of a higher standard, with no franchised restaurant outlets on Bree Street, unlike Kloof Street. \u00a0We have started our Bree Street restaurant list from the Table Mountain side<\/strong><\/span>, moving down towards the harbour, the FNB Portside building being the bottom boundary:<\/span><\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Sexy Food<\/strong>*<\/span>, 190 Bree Street. Health food caf\u00e9. Monday – Friday 9h00 – 17h00, Saturday 9h00 – 14h00. \u00a0Tel (021) 422-5445.<\/p>\n

# \u00a0\u00a0Crust Caf\u00e9,<\/strong> 243 Bree Street, Breakfast, Lunch, and coffee, some take-away. \u00a0Monday \u2013 Friday 7h30 \u2013 15h30. Tel (021) 422-2222.<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Sababa Kitchen & Deli<\/strong>, 231 Bree Street, a small Mediterranean and Middle Eastern take-away as well as sit-down restaurant with freshly prepared foods daily. Monday to Friday 7h00 \u2013 16h00, Falafel on Thursdays 18h00 \u2013 21h00. \u00a0Tel (021) 424-7480.<\/p>\n

#. \u00a0Orphanage Cocktail Emporium<\/strong><\/a>, 227 Bree Street, Monday \u2013 Saturday evening. \u00a0Tel (021) 424-2004<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Little Saint<\/strong>*<\/span>, 223 Bree Street. Varied menu, sourcing fresh and local ingredients, farm to table. \u00a0Monday – Saturday 8h00 – 16h00, Dinner Thursday – Saturday. \u00a0Cell 071 696 4269.<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Door 221<\/strong>*<\/span>, 221 Bree Street. Tacos, and chalkboard menu. \u00a0Tuesday – Saturday 16ho0 – 2h00. Cell 082 770 3366.<\/p>\n

# \u00a0\u00a0Mother\u2019s Ruin Gin Bar<\/strong>, 219 Bree Street, offering 75 or more different gins and a number of local and imported tonic waters. \u00a0Very rustic interior. Spanish and Italian charcuterie platters offered at R115, and R95 for a South African cheese platter. \u00a0Monday \u2013 Saturday from 16h00. \u00a0Cell 0824552223.<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Bacon on Bree<\/strong>*<\/span>, 217 Bree Street. Croissants, sandwiches, and baguettes all with bacon, and take-away Richard Bosman charcuterie products to buy too. Monday – Friday 7h00 – 17h00, Saturday 8h00 – 14h00. Tel (02) 422-2798<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Culture Club Cheese<\/strong>*<\/span>, 215 Bree Street, with more than 100 cheeses sold. Good menu which is not just cheese-based. Tuesday – Friday 8h00 – 17h00, Saturday 9h00 – 16h00. \u00a0Cell 072 428 9572<\/p>\n

#. \u00a0Palma<\/a>, 213 Bree Street, Mama Palma Carluzzo is the chef and son Roberto the GM, from\u00a0Portofino. \u00a0Full a la carte menu, chic interior, seating on the pavement too. Monday \u2013 Saturday dinner from 18h00, Lunch Monday and Friday. \u00a0Tel (021) 422-0948<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Nunnery<\/strong>*<\/span>, 207 Bree Street. part bar, part brothel! Cell 061 903 2172<\/p>\n

#. \u00a0The Odyssey Gastropub<\/strong>,<\/a> 199 Bree Street, \u00a0Gastro Pub. Monday \u2013 Friday 12h00 \u2013 late. Saturday 16h00 \u2013 late. Tel (021) 422-4084.<\/p>\n

#. \u00a0Jason,<\/strong>\u00a0 185 Bree Street. Breakfast and Lunch. Pies, sandwiches, croissants, and breads. Monday \u2013 Friday 7h00 \u2013 15h30. \u00a0Saturday 8h00 \u2013 14h00. \u00a0Tel (021) 424-5644<\/p>\n

# \u00a0\u00a0Caf\u00e9\u00a0Frank<\/strong>, 160 Bree Street. \u00a0Best known for its roast chicken. Coffee Shop, buffet, sandwiches, salads, and small deli selection. Monday \u2013 Thursday 7h30 \u00a0\u2013 18h00. Friday 7h30 \u2013 17h00. Saturday 8h00 \u2013 14h00. Tel (021) 423-0360.<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Arcade<\/a><\/strong><\/span>*<\/span>, 152 Bree Street. Resto Bar serving pizza, burgers, and salads. \u00a0Monday – Saturday 10h00 – 23h00. \u00a0Cell 060 861 0511<\/p>\n

# \u00a0\u00a0Lattitude 33<\/strong><\/a>, 165 Bree Street, mix of coffee shop, clothing shop, and art. \u00a0 Monday \u2013 Friday 7h00 \u2013 15h30, Saturday 8h30 \u2013 14h00. \u00a0 Tel (021) 424-9520<\/p>\n

# \u00a0Issi on Bree<\/strong>, 130 Bree Street, Coffee Shop and Tea Room with breakfasts, sandwiches, and cheesecake. Monday \u2013 Friday, 6h30 \u2013 17h00. \u00a0Tel (021) 422-1325.<\/p>\n

# \u00a0\"Bocca-Interior-Whale-Cottage-300x225\"<\/a>Bocca<\/strong><\/a>, corner Bree and Wale Street, sister restaurant to Burrata<\/a>\u00a0and Open Door in Constantia<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0<\/strong>serving pizza and small plate sharing dishes. \u00a0Seating inside and on deck outside. \u00a0Monday \u2013 Saturday, Lunch and Dinner. \u00a0Tel (021) 422-0188.<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 \u00a0Clarke\u2019s Bar & Dining Room<\/strong>, 133 Bree Street. \u00a0All-day breakfasts. Burgers and Pizzas. Monday 7h00 \u2013 17h00, Tuesday \u2013 Friday 7h00 \u2013 late, Saturday 8h00 \u2013 late, \u00a0Sunday 8h00 \u2013 15h00. \u00a0Tel (021) 424-7648<\/p>\n

# Easy Tiger<\/a><\/strong><\/span>*<\/span>,\u00a0120 Bree Street. \u00a0Very good burgers with chips. \"image\"<\/a>Sit down or take away. \u00a0Belongs to Harbour House Group. \u00a0Monday \u2013 Sunday, 10h00 \u2013 21h00 Tel (021) 426-4659. (Photograph right)<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Max Bagels<\/strong><\/span>*<\/span>, 120 Bree Street. Tiny bagel bar. \u00a0Monday – Friday 7h00 – 16h00, Saturday 8h00 – 16h00. \u00a0Cell 076 042 0224<\/p>\n

#. \u00a0Elixir<\/strong>*<\/span>, 120 Bree Street. Vegetarian\u00a0and Vegan-friendly Caf\u00e9, coffees. Monday – Saturday 7h00 – 16h30 Cell 076 768 0733<\/p>\n

#. \u00a0Charango<\/strong>*<\/span>, 114 Bree Street. \u00a0Peruvian-style food. To become a franchise restaurant collection. \u00a0Monday – Saturday Lunch and Dinner Tel (021) 422-0757.<\/p>\n

# \u00a0\u00a0Bird\u2019s Caf\u00e9<\/strong>, 127 Bree Street. \u00a0Bistro. \u00a0Monday \u2013 Friday 8h00 \u2013 16h00, Saturday 8h00 \u2013 15h00. \u00a0Dinner from 18h30 Wednesday \u2013 Saturday. Tel (021) 426-2534.<\/p>\n

# \u00a0\u00a0Weinhaus & Biergarten<\/strong>, 110 Bree Street. \u00a0 Owned by Jason Lilley of Jason\u2019s Bakery. Craft beer, and live music. \u00a0Monday \u2013 Saturday. Tel (021) 422-2770<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 La Parada<\/strong>,<\/a> 107 Bree Street. \u00a0Very inexpensive Spanish tapas and beverages, very popular. \u00a0Part of Harbour House Group. Monday \u2013 Sunday 12h00 \u2013 late. Tel (021) 422-2770<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 I Y O Burgers<\/strong>*<\/span>, 103 Bree Street. Burgers and cheesecake. \u00a0Monday 17h00 – 22h00, \u00a0Tuesday – Saturday 12h00 – 22h00. Tel (021) 422-1313<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Chef\u2019s Warehouse & Canteen<\/strong><\/a>, 92 Bree Street. \u00a0Offers pre-prepared starters and desserts, oysters, as well as 8-dish tapas to share amongst two for R480. Owner\u00a0Chef Liam Tomlin usually hands-on in the kitchen. \u00a0Monday \u2013 Friday 9h00 \u2013 20h00, Saturday 12h00 \u2013 14h30. Tel (021) 422-0128<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 \"image\"<\/a>No<\/strong>\u00a0Reservations*<\/span><\/b>, Bar below Chef\u2019s Warehouse & Canteen, to wait at to get a table at Chef’s Warehouse & Canteen. Monday \u2013 Friday 15h00 – 21h00 (photograph left)<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Beautifull Food*<\/span><\/strong>,\u00a0Youngblood Gallery, 70 – 72 Bree Street. Serves organic local-grown food : ‘Clean, Green and Lean<\/em>‘. Monday – Friday 8h00 – 16h00, First and third Saturday 10h00 – 14h00. \u00a0Tel (021) 424-1960<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Dapper<\/a><\/strong><\/span>*<\/span>, corner Bree and Strand Streets. Coffee shop with cakes, burgers, breakfasts, and sell classic cars from the showroom too, as well as Smart Car\"image\"<\/a> rentals. Monday – Friday 7h00 – 17h00 Saturday 8h00 – 15h00.
\nTel (021) 823-2444 \u00a0(photograph right).<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Locando Restaurant at Villa 47<\/strong>*<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0Italian restaurant, which is the talk of the town, and new queen of Bree Street! Outstanding! \u00a0Monday – Saturday from 6h30 until late. \u00a0Tel (021) 418-2740 (main photograph above)<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 The General Store<\/strong>*<\/span>, 22 Bree Street. Bakery, buffet, light \u00a0meals, coffee. Monday – Friday 7h00 – 18h00, Saturday 8h00 – 13h00. \u00a0Tel (02) 418-2305<\/p>\n

# \u00a0\"image\"<\/a> SMAK Deli<\/strong><\/span>*<\/span><\/strong>, Bowman Gilfillan House, 22 Bree Street. Breakfast, Home-made pasta, sandwiches. Monday – Friday 7h00 – 17h00. \u00a0Saturday 9h00 – 15h00. Tel (021) 421-9171. (photograph left)<\/p>\n

#. \u00a0Orinoco<\/strong>,<\/a> 17 Bree Street. \u00a0 Latin American restaurant, hands-on run by Venzualan owner Midgalia Bellorin. \u00a0Tuesday \u2013 Friday
\n10h00 \u2013 22h00. \u00a0Saturday 17h00 \u2013 22h00. \u00a0Tel (021) 418-4544.<\/p>\n

# \u00a0\u00a0Tru Italic<\/strong>, 15 Bree Street. \u00a0 Charming young Italian owner Luca, hand-made pasta. \u00a0 Monday \u2013 Saturday 10h00 \u2013 22h00 Tel (021) 418-7655<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Ravish<\/strong>*<\/span>, Touchstone Building, 7 Bree Street. Salad Bar and other health foods. Monday – Friday 7h00 – 15h00, Saturday 7h30 – 13h00. Tel (021) 418-1770.<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Folk Coffee Anthropology<\/a><\/strong><\/span>*<\/span>, Touchstone Building, 7 Bree Street. \u00a0\"image\"<\/a>Excellent coffee. Breakfast, Burgers, sandwiches, ready-made take-away too. \u00a0Monday \u2013 Wednesday 7h00 \u2013 17h00, Thursday \u2013 Friday 7h00 \u2013 20h00, Saturday 7h00 \u2013 14h00. \u00a0Tel (021) 276-1795 \u00a0(photograph right)<\/p>\n

# \u00a0\u00a0Hard Pressed Caf\u00e9<\/strong>, Portside, FNB\u00a0Building, 4 Bree Street. \u00a0Coffee Shop serving light snacks, name reflects that they play vinyl records. \u00a0 Monday \u2013 Friday 7h30 \u2013 17h30, Saturday 9h30 \u2013 14h30. \u00a0Cell 0790668883<\/p>\n

# \u00a0 Borage Bistro<\/strong><\/a>, Portside, FNB Building, 4 Bree Street. Chef Frank Marx has worked for Chefs Luke Dale-Roberts and Heston Blumenthal, and serves quality dishes at value pricing. \u00a0Monday – Friday 7h00 – 16h00, Saturday 7h00 – 13h00 Tel (021) 418-0992<\/p>\n

Interesting will be to see what happens to the restaurants on Bree Street in winter, which has officially started in Cape Town.<\/p>\n

Chris von Ulmenstein, WhaleTales Blog:\u00a0www.whalecottage.com\/blog<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 Tel 082 55 11 323 Twitter:@WhaleCottage \u00a0<\/strong>Facebook: \u00a0<\/strong>click here<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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