Lazari in Vredehoek
Lazari [021 461 9865] in Vredehoek is one of the Cape Town restaurants that is well known for their Mediterranean food and perfectly prepared Eggs Benedict.
Q: Where in Vredehoek is Lazari located?
Cnr of Upper Maynard and Vredehoek Ave which is situated in the residential area of Vredehoek, on the edge of the mothercity and the foot of Table Mountain.
Q: When are they open?
Open | Daily 07h30-17h00
Q: What type of food do they serve?
Lazari’s menu has a very strong Mediterranean flavour to it.
Their fully operational kitchen serves delicious breakfasts and mains over lunchtime.
Q: What are their specialities?
Apart from their desserts and sweet treats that are stacked on the counter tops, a non self-proclaimed speciality that they make, which is popular all over Cape Town, is their Eggs Benedict- with the crispiest bacon around.
Q: What is Eggs Benedict?
An American breakfast consisting of two halves of an English muffin,
which is topped with ham, bacon or salmon, poached eggs
and a Hollandaise sauce.
Hollandaise is smooth and creamy and usually consists out of egg yolk, butter and seasoned with lemon juice, salt, and a little white pepper or cayenne pepper.
Q: What is on the menu?
Written on black boards in the restaurant, Lazari makes traditional egg breakfasts, salads, ciabattas, wraps, crispy pitas and larger meals. Unique and tasty dishes include the Breakfast Burrito with Avo | Bobotie Omelette with Avo | Breakfast Flatbread | Greek Breakfast with Salami, Emmenthal, Boiled Eggs and Crostini | Ciabatta with grilled Halloumi, Rocket and Tomato |
| Crispy Pita with Salami, Mozzarella, Olive Pesto |
and even Bangers and Mash with Beef or Pork.
Q: What coffee brand do they serve?
Like most Cape Town restaurants, Lazari also serves outstanding coffee.
Lazari Vredehoek uses an Italian blend called Portioli.
Q: Any special beverages?
Lazari offers a Greek Coffee.
Q: What is a Greek Coffee?
Also known as a Turkish Coffee; ground beans are roasted, grounded and then boiled in a small pot called a briki. Served in a small cup in which the grounds also settle.
This method of coffee making goes back to the 16th century.
Q: What’s sweet to accompany the coffee?
Cake slices, brownies, cupcakes, rusks, tarts and traditional Greek cookies like Kourabiedes [Greek Shortbread] or Koulourakia [Greek Easter Cookies].
Q: Does Lazari do Take-Aways?
Yes.
Q: When did Lazari open?
Lazari Vredehoek opened in August 2003.
A couple of years later Lazari Cape Quarter was opened.
Q: Is there a MyCiTi Bus Stop nearby?
The MyCiTi Gardens Station is a mere 300m away from Lazari and takes only 5 minutes to walk from the station to this Cape Town restaurant. If starting at the Civic Centre Station, the MyCiTi Route 101 of 103 would be the best service to take when travelling to the Gardens Station.
ShowMe Cape Town covered the MyCiTi Route 103 and shows all the places you can eat and drink when travelling on this route.
Content and Images | Ed Beukes