Village Café in De Waterkant
The Village Café [076 059 3013 | 021 418 3646] is one of those Cape Town restaurants that is still a neighbourhood secret. Loved by many, this café is tucked away on a street corner in De Waterkant, and offers delicious breakfasts and lunch.
Q: Where is the Village Café?
159 Napier Street, De Waterkant.
Q: When are they open?
Open | Mon-Sun 07:00-15:00
Q: When is the best time to go?
It is said that Sunday breakfast time is the perfect seating as one can enjoy the peaceful serenity of De Waterkant neighbourhood filled with colourful semi-detached cottages and appreciate the cobbled streets that have been preserved from the 18th century.
Nothing beats reading the newspaper at this quaint café.
Q: What is the Village Café best known for?
Their Café Breakfast which is Cape Malay Curried Mince on Toast with Eggs.
Q: What is Cape Malay?
Early in the 17th century there were slaves brought from places like Indonesia and India to work on the farms in Cape Town; known as the Cape Malays. With the slaves came the curry influence, which is one thing South Africa can be very grateful for today.
Q: What does Cape Malay Curried Mince generally taste like?
Cape Malay Curried Mince has the perfect balance
between savoury and sweet.
Expect ingredients, flavours and spices like onions, garlic, fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cloves, cardamom, harissa, bay leaves and dried fruit.
Q: What can I expect to find on the breakfast menu?
Health breakfasts, hot breakfasts, Omelettes and Pastries like home baked muffins and tasty croissants with fillings.
- The Village Girls Breakfast | Muesli, Fruit Salad, Yogurt and Honey
- The Village Boys Breakfast | Eggs, Bacon, Pork Sausage, Tomato and Toast.
Q: What can I expect to find on the lunch menu?
Like other Cape Town restaurants, the Village Café also puts forward some innovative meals.
Gourmet Sandwiches served on Panini’s and Salads served with Panini’s.
Sandwich fillings like Cape Malay Mince and Chutney | Halloumi, Olives and Chilli Jam | Smoked Salmon, Grainy Mustard Mayonnaise and Avo. The Village Café Salad includes Tuna in oil, Cucumber, Onions, Tomato, Feta and Avo.
Q: Do they serve coffee?
They serve great coffee from a Flat White to Decaf Latte Macchiato.
- Other hot beverages include a selection of teas and Red Espresso, Cappuccino and Latte.
Q: Anything cooler?
The Village Café makes healthy, fresh juices like Carrot, Apple and Ginger | Beetroot, Apple, Cucumber and Mint | or their Green Juice which is Spinach, Broccoli, Celery, Apple, Mint and Cucumber.
Q: Anything else I should know about the Village Café?
Yes. Have a look out for the special things on sale like 100% Organic Citrus Honey or Homemade Apricot Jam.
Content and Images | Ed Beukes