Guidebook for Cape Town
Shopping
One of the best independent bookshops in the country. The shop carries a great selection of quality literature and non fiction titles, and a selection of second-hand books and vinyl music.
Author events, music evenings, and other literary-inspired events are offered frequently between January and November. Upcoming event lists are available in the shop, or call them on 27 21 788 2266 for information of what's on during the time you'll be in Kalk Bay.
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Kalk Bay Books
62 Main RdOne of the best independent bookshops in the country. The shop carries a great selection of quality literature and non fiction titles, and a selection of second-hand books and vinyl music.
Author events, music evenings, and other literary-inspired events are offered frequently between January and November. Upcoming event lists are available in the shop, or call them on 27 21 788 2266 for information of what's on during the time you'll be in Kalk Bay.
Shabby chic furniture and decor items, plus Geoff, the owner's, funky designer shirts!
The Railway House
23 Main RdShabby chic furniture and decor items, plus Geoff, the owner's, funky designer shirts!
A range of clothing from local designers, using locally manufactured fabrics. Pick up iconic South Africa T-shirts, find clothing unlike any chainstore styles.
Big Blue Kalkbay
82 Main RdA range of clothing from local designers, using locally manufactured fabrics. Pick up iconic South Africa T-shirts, find clothing unlike any chainstore styles.
Arts & Culture
An independently owned theatre offering dinner-and-show packages.
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The Kalk Bay Theatre
Main RoadAn independently owned theatre offering dinner-and-show packages.
The Pottershop
6 Rouxville RdBeautiful ceramics from Cape potters, plus supplies for ceramicists.
An historic mansion hosting art exhibitions, with a good shop, and an excellent café.
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Casa Labia Café
192 Main RdAn historic mansion hosting art exhibitions, with a good shop, and an excellent café.
A wide range of excellent local art, ceramics, jewellery, selected with the great eye of owner, Sheryl.
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Kalk Bay Modern
136 Main RdA wide range of excellent local art, ceramics, jewellery, selected with the great eye of owner, Sheryl.
Another space showing — and selling — some of the best contemporary art in Cape Town.
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Artvark Gallery
48 Main RoadAnother space showing — and selling — some of the best contemporary art in Cape Town.
Food Scene
Ice Cafe
92 Main RdTotally delicious ice creams!
Selection of restaurants, but you're really going to go for the vibe, the view and the beers!
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The Brass Bell Restaurants and Pubs
Main RoadSelection of restaurants, but you're really going to go for the vibe, the view and the beers!
Great bistro food and a brilliant vibe. Get there early by 6pm for dinner, or be prepared to queue, as they don't take bookings. They're open from early for excellent breakfasts, and take last dinner orders at 9pm. Take it from us, they do the best fish in Kalk Bay — the pan-fried fish of the day, or the seafood linguine, or the mussels in white wine sauce are all fantastic.
The Olympia Bakery shop is open very early for fresh bread, croissants and pastries - a 3-minute walk from our property...
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Olympia Cafe
134 Main RdGreat bistro food and a brilliant vibe. Get there early by 6pm for dinner, or be prepared to queue, as they don't take bookings. They're open from early for excellent breakfasts, and take last dinner orders at 9pm. Take it from us, they do the best fish in Kalk Bay — the pan-fried fish of the day, or the seafood linguine, or the mussels in white wine sauce are all fantastic.
The Olympia Bakery shop is open very early for fresh bread, croissants and pastries - a 3-minute walk from our property...
The fantastics baker/owner, Candice, is a Kalk Bay free spirit. Her pastries (especially the chocolate croissants) are worth ditching any diet for, and the breakfast and lunch menus are light and tasty. Fantastic views over the bay and the eclectic furnishings make this a unique venue. Dogs welcome.
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Ohana Cafe
23 Main RdThe fantastics baker/owner, Candice, is a Kalk Bay free spirit. Her pastries (especially the chocolate croissants) are worth ditching any diet for, and the breakfast and lunch menus are light and tasty. Fantastic views over the bay and the eclectic furnishings make this a unique venue. Dogs welcome.
A highly recommended pizza/pasta restaurant, with a number of additional menu items that the chef, Bernie, has added. Casual, friendly, affordable, this is a great place for singles to families.
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Satori Pizzeria Restaurant
A highly recommended pizza/pasta restaurant, with a number of additional menu items that the chef, Bernie, has added. Casual, friendly, affordable, this is a great place for singles to families.
Attached to the Aardvark gallery, this is a good place to stop off for breakfast, tea or lunch. It has great views over the sea and of the passers by, lovely serving staff and owner, with good food to boot. Our best are the Eggs Benedict.
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The Courtyard Café
48 Main RdAttached to the Aardvark gallery, this is a good place to stop off for breakfast, tea or lunch. It has great views over the sea and of the passers by, lovely serving staff and owner, with good food to boot. Our best are the Eggs Benedict.
The Olympia Bakery shop is open very early for fresh bread, croissants and pastries - a 3-minute walk from our property…
We love the cinnamon sticks, the onion rye bread, the ciabatta (always a fresh loaf for you when you arrive in our flat), the kitke, the white loaf, the Greek shortbread (we usually provide some for you in the welcome pack), the crunchies, the croissants. Actually, we like everything there.
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Olympia Bakery
16 St Johns RdThe Olympia Bakery shop is open very early for fresh bread, croissants and pastries - a 3-minute walk from our property…
We love the cinnamon sticks, the onion rye bread, the ciabatta (always a fresh loaf for you when you arrive in our flat), the kitke, the white loaf, the Greek shortbread (we usually provide some for you in the welcome pack), the crunchies, the croissants. Actually, we like everything there.
Homemade bagels. their own roasted coffee. Sit in, or sit outside in the Lever Street Park, where the children can swing, and you can sip on your cappuccino.
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Bob's Bagel Café
6 Rouxville RdHomemade bagels. their own roasted coffee. Sit in, or sit outside in the Lever Street Park, where the children can swing, and you can sip on your cappuccino.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cape to Cuba
165 Main RdLive music sessions on weekend afternoons. Fabulous setting.
The Striped Horse
12 York RdIt's very cool.
Essentials
Groceries in the Marks & Spencer style. You'll find it in the Town Square centre in Fish Hoek (the pin on the map is in the wrong place!).
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Woolworths Fishhoek
Groceries in the Marks & Spencer style. You'll find it in the Town Square centre in Fish Hoek (the pin on the map is in the wrong place!).
Pick n Pay Fish Hoek
Groceries in the Tesco style.
Blue Bottle Liquors
138 Main RdGood selection of wine, beers and spirits for self-caterers.
A selection of groceries and other corner-store items are available, plus fresh flowers!
Kalk Bay Cafe
112 Main RoadA selection of groceries and other corner-store items are available, plus fresh flowers!
Sightseeing
SAPS Museum
186 Main RdEntertainment & Activities
Children love running their hands through mounds of beautiful stones and selecting some to take home with them.
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Scratch Patch Mineral World and cave golf
Dido Valley RoadChildren love running their hands through mounds of beautiful stones and selecting some to take home with them.
In addition to Putt-putt, the giant water slide and the paddling pools are a great way to keep the children entertained.
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Muizenberg Putt-Putt
6 Beach RdIn addition to Putt-putt, the giant water slide and the paddling pools are a great way to keep the children entertained.