6 Cape Town brunches to try this season Posted on 7 November 2018 Tags:brunch, Cape Town Does the combination of breakfast and lunch sound like what dreams are made of to you? Do the words alone make up your favourite portmanteau: brunch? For the uninformed, Wikipedia’s definition of brunch is “a combination of breakfast and lunch eaten usually during the late morning to early afternoon”, regularly accompanied by “some form of alcoholic drink”. Basically, if you need any more persuasion, two daily meals become one glorious feast that you can take your sweet time over. View this post on Instagram Cheers to this 🎉 Happy Humpday! Wie schön ist dieser heutige Herbsttag 🍂🍁 . . #coffee #breakfast #brekkie #brunch #lunch #morningritual #munich #cafe #style #design #coffeeclub #mornings #bliss #muenchen #muenchenstagram #maxvorstadt #schwabing #munichfood #coffeespot #alldaybreakfast #coffeedate #igersmunich #coffeelove #muc #coffeeshopcorners #coffeegram #vscocam #avocadotoast #avocado . . Via @kbsikata A post shared by Mary‘s Coffee Club (@maryscoffeeclub) on Nov 7, 2018 at 1:03am PST You might think this trend is just enjoyed by cool, stylish New Yorkers. But, in fact, Cape Town has a huge variety of delicious brunch menus and buffets on offer across the city. These long, lazy brunches are typically enjoyed over the weekend. And end-of year holidays and summer sunshine provide the perfect excuse to indulge in this delicious pastime. What could be more festive than breakfast foods and bubbles, anyway? Here are six spots to try out this summer for an experience, and not just your average all day breakfast. Just remember that the December holidays in Cape Town are peak busy season. So, wherever you go, be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment. 1. Breakers Brunch, Raddison Blue Waterfront Brunch will never be the same! Enjoy striking views of the ocean and the marina which sets the stage for a memorable dining experience at our new Dubai-style brunch sessions, Breakers Brunch. With a live music to keep you entertained, delicious food on offer, perfect summer cocktails and a view to take your breath away, brunch at Tobago’s Restaurant and Terrace at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront is a must-do this summer. Brunch is from 12h30 on Saturday’s and the cost is R550 per person for live music, brunch, house wines, local beers, and soft drinks or R695 per person for live music, brunch, house wines, local beers, soft drinks, a cocktail and mocktails selection and Prosecco. Drinks special is valid from 12h30-14h30 only. Brunch is weather dependent. Booking essential. Breakers Brunch kicks off on 10 November 2018. 0214413000 [email protected] 2. Mulberry & Prince If you’ve only ever seen brunching done New-York style in the movies, then this stylish “New American” eatery could be the perfect place to start in the Mother City. View this post on Instagram •mulberry & prince• Open Wed-Sat 7pm || Sun Brunch 10am-2pm A bit of what we are serving for SUNDAY BRUNCH: chicken & waffles, whipped honey & strawberry butter, maple syrup and a generous dusting of powdered sugar 😜 Captured by: @meekaaeel For reservations: www.mulberryandprince.co.za #mulberryandprince #capetown #southafrica #sunday #brunch #sundaybrunch #chickenandwaffles A post shared by mulberry & prince (@mulberryandprince_ct) on Sep 21, 2018 at 5:20am PDT You’ll find it in the city centre on Pepper Street. The restaurant is open strictly for brunch on Sundays from 10am to 2pm. View this post on Instagram Brunchin 🍽 😋 #mulberry&prince #friedchicken&waffles #theregoesthediet #sundaytreats #EatOurHeritage #capetown #foodphotography @ellebarlow A post shared by Bianca (@bianca_prins) on Sep 23, 2018 at 4:21am PDT Think cheddar-chive biscuits and gravy, pork belly hash, jalapeno cheddar grits, or chicken and waffles. Or, for those with a sweet tooth, caramelised banana french toast or the birthday cake pancake stack. Try as many dishes as you can stomach, washed down with a few grapefruit mimosas or spicy Bloody Mary’s. View this post on Instagram ‘A lesson in how to brunch’ by @emmajanementeath 🍳🍳🍳 #mulberryandprince #capetown #sunday #brunch #biscuitsandgravy #pancakestack #chikenandwaffles #frenchtoast A post shared by mulberry & prince (@mulberryandprince_ct) on Feb 24, 2018 at 4:24am PST 3. Groot Phesantekraal This venue serves up a Saturday brunch, should you wish to dedicate an entire weekend to this now favourite holiday pastime. View this post on Instagram We even have you covered if sweet is your thing #breakfast #2018 #nowserving #freshfood #crumpets #food #startyourdayright A post shared by Groot Phesantekraal Farm (@grootphesantekraal) on Jan 9, 2018 at 11:27pm PST This working farm just outside of Durbanville “offers wine lovers and food enthusiasts a peaceful refuge to relax”. The kitchen is open from 9am to 2.30pm on Saturdays, serving up a wide variety of dishes to satisfy every appetite. So, this is a great choice for people who aren’t that into the average eggs and bacon brekkie. View this post on Instagram NEW dishes for breakfast and lunch #2018 #open #backatit #chefslife #parisiennegnocchi #breakfast #notyouraverage #comegetit #eatout A post shared by Groot Phesantekraal Farm (@grootphesantekraal) on Jan 9, 2018 at 11:25pm PST Try the meat and cheese platter with ciabatta, egg fried brioche bread (with chocolate nut spread, bacon and seasonal fruit), salmon trout bagel (with cream cheese, red onion, pickled cucumber and chives) or lunchier offerings such as basil gnocchi (with truffled mushrooms, pea mint puree and mange tout), open sandwiches, or a pork belly rosti. 4.Tobago’s Restaurant, Bar and Terrace Newcomer on the Cape Town brunch scene Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront will also be serving up a Saturday brunch feast at Tobago’s Restaurant, Bar and Terrace. View this post on Instagram Brunch will never be the same! Enjoy striking views of the ocean and the marina which sets the stage for a memorable dining experience with the launch of our new Dubai-style brunch sessions. With a live music to keep you entertained, delicious food on offer, perfect summer cocktails and a view to take your breath away, brunch at Tobago’s Restaurant and Terrace is a must-do this summer. Brunch is from 12h30 and the cost is R550 per person for brunch, house wines, local beers, and soft drinks or R695 per person for brunch, house wines, local beers, soft drinks, a selection of cocktail and mocktails and Prosecco. Drinks special valid between 12h30-14h30 only. Bookings essential. Brunch is weather dependent . Saturday’s starting 10 November 2018. Call us now to book 021 441 3000 [email protected] #RadissonBluHotelWaterfront #BreakersBrunch #CapeTownBrunch #Fabbri #Fabbri1905 #AmaniSpa #Brunches #OceanViews #Tobagos #LiveMusic #marinaviews #cocktails #CapeTown #Waterfront #grangerbay A post shared by Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront (@radissonblu_waterfront) on Oct 30, 2018 at 10:38am PDT The Dubai-style “Breaker’s Brunch” sessions launches on 10 November on Saturdays from 12.30pm. The restaurant is located right on the water’s edge and offers incredible Atlantic Ocean views, making for a memorable brunching experience. View this post on Instagram Cocktails and views to take your breath away at our Saturday Dubai Style Brunches – Breakers Brunch! Choose from our two packages R550 per person which includes a DJ, brunch, house wines, local beers and soft drinks R695 per person which includes a DJ, brunch, house wines, local beers, soft drinks, a cocktail & mocktail selection and Prosecco Drinks special from 12h30-14h30. Call us now to book 021 441 3000 [email protected] #RadissonBluHotelWaterfront #BreakersBrunch #CapeTownBrunch #Fabbri #Fabbri1905 #AmaniSpa #Brunches #OceanViews #Tobagos #LiveMusic #marinaviews #cocktails #CapeTown #Waterfront #grangerbay A post shared by Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront (@radissonblu_waterfront) on Nov 6, 2018 at 10:47pm PST In fact, with a sushi station, fresh oysters, and a chocolate fountain on offer, “brunch will never be the same”. Owing to the location, this particular brunch is weather dependent so check the weather forecast and book for a glorious sunny Saturday. A charge of R550 a head includes brunch, with your choice of house wines, local beers and soft drinks accompanied by live music. Or for R695 per person you get all of that as well as cocktails, mocktails and prosecco. As a bonus, parking is free to Tobago’s guests ‒ though you might want to take a taxi if you’re partaking in the latter. 5. The Pot Luck Club One of Luke Dale Roberts’ award-winning restaurants, The Pot Luck Club’s Sunday Brunch experience pays tribute to the top chef’s days in Singapore. View this post on Instagram PLC new menu : Truffle and Asparagus tart fine with a porcini hollandaise . . #foodie #food #instagood #restaurant #interior #justgoshoot #potluckclub #lukedaleroberts #eatout #igers #igdaily #igerscapetown #instafood #yum #foodporn #capetownfoodie #capetown #picoftheday A post shared by The Pot Luck Club (@thepotluckclubct) on Oct 5, 2018 at 3:08am PDT Located on the top floor of the Silo of the Old Biscuit Mill, you’ll be treated to beautiful views and even better food. It offers one of the most popular Sunday brunch choices in the city, so you’ll want to be sure to book early. The set menu, made up of platters ensuring each guest can try every dish on offer, costs R450 per person or R250 extra for bottomless (and they really do mean bottomless) bubbles. View this post on Instagram fresh cocktails, lunch with a view and a scrumptious dessert…. thank you for having us @thepotluckclubct 🍸🍣 A post shared by ALEX MARTINEZ travel + sailing (@typsysoul) on Oct 23, 2018 at 6:32am PDT Dishes range through salty, sweet, umami and sweet ending. Specialities include the pork belly sliders and Pot Luck Club fish tacos. 6. Winchester Mansions This Sea Point institution is famous for its Sunday Jazz Brunch, taking place every week from 11am to 2pm. They are so confident in their brunch offering, in fact, that they dare say it is “one of the best brunch experiences in Cape Town”. And it is certainly highly rated by locals and jazz aficionados. View this post on Instagram #TravelTuesday starter kit. A post shared by @ winchestermansions on Nov 5, 2018 at 10:20pm PST Listen to a live jazz band while enjoying bubbles on arrival, feasting on a wide variety of culinary delicacies (pastries, cheeses, traditional breakfasts, sushi, salads, desserts, and more), and poring over a complimentary newspaper. View this post on Instagram Just a reminder you really missed out on our #HighTea last Saturday. (Fortunately, we have another this weekend.) A post shared by @ winchestermansions on Sep 23, 2018 at 10:53pm PDT The cost is R345 per person for regular events, or R395 per person for special events. The musical line-up changes weekly and can be found on the Winchester Mansions website. 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