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Banana Jam Cafe

American Burgers Caribbean
Location Pointer 157 2nd Ave, Kenilworth, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa
4.8
(377 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Pet Friendly

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Banana Jam Café, founded in 1999, is a vibrant Caribbean-inspired restaurant and brewpub in Kenilworth, serving flavourful comfort food, tropical cocktails, and award-winning craft beer brewed at our in-house brewery, Afro Caribbean Brewing Co.

We also offer a function room for private events. Expect friendly service, reggae beats, and a warm, relaxed atmosphere perfect for easy lunches, long dinners, and catching up with friends.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 11h00 - 23h00
  • Wednesday 11h00 - 23h00
  • Thursday 11h00 - 23h00
  • Friday 11h00 - 23h00
  • Saturday 11h00 - 23h00
  • Sunday 11h00 - 22h00

Reviews (377)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Kate D. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Sep 26
    We always enjoy our evenings at Banana Jam. The food is delicious and the service is impeccable.

  • John S. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Juliette E. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 10 Sep 26
    Have not been back for years - and not sure why! such a great spot with excellent food, vibe and perfect for a quick early evening meal.

  • Nicholas Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 04 Sep 26
    It was a great evening overall food and drinks always good just miss the fire that used to be made in the evening lol

  • Lucy B. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 03 Sep 26
    Warm and happy vibe, friendly staff, tasty food in generous portions and consistently a feel-good experience.

  • Clifford K. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 02 Sep 26
    Great time thanks to the great staff and chef

  • Katherine L. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 27 Aug 26
    We always thoroughly enjoy going to Banana Jam. Hard to recommend anything because it's all amazing. Tried the African Breeze shooter for the first time this visit and it's definitely a new go to

  • Natasha Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jenifer Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 22 Aug 26
    Totally great. Was very loud when we arrived but music was turned down a bit so all good. Will be back. Burgers are the best in town.

  • Lynne Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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