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The Clay Cafe Hout Bay

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Location Pointer Cape Town 4081 Little Lumley, M63, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
4.5
(7504 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Friendly

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The Clay Cafe makes for a memorable visit of creativity and recreation for all ages. Nestled in the heart of hout bay, The Clay Cafe prides itself in creating an enjoyable experience for adults and children alike.

Choose from a vast array of unfired bisque (already made pottery pieces); and a wide selection of colourful paints and tools to create crockery that is both personal and completely unique, not to mention functional (all items once fired are dishwasher proof, microwave proof and oven proof). Spend a leisurely few hours painting in a relaxed environment with our friendly staff at hand to assist you while enjoying one of our many farm style breakfasts or lunches.

The Clay Cafe was founded in 1999 has recently moved to a brand new home as of December 21st 2016. This 2.5 acre piece of land is situated in the heart of the valley of Hout Bay. With a large open patio every table is close to the luscious garden and every child is ecstatic with our innovative playground. We have beautiful peaceful outside tables, as well as a veggie garden and our own African chic’ boutique. A day at the Clay Cafe makes an ideal day out for a ‘one of a kind’ creative experience. We offer children’s birthday parties, school outings, hen parties or team buildings and of course catering for the individual. All bookings 10 people or less can easily be booked online, hassle free.

Each person is given the chance to indulge in their own personal ceramic masterpiece while they sit back, relax and let us do the rest. We make all our food fresh from scratch everyday, so food is served when ready and is always a hit! We also pick fresh produce from our veggie garden to add into our salads and wraps.

Booking is essential, to avoid disappointment please book in advance. Bookings close the night beforehand and we allocate space for walk ins on the day; first come first serve. Please head to the tab ‘make a table booking’. For bookings larger than 10 people; including children’s parties, kitchen teas and corporate team building please kindly email info@claycafe.co.za. We are a ceramic painting venue with a full licensed kitchen; we don’t allow any outside catering besides a birthday cake. Please email info@claycafe.co.za for more information.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Tuesday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Wednesday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Thursday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Friday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Saturday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Sunday 09h00 - 17h00

Reviews (7504)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.5
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.6
  • Marisa A. Dined: 3 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 10 Jun 26
    My creative haven

    The Clay Cafe Hout Bay responded on Thu 11 Jun 26:
    Thank you, Marisa, for taking the time to leave us your review. We are so pleased to know that we can create your creative haven! We hope you'll join us again for another calming Clay Cafe experience!

  • Mpho D. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 09 Jun 26 (Guest left no comment)

    The Clay Cafe Hout Bay responded on Tue 09 Jun 26:
    Thank you, Mpho, for taking your time to leave us your review. So happy to see that you have enjoyed everything that we have to offer you. We hope to see you again another time.

  • Sekelwa N. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Jun 26 (Guest left no comment)

    The Clay Cafe Hout Bay responded on Tue 09 Jun 26:
    Hi there, Sekelwa. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We are thrilled to see that you have enjoyed your experience with us. Please come back again soon!

  • Robyn Claire H. Dined: 5 days ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Jun 26
    I think it is absolutely ridiculous that a tip is added to the total which includes the pottery. Your receptionist tried to explain that the tip is shared between the staff at the back. This however is unacceptable as the tip is a service tip. The staff at the back should be working on a salary not service tip and that should be paid by you. You charge enough for it. This is done automatically without the patrons permission. I would have been happy to pay for my waiters tip however as he did give us a good service.

    The Clay Cafe Hout Bay responded on Tue 09 Jun 26:
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Robyn. We appreciate that many guests view tipping as a way to recognise good service, and we're glad to hear that your waiter looked after you well. At Clay Cafe, the guest experience involves far more than table service alone. From the moment you arrive to the time you leave with your finished and carefully packaged pottery, a number of team members contribute to making the experience enjoyable. This includes our waiters, pottery assistants, glazing and packing staff, as well as the team responsible for cleaning and preparing the ceramics. For this reason, our gratuity is shared amongst the wider team whose work supports the entire experience. We believe that the service we provide extends beyond the table and only truly ends when guests receive their packaged pieces. While we understand that not everyone will agree with this approach, the gratuity is distributed according to our internal policy, which ensures that all members of the team who contribute to the guest experience are recognized for their efforts.We appreciate your feedback and thank you for visiting us.

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  • Fatima H. Dined: 5 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Jun 26
    Had a lovley experience..Thanks Great venue for most occasions. And all ages Tranquil.Calm environment. Thank you for making the fully halaal option available. 🙏

    The Clay Cafe Hout Bay responded on Mon 08 Jun 26:
    Thank you for your kind words, Fatima! We're delighted you enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere and appreciated our fully halaal options. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

  • Randi J. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Jun 26
    We had such a lovely time at Clay Café! The atmosphere is beautiful, the staff were incredibly friendly, and our waitress was attentive and welcoming throughout our visit. The customer service was truly top-notch and made the experience even more enjoyable. My only minor observation was that the venue became quite crowded, particularly in the front section. At times, it was a little difficult to move freely between the entrance and the play area (outside back area). That said, this may simply be due to the layout and the popularity of the venue. One thing I absolutely loved was the addition of indoor heaters in the Potting Shed area. During winter, this thoughtful touch makes a huge difference and creates a warm, comfortable environment for guests. The food was delicious, and not a single person at our table had a complaint. Despite how busy the café was, the time between ordering and receiving our meals was very reasonable, which was impressive. The portions were great, the quality was excellent, and the prices were surprisingly affordable and easy on the pocket. Overall, Clay Café is a fantastic venue with a wonderful atmosphere, great food, and exceptional service. We will definitely be back!

    The Clay Cafe Hout Bay responded on Mon 08 Jun 26:
    Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review, Randi! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and service, and that our team helped make your visit special. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the busy front area and will certainly keep it in mind. It's wonderful to know the heaters in the Potting Shed added to your comfort during winter. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience soon!

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