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Folk Cafe St. James

Bistro Breakfast Burgers Deli European Pizza South African Steakhouse Tapas Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 54 Main Rd, St James, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
4.5
(309 reviews)
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Attributes

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

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Folk Cafe is a family friendly restaurant located in St James, beside the iconic St James tidal pool. Folk offers an excellent variety of food, with a focus on using ethical ingredients (free range, grass fed and organic) that are locally sourced and produced wherever possible.

All of the cakes are baked in house and food from the seasonal menu is made fresh, and to order, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The wood fired pizza can't be beat! There is also an extensive wine offering, beer on tap, milkshakes and smoothies for those with a sweet tooth, plus we roast and distribute our own signature coffee.

The location offers a playground for the kids and a sea view for the adults, live music every Saturday afternoon and a large outdoor area to accommodate bigger groups.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 07h00 - 16h00
  • Tuesday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 07h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 07h00 - 19h00

Reviews (309)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.6
  • Kirsty M. Dined: 1 day ago
    3.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Feb 26
    Food took close on 2 hours to come and once we got it it was freezing cold and had to be sent back. Not our usual experience at Folk Cafe so not sure what was going on. Food was delicious once warmed and so the us :)

  • sandra m. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Feb 26
    Wonderful place terrific music great vibe.

  • Megan O. Dined: 1 week ago
    2
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 10 Feb 26
    The experience was less than enjoyable. We booked a table of 8 for my daughters birthday. The waitress acted like she was doing us a favour by serving us. I had to clear our own table - had to go and drop dirty plates off. Was so cramped in there - we were on top of the other tables. When we asked for the bill - she brought and the first words were “my tip is included” no ‘Thanks so much, I hope you enjoyed your time’. Food was decent but could honestly barely remember anything other than the absolute chaos and bad service.

  • Michayla H. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Feb 26
    I ordered a brownie with ice cream and chocolate sauce. On the menu it says it is R65 however when I got my bill an additional R20 was added. I asked the waiter and he said the ice cream and chocolate sauce is additional R20. This is deceiving actually was not happy with this.

  • Lil D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 29 Jan 26
    Really all round excellence 💥👍👍

  • Lynne H. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Eve Teryl S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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