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Folk Cafe St. James

Bistro Breakfast European Pizza South African Steakhouse Tapas Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly Deli Burgers
Location Pointer 54 Main Rd, St James, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
4.6
(250 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 (250)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.8
  • Heather L. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 28 Jun 25
    One of my new favorite restaurants. Intimate, elegant, cozy newly renovated section at Folk cafe with a fire place.

  • Chantel F. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Tamsin R. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Timothy B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Lorraine W. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 07 Jun 25
    The fillet is to die for - tender and tastey. Pizza - the best. Cakes -unbeatable. Love their new indoor section.

  • Taryn A. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mandy L. Dined: 1 month ago
    3.5
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 25 May 25
    Service was great but the pizzas have changed and are not the same quality as they were. The salads were quite ordinary and very small for the price. Not substantial as they used to be. The poke bowl too. We all felt disappointed with our meals.

  • Carey F. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
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