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Folk Cafe St. James

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

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

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.

Reviews (240)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.5
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.7
  • Villa Honeywood G. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Daniel S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 May 25
    Wonderful Mother’s Day spent listening to great music with great food!

  • Andre B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 May 25
    Excellent service, friendly and food was fantastic. Garden area was awesome. Thank you

  • Ray P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Storm P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 11 May 25
    Lovely cozy spot! Thanks for great service and the heaters to warm the lapa

  • Judy d. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 05 May 25
    Food was good and coffee excellent. Service was not the best.

  • Theo V. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 22 Apr 25
    We made a specific booking. Upon arrival no table was available, although the booking was confirmed twice the previous day by the restaurant. We were made to wait and didn’t get the table we requested. The service was friendly, but really slow and the waiting staff kept forgetting orders.

  • June L. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 20 Apr 25
    Staff attentive and helpful, food delicious, good atmosphere.

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 07h00 - 16h00
  • Tuesday 07h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 07h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 07h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 07h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 07h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday 07h00 - 21h00