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The Gardeners Cottage

Breakfast Coffee Shop Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly Deli Burgers
Newlands Ave, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
(1192 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating

Now and again you come across a memorable place that’s so well concealed you feel reluctant to tell anyone about it. The Gardeners Cottage is just that.

A haven of tranquility in the heart of Cape Town’s southern suburbs. Enjoy great food and good service under the huge Camphor trees. Make breakfast extra special with the iconic Eggs Benedict. Sip on Uber coffee made by talented baristas. Browse the deli for cakes, muffins, preserves and pick up a freshly baked sourdough to take home.

Reviews (1192)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.8
  • Christine C. Dined: 5 days ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Rod Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 28 Apr 25
    Great food in a pleasant setting, with an excellent waiter ( James )

    The Gardeners Cottage responded on Wed 30 Apr 25:
    Hi Rod, thanks for the five stars and great review. Will pass on your praise to James - thank you.

  • Cyril Dined: 5 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 28 Apr 25
    Always enjoy the breakfast at the cottage

    The Gardeners Cottage responded on Wed 30 Apr 25:
    Hi Cyril, thanks for taking the time to give us a good star rating. The Inside Guide has just voted us one of the breakfast spots in the Southern Suburbs.

  • Chandani G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 27 Apr 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Gardeners Cottage responded on Wed 30 Apr 25:
    Hi Chandani, thanks for the five star review.

  • CATHERINE Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 27 Apr 25
    Very nice lunch enjoyed outside with our ladies lunch group - thank you. We will visit again. - especially in the summer months .. Catherine

    The Gardeners Cottage responded on Wed 30 Apr 25:
    Hi Catherine, thanks for choosing us as a venue for the ladies group lunch. Hope to see you again soon. Thanks for the good star rating too.

  • Anne Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 27 Apr 25
    Eggs Benedict are the best in CT

    The Gardeners Cottage responded on Wed 30 Apr 25:
    Hi Anne, thanks for the five stars. Yes our Eggs Benny is an all-time favourite!

  • Liz K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 26 Apr 25
    One of my favourite coffee/lunch spots in Cape Town. So lovely to sit under the magnificent trees, enjoying being in nature in the middle of a city. I love The Gardener's Cottage.

    The Gardeners Cottage responded on Wed 30 Apr 25:
    Hi Liz Thanks for taking the time to give us such a great review. It's a little oasis under the Camphor trees. See you again soon.

  • John W. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 26 Apr 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Gardeners Cottage responded on Wed 30 Apr 25:
    HJi John, thanks for the five stars.

  • Julia i. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 25 Apr 25
    It is always a good experience to dine at gardeners Cottage and a treat to be in such a beautiful setting to catch up with special friends after a long time

    The Gardeners Cottage responded on Wed 30 Apr 25:
    Hi Julia Thanks for your five star review. The Gardener's Cottage holds memories for so many people, and people visiting with their kids and grand kids.

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  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 08h00 - 20h00
  • Wednesday 08h00 - 20h00
  • Thursday 08h00 - 20h00
  • Friday 08h00 - 20h00
  • Saturday 08h00 - 20h00
  • Sunday 08h30 - 16h30