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The Melkbos Kitchen

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Friendly Sushi South African Seafood Coffee Shop Breakfast
Location Pointer 125 5th Ave, Melkbosstrand, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
4.8
(2426 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100

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Melkbos Kitchen features a front row seat to the most beautiful sunsets in South Africa.

Come enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner with us. We have a varied menu (with vegan options) that changes seasonally as well as a blackboard with current linefish or any other specials we may be running at the time

Restaurant Hours (Winter):
Sun, Mon & Wed 10h00 – 17h00
Thur, Fri & Sat 10h00 - 21h00
Tuesdays Closed

Kindly note that we are in a residential area with strict zoning restrictions so our last food orders and last drinks rounds are called well in advance to comply with these rather boring but strictly enforced zoning restrictions.

We do love children and furry friends but are primarily an adult based environment so do not offer a play area for children or a kiddies menu. Furry ones are welcome in our outdoor area only as long as they remain on their leash, are not aggressive to other guests, furry ones or our team and they may not sit on our chairs or be fed in the dining area.

We are a strictly no smoking venue, regardless of what you puff ... a bench is however provided in an area outside of the dining areas for our smoking guests.

As a limited capacity venue we do advise that reservations are made well in advance..
And after all of that blah blah .. we look forward to welcoming you to our space soon and just know you will enjoy !!..

Opening Hours

  • Monday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Tuesday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Wednesday 10h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 10h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 10h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 10h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday 10h00 - 17h00

Reviews (2426)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.7
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.9
  • Martin B. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 19 Nov 25
    Excellent

  • Marcus U. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 19 Nov 25
    Such a lovely place - with excellent food and very attentive stuff - will be happy returning in January - Markus

  • Luna S. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Diana P. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 18 Nov 25
    Everything was 100%. My Australian friends were blown away. Thanks Melkbos Kitchen!

  • Cassidy J. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Rosemary L. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 15 Nov 25
    We celebrated yet another family birthday at our favourite Melkbos Kitchen and weee so happy to have chosen it. Perfect choice of food for varying diets, perfectly cooked & presented meals, great buzz. Becoming on the high end of budget for very simple meals like fish & chips - but the ambiance & outstanding service has to carry a value. First time ever we had seen no tables outside able to be utilized, the gale force winds were too hectic.

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

    Reviewed on: Fri 14 Nov 25
    A small and charming restaurant right by the sea, offering consistently excellent food and warm, attentive service. Every visit feels special — the dishes are fresh and full of flavor, and the staff always makes you feel welcome. A true hidden gem that never disappoints. Highly recommended

  • Maureen A. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 12 Nov 25
    A beautiful birthday breakfast and a surprise birthday treat with a candle. I was very touched ❤️thank you.

  • Pieter O. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 11 Nov 25
    Our favourite breakfast / brunch restaurant; A happy ambiance & perfect location so close to the sea, complimented by excellent service, menu & very enjoyable food.

  • Sonja V. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 0.0
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