One of the best breakfast places in Cape Town, great seating options in the shady courtyard. Outstanding service and many delicious vegan options on the menu. Can highly recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
R 200–250
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
I’ve come back to this place many times and my feelings are generally the same:
Nice hangout spot for tourists and remote workers. Coffee was also really nice. Objectively the individual food items are delicious and well made.
Service was average at best - if you don’t ask and constantly remind them you won’t get. (Normal for Cape Town cafes though)
However given that their pricing is on the high end, I find their portions and what you get incredibly disappointing (read expensive) compared to what you get in Cape Town in general.
To get a better idea Look up what you get at Jarryds (5m away), Loading Bay, Strangers Club etc and compare prices and items to this place.
In general, it’s a lovely place that’s really just ok for that quick coffee and, if you really have to, a meal.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
R 200–250
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
I had an amazing experience at Kanéla Cafe in Cape Town! The staff is incredibly friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming and clean, and the eco-friendly initiatives are commendable. It's an ideal spot for both group meetups and solo visits. The friendly vibe from everyone makes it a warm place. It gets busy, as expected, but the prime location adds to the charm. Personally, the carrot cake was a highlight - absolutely delicious! 10/10, highly recommend this cafe.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
R 150–200
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Vegan Tofu Scramble
The food arrived quite late, approximately 50 minutes. While that's tolerable, the cost relative to the portion size seems excessively high. Numerous other establishments offer better value for money, making this place seem overly influenced by media hype.
Fried tofu was cold. Serve this warm is much more taste.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4
Awesome Café in town. I was looking for a new café to try out on a cold spring morning and decided to give it a try, although it was a bit of a drive up there but well worth the effort. Main entrance is kind of a blink and miss but once inside, it is like a new world with multiple rooms having a distinct, eclectic yet consistent décor, and a beautiful outdoor seating area.
I opted to have a Cappuccino and Avo toast with beet root humus besides a fire place. Both were FANTASTIC! And are distinct in taste compared to same offerings in other café’s in/around Cape Town. Beet root humus on Avo Toast accentuates it to another level not offered anywhere else in my observation. I had a polenta cake slice as a take-away which my palate didn’t like but maybe it is just me as it was my first tasting of anything polenta.
Service was great and prompt, check-in experience was cool. There are many vegan/vegetarian options for the finicky ones and lot of options to engage the kids like board games, books, puzzles etc.
Verdict: For me it was the best breakfast experience in a long time and I would recommend anyone visiting town to try it out whenever you can, you’ll not be disappointed.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
R 100–150
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cake
My favorite cafe in Cape Town! Love that you can get food from the cafe or the seafood restaurant. The outdoor garden seating area is fantastic. Great WiFi. Excellent service. AND family owned!
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Perfect place to start your day and have a good breakfast with lots of varieties. Coffee is very good and the portions are big! I will come back :)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
The best toasted cheese sandwich I’ve ever had!!!
From the vegan coffee freezo, to the smoothies, food and service, Kanela is a standout choice for breakfast, brunch, or a quick coffee stop.
Do yourself a favour, and go sit in their courtyard and treat yourself to a coffee and toasted cheese!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
R 150–200
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Tiropita
We loved this lovely calm and stylish spot in the heart of Seapoint. The patio with its wonderful fountain calms you down in the hustle and bustle of this hectic city.
We came three times and were always served by Jordy, a charming, radiant and patient waiter who made me smile.
The toasted cheese sandwich with chili jam was my absolute favorite and I couldn’t find a better one in Capetown. The nutty oat smoothie was extraordinary good and the cinnamon tea was the perfect finale.
Thank you guys for having us and making us happy ❤️
Whether you’re looking for an indulgent slice of cake or a healthy filling lunch, Kanela promises a divine experience. We enjoyed a rich hot chocolate, melt-in-the-mouth carrot cake, and cosy cappuccino on our first visit, then came back the next day for salads and toasted sandwiches. All portions were generous and there were plenty of vegetarian options.
The delicious food is complemented by Kanela’s warmth — think hygge vibes. We curled up in giant armchairs by the fire and enjoyed reading with our drinks and food. The managers and staff were friendly and accommodated our dietary requirements. We loved Kanela so much that we bought a t shirt and baseball cap with their logo — we’ll be repping Cape Town’s best coffee shop when we get home from holiday!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
