Guidebook for Kommetjie and Surrounds

Joanne
Guidebook for Kommetjie and Surrounds

Food Scene

A selection of the closest restaurants and shops, most walking distance and not in any particular order.
Great coffee and has wifi- both available during load shedding! Perfect for the digital nomad.
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Espresso.Kom
3 Erica Rd
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Great coffee and has wifi- both available during load shedding! Perfect for the digital nomad.
Imhoff Farm is a 5 minute drive and is the perfect place for families. Three restaurants, including Blue Water Café which has an enclosed play area and superb views. Great coffee, ice cream, quirky shops, a Petting Zoo and more!
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Imhoff Farm
Kommetjie Road
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Imhoff Farm is a 5 minute drive and is the perfect place for families. Three restaurants, including Blue Water Café which has an enclosed play area and superb views. Great coffee, ice cream, quirky shops, a Petting Zoo and more!
Great local restaurant, walking distance from the house. Geared for adults and older kids, very chilled vibe. Check out the owner Pauls' craft beer selection - I recommend the White Rabbit.
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The Green Room
12 Huskisson Way
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Great local restaurant, walking distance from the house. Geared for adults and older kids, very chilled vibe. Check out the owner Pauls' craft beer selection - I recommend the White Rabbit.
This restaurant has been a Kommetjie institution forever. Large outside dinning area, simple pub grub, kids play area. Its a gentle stroll from the house.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fisherman's Kommetjie
16 Somerset Way
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This restaurant has been a Kommetjie institution forever. Large outside dinning area, simple pub grub, kids play area. Its a gentle stroll from the house.
Ok so you need to drive to this one, but what a drive! This cyclist favorite serves great food, coffee and deli catering for vegan and vegetarian needs.
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The Hub Café.
2 Watsonia Lane
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Ok so you need to drive to this one, but what a drive! This cyclist favorite serves great food, coffee and deli catering for vegan and vegetarian needs.
Our beloved local deli, fresh baking daily - croissants/ciabbatta etc Has all the essentials, perfect if you decide to have for an impromptu Braai. Walking distance.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Just Foods Deli & Wine Shop
Erica Road
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our beloved local deli, fresh baking daily - croissants/ciabbatta etc Has all the essentials, perfect if you decide to have for an impromptu Braai. Walking distance.
lOVELY coffee shop, great for digital nomads and a local favourite. walking distance . High recommended.
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Good Riddance Coffee Co.
12 Huskisson Way
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
lOVELY coffee shop, great for digital nomads and a local favourite. walking distance . High recommended.
Great vegetarian and vegan food. Good parking and little play area for kiddos. Milkshakes, good coffee, its great. About 15min drive.
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Whole Earth Cafe
96 Main Road
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Great vegetarian and vegan food. Good parking and little play area for kiddos. Milkshakes, good coffee, its great. About 15min drive.
Fab Pizza, 5 min walk down the road or they deliver. Proper thin base. My kids love them.
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Kommetjie Pizzeria
3 Erica Rd
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Fab Pizza, 5 min walk down the road or they deliver. Proper thin base. My kids love them.
Ok, so this is a 40 min drive but if you want amazing food, fresh produce and enjoy a trendy, beautiful market this is worth the drive. I suggest get there for 9-10am as it gets busy. At weekends only 8.30-2pm
324 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de Oranjezicht City Farm
Granger Bay Boulevard
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Ok, so this is a 40 min drive but if you want amazing food, fresh produce and enjoy a trendy, beautiful market this is worth the drive. I suggest get there for 9-10am as it gets busy. At weekends only 8.30-2pm

Arts & Culture

If you are interested in our local artists, please let me know as I am a member of the 'Open Studios Kommetjie' art event in early December annually. This means I know nearly all of the many artists here in Kommetjie. Many are open to prior arranged studio visits. Check out https://openstudioskommetjie.com/ to learn more. To see my work on instagram @joannemilne.art Or https://joannemilne.art/
Closest Art gallery, there a few more galleries in Kalk Bay and loads of quirky shops.
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Artvark Gallery
48 Main Road
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Closest Art gallery, there a few more galleries in Kalk Bay and loads of quirky shops.
Lovely local Art Gallery, you may spot some of my paintings in there! about 15 mins drive.
The Studio Art Gallery
Main Road
Lovely local Art Gallery, you may spot some of my paintings in there! about 15 mins drive.
New local Gallery in Noordhoek.
Noordhoek Art Point
16 Noordhoek Main Road
New local Gallery in Noordhoek.

Shopping

Our local Mall, 10 mins drive. All the usual suspects - PnP, Woolworths Food (and clothes), Checkers Hyper, Food lovers, to name but a few. You will pass it on the way to Kommetjie if coming over Ou Kaapse Wag.
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Longbeach Mall
Sunnydale Road
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our local Mall, 10 mins drive. All the usual suspects - PnP, Woolworths Food (and clothes), Checkers Hyper, Food lovers, to name but a few. You will pass it on the way to Kommetjie if coming over Ou Kaapse Wag.

Parks & Nature

If the the sun is out grab a picnic and head to Buffels Bay - great swimming beach with grassy picninc/Braai area. Great walking and sightseeing. Be aware that there is entrance fees.
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Cape Point
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If the the sun is out grab a picnic and head to Buffels Bay - great swimming beach with grassy picninc/Braai area. Great walking and sightseeing. Be aware that there is entrance fees.
What more can I say, go see the Table! There are many great walks on the mountain, just make sure you google it first, so you know where you are going, some walks are strenuous, and its a big mountain!
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Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg Road
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What more can I say, go see the Table! There are many great walks on the mountain, just make sure you google it first, so you know where you are going, some walks are strenuous, and its a big mountain!
This was a local 'secret 'until recently. Gorgeous place to swim and if you go on a weekday, it'll be super peaceful. its about a 20 min drive
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Silvermine Dam
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This was a local 'secret 'until recently. Gorgeous place to swim and if you go on a weekday, it'll be super peaceful. its about a 20 min drive
Our beach has one of the best views in Cape Town, in my opinion THE best. Any time of day, its stunning. Easiest kids entertainment there is, and if you need gear (surf board etc) you can rent from The Surf Shop in the village. In summer Andy Roc has a great food van serving awesome bacon rolls ;)
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Kommetjie Public Beach
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Our beach has one of the best views in Cape Town, in my opinion THE best. Any time of day, its stunning. Easiest kids entertainment there is, and if you need gear (surf board etc) you can rent from The Surf Shop in the village. In summer Andy Roc has a great food van serving awesome bacon rolls ;)
There are several hikes/walks around the Silvermine area of Table mountain. Our favourite with young kids starts at the Sunbird centre (Slivermine sunbird walk) or around the Dam it self.
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Silvermine
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There are several hikes/walks around the Silvermine area of Table mountain. Our favourite with young kids starts at the Sunbird centre (Slivermine sunbird walk) or around the Dam it self.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice spot for a few drinks, Lakeside craft beer on offer.
Lakeside Brewing Co
Plateau Road
Nice spot for a few drinks, Lakeside craft beer on offer.

Entertainment & Activities

Kommetjie is the epicenter of Cape Town’s surf scene. Consistantly providing ideal conditions for beginner to pro surfers, boogie boarders and kite surfers. If water adventures are not for you, then there are loads of rock pools to explore and the almost 100-year old Slangkop Lighthouse which must be visited if you’re in the area. It’s our tallest lighthouse made of cast iron and is a beloved icon.
Super local venue for gigs. Google can tell you the line up. Also great outdoor space and food.
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Camel Rock Restaurant
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Super local venue for gigs. Google can tell you the line up. Also great outdoor space and food.
Great spot for gigs, check out the line up online. Weekly market on Thursdays.
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Cafe Roux - Noordhoek
Chapmans Peak Dr
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great spot for gigs, check out the line up online. Weekly market on Thursdays.
Awesome weekly market on Wedensday, stunning spot to eat drink and be merry.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cape Point Vineyards Estate
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awesome weekly market on Wedensday, stunning spot to eat drink and be merry.
Check the line up online, super fun venue!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cape Farmhouse Restaurant
M65 & M66 Plateau road
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Check the line up online, super fun venue!