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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
(210 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 (210)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.6
  • Sascha B. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Tim D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Jan 25
    Quality of food was excellent as was the service. Drinks a little pricey but still decent quality. Would definitely return. Nice family atmosphere.

    1
  • Sharon M. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 04 Jan 25
    The restuarant is beautiful nestled between the mountain and the ocean. We enjoyed the food and the kids enjoyed the play park. One of our favourite places.

  • Rozanne S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 03 Jan 25
    Great location, meals are a little pricey but food is good.

  • Elma P. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 31 Dec 24
    We had an allround really good experience - except for the one meal (avo on toast) where the bread were really too hard to cut or to eat.

  • Richard P. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
    1
  • Julian Bartes B. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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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

Valentines ConnXtion with Intogreat

Join Intogreat for an exclusive Valentines Day Evening of ConnXection and Celebration at Folk. Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink, a 3-course family-style meal with fresh ingredients, and live music by Dan Fernandes. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore new community clubs, and enter a raffle for exciting prizes. Bookings are essential

  • Fri, 14 Feb
  • Friday only: 18:00 - 21:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 23 Jan 2025