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The Clay Cafe Hout Bay

Breakfast Pizza
Cape Town 4081 Little Lumley, M63, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
(8524 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Friendly

The Clay Cafe makes for a memorable visit of creativity and recreation for all ages. Nestled in the heart of hout bay, The Clay Cafe prides itself in creating an enjoyable experience for adults and children alike.

Choose from a vast array of unfired bisque (already made pottery pieces); and a wide selection of colourful paints and tools to create crockery that is both personal and completely unique, not to mention functional (all items once fired are dishwasher proof, microwave proof and oven proof). Spend a leisurely few hours painting in a relaxed environment with our friendly staff at hand to assist you while enjoying one of our many farm style breakfasts or lunches.

The Clay Cafe was founded in 1999 has recently moved to a brand new home as of December 21st 2016. This 2.5 acre piece of land is situated in the heart of the valley of Hout Bay. With a large open patio every table is close to the luscious garden and every child is ecstatic with our innovative playground. We have beautiful peaceful outside tables, as well as a veggie garden and our own African chic’ boutique. A day at the Clay Cafe makes an ideal day out for a ‘one of a kind’ creative experience. We offer children’s birthday parties, school outings, hen parties or team buildings and of course catering for the individual. All bookings 10 people or less can easily be booked online, hassle free.

Each person is given the chance to indulge in their own personal ceramic masterpiece while they sit back, relax and let us do the rest. We make all our food fresh from scratch everyday, so food is served when ready and is always a hit! We also pick fresh produce from our veggie garden to add into our salads and wraps.

Booking is essential, to avoid disappointment please book in advance. Bookings close the night beforehand and we allocate space for walk ins on the day; first come first serve. Please head to the tab ‘make a table booking’. For bookings larger than 10 people; including children’s parties, kitchen teas and corporate team building please kindly email info@claycafe.co.za. We are a ceramic painting venue with a full licensed kitchen; we don’t allow any outside catering besides a birthday cake. Please email info@claycafe.co.za for more information.

Reviews (8524)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.5
Service 4.3
Ambience 4.6
  • Ruth I. Dined: 1 day ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 16 Apr 25
    Disappointed at service of meal. Waited one half hour after order to be told no phyllo pastry, second order of toasted sandwich took another half an hour which I eventually went to fetch myself. Sad considering the activity in painting was so enjoyable. Need to improve kitchen service. Thank you.

  • Christine M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Alexandra B. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Kate O. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 15 Apr 25
    Very little service. We did not get the painting explained to us and had to ask for service everything we wanted something. No mention of birthday by staff. Food was amazing, kids loved the play area and the experience.

  • Amrah A. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Amber J. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Zoe E. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 15 Apr 25
    100000% recommend it’s so worth your time money and the perfect place to make memories

  • Ashley M. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Apr 25
    Everything was great fun. It was a busy day so service was slow. More attention in this regard would be great. We heard other customers also have to request service a couple of times. Overall, a lovely day out! ☺

  • Charlene P. Dined: 4 days ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Apr 25
    We were first time Clay Cafe visitors and upon entering we did not get the desired reception greeting as the place was packed to capacity due to all the parties happening. We had a booked table but had no idea where to be seated and what to do as no one was around to guide us. Only after I alerted staff at front desk that we are awaiting a waiter and to confirm if it’s indeed our table did they come to assist. Waiter was helpful , food came out quick but our coffee was cold. It was just a very busy and crowded day and not at all what I expected.

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Tuesday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Wednesday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Thursday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Friday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Saturday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Sunday 09h00 - 17h00

Easter Painting Special.

Join us on Sunday, 20 April, for our Easter Bunny Painting Package. Price - R225 per child includes a ceramic bunny, studio fee, and some sweet Easter goodies! Perfect creative outing for the whole family. Bookings are essential

  • Sun, 20 Apr
  • Sunday only: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 15 Apr 2025