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The Clay Cafe Hout Bay

Breakfast Pizza
Location Pointer Cape Town 4081 Little Lumley, M63, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
4.5
(9352 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Friendly

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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.

Opening Hours

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

Reviews (9352)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.5
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.6
  • Calien V. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Dec 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Clay Cafe Hout Bay responded on Thu 11 Dec 25:
    Thank you, Calien, for taking your time to leave us your review. So happy to see that you have enjoyed everything that we have to offer you. We hope to see you again another time.

  • Jacita N. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Dec 25 (Guest left no comment)

    The Clay Cafe Hout Bay responded on Thu 11 Dec 25:
    Hello, Jacita. We appreciate you taking your time to leave us this review. Thank you for joining us for your Clay Cafe experience and we are excited to welcome you back here for another time.

  • Hannelie Dined: 2 days ago
    3.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Dec 25
    We booked in advance, arrived with no table ready to sit at, and I had to clear, move, and set up tables myself. Luckily, Bongi saved the day with her excellent service, so the 1 * service is not because of Bongi, she gets a 10/10

  • Marlyse W. Dined: 2 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Dec 25
    Thank you for having us experience and enjoy our staff lunch. I would recommend, more waiters/waitresses, we waited a lengthy time for our drinks and food.

  • Nombulelo N. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Dec 25
    Thank you making our end of year staff lunch a memorable experience. Positive reviews received from all of our staff members. Wishing the entire Clay Cafe a happy & joyous festive season. With thanks & apprecation - Cape Town Montessori School

  • Tracy L. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Dec 25
    Absolutely loved the experience.

  • Karima l. Dined: 2 days ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Clyde C. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Dec 25
    We were a team of 14 that visited the Houtbay branch. The service was brilliant, from the booking process up until we paid the bill. It was less frustrating to me as the organiser and I could basically trust the staff at Clay Cafe' to take over and have a good time. The key thing that stood out to me was, despite the restuarant being fully booked and packed with people, they went as far as showing each one where to park. Super thank you to the team, Jenna; Mandy; Faith and Cheslyn who made the experience super.

  • Fay C. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Dec 25
    Awesome experience, thank you for hosting us!

    The Clay Cafe Hout Bay responded on Thu 11 Dec 25:
    Hi there, Fay. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We are thrilled to see that you have enjoyed your experience with us. Please come back again soon!

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