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Hemelhuijs

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
Breakfast South African Vegetarian Friendly
71 Waterkant St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
(184 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50

For the love of food, Hemelhuijs opened its doors in October 2010 . The restaurant is a small oasis in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa and offers an ideal escape from hustle and bustle. Sit and watch the city go by while indulging in freshly made jewel-coloured juices, paradisal cocktails or custom blended coffee and order from the all-day menu.

Heavenly sounds in Hemelhuijs... escaping steam from the espresso machine. Cappuccino foam and cinnamon, heavenly smells, heavenly tastes, steam fresh ciabatta. Crumbs on the table, asparagus on the palate, ginger on the nose, black salt, and green dhania. Red, red wine, ginger, and ripe tomato.

Reviews (184)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Nicolai L. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Guliz O. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Desmond S. Dined: 5 days ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 18 Feb 25
    I had the Naked Ravioli. I am of the opinion that they were not delicate- rather heavy. Not light and fluffy as I was expecting . My guests all enjoyed their food which was important.

  • Elisabeth B. Dined: 5 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 18 Feb 25
    Red wine to warm, Portion veal dish very big, but tasty and good. In the whole I liked your restaurant. Thanks

  • Claudia H. Dined: 1 week ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 16 Feb 25
    A very average experience compared to what I remember from when it first opened. The zucchini small plate and baby squid were disappointingly tasteless. It was also noisy.

  • Lelani L. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 16 Feb 25
    Couldn't have asked for a more special, opulent Valentine's lunch! Superb!

  • Christos K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jeanine Z. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 11 Feb 25
    Last year we came for the first time. We really loved the food, the ambience and the service. For that reason we came back this year. That was a great decision. The food is still delicious and looks stunning. We are also enthusiastic about the ambience and service. Next year we will come back!

  • Kelly A. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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Opening Hours

  • Monday 09h00 - 15h00
  • Tuesday 09h00 - 15h00
  • Wednesday 09h00 - 15h00
  • Thursday 09h00 - 15h00
  • Friday 09h00 - 15h00
  • Saturday 09h00 - 14h00
  • Sunday CLOSED