café olé — Somerset Mall · all-day breakfast · a quarter-century in the Helderberg

— What we make —

A quarter-century of the same regulars.

All of it, in one place. Filter by what you're after — nothing disappears.

Eggs Benedict

Poached eggs, ham or bacon, hollandaise. Served on a toasted muffin.

on the menu since day one

Full Café Breakfast

Eggs, sausage, bacon, grilled tomato, mushroom, toast. The order that doesn't change.

on the menu since day one

Pancakes

Stack of three. Maple syrup or seasonal fruit. Ask for the cinnamon butter.

Minced Meat on Toast

House mince with a soft egg, on thick-cut toast.

Chicken Schnitzel

Crumbed, pan-fried. Chips, side salad, lemon. A quarter-century and still the same recipe.

on the menu since day one

Steak Burger

House beef patty, lettuce, tomato, sauces, soft seeded bun.

Salmon Wrap with Avo

Smoked salmon, ripe avocado, salad leaves, soft wrap.

Roast Veg Ciabatta

Roast peppers, courgette, aubergine, feta, basil pesto.

Peppermint Tart

A South African classic. We've been cutting from the same tin since opening.

on the menu since day one

Cheesecake

Plated with the day's fruit reduction.

Strawberry Juice

Freshly blended. Named in more than a few reviews.

Coffee Milkshake

Hot afternoons made better. Order an iced coffee if you don't trust yourself.

Full menu & current prices on the board at the counter.

— Why we're still here —

Twenty-five years at the same table. In our regulars' own words.

25 years

"Been a favourite for more than 25 years. Friendly staff. Awesome chicken salad. Great cake and coffee."

— Jennifer De Jager · 3 years ago

20 years

"I have been visiting them for 20 years. Food and service always good. Their savory muffins are to die for."

— Esme Britz · 7 years ago

Royalty

"Top class service from a waiter who knows how to treat his customers like royalty. So what more could you ask for? We'll be back."

— Jankel Friedman · 7 years ago

Saturdays

"Our favourite breakfast nook on a Sat morning. Great value for money, fantastic staff and service. Love it."

— Chris Morey · 5 years ago

After the shops

"Great café with a bistro feel — indoor and outdoor mall seating. Attentive service and a nice place to chill and people watch after frenetic mall shopping."

— Frank Verheij · 3 years ago

2 months ago

"The staff is very pleasant, the service relatively quick, the prices reasonable, and the food very good. A bit noisy — normal, we're in a mall."

— R Garcia · 2 months ago

— In their own words —

What the regulars come back for.

Eggs Benedict

One of the best eggs Benedict dishes I have had in a long time. Their breakfast special was excellent and the coffee milkshake and iced coffee were divine.

Brigitta Schwulst

Carrot cake

Their carrot cake alone deserves five stars. The staff is very friendly, very efficient and the food is also very good at reasonable prices.

Martinette Hurter

Scones

Had the best Scones here for breakfast with Cheese and jam — made fresh and served fast. Price was also decent for the size of the scone.

Nicole André Salgueiro

— Find us —

Shop 33, Somerset Mall.

Ground Floor, Entrance 2
Somerset Mall, Centenary Drive
Somerset West, 7130

Mon – Sat: 08:00 – 19:00
Sunday: 09:00 – 17:00
Phone: 021 851 4845
Bookings: Walk-ins always welcome · groups of 4+ phone ahead

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The Helderberg mountain looks over Somerset Mall. The mall looks over the parking. We look over the menu, every morning at half past seven, while the milk is being chilled and the first batch of bacon goes on.

Twenty-five years of mornings. Come find us before the lunch rush.

Good morning. Breakfast is on.

A quarter-century of the same regulars.

Twenty-five years at the same table. In our regulars' own words.

What the regulars come back for.

Shop 33, Somerset Mall.