Picked by JOL

Cape Town guides

Useful starting points for eating, drinking, making, moving and finding more joy of life around the city.

Where to begin

Cedar Coffee Roasters (Roastery + Store), featured in Best coffee in Cape Town

Best coffee in Cape Town

Start with Cedar Coffee Roasters (Roastery + Store) and Pang Specialty Coffee; every place is picked by the JOL editorial team.

Little Fox Restaurant, featured in Best places to eat in Cape Town

Best places to eat in Cape Town

Start with Little Fox Restaurant and Selva Cafe & Co.; every place is picked by the JOL editorial team.

Everard Read Gallery, Cape Town, featured in Best culture spots in Cape Town

Best culture spots in Cape Town

Start with Everard Read Gallery, Cape Town and Baxter Theatre Centre; every place is picked by the JOL editorial team.

Little Fox Restaurant, featured in Best bars in Cape Town

Best bars in Cape Town

Start with Little Fox Restaurant and Openwine; every place is picked by the JOL editorial team.

Artisan Skin, featured in Best places to relax in Cape Town

Best places to relax in Cape Town

Start with Artisan Skin and Nirvana Nook Wellness Spa; every place is picked by the JOL editorial team.

Flourish Plants, featured in Best independent shops in Cape Town

Best independent shops in Cape Town

Start with Flourish Plants and Zizamele Ceramics; every place is picked by the JOL editorial team.

Arturf Padel Arena, featured in Active things to do in Cape Town

Active things to do in Cape Town

Start with Arturf Padel Arena and Habitus wellness; every place is picked by the JOL editorial team.

Dweba Art Gallery & Cafe, featured in Creative workshops in Cape Town

Creative workshops in Cape Town

Start with Dweba Art Gallery & Cafe and Eclectica Contemporary; every place is picked by the JOL editorial team.

Artisan Skin, featured in Classes and courses in Cape Town

Classes and courses in Cape Town

Start with Artisan Skin and Steenberg Spa; every place is picked by the JOL editorial team.

Baxter Theatre Centre, featured in Best night out spots in Cape Town

Best night out spots in Cape Town

Start with Baxter Theatre Centre and Jazz In The Native Yards, KwaSec, Gugulethu; every place is picked by the JOL editorial team.

Cape Town Collective, featured in Best places to work from in Cape Town

Best places to work from in Cape Town

Start with Cape Town Collective and AfricaWorks Cape Town @ CBD; every place is picked by the JOL editorial team.