Guidebook for Cape Town
Essentials
Closest grocery store, has two ATM's, one inside (safer) and a Standard Bank outside
30 locals recommend
Kwikspar - Observatory
67 Station RdClosest grocery store, has two ATM's, one inside (safer) and a Standard Bank outside
Pick n Pay Family Observatory
Bigger grocery store, with atm's for all banks
All health foods, nuts, legumes, soy and some sweets and products not available at the supermarket.
14 locals recommend
Komati Foods
74 Lower Main RdAll health foods, nuts, legumes, soy and some sweets and products not available at the supermarket.
Food Scene
Great second hand bookshop and coffee space with comfy couches, good food and friendly people
That Place
76 Lower Main RdGreat second hand bookshop and coffee space with comfy couches, good food and friendly people
Cafe Ganesh
38 Trill RdGood food, great ambience, good Saturday night parties
Best Cape Town sushi restaurant, at least, our favourite
34 locals recommend
1890 House Sushi and Grill
40 Trill RdBest Cape Town sushi restaurant, at least, our favourite
Haven't eaten there in a while, but its part of the Lower Main road institutions...
38 locals recommend
Obz Cafe
115 Lower Main RdHaven't eaten there in a while, but its part of the Lower Main road institutions...
Second rate mexican food with first rate frozen margherita's that make it all not matter served in plastic glasses. Love it.
22 locals recommend
Pancho's
127 Lower Main RdSecond rate mexican food with first rate frozen margherita's that make it all not matter served in plastic glasses. Love it.
Mr Lin's Sushi & Thai
109 Lower Main RdAnother sushi place, cheaper, with Thai food as well
Cocoa Cha Chi
Lower Main RoadGreat garden to sit in, nice food, free wifi
Mango Ginger
27 Lower Main RdLovely food, great owner, caters for all sorts of dietary needs.
Queen of Tarts
Best cakes and nice lunches
Trenchtown
143 Lower Main Rdbig with fake beech beer garden
Cafe Honeybun
107 Lower Main Rdclosest coffee shop
Narona
136 Buitenkant StClosest pizza
Drinks & Nightlife
Hello Sailor
86 Lower Main RdGreat coffee, nice vibe
The Scrumpy Jack
45 Trill RdSports Bar
Everything Else
Cyber Cafe
111 Lower Main RdInternet & printing shop, surrounded by cool second hand and clothing stores
Observatory Swimming Pool
16 Liesbeek AveLocal swimming pool open in summer
HAIR BY SHAUGHN OBSERVATORY
80 Lower Main Rdgreat friendly accommodating hairdressers
The River Club
Observatory RoadRestaurant, kids park, conference venue & golf club
Shopping
Artsource
44 Lower Main RoadFine art supplies