Café Carlyle

Restaurant · Café & brunch4.6 (205 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free6 can be made gluten free on request

51 dishesmenu read 5 Novcafecarlyle.co.za

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Breakfast

Until 12pm
  • Homemade GranolaR95

    With Greek yoghurt, seasonal fruit & organic honey topped with nuts, seeds & coconut flakes

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Potato Rosti & Smoked SalmonR125

    With dill & lemon crème fraîche & cucumber ribbons

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Eggs Benny / FloryR105

    Ham or spinach, poached eggs topped with Hollandaise served on English muffin (add salmon trout for an Eggs Royale - R155)

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Toasted CroissantR120

    Smokey bacon, melted cheddar, mozzarella & rocket

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Green OmeletteR110

    Spinach, peas, pesto, goats cheese & micro herbs

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Cafe Carlyle BreakfastR145

    Eggs, bacon, pork sausage, roasted tomato, sautéed mushrooms & hash brown

    Likely egg

  • Breakfast BunR75

    Bacon, egg butty with spicy mayo

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Eggs in PurgatoryR125

    Italian style, baked eggs in a spicy tomato sauce

    Likely egg

  • Brioche French ToastR95

    With fresh berries, mascarpone cream & maple syrup

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

On Toast

  • Avo on ToastR85

    With pickled red onions, micro herbs

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Chilli Scrambled EggsR95

    With avo & spring onion

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Salmon TroutR125

    With whipped lemon feta, shredded cucumber & sesame seeds

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Next Level Egg MayoR115

    Asian mayo, crispy chilli oil (add bacon/salmon trout)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • CC Welsh RarebitR105

    A Cafe Carlyle favourite

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Sautéed Wild MushroomsR125

    With cream, garlic & thyme

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Pastries

  • Plain CroissantR38

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Almond CroissantR48

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chocolate CroissantR48

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pasteis de NataR38

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Homemade Buttermilk SconesR55

    Served with cheese / preserves

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Croissant, Butter & PreservesR55

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Banana BreadR30

    Per slice

    Likely gluten

  • Daily Cakes

    Ask your server

    Likely gluten

Lunch

From 12pm

Toasties & Burgers

  • Cheese & TomatoR75

    Mature cheddar, tomato with onion marmelade

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Roasted Chicken MayoR95

    Roast chicken with tangy mayonnaise

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • The ParmaR135

    Parma Ham, mozzarella, tomato, rocket and basil pesto

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Beef BurgerR145

    Smash burger, cheese, rocket, caramelised onions & tomato with spicy mayo on brioche bun with fries

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Chicken BurgerR145

    Crumbed chicken breast topped with Asian slaw on brioche bun with fries

    Likely gluten

  • Veggie BurgerR145

    Chickpea patty with tomato, lettuce and tzatziki served with fries

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Lunch Plates

  • Prawn TempuraR145

    With Asian dipping sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Salt & Pepper SquidR125

    With Asian slaw & lime mayo

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Fish & ChipsR155

    Crispy beer battered hake with mushy, minty peas & tartare sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • LinguineR145

    Homemade roasted tomato sauce, topped with burrata & basil parmesan crumb

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Roasted Miso ZucchiniR105

    On a bed of whipped feta with lemon zest & pistachio crumb

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely soy

  • Chicken Pot PieR125

    Homemade chicken & leek pot pie made with puff pastry

    Likely gluten

  • Crispy Pork Bao BunsR145

    With crunchy slaw, spicy mayo, sesame seeds, coriander & chilli (optional)

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Poke BowlR195

    Black rice, avocado, coriander, cucumber, edamame beans, pineapple, pickled onion, micro herbs, spicy mayo & Asian dressing

    Likely eggLikely soy

  • Coconut Prawn CurryR185

    Homemade coconut curry with prawns on crispy onion and basmati rice, topped with coriander & toasted sesame seeds, coconut shavings

    Likely sesameLikely shellfish

Salads & Sides

  • Rocket & ParmesanR155

    With marinated artichokes & pine nuts drizzled with balsamic reduction

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Asian ChickenR155

    Grilled chicken thighs, mixed leaves, avo, spring onion & sesame seeds

    Likely sesame

  • Carpaccio of BeetrootR145

    Butternut, goats cheese topped with toasted walnuts, whipped feta & lemon dressing

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Asian SlawR45

    Mixed cabbage with Asian mayo & sesame seeds

    Likely eggLikely sesame

  • Spring SaladR145

    New potatoes, edamame beans, mint, peas & goats cheese croquettes with whipped feta/yoghurt dressing

    Likely dairyLikely soy

  • Side SaladR55

    Green salad with cucumber, cherry tomatoes & feta

    Likely dairy

Woodfired Flatbreads

  • FlatbreadR85

    Smoked sea salt, rosemary, garlic & feta

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • MargaritaR130

    Napolitana base, buffalo mozzarella & torn basil

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • ChorizoR165

    Napolitana base, mozzarella with spicy chorizo, cherry tomatoes & parmesan basil crumb

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • FabR165

    Napolitana base, mozzarella with bacon, feta & avocado

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • ParmaR185

    Napolitana base, mozzarella topped with Parma ham, rocket, parmesan shavings & balsamic reduction

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • FungiR175

    Field mushrooms with thyme on roasted garlic & crème fraîche base, topped with caramelised onions, rocket, parmesan shavings & truffle oil

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • ItalianoR175

    Italian sausage, roasted red pepper, caramelised onions on a roasted garlic & crème fraîche base

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

What the menu saysMenu offers 'Gluten Free Toast' as an add-on (R20); no statement that the kitchen is gluten free or that dishes are prepared gluten free.
  • Menu offers 'Gluten Free Toast' as an add-on (R20); no statement that the kitchen is gluten free or that dishes are prepared gluten free.

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Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address53 Whitby Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7800, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Café & brunch
Phone+27 71 682 4292
Websitecafecarlyle.co.za
Google rating4.6 from 205 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from cafecarlyle.co.za
Hours
  • Monday8am–4pm
  • Tuesday8am–4pm
  • Wednesday8am–4pm
  • Thursday8am–4pm
  • Friday8am–4pm
  • Saturday8am–4pm
  • SundayClosed
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Café Carlyle

Does Café Carlyle have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 6 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Café Carlyle coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Menu offers 'Gluten Free Toast' as an add-on (R20); no statement that the kitchen is gluten free or that dishes are prepared gluten free.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Café Carlyle?

Avo on Toast (GF toast +R20); Chilli Scrambled Eggs (GF toast +R20); Salmon Trout (GF toast +R20); Next Level Egg Mayo (GF toast +R20); CC Welsh Rarebit (GF toast +R20); Sautéed Wild Mushrooms (GF toast +R20).

When is Café Carlyle open?

Monday: 8am–4pm. Tuesday: 8am–4pm. Wednesday: 8am–4pm. Thursday: 8am–4pm. Friday: 8am–4pm. Saturday: 8am–4pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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