Clay Cafe Hout Bay

Restaurant · Café & brunch4.6 (5,782 Google reviews)

1 dish marked gluten free+ 23 can be made gluten free on request

86 dishesmenu read 10 Novclaycafe.co.za

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Halaal menu

Breakfast served until 11:30; lunch served from 11:45; pizzas served all day; trading Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00; last orders 16:15

Breakfast

  • Plain CroissantR45

    Options: with jam, cheese & butter 65; with chocolate spread 60

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Vegan BrekkieR105

    Zucchini fritters topped with sautéed mushrooms, tomato, avo & vegan feta

    Vegan

  • Gorgeous GranolaR105

    Homemade gluten & wheat-free granola served with seasonal fruit, chia seeds & double thick yoghurt

    Likely dairy

  • Seasonal Fruit BowlR65

    Served with yoghurt & an oat crunchie

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Creamy Scrambled Egg on CroissantR85

    Creamy scrambled egg on croissant. Add macon 30

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Shakshuka (Red Pepper)R105

    Two poached eggs in a spicy North African tomato, capsicum and onion relish served with sourdough toast. Add macon 30

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Full BreakfastR110

    Eggs, macon, tomato, sautéed mushrooms and toast. Add beef sausage 30

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Eggs BenedictR105

    Poached eggs on toasted English muffin or roasted sweet potato, topped with hollandaise. Served with your choice of: avo 35, sautéed…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Smashed Avo on ToastR105

    Smashed avo, Danish feta, rocket, tomato & two soft poached eggs on ciabatta, sourdough or roasted sweet potato, with a side greek salad.…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

Pizzas

  • AlbaR100

    Mozzarella, garlic & rocket (no tomato)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • RaphaelR105

    Tomato & mozzarella

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Beef Sirloin PizzaR115

    Beef sirloin, mozzarella & caramelised onion

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Pan-Fried Mushroom PizzaR105

    Pan-fried mushrooms, vegan mozzarella & pesto

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely nuts

  • PicassoR150

    Grilled chicken, avo, feta & rocket

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • OrtaggioR140

    Roasted butternut, grilled zucchini, sautéed mushrooms, caramelised onion & baby spinach

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Pan-Fried Halloumi PizzaR105

    Pan-fried halloumi, cashew pesto & roasted red pepper

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • RembrandtR150

    Macon, avo, feta & Peppadews

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • WarholR150

    Gorgonzola cheese, macon, caramelised onion & rocket

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Da VinciR155

    Sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers & parmesan shavings

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • BelliniR160

    Macon, jalapeños, red onion & rocket

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • CapreseR115

    Homemade basil & cashew pesto, blistered cherry tomatoes & feta

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Toasties

  • Toasted CheeseR65

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Toasted Macon, Cheese & TomatoR80

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Toasted Cheese & TomatoR70

    Macon, melted cheddar & avo

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Toasted Chicken MayoR75

    Gorgonzola cheese, macon & caramelised onion

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Burgers

  • Classic BurgerR140

    Served with lettuce, tomato and gherkin. Options: beef 140, chicken 140, lamb 160, vegan 140

    Likely gluten

  • Bisque BurgerR75

    Beef sirloin or chicken burger on seeded bun with lettuce & tomato

    Likely gluten

Sides

  • Hand Cut FriesR40
  • Roasted Butternut & Zucchini with FetaR35

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Side Greek SaladR45

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Loaded FriesR60

    Topped with macon bits & smokey mayo

    Likely egg

Sweet treats

  • Carrot Cake SliceR60

    Likely gluten

  • Chocolate Cake SliceR60

    Likely gluten

  • Baked CheesecakeR65

    Served with salted caramel or berry drizzle

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Dark Belgian Chocolate MousseR60

    Likely dairy

  • Apple, Almond & Berry CrumbleR65

    Served with ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Crème BrûléeR65

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Malva PuddingR65

    Served with ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Decadent BrownieR45

    Free of gluten

  • Homemade Ice CreamR60

    Served with Bar One chocolate sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Ice Cream TubR30

    Sugar cone 38

    Likely dairy

  • Sweet Treat Platter to ShareR100

    Chocolate brownie, fudge, crunchie bites & mini meringues

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Traditional WaffleR50

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Fudge, Oat Crunchie or CupcakesR30

    Likely gluten

Lunch

  • Minestrone SoupR100

    Served with cheese toast

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled HalloumiR135

    With avo, onion, cucumber, strawberries

    Likely dairy

  • Butter ChickenR135

    Served with a roti

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Char-Grilled ChickenR140

    With cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, beetroot, avo & croutons

    Likely gluten

  • Bang Bang ChickenR135

    Crumbed chicken served on a skewer with spicy mayo & a side of cabbage salad

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Asian Sweet Chilli Beef SirloinR160

    With cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avo, cashews, onion, coriander & mint

    Likely nuts

  • Spinach, Feta & Butternut QuicheR110

    Phyllo pastry quiche served with a side greek salad

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Roast Veggies, Feta & Toasted NutsR124

    On seasonal leaves with cucumber & avo

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Smoked Salmon TroutR145

    With cream cheese, avo, onion & caperberries on a baby spinach leaf base

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Chicken & Mushroom Pot PieR140

    With a creamy sauce & puff pastry top

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spinach & Zucchini FritterR115

    With edamame beans, cherry tomatoes, avo & cucumber

    VeganLikely soy

  • Chicken WrapR150

    Chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, mayo & balsamic reduction

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Beef WrapR160

    Beef, lettuce, avo, caramelised onion, pesto & Danish feta

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chickpea WrapR130

    Chickpeas, cucumber, cabbage, carrot, tomato, red pepper & feta

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Gourmet toasties

  • Brie, Macon & Red Onion ToastieR105

    Brie, macon & red onion

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Clay Kids

  • Scrambled Egg & MaconR65

    Served on a brioche bun

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Bisque Burger (Kids)R75

    Beef sirloin or chicken burger on seeded bun with lettuce & tomato

    Likely gluten

  • Crispy Crumbed Chicken StripsR75

    Served with hand cut fries & mayo or sweet chilli dip

    Likely gluten

  • Veg Out PlateR60

    Spinach & zucchini fritter with hummus, cucumber fingers, cheese squares & apple slices

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Baby Raphael PizzaR60

    Tomato & mozzarella. Add pineapple or mushrooms 10; add macon, chicken or avo 20

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Homemade PastaR55

    With Napolitana sauce. Add roasted veg 10; add chicken 20; add lamb meatballs 25

    Can be made free of gluten

Homemade pasta

  • Fettuccine AlfredoR145

    Chicken, macon & sautéed mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Fettuccine NapoletanaR145

    Classic Italian tomato sauce served with lamb meatballs

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Fettuccine SalmonR145

    Salmon ribbons in a creamy white sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

Menu

Breakfast served until 11:30; lunch served from 11:45; pizzas served all day; trading Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00; last orders 16:15

Toasties

  • Toasted Bacon, Cheese & TomatoR80

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Toasted Cheese & TomatoR70

    Streaky bacon, melted cheddar & avo

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Toasted Chicken MayoR75

    Gorgonzola cheese, streaky bacon & caramelised onion

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Gourmet toasties

  • Brie, Bacon & Red Onion ToastieR105

    Brie, bacon & red onion

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Clay Kids

  • Scrambled Egg & BaconR65

    Served on a brioche bun

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Baby Raphael PizzaR60

    Tomato & mozzarella. Add pineapple or mushrooms 10; add bacon, chicken or avo 20

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Breakfast

  • Creamy Scrambled Egg on CroissantR85

    Creamy scrambled egg on croissant. Add bacon 30

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Shakshuka (Red Pepper)R105

    Two poached eggs in a spicy North African tomato, capsicum and onion relish served with sourdough toast. Add bacon 30

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Full BreakfastR110

    Eggs, bacon, tomato, sautéed mushrooms and toast. Add beef sausage 30

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Eggs BenedictR105

    Poached eggs on toasted English muffin or roasted sweet potato, topped with hollandaise. Served with your choice of: avo 35, sautéed…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Smashed Avo on ToastR105

    Smashed avo, Danish feta, rocket, tomato & two soft poached eggs on ciabatta, sourdough or roasted sweet potato, with a side greek salad.…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

Homemade pasta

  • Fettuccine AlfredoR145

    Chicken, bacon & sautéed mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Fettuccine SalmonR145

    Salmon ribbons in a creamy white wine sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

Pizzas

  • RembrandtR150

    Bacon, avo, feta & Peppadews

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • WarholR150

    Gorgonzola cheese, bacon, caramelised onion & rocket

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Da VinciR155

    Salami, sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers & parmesan shavings

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • BelliniR160

    Salami, bacon, jalapeños, red onion & rocket

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Sides

  • Loaded FriesR60

    Topped with bacon bits & smokey mayo

    Likely egg

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian · V+ vegan · GF gluten free

What the menu saysHalaal menu lists 'dedicated & certified halaal kitchen'. Printed gluten-free items: Decadent Brownie (GF); gluten-free pasta +20 and gluten-free pizza base +20; roasted sweet potato base (GF) on Smashed Avo. No venue-wide coeliac statement.
  • Halaal menu lists 'dedicated & certified halaal kitchen'. Printed gluten-free items: Decadent Brownie (GF); gluten-free pasta +20 and gluten-free pizza base +20; roasted sweet potato base (GF) on Smashed Avo. No venue-wide coeliac statement.

Good to know

Restaurant

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
AddressClay Cafe, 4080 Hout Bay Main Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7872, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Café & brunch
Phone+27 76 810 5120
Websiteclaycafe.co.za
BookingOnline
Google rating4.6 from 5,782 reviews
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from claycafe.co.za
Hours
  • Monday9am–5pm
  • Tuesday9am–5pm
  • Wednesday9am–5pm
  • Thursday9am–5pm
  • Friday9am–5pm
  • Saturday9am–5pm
  • Sunday9am–5pm
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 Clay Cafe Hout Bay

Does Clay Cafe Hout Bay have gluten-free options?

Yes: 1 dish is gluten free as served, and 23 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Clay Cafe Hout Bay coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Halaal menu lists 'dedicated & certified halaal kitchen'.”. 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 Clay Cafe Hout Bay?

Raphael (Homemade gluten-free base +20; vegan mozzarella +35); Beef Sirloin Pizza (Homemade gluten-free base +20; vegan mozzarella +35); Pan-Fried Mushroom Pizza (Homemade gluten-free base +20); Picasso (Homemade gluten-free base +20; vegan mozzarella +35); Ortaggio (Homemade gluten-free base +20; vegan mozzarella +35); Smashed Avo on Toast (Roasted sweet potato base (GF)).

When is Clay Cafe Hout Bay open?

Monday: 9am–5pm. Tuesday: 9am–5pm. Wednesday: 9am–5pm. Thursday: 9am–5pm. Friday: 9am–5pm. Saturday: 9am–5pm. Sunday: 9am–5pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Clay Cafe Hout Bay online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/LZwpGIYY-hU?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=0BHsaqO5LuG3ruEP98KqmQ0&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BBokkemanskloof%2BCape%2BTown%2BSouth%2BAfrica%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13227.643282122386!2d18.3815!3d-34.0205!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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