Happy Folks Big Bay

Restaurant4.1 (964 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

60 dishesmenu read 9 Novhappyfolks.co.za

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Food menu

Starters

  • Chilli Cheese FriesR66

    Smothered in cheese sauce and chilli

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Cheese CroquettesR72

    Deep-fried, filled with cheese, and served with sriracha mayo

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Zucchini FriesR76

    Deep-fried zucchini strips, coated in panko crumbs, and served with sriracha mayo

    VegetarianLikely egg

  • Tuna BitesR88

    Crispy rice paper topped with tuna, avocado and sriracha mayo, drizzled with a sweet soy sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely fish

  • Crispy Chicken TendersR88

    Peri-peri chicken served with a blue cheese dressing

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pork Spring RollsR88

    Deep-fried pulled pork spring rolls served with a sweet chilli sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Rice Paper RollsR92

    Prawn, avocado, cucumber, carrot, red onion, and lettuce, wrapped in rice paper, and served with a sweet soy sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Lamb CroquettesR96

    Slow-cooked lamb and mozzarella balls, coated in panko crumbs, deep-fried, and served with sriracha mayo

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Sautéed PrawnsR106

    Tossed in chilli, garlic, and lemon butter

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • MusselsR106

    Steamed mussels in a rich garlic sauce, served with bread

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Peri-Peri Baby SquidR126

    Baby squid tubes and tentacles, grilled in a creamy peri-peri sauce

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

Nachos

  • Plain NachosR122

    Nacho chips, pizza cheese, guacamole, jalapeños, sour cream and salsa

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Grilled Chicken NachosR146

    Grilled chicken, nacho chips, pizza cheese, guacamole, jalapeños, sour cream and salsa

    Likely dairy

  • Beef NachosR150

    Beef, nacho chips, pizza cheese, guacamole, jalapeños, sour cream and salsa

    Likely dairy

  • Pulled Pork NachosR154

    Pulled pork, nacho chips, pizza cheese, guacamole, jalapeños, sour cream and salsa

    Likely dairy

Salads

  • CobbR146

    Mixed greens, grilled chicken, tomatoes, corn, red onions, avocado, red pepper, and blue cheese dressing

    Likely dairy

  • Birdie GreenR148

    Mixed greens, grilled chicken, bacon, crispy onions, feta, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, and honey mustard dressing

    Likely dairy

  • Smoked Salmon TroutR196

    Smoked salmon trout, edamame beans, butter beans, broccoli, chilli and avocado, sprinkled with sesame seeds and drizzled with teriyaki…

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

Bowls

  • Veg Poké BowlR136

    Bean curd, avocado, edamame beans, cucumber, ginger, radish, red cabbage, sesame seeds, seven spice and rice, served with sriracha mayo and…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely sesame

  • Tuna Poké BowlR174

    Tuna, edamame beans, ginger, avocado, radish, cucumber, sesame seeds, nori, spring onion, caviar, seven spice and rice, served with…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Tempura Prawn Poké BowlR184

    Tempura prawn meat coated in sriracha mayo, edamame beans, ginger, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, nori, spring onion, seven spice and…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Happy Poké BowlR194

    Salmon, tuna, bean curd, prawn, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, seven spice and rice, served with sriracha mayo and a sweet soy sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely sesameLikely shellfishLikely fish

Wraps

  • Pulled Pork WrapR124

    BBQ pulled pork, caramelised onions, feta, cherry tomatoes, avocado, lettuce and mayo, in a wholewheat wrap

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Honey Mustard Chicken WrapR126

    Chicken, avocado, red pepper, cherry tomatoes, lettuce and honey mustard, in a wholewheat wrap

    Likely gluten

  • Steak & Avo WrapR140

    Steak strips, rocket, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red pepper, caramelised onions, lettuce and sweet chilli mayo, in a wholewheat wrap

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Sushi: Classic

  • Vegetarian Ginger Roll (4)R56

    Inside-out roll with pickled ginger, bean curd, cucumber, avocado, and red pepper

    VegetarianLikely soy

  • Bean Curd Nigiri (3)R58

    Deep-fried tofu, filled with rice and topped with Japanese mayo and sesame seeds

    VegetarianLikely eggLikely soyLikely sesame

  • Spicy Tuna & Avocado Roll (4)R70

    Inside-out roll with spicy tuna and avocado, topped with sesame seeds

    Likely sesameLikely fish

  • Prawn & Avocado Roll (4)R72

    Inside-out roll with prawn and avocado, topped with sesame seeds

    Likely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Philadelphia Roll (4)R74

    Inside-out roll with salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber, topped with sesame seeds

    Likely dairyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Hand RollR80

    Seaweed cone filled with rice, cucumber, avocado, and either prawn or salmon, topped with Japanese mayo and sesame seeds

    Likely eggLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Fashion Sandwiches (4)R90

    Rice sandwiches with layers of avocado and Japanese mayo, available with either prawn or salmon filling

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Salmon Roses (3)R98

    Salmon-wrapped rice and avocado, garnished with Japanese mayo and caviar

    Likely eggLikely fish

Sushi: Platters

  • Royal Flush

    Teriyaki rainbow roll (3), Happy roll (3), Spicy tuna & avocado roll (4), Salmon roses (3), Crunch roll (3)

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Full House

    Salmon roses (3), Prawn & avocado roll (4), Rock shrimp tempura roll (3), Philadelphia roll (4), Fashion sandwiches (4), Volcano roll (3)

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

Signature Sushi

  • Teriyaki Rainbow RollR91

    Salmon, avocado, and sushi rice, topped with salmon, Japanese mayo, sweet soy sauce, caviar, seven spice, and sesame oil

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Happy RollR94

    Tempura prawn and avocado roll, topped with ebi prawns, sweet soy sauce, sriracha mayo, and tempura crunch

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Crunch RollR91

    Tuna, cream cheese, seven spice, spring onion, and sweet chilli mayo

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Fried Futomaki RollR93

    Deep-fried futomaki with salmon, tuna, avocado and cream cheese, topped with teriyaki and sriracha mayo, crispy glass noodles, seven spice…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Volcano RollR94

    Deep-fried prawn, guacamole, cream cheese, salmon, caviar, sesame seeds, and a sweet mayo dressing

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely sesameLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Rock Shrimp TempuraR105

    Spicy tuna roll, topped with a tempura prawn, sriracha mayo, spring onions, seven spice, and sesame seeds

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesameLikely shellfishLikely fish

Pizza: The Classics

  • Feta Al FornoR96

    Feta, herbs, garlic

    Likely dairy

  • MargheritaR98

    Mozzarella, tomato base, oregano

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Plain JaneR130

    Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • MediterraneanR148

    Olives, feta, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • The RoosterR148

    Chicken, mushrooms, red pepper, sweet chilli, mozzarella

    Likely dairy

  • Spicy ChickenR158

    Grilled chicken, onion, feta, peppers, peri-peri sauce, mozzarella

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Pizza: The Show-offs

  • Sweet AmericanoR164

    Pepperoni, spicy honey, mozzarella

    Likely dairy

  • Los AngelesR168

    Bacon, feta, avocado, mozzarella

    Likely dairy

  • The OutskirtR176

    Pulled pork, bacon, caramelised onions, mushrooms, chilli, mozzarella

    Likely dairy

  • BiancaR176

    Halloumi, mushrooms, truffle oil, rocket, mozzarella

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Piccante GamberiR182

    Prawn meat, rocket, garlic, chilli, mozzarella

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • ParmaR185

    Parma ham, tomatoes, basil pesto, mozzarella

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Kids menu

Kiddies Meals

  • Chicken StripsR76

    Chicken strips served with chips

  • Calamari StripsR76

    Calamari strips served with chips & tartar sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Fish BitesR78

    Fish nuggets served with chips

    Likely fish

  • Grilled BurgerR80

    Two mini chicken or beef burgers served with chips

    Likely gluten

  • Margherita PizzaR84

    Tomato base, mozzarella and oregano

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Ice Cream & Chocolate SauceR38

    Ice cream served with chocolate sauce & sprinkles

    Likely dairy

  • Chocolate Brownie & Ice CreamR46

    Chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Good to know

Café

  • Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026

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

Facts

FactDetail
AddressShop 57C, Eden on the Bay, Cnr, Big Bay Blvd, Big Bay, Cape Town, 7448, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant
Phone+27 21 554 9709
Websitehappyfolks.co.za
Google rating4.1 from 964 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from happyfolks.co.za
Hours
  • Monday11am–11pm
  • Tuesday11am–11pm
  • Wednesday11am–11pm
  • Thursday11am–11pm
  • Friday11am–midnight
  • Saturday11am–midnight
  • Sunday11am–11pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

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 Happy Folks Big Bay

Does Happy Folks Big Bay have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Happy Folks Big Bay coeliac friendly?

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.

When is Happy Folks Big Bay open?

Monday: 11am–11pm. Tuesday: 11am–11pm. Wednesday: 11am–11pm. Thursday: 11am–11pm. Friday: 11am–midnight. Saturday: 11am–midnight. Sunday: 11am–11pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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