
Ideas Cartel at The Old Foundry
Bar · Bar & brewery4.4 (226 Google reviews)
No dishes marked gluten free
49 dishesmenu read 7 Novideascartel.com
Always confirm with staffAnswers come from the venue’s own menu or its listed ingredients; none of them means a dish is safe. Kitchens share surfaces and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, tell staff and confirm before you order.
Menu
Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.
Smoothies / Bowls
- Boss BabeR95
Plant milk, cacao, almond butter, maca, dates, Himalayan salt, banana, cacao nibs
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Chia Blueberry KickerR95
Coconut water, almond butter, chia seeds, cinnamon, blueberries, banana
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Green HealerR95
Coconut water, spinach, lemon, ginger, chia seeds, dates, banana
- Moon MilkR95
Plant milk, peanut butter, Medjool dates, cinnamon, banana
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists peanut, peanut butter): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
All Day Breakfast
- Vegan BagelR65
Avo, cucumber ribbons, tomato & hummus served on a bagel
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bagel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hummus): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Bacon & Egg BagelR80
Fried egg, crispy bacon, tomato relish & rocket served on a bagel
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bagel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese BagelR90
Straight up, as above
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bagel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Seasonal Yogurt BowlR75
Greek yoghurt, homemade cacao granola & fresh fruit
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yoghurt, yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Brioche Berry French ToastR125
Decadent brioche french toast served with berry jam & maple glaze
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Brioche Nutella French ToastR135
Decadent brioche french toast served with Nutella & maple glaze
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Croissant French ToastR135
Croissant french toast served with caramelised banana, bacon & mascarpone
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast, croissant): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mascarpone): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Eggs BenedictR135
Choice of salmon, bacon or spinach
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, benedict): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Classic Egg on ToastR60
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Bacon & Eggs on ToastR85
Two free range eggs (scrambled / fried / poached) served with three crispy strips of bacon on sourdough / rye
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, toast, rye): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Full English BreakfastR120
Two free range eggs, three rashers of bacon, roasted tomato, garlic mushrooms, chipolata sausages served with sourdough / rye
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, rye): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Build Your Own Three Egg OmeletteR55
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, omelette): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Breakfast WrapR85
Tortilla filled with cheese, salsa, scrambled egg & bacon
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tortilla, wrap): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, scrambled): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Gym BuddyR75
Two free range poached eggs, grilled tomato, sliced avocado, toasted sourdough / rye, chipotle mayo & lime
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, rye): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Caramelised Harissa Onions Served with Poached EggsR75
Caramelised onions with a harissa, tzatziki dressing, two poached eggs & toasted sourdough
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tzatziki): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Avo on Toast - Straight UpR65
Sliced avo served on sourdough / rye
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, toast, rye): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Green Breakfast BowlR95
Kale, baby spinach, halloumi cheese, almonds, quinoa, avo finished off with a green goddess dressing & two poached eggs
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond, almonds): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Health MuffinR55
Served with butter, cheese & jam
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists muffin): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
Lunchtime Lovers
- Everyday Rainbow Salad with Tahini & Miso DressingR75
Spinach, kale, beetroot, carrot, steamed broccoli with seeds, avo & a tahini and miso dressing
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tahini): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Cartel Chicken SaladR105
Free range chicken, mixed greens, whipped Danish feta, beetroot, cucumber ribbons, capers & homemade balsamic reduction
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Healing BowlR85
Brown rice, spiced sweet potato, a red cabbage slaw, pistachio dukkah and a lemon dressing
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pistachio, dukkah): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Quinoa BowlR85
Quinoa, spiced chickpeas, green salad, avo with a harissa dressing
- The Balance PlateR115
Grilled chicken breast, roasted sweet potato, steamed broccoli, small tomato & feta side salad
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Black Bean BurgerR120
Black bean burger served with tomato, lettuce, gherkins & vegan chipotle mayo served with a side of fries
- Cartel Beef BurgerR135
Homemade beef patty, cheese, tomato, lettuce, gherkin, red onion & chipotle mayo served with fries
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Crumbed Chicken BurgerR125
Crumbed chicken, red cabbage slaw, tomato, gherkin served with fries
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crumbed): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Trio of SlidersR125
Mini beef, chicken & black bean burgers with a side of fries
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Chicken StripsR85
Crumbed chicken strips served with a side of fries or salad
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crumbed): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Vegetarian QuesadillaR75
Tortilla, mushrooms, tomato, cheese, chipotle mayo & spicy salsa
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Chicken WrapR95
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, tomato, onion marmalade, avo & tzatziki
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tzatziki): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Falafel PocketsR95
Homemade falafels served in a pita pocket with tzatziki, cucumber & red onion
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pita, falafel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tzatziki): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Steak Egg and ChipsR160
250g steak served to your liking with fries
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
Toasted Sarmies
- Classic Grilled Cheese & TomatoR65
Melted cheese & tomato on toasted sourdough / rye
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, rye): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Caprese SandwichR75
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, basil pesto served on toasted sourdough / rye
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, rye): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Smoked Chicken SandwichR80
Smoked chicken, mixed greens, gherkin & mustard mayo on sourdough / rye
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, rye): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- B.L.T SandwichR80
Bacon, lettuce & tomato served with our green goddess dressing on sourdough / rye
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, rye): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Chicken Mayo SandwichR75
Chicken, mayonnaise & slaw served on sourdough / rye
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, rye): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo, mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Healthy Salmon Open SarmieR105
Smoked salmon served with cucumber ribbons, cream cheese, red onion & rocket
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
Pizza
- Sardinia PizzaR125
Tomato base, mozzarella, red onion, caper berries and salami
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pizza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Pizza MargheritaR100
Tomato base, fior di latte, parmesan cheese and fresh basil
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pizza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, parmesan, fior di latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Prosciutto e FunghiR125
Tomato, mozzarella, gypsy ham, mushrooms, parmesan and drizzled with truffle oil
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan, mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Greco PizzaR110
Tomato base, mozzarella, spinach, feta, black olives
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pizza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Pizza GamberiR150
Butter prawns, chorizo & chilli
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pizza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Tuscan Chicken PizzaR125
Tomato base, grilled chicken, peppadews, sundried tomatoes and red onions
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pizza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
- Garden Pizza (Vegan/Vegetarian)R110
Tomato base, mozzarella, marinated artichokes, grilled aubergines, black olives
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pizza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 7 Nov 2026 (cdn.prod.website-files.com)
Good to know
Bar
- Kids welcome (4)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: Kids menu: 4 dishes on the “Kids” menu · source for Kids welcome (4)
- Has a kids menu (4)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 4 dishes on the “Kids” menu · source for Has a kids menu (4)
- Vegetarian dishes (3)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 3 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu · source for Vegetarian dishes (3)
Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.
Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | The Old Foundry, 1 Sand Hill Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa |
| Area | Cape Town |
| Kind | Bar · Bar & brewery |
| Phone | +27 21 824 1782 |
| Website | ideascartel.com |
| Booking | Online through Book online |
| Google rating | 4.4 from 226 reviews |
| Menu read | 7 Nov 2026 from ideascartel.com |
| Map | Open 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
- ideascartel.com/eat-and-drink-in-cape-town-and-stellenboschHTML · read 5 Nov 2026
- cdn.prod.website-files.com/62def6cc26a9a4c65c7e03e2/63d7af7c471074ee84f42ePDF · read 5 Nov 2026
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 Ideas Cartel at The Old Foundry
Does Ideas Cartel at The Old Foundry have gluten-free options?
No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 7 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.
Is Ideas Cartel at The Old Foundry 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.
Can I book Ideas Cartel at The Old Foundry online?
Yes, through Book online: https://www.ideascartel.com/contact/restaurants