Judd’s Local

Restaurant4.5 (296 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

28 dishesmenu read 10 Novjuddslocal.co.za

Always confirm with staff

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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.

Small Plates

Beef TongueR100
Pickled beef tongue, sliced carpaccio style, served with pickled red onion, fried capers, rocket, parmesan shavings, mustard amasi cream…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Snoek & Smoked Salmon Fish CakesR130
Westcoast favourite of snoek & sweet potato, herbs of parsley & coriander, smoked local trout. Served with a rocket & crimson baby leaf…
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish, salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Pork RibsR135
Slow roasted pork ribs, with a South African monkey gland sauce – made from scratch. (no premix nonsense)
Bobotie SamosasR110
Free range beef mince, from Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants, using a very South African spice mix for Bobotie (cape malay curry) encased in a…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pastry, samosa): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Corn RibletsR120
Fresh sweet corn, charred on the grill, served with our amasi emulsion, feta crumble & fresh herbs.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Potato PavéR85
Thin sliced potatoes, layered & compressed with beef tallow & thyme, pan fried till golden & indulged with grated parmesan. A real potato…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Baked Pumpkin SlicesR85
Baked pumpkin slices, seasoned with cinnamon & Hermon honey, till well caramelized, charred on the grill & finished with toasted pumpkin…
Pumpkin & Sage AranciniR105
Using a Maize rice & Italian risotto mix, made Italian style, with pumpkin puree added & a cheesy centre. Served with a sage aioli…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists arancini): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Sriracha Tjokka (Squid)R125
A favourite, since we opened 5 years ago. Home made sriracha, local Tjokka, pan fried with coconut milk – infused with confit garlic…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ciabatta): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists squid): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)

Salads

Root SaladR115
Steamed whole sorghum, served with roasted beetroot, roasted butternut, carrot, zucchini & colorful greens, drizzled with a hung yoghurt…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta, yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Charred Greens SaladR180
Health personified, in season broccoli & courgette, charred, served with baby spinach, fresh peas, avocado, toasted pinenuts & fresh herbs.…
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pinenut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Tomato PartyR165
Roma & cherry tomatoes, oven dried confit tomatoes, confit garlic, basil pesto, bocconcini, fresh basil & red onion. Drizzled with olive…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bocconcini): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)

Something Different / Something Special

Toasted Cheese SandwichR100
Slow proofed milk dough, baked on our premises, filled with a blend of Havarti, Gruberg, Gruyere or Ementhal. Panfried in butter & olive…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, gruyere, butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Puffed Pan Fried BreadR100
Slow proof dough, pan fried till puffed up, topped with malay curry mince & malay mayo drizzle (think of a vetkoek, only better).
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)

Mains

Beef RumpR275
Frankie Fenner beef rump, cooked medium rare, served with fresh cut fries.
Fish of the DayR275
Freshly delivered deep sea fish, served with potato pave, seasonal veg & beurre blanc. Ask your waiter.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Lamb ParcelR245
Slow roasted lamb with aromatics, shredded & baked in a buttered phyllo pastry. Served with a lamb jus and a cucumber yoghurt. Mini green…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
The JUDDS BurgerR205
Frankie Fenner 100% beef patty, grilled to medium rare, packed with melted Emmental cheese, Guinness glaze, bacon jam, rocket & a brioche…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Lamb RibletsR175
A very iconic South African favourite, especially on the Braai! Slow cooked infused with cumin & coriander, quick heat on the grill, served…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Deboned Chicken ThighsR175
Free range chicken thighs, deboned, brined in CBC beer, served with a morogo chimichurri yoghurt, topped with crispy chicken skin, served…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists beer): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Tomahawk (800g)
Sharing portion – 30 minutes prep. Frankie Fenner free range beef, served sliced with beef jus & morogo chimichurri.
Venison Pot PieR165
Slowly roasted venison & beef short rib, in a red wine & passata sauce, for hours until tender. Served with a potato puree & charred…

Sweets

Malva Pudding with Ice CreamR95
An absolute South African must! We serve our malva pudding with an apricot gel, malva pudding ice cream & dried apricot.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Strawberry MessR95
Indulgent layers of strawberry compote, broken pieces of free range egg meringue, mascarpone & yoghurt & fresh macerated strawberries…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mascarpone, yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, meringue): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Chocolate BrownieR90
70% Belgium chocolate mix, baked until fudgy. Decadently rich. Dusted with cocoa powder & served with Vanilla bean ice cream.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Basque Cheese CakeR85
Rich, creamy cheese cake, served with a berry coulis & crème fraiche.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)
Cheese BoardR190
A selection of local cheeses, fresh bread, butter, preserved fig, condiments, fresh fruit in season & house baked cheese straws.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (juddslocal.co.za)

Sides

SidesR50
Side Salad (mini green salad) / Side Veg (xtra portion) / Handcut Fresh potato chips / Potato Pave (2p) / Baked pumpkin slice (1). Sides…

What the menu saysSorghum is described on the menu as 'a gluten free grain' (used in the Root Salad, which is labelled gluten free). No venue-wide coeliac or cross-contact statement is printed.

Sorghum is described on the menu as 'a gluten free grain' (used in the Root Salad, which is labelled gluten free). No venue-wide coeliac or cross-contact statement is printed.

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Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	141 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Area	Cape Town
Kind	Restaurant
Phone	+27 64 527 1272
Website	juddslocal.co.za
Booking	Online
Google rating	4.5 from 296 reviews
Menu read	10 Nov 2026 from juddslocal.co.za
Hours	Monday8:30am–11pm Tuesday8:30am–11pm Wednesday8:30am–11pm Thursday8:30am–11pm Friday8:30am–11pm Saturday8:30am–11pm SundayClosed
Map	Open in Google Maps

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juddslocal.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Judds-updated-menu-7PDF · 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 Judd’s Local

Does Judd’s Local have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Judd’s Local coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Sorghum is described on the menu as 'a gluten free grain' (used in the Root Salad, which is labelled 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.

When is Judd’s Local open?

Monday: 8:30am–11pm. Tuesday: 8:30am–11pm. Wednesday: 8:30am–11pm. Thursday: 8:30am–11pm. Friday: 8:30am–11pm. Saturday: 8:30am–11pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Judd’s Local online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/oipIIBG3Pek?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=5hPsauC1IJDawN4Pw4z2wQ4&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BGardens%2BCape%2BTown%2BSouth%2BAfrica%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13241.295058559364!2d18.4097!3d-33.9328!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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