Lounah Cafe

Café · Café & brunchPaarl

1 dish marked gluten free

21 dishesmenu read 11 Novlounah.co.za

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Spring/Summer menu

Mon–Fri 8am–4pm (kitchen closes 3pm); Sat 8am–3pm (kitchen closes 2pm)

Breakfast

  • Homemade Date & Almond GranolaR90

    Greek yoghurt, granola, seasonal berries, honeycomb, toasted almonds

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond, almonds): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Classic Lounah French ToastR115

    Ciabatta french toast, vanilla cream, maple syrup, cocoa, toasted almonds, peanut butter

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ciabatta, toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists peanut, peanut butter): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Smashed Avocado ToastR95

    Smashed avocado, danish feta, basil pesto, herbs, lemon, toasted sourdough

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

Benedicts

  • Classic Bacon BenedictR125

    English muffin, streaky bacon, two poached eggs, hollandaise, chives

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists muffin): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hollandaise): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, benedict): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Spring Mushroom BenedictR115

    Roasted thyme mushrooms, two poached eggs, hollandaise, truffle oil

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hollandaise): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, benedict): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Smoked Salmon & Avocado BenedictR165

    English muffin, smoked salmon, smashed avocado, two poached eggs, hollandaise, dill, lemon

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists muffin): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hollandaise): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, benedict): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

Favourites

  • Basil Pesto Butter BeansR100

    Toasted sourdough, basil pesto butter beans, roasted cherry tomatoes, two poached eggs, shaved parmesan, basil oil

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Spring Garden OmeletteR120

    Feta, baby spinach, peas, tenderstem broccoli, fresh herbs, rocket salad

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists omelette): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Crispy Chicken CroissantR150

    Buttermilk fried chicken, toasted croissant, smashed avocado, fried egg, hot honey, rocket

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croissant): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists buttermilk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Farmer's BreakfastR155

    Two eggs, pork banger, streaky bacon, roasted tomato, thyme mushrooms, toasted ciabatta

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ciabatta): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Lounah Breakfast WrapR115

    Toasted tortilla, scrambled eggs, streaky bacon, smashed avocado, white cheddar, tomato relish, baby spinach, chives

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tortilla, wrap): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheddar): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, scrambled): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

Bowls and salads

  • Green Goddess BowlR125

    Quinoa, tenderstem broccoli, avocado, edamame, cucumber, peas, baby spinach, pickled onion, toasted seeds, green goddess dressing

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists edamame): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Lemon Herb Chicken BowlR135

    Chargrilled herb chicken, pearl couscous, roasted courgettes, peas, baby spinach, avocado, mint yoghurt, lemon

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists couscous): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Lounah Salmon Poke BowlR170

    Black rice, smoked salmon, avocado, edamame, cucumber ribbons, pickled ginger, radish, spring onion, toasted nori, kewpie mayo, soy-lime…

    Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists edamame): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Lounah CaesarR135

    Baby gem, herb chicken, poached egg, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crouton): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, poached, caesar): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists caesar): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

Open sandwiches

  • Fior di LatteR145

    Fior di latte, heritage tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic, toasted sourdough

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Peppered MackerelR155

    Toasted sourdough, peppered mackerel, cucumber ribbons, capers, pickled red onion, dill & mustard mayo, fresh dill, parsley, lemon zest

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mackerel): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Beef PastramiR125

    Toasted sourdough, beef pastrami, mustard mayo, cucumber, pickled red onion, rocket, shaved parmesan

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Chicken ClubR125

    Roast chicken, avocado, tomato, bacon jam, green mayo, toasted sourdough

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Classic Chicken MayoR110

    Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (lounah.co.za)

  • Braaibroodjie ToastieR95
What the menu saysMenu note: "*Gluten free english muffin available."
  • Menu note: "*Gluten free english muffin available."
  • "We are a cashless facility. Please let us know should you have any allergies."

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: outdoor_seating=yes
  • Vegetarian dishes (48)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026. Evidence: 48 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu
  • Vegan dishes (25)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026. Evidence: 25 vegan dishes marked on the menu
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: Dining, functions & vegan menus across all three Sydney locations. · source for Takes group bookings
  • Group set menuvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: Banquet & Group Dining · source for Group set menu

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

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
Address501 Main Street, Paarl
AreaPaarl & Wellington
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+27 60 959 1436
Websitelounah.co.za
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from lounah.co.za
Hours
  • Monday8am–4pm
  • Tuesday8am–4pm
  • Wednesday8am–4pm
  • Thursday8am–4pm
  • Friday8am–4pm
  • Saturday8am–2pm
  • SundayClosed
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 Lounah Cafe

Does Lounah Cafe have gluten-free options?

Yes: 1 dish is gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Lounah Cafe coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Menu note: "*Gluten free english muffin available."”. 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 Lounah Cafe open?

Monday: 8am–4pm. Tuesday: 8am–4pm. Wednesday: 8am–4pm. Thursday: 8am–4pm. Friday: 8am–4pm. Saturday: 8am–2pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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