Oblivion

Café · Café & brunch4.3 (2,706 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free17 can be made gluten free on request

68 dishesmenu read 5 Novoblivion.co.za

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Food menu

Breakfast served until 12pm; sandwiches served until 3pm; wood-fired pizzas served from 11am. Mon–Fri 7:30am–10pm; Sat, Sun and public holidays 8am–10pm

Breakfast

  • Two Eggs & Toast

    Served on your choice of freshly baked Sourdough, ciabatta or health bread

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Breakfast Bun

    Scrambled eggs and bacon on a soft bun or croissant

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Full English

    Crispy streaky bacon, pork sausages, sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomato, two eggs as you like them and toast

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Eggs Benny

    Two soft poached eggs and homemade hollandaise on toast, potato rosti or bagel. Add-ons: avo (seasonal), crispy streaky bacon, smoked…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Omelette & Toast

    Three egg omelette with crispy streaky bacon, cheddar cheese and tomatoes

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Eighties Eggs

    An eighties classic reimagined for grownups. Egg mayo with a touch of wholegrain mustard and chives on Sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Breakfast Wrap

    Warm tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, feta, avo (seasonal), tomatoes and rocket

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Smashed Avo

    Avo salsa on Sourdough with two perfectly poached eggs

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Flapjack Stack with Berries & Cream

    Add-on: crispy streaky bacon

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Happy Granola

    Homemade granola with nuts, seeds and coconut, full cream yoghurt, fresh fruit and honey

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

Sandwiches

  • Chicken Mayonnaise

    Served on your choice of freshly baked Sourdough, ciabatta or health bread, unless specified

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Bacon & Brie

    Served on your choice of freshly baked Sourdough, ciabatta or health bread, unless specified

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Classic BLT

    Served on your choice of freshly baked Sourdough, ciabatta or health bread, unless specified

    Likely gluten

  • Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagel

    With crispy capers and rocket

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Mozzarella, Tomato & Pesto

    On Sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Pizza Pockets

    Add-ons: pulled pork; Parma ham, rocket, parmesan and pesto

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Lite Bites

  • Mexican Nachos

    Add-ons: shredded chicken, pulled pork

    Vegetarian

  • Arancini

    Mushroom, mozzarella and parmesan filled risotto balls

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Satay Skewers

    Likely nuts

  • Sticky Chicken Wings
  • Greek Meze

    Hummus and olives with pita bread

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Jalapeno Poppers

    Vegetarian

  • Honey Roasted Butternut Salad

    With roasted beetroot, rocket, mixed nuts, avo (seasonal) and Danish feta

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Thai Chicken Salad

    Shredded chicken on a garden salad with mixed nuts, sesame seeds and a spicy Thai dressing. Must love chilli

    Likely nutsLikely sesame

  • Caesar Salad

    Your choice of chicken or bacon, boiled egg, anchovies and crispy Sourdough croutons with homemade Caesar dressing

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

Main Meals

  • Butternut and Lentil Curry

    Served with Basmati rice and fresh naan bread

    Likely gluten

  • Macaroni & Cheese

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Gnocchi, Mushrooms & Blue Cheese

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Thai-Style West Coast Mussels

    Likely shellfish

  • Fish and Proper Chips

    Likely fish

  • Seafood Pasta

    Linguini with prawns, mussels and linefish in a light cream sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Chicken Schnitzel

    Crispy panko-crusted chicken schnitzel with proper chips and your choice of cheese, mushroom or au poivre sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spaghetti & Meatballs

    Likely gluten

  • Slow Cooked Moroccan Beef

    Served with mashed potatoes and fresh naan bread

    Likely gluten

  • Sirloin Steak

    250g of prime beef sirloin served with mushroom sauce, seasonal vegetables and proper chips

  • Fillet Steak

    200g of prime beef fillet served with béarnaise sauce, seasonal vegetables and proper chips

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Ribeye Steak

    300g of prime beef ribeye served with béarnaise sauce, grilled vegetables and baby potatoes

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Creamy Mushroom Risotto

    Add-on: fillet steak

    Likely dairy

  • 500g Sticky Barbecue Pork Ribs

Burgers

  • Vegan Burger

    Our famous homemade vegan chickpea patty with spicy relish, hummus and fresh avo (seasonal). Served with crispy hand-cut chips

    VeganLikely sesame

  • Chicken Satay Burger

    Grilled chicken breast with our amazing satay sauce, topped with crushed peanuts, coriander and fresh chilli. Served with crispy hand-cut…

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • The Smash Burger

    Two hand-smashed 100% beef patties with American-style cheese. Served with crispy hand-cut chips. Add-ons: avo (seasonal), crispy streaky…

    Likely dairy

  • Mexican Burger

Pizzas

  • Garlic Feta Bread

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Margherita

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato & Pesto

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • The Vegan

    Tomato relish, spicy pan-fried chickpeas, green pepper, vegan cheese, avo (seasonal), balsamic reduction and rocket

    VeganCan be made free of gluten

  • Broc 'n Roll

    Tenderstem broccoli, gorgonzola and hot honey

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Canterbury

    Brie, caramelised onions and walnuts

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Pizza Vera

    Spinach, Danish feta, pepperdrops, garlic and fresh tomato

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Build Me Up Butternut

    Roasted butternut, spinach, garlic, Danish feta

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Puttanesca

    Olives and anchovies

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Hawaiian

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Regina

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Nyc

    Pepperoni with extra cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Provence

    Bacon, blue cheese and fig

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • The Oblivion

    Bacon, Danish feta, pepperdrops, fresh avo (seasonal)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Speakeasy

    Chicken mayo and chives

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Diablo

    Beef, chorizo, fresh chillies, pepperdrops, onions

    Can be made free of gluten

  • All Day Breakfast

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Short Rib

    Pork rib meat, jalapeno, pineapple and fresh coriander

    Can be made free of gluten

Sweet Treats

  • Crème Brûlée

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Chocolate Fondant

    Belgian dark chocolate lava cake with ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheesecake

    Served with summer curd

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Brownie or Blondie

    Served with ice cream or cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Waffle and Ice Cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce

    Likely dairy

Featured

  • Avo & Hummus Toastie

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

The menu’s own key: (V) marks vegetarian dishes. Pizza section notes: Vegan Cheese and Gluten-free Base available

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Café

Facts

FactDetail
Address22 Chichester Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+27 64 983 4045
Websiteoblivion.co.za
Google rating4.3 from 2,706 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from oblivion.co.za
Hours
  • Monday7:30am–11pm
  • Tuesday7:30am–10pm
  • Wednesday7:30am–11pm
  • Thursday7:30am–11pm
  • Friday7:30am–11pm
  • Saturday8am–11pm
  • Sunday8am–11pm
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What diners say

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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 Oblivion

Does Oblivion have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 17 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Oblivion 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.

What can be made gluten free at Oblivion?

Margherita (Gluten-free base available; vegan cheese available); Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato & Pesto (Gluten-free base available; vegan cheese available); The Vegan (Gluten-free base available); Broc 'n Roll (Gluten-free base available; vegan cheese available); Canterbury (Gluten-free base available; vegan cheese available); Pizza Vera (Gluten-free base available; vegan cheese available).

When is Oblivion open?

Monday: 7:30am–11pm. Tuesday: 7:30am–10pm. Wednesday: 7:30am–11pm. Thursday: 7:30am–11pm. Friday: 7:30am–11pm. Saturday: 8am–11pm. Sunday: 8am–11pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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