Shift Espresso Bar

Dessert & gelato · Café & brunch · Dessert & gelato4.4 (578 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

51 dishesmenu read 5 Novshiftespresso.com

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Standard menu

Breakfast served all day

Breakfast (served all day)

  • Creamy Tomato CrunchR90

    Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes with whipped feta, tomato chilli jam and roasted macadamia nuts. Served on your choice of toast.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • OatmealR95

    Creamy oats topped with hazelnuts, banana and dried cranberries.

    VegetarianLikely nuts

  • Turkish Sunrise EggsR90

    Poached eggs with a sprinkle of sumac on herbed yogurt with tomato chilli jam, dukkah and roasted seeds. Served with your choice of toast.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Avo, Hummus & ToastR105

    Your choice of toast spread with creamy hummus and topped with avo, baby tomatoes, sunflower and chia seeds.

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Berry Bliss French ToastR115

    Thick brioche bread soaked in whisked eggs, golden-fried, and topped with bananas, blueberry compote, maple syrup and icing sugar.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Berry Bliss Yogurt BowlR119

    Creamy vanilla-honey yogurt topped with fresh berries, granola, dried cranberries, honey and mint.

    Likely dairy

  • Scrambled Eggs, Avo & ToastR92

    Scrambled eggs and avo served with your choice of toast.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Eggs Benedict FlorentineR155

    Blanched spinach, mushrooms and poached eggs on a toasted English muffin with a creamy hollandaise sauce.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Salmon BenedictR175

    Cream cheese, salmon, avo and poached eggs served on a toasted English muffin with a creamy hollandaise sauce with capers.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Omelette #1R95

    3 egg omelette served with cheddar cheese and your choice of toast.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Omelette #3R98

    2 egg omelette served with green pepper, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese and your choice of toast.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Sunrise CroissantR125

    Buttery croissant filled with soft scrambled eggs, bacon, melted cheese and tomato chilli jam.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Classic Eggs BenedictR120

    Toasted English muffin layered with savoury bacon, two perfectly poached eggs and a generous drizzle of creamy hollandaise sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Low Carb Eggs BenedictR139

    Avo, rocket, bacon and mushrooms served with poached eggs and creamy hollandaise sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Daybreak Brioche RollR115

    A buttery brioche roll filled with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, poached eggs and a hint of sweet chilli sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Classic Shift BreakfastR135

    Two rashers of bacon, two eggs, a beef or pork sausage, mushrooms and baby tomatoes served with your choice of toast.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Omelette #2R105

    2 egg omelette served with ham, cheddar cheese, mushrooms and your choice of toast.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Lunch

  • Sticky Steak TramezziniR170

    Toasted tramezzini with steak in BBQ sauce, hummus, melted mozzarella, rocket, sprouts, pickled onions and yellow peppers. Served with…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • Thyme-Infused Bacon TramezziniR155

    Toasted tramezzini with bacon, mushrooms, feta, mozzarella and spring onion, seasoned with thyme, lemon and olive oil. Served with golden…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Bacon TramezziniR165

    Toasted tramezzini with grilled chicken, bacon, onion, tomato, melted mozzarella cheese and a green pesto mayo. Served with golden fries.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Harvest Chicken SaladR129

    Chicken breast on spinach, quinoa and feta, with cherry tomatoes, red onion, avo, sultanas, pumpkin seeds and French dressing.

    Likely dairy

  • Bowl of FriesR59
  • Golden Dunked SchnitzelR160

    Crispy chicken schnitzel, lemon honey butter, fresh rocket and a lemon wedge, served with golden fries.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Side SaladR45
  • The Salmon BagelR140

    Smoked salmon on a toasted bagel, capers, red onions and cream cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Chicken & Broccoli BowlR130

    Chicken strips served with quinoa, chickpeas, broccoli and avo garnished with parmesan, chia seeds and lemon vinaigrette.

    Likely dairy

  • The Bacon BagelR120

    Cream cheese, bacon and avo.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • The Rockstar BagelR130

    Grilled chicken and avo on a bed of lettuce, onion and tomatoes. Served with green pesto.

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • The Club BagelR139

    Chicken and bacon served on a bed of lettuce with onion, tomatoes and mayo.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Asian Chicken StripsR145

    Crispy chicken strips tossed in a sweet chilli soy glaze finished with sesame seeds and a sprinkle of spring onion. Served with golden…

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely sesame

  • Peri Peri Chicken KebabsR155

    Served with a side of golden fries.

  • Shift Cheese BurgerR149

    180g beef patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions served on a soft bun with mayo. Served with a side of golden fries.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Chicken BurgerR135

    Chicken breast, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions served on a soft bun with mayo. Served with a side of golden fries.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Crumbed Chicken BurgerR145

    Crumbed chicken fillet, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions served on a soft bun with a spicy mayo. Served with golden fries.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Steak RollR170

    150g sirloin steak marinated in a hot sauce, served on a soft bun with onions, lettuce, tomatoes and golden fries.

    Likely gluten

  • Steak and ChipsR170

    200g sirloin steak served to your preference with a side of golden fries.

  • Rustic Steak SaladR170

    Sliced steak on rocket, sprouts, roasted tomatoes, avo, pickled onion, corn, croutons and parmesan, drizzled with tahini-lemon vinaigrette…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Salmon BowlR165

    Salmon served with quinoa, avo, carrots and cucumber garnished with spicy mayo, soya sauce and toasted sesame seeds.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Mushroom RisottoR120

    Creamy mushroom risotto with a buttery parmesan finish.

    Likely dairy

Toasties

  • Grilled Cheese & TomatoR98

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Gypsy Ham & Grilled CheeseR105

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken MayoR105

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Bacon, Egg & CheeseR115

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Spicy Pumpkin SoupR79

    A velvety blend of slow-roasted pumpkin, infused with warming spices and a gentle kick of cayenne pepper, topped with a dollop of cream.…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Something sweet

  • Banana BreadR55

    Home-made banana bread served with preserves.

    Likely gluten

  • Choice of CroissantsR60

    Served with preserves.

    Likely gluten

Halaal menu

Breakfast served all day

Lunch

  • Thyme-Infused Macon TramezziniR155

    Toasted tramezzini with Macon, mushrooms, feta, mozzarella and spring onion, seasoned with thyme, lemon and olive oil. Served with golden…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Macon TramezziniR165

    Toasted tramezzini with grilled chicken, Macon, onion, tomato, melted mozzarella cheese and a green pesto mayo. Served with golden fries.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • The Macon BagelR120

    Cream cheese, Macon and avo.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Toasties

  • Macon & Grilled CheeseR105

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Macon, Egg & CheeseR115

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

What the menu saysAllergen statement printed on both menus: customers with food allergies should be aware that the food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts and sesame.
  • Allergen statement printed on both menus: customers with food allergies should be aware that the food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts and sesame.

Facts

FactDetail
Address45 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindDessert & gelato · Café & brunch · Dessert & gelato
Phone+27 84 014 7469
Websiteshiftespresso.com
Google rating4.4 from 578 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from shiftespresso.com
Hours
  • Monday6:30am–6pm
  • Tuesday6:30am–6pm
  • Wednesday6:30am–6pm
  • Thursday6:30am–6pm
  • Friday6:30am–6pm
  • Saturday6:30am–6pm
  • Sunday7am–2pm
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What diners say

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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 Shift Espresso Bar

Does Shift Espresso Bar have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Shift Espresso Bar coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Allergen statement printed on both menus: customers with food allergies should be aware that the food may contain or come into contact…”. 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 Shift Espresso Bar open?

Monday: 6:30am–6pm. Tuesday: 6:30am–6pm. Wednesday: 6:30am–6pm. Thursday: 6:30am–6pm. Friday: 6:30am–6pm. Saturday: 6:30am–6pm. Sunday: 7am–2pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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