The Deli Social

Restaurant · Sandwiches & deli4.9 (199 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free12 can be made gluten free on request

90 dishesmenu read 9 Novthedelisocial.co.za

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Dinner menu

Thursday–Sunday. Deli counter and lunch small plates from 12:00; dinner small plates, pasta and dessert from 17:30

From the Deli Counter

  • Curated Grazing Board (Serves 2–4)

    A curated selection of local cheese and charcuterie, served with seasonal preserves, berries, honeycomb, nuts, dried fruit and 'Yesterday's…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Richard Bosman Pepper FeutR37
  • Richard Bosman Salami VinoR37
  • Richard Bosman CoppaR37
  • Richard Bosman Rosemary HamR31
  • Richard Bosman Truffle SalamiR40
  • Richard Bosman MortadellaR33
  • Prosciutto Crudo (Imported)R42
  • Richard Bosman Beef PastramiR35
  • Belnori Amboseli Mountain Cheese (Jersey)R45

    Likely dairy

  • Belnori Kilembe (Goat)R45

    Likely dairy

  • Belnori Tanglewood (Goat)R45

    Likely dairy

  • Belnori St Francis of Ashisi (50% Goat / 50% Jersey)R185

    Likely dairy

  • Kokerboom Blackwing StiltonR170

    Likely dairy

  • Kokerboom White Steenbras (Camembert)R170

    Likely dairy

  • Kokerboom Cape Cobra (Red Wine Infused)R38

    Likely dairy

  • Langbaken Karoo CrumbleR37

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Langbaken WillistonR37

    Likely dairy

  • Gays Guernsey Dairy Prince Albert RoyalR32

    Likely dairy

  • Gays Guernsey Dairy Karoo EmmentalerR38

    Likely dairy

  • Olmeda Gordal Spanish OlivesR33
  • A Little Something ExtraR35

    Chaloner whole green figs, Three Fish Pantry apple & saffron jam, honeycomb, mixed nuts & dried fruit, pickles, mixed berries, 'Yesterday's…

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

Small Plates - Lunch & Dinner

  • House Baked Focaccia of the DayR45

    Piquetberg olive oil & Babylonstoren aged balsamic

    Likely gluten

  • BoqueronesR105

    White anchovies · lemon · 'Yesterday's Baguette'

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Brioche Prawn ToastR145

    Chives

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Wagyu Brioche SlidersR110

    Truffle aioli · parmesan · Meuse banana pepper

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Deli Social Salad

    Ask your waiter for today's option

  • White Bean Dip & Grilled SourdoughR110

    White bean · red pepper · sesame · confit lemon · sumac · chilli oil

    VeganLikely glutenLikely sesame

  • Olivia Organic Kalamata OlivesR105

    From Hout Bay (150g)

  • Perello Gordal Picante Spanish Olives TinR130

    150g

  • Saldanha Bay Oysters - Danya ButtermilkR54

    Danya buttermilk, finger lime pearls

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Saldanha Bay Oysters - MignonetteR52

    Mignonette

    Likely shellfish

  • Saldanha Bay Oysters - Tabasco & LemonR45

    Tabasco · lemon

    Likely shellfish

  • Whipped Feta Dip & Grilled SourdoughR125

    Whipped feta · hot honey · pistachio · confit garlic

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Small Plates - Dinner

  • Yellow Fin Tuna CrudoR140

    Olive · macadamia · fleur de sel · lemon

    Likely nutsLikely fish

  • Aged Kalahari Beef TartareR170

    Salt cured egg yolk · crispy onions · parmesan

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Whole Roasted EggplantR130

    Salsa romesco · pangrattato

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Heirloom Cherry TomatoesR125

    Cream of the Crop labneh · herb oil

    Likely dairy

  • Wild Kalahari Lamb RumpR215

    Aleppo butter · herbed yoghurt

    Likely dairy

  • SirloinR220

    Béarnaise · Fynbos salt

    Likely dairy

  • Deli Social Salad

    Fresh · vibrant · seasonal. Ask your waiter for today's option

Monthly Pasta Feature

  • Spaghetti CarbonaraR170

    RB guanciale · parmesan · pecorino · egg · butter · Rummo bucatini

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Dessert

  • Crema CatalanaR135
  • Affogato Inspired by Massimo'sR105

    Vanilla bean ice cream · espresso · Massimo's coffee choc liqueur

    Likely dairy

  • Mondvoel Soet Seasonal CakesR90

    Likely gluten

  • Burnt Basque CheesecakeR90

    Likely dairy

Brunch & lunch menu

Focaccia sandwiches served from 10:30 (half / full)

Chef Selections

  • Turkish Eggs on FlatbreadR125

    Herbed Greek yoghurt · chilli butter · house tomato chilli jam · fresh herb salad · flatbread

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Short Rib Eggs BennyR145

    16-hour braised short rib · potato rosti nest · 2 poached eggs · brown butter hollandaise · rocket · pickled onions

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • The Deli Social ShakshukaR130

    Spiced tomato · roasted pepper · harissa · warm spices · two poached eggs · labneh · house dukkah · grilled sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Ultimate Breakfast SandwichR135

    Toasted brioche · soft scrambled eggs · crispy streaky bacon · house chilli jam · hollandaise · rocket · chives

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Granola & YoghurtR110

    House granola · Cream of the Crop yoghurt · seasonal fruits & berries · Hout Bay honey

    Likely dairy

  • Smashed Avo CroissantR130

    Pressed croissant · smashed avo · citrus labneh · house seasonal pickles · rocket · lemon vinaigrette · parmesan · pine nuts

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Tiramisu Brioche French ToastR130

    Mascarpone cream · coffee custard

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Build Your Own Brunch

  • Free Range EggsR14

    Poached or fried

    Likely egg

  • Scrambled EggR42

    Free range eggs

    Can be made free of egg

  • Streaky BaconR38

    Crispy pan-fried streaky bacon

  • Hot Smoked River TroutR65

    Flaked hot smoked river trout

    Likely fish

  • Richard Bosman Rosemary Ham (50g)R31
  • Sautéed MushroomsR34

    Seasonal mushrooms sautéed with garlic and thyme

  • Smashed AvocadoR36
  • Slow Roasted Cherry TomatoesR24

    Slow roasted with thyme, garlic and white wine

  • HollandaiseR30

    House made burnt butter hollandaise

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • House Chilli JamR15

    The Deli Social house-made chilli jam

  • Grilled SourdoughR14

    Likely gluten

  • Freshly Baked Plain CroissantR35

    Add cheese R15 · add jam R8

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

On Toast

  • Hot Smoked TroutR145

    Hot smoked trout · shaved zucchini · whipped crème fraîche · capers · sumac pickled onions · fresh dill

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Wild MushroomsR110

    Sautéed seasonal mushrooms · ricotta · thyme · truffle oil · crispy shallots · fresh lemon

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Tomato BruschettaR120

    Slow roasted cherry tomatoes · whipped feta · house chilli jam · balsamic chorizo & macadamia crumb

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken MayoR110

    Poached chicken mayo · grapes · toasted walnuts · pickles · fresh dill · lemon

    Can be made free of glutenLikely nutsLikely egg

  • The ReubenR125

    Pastrami · sauerkraut · melted emmental cheese · thousand Island

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • AvocadoR110

    Smashed avocado · Cream of the Crop labneh · seasonal pickles · Mues Farm dukkah · fresh lemon

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Focaccia Sandwiches

  • The MacR90

    Prosciutto stagionato · fresh mozzarella · basil pesto · rocket · Babylonstoren aged balsamic

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • The HeatR90

    Salami calabrese picante · fire roasted peppers · stracciatella · grilled baby marrow · D/S chilli jam · rocket

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • The NdujaR85

    Richard Bosman nduja · stracciatella · roasted red peppers · rocket

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • The JoR85

    Grilled seasonal vegetables · sun-dried tomato pesto · onion jam · fresh mozzarella · rocket

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • The OGR80

    Tomato · fresh mozzarella · basil pesto · Babylonstoren aged balsamic

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Mozzarella & Basil PestoR70

    Fresh mozzarella · basil pesto

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Something Sweet (dessert & pastry)

Something Sweet

  • Mondvoel Soet Seasonal CakesR90

    Slice

    Likely gluten

  • Plain CheesecakeR90

    Slice

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tiramisu CheesecakeR95

    Slice

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Chocolate Chip CheesecakeR95

    Slice

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Croissants

  • Plain CroissantR35

    Likely gluten

  • White Chocolate CroissantR45

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Dark Chocolate CroissantR45

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Almond CroissantR45

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

Pies & Tarts

  • Apple PieR45

    Likely gluten

  • Blueberry PieR45

    Likely gluten

  • Cherry PieR45

    Likely gluten

  • White Chocolate TartR55

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Dark Chocolate Hazelnut TartR55

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

What the menu saysAll items are prepared in a kitchen where nuts, dairy and gluten are present. We strive to keep things separate but cannot guarantee the absence of allergens. Brunch menu notes: the kitchen is small and substitutions are not always possible.
  • All items are prepared in a kitchen where nuts, dairy and gluten are present. We strive to keep things separate but cannot guarantee the absence of allergens. Brunch menu notes: the kitchen is small and substitutions are not always possible.
  • Gluten free bread available on selected sandwiches and toast for R20. Selection of GF / VG treats from Thankgoodness Foods available.

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address2 Dorman Way, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Sandwiches & deli
Phone+27 63 702 7119
Websitethedelisocial.co.za
BookingOnline
Google rating4.9 from 199 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from thedelisocial.co.za
Hours
  • Monday8am–5pm
  • Tuesday8am–5pm
  • Wednesday8am–5pm
  • Thursday8am–5pm
  • Friday8am–5pm
  • Saturday8am–5pm
  • Sunday8am–5pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

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 The Deli Social

Does The Deli Social have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 12 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Deli Social coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “All items are prepared in a kitchen where nuts, dairy and gluten are present.”. 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 The Deli Social?

Hot Smoked Trout (GF bread R20); Wild Mushrooms (GF bread R20); Tomato Bruschetta (GF bread R20); Chicken Mayo (GF bread R20); The Reuben (GF bread R20); The Mac (GF bread available R20).

When is The Deli Social open?

Monday: 8am–5pm. Tuesday: 8am–5pm. Wednesday: 8am–5pm. Thursday: 8am–5pm. Friday: 8am–5pm. Saturday: 8am–5pm. Sunday: 8am–5pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Deli Social online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/bj00jElTiW8?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=0xHsaujDHJeVwbkP4-qluAo&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Dcafes%2BBokkemanskloof%2BCape%2BTown%2BSouth%2BAfrica%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13227.643282122386!2d18.3815!3d-34.0205!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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