The Good Neighbour Café & Bakery

Restaurant · Café & brunch4.4 (215 Google reviews)

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

51 dishesmenu read 7 Novthegoodneighbourcafe.co.za

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Daytime menu

Breakfast & bagels 7am–2:30pm; lunch menu, sandwiches & salads 11am–2:30pm

Breakfast

  • Muesli BowlR105

    Home baked muesli, served with Greek-style full cream yoghurt and seasonal fruits.

    Likely dairy

  • Hot Oats & Fruit BreakfastR95

    Rolled oats soaked overnight in honey, cinnamon & coconut milk, served hot, topped with roasted and fresh fruit, orange zest & toasted…

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Eggs on ToastR75

    Two free range eggs as you like, served with sourdough toast.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Avocado ToastR105

    Half a fresh avocado, sliced and served on sourdough toast with toasted seeds and fresh salsa.

    Likely gluten

  • Rustic ScrambleR135

    Scrambled eggs with bacon, spring onion and hard cheese, topped with caramelised onions. Served with sourdough. Swap bacon for brown…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Seasonal Veg ScrambleR125

    Scrambled eggs with sautéed seasonal vegetables served with creamy feta cheese. Served with Good Neighbour sourdough.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Eggs BenedictR135

    Two poached eggs served to your liking with freshly made Hollandaise sauce and a choice of bacon, salmon or mushroom & spinach.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Mushrooms on ToastR120

    Mixed mushrooms sautéed in butter, garlic and curry spices served on sourdough with melted white cheddar, topped with a poached egg.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • French ToastR135

    Custard soaked, pan-fried french toast served with bacon and banana and cinnamon syrup, or with fresh seasonal fruit, fruit compote and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Bagels

  • Breakfast BagelR95

    Fried egg, bacon, cheddar cheese, spicy tomato onion chutney and rocket.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Cream Cheese Schmear BagelR55

    Cream cheese and spring onion smeared on a toasted bagel and served open.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crispy Chicken KatsuR125

    Crispy panko crumbed chicken fillet, smothered in a tonkatsu sauce and served with pickled slaw and creamy mayo.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Salmon & Cream CheeseR115

    Served with red onion and capers.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Bacon, Cream Cheese & Hot HoneyR95

    Spicy, sweet and salty all on a fresh bagel.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Sandwiches

  • Chicken Tikka SandwichR120

    Spicy, aromatic sandwich served with toasted almonds and fresh herbs.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely nuts

  • Chicken Mayo & AvocadoR130

    Oven roasted chicken, sliced and tossed in our house made mayonnaise, served with fresh avocado.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Good Neighbour Bacon SandwichR115

    Crispy bacon, caramelised onion, fresh tomato, rocket and spicy mayo.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Ham & CheeseR95

    Classic, add wholegrain mustard and/or caramelised onions.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Falafel & Veg SandwichR125

    Crispy falafel balls, fresh salad, hummus, herbs and a tangy dressing.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely sesame

Salads

  • Thai Chicken & Cashew Nut SaladR155

    Mixed baby leaves and fresh herbs, shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber and red pepper, served with a creamy Thai peanut dressing.

    Likely nuts

  • The Good Neighbour SaladR135

    Finely chopped roasted and fresh veg, seasonal fruit, toasted seeds and nuts served with avocado, creamy feta and a zesty vinaigrette.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Burgers

  • Good Neighbour Cheese BurgerR150

    100% pure beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, caramelised onion, pickles, tomato and our house burger sauce, served with skinny fries or…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cream Cheese & Hot Honey BurgerR185

    Lightly toasted brioche bun smeared with cream cheese and topped with a grilled burger patty, bacon and hot honey, served with skinny fries…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Double Bacon Cheese BurgerR185

    Housemade smokey bacon jam smothered over a classic bacon cheeseburger, with pickles, tomato and our house burger sauce, served with skinny…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Classic Chicken BurgerR150

    Grilled (BBQ) or fried, topped with house made pickles and mayo, served on a freshly baked brioche bun with skinny fries or salad.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Korean Chicken BurgerR165

    Crispy fried chicken, tossed in our sweet and spicy Korean sauce, served on a brioche bun with skinny fries or salad.

    Likely gluten

Brunch & lunch

  • Mozambican Coconut CurryR160

    Slightly spicy and aromatic curry served with basmati rice, fresh coriander and roasted cashew nuts.

    Likely nuts

  • Chicken StripsR115

    Panko crumbed chicken strips, deep fried until golden brown, served with skinny fries and roasted garlic mayo.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Soup

  • Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato SoupR85

    Fire roasted vegetables blended and finished with fresh cream and toasted sourdough.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Night time menu (Dinner)

3pm–8:30pm (kitchen closes 8:30pm)

Light meals

  • Chicken StripsR115

    Panko crumbed chicken strips, deep fried until golden brown, served with skinny fries and roasted garlic aioli.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Fried Chicken WingsR115

    Mango habanero or BBQ. Served with skinny fries.

  • Arancini BallsR85

    Brown mushroom risotto balls (3), fried until golden, topped with freshly grated Parmesan and served in our house Arrabiata sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Tikka FlatbreadR135

    Grilled chicken tikka served on a freshly baked flatbread, topped with flaked almonds, salsa and fresh salad.

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Falafel FlatbreadR125

    Crispy falafel balls, served on a freshly baked flatbread with hummus, fresh salad and a tangy dressing.

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Caprese FlatbreadR105

    Fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Salads

  • Thai Chicken and Cashew Nut SaladR155

    Mixed baby leaves, shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber and red pepper, served with creamy Thai peanut dressing.

    Likely nuts

Curries

  • Mozambican Coconut CurryR165

    Slightly spicy and aromatic curry served with basmati rice, fresh coriander and roasted cashew nuts.

    Likely nuts

Something Sweet

  • Crème BrûléeR85

    Classic vanilla.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Baked CheesecakeR85

    Served with a berry compote.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Pizza menu

3pm–8:30pm

Pizzas

  • MargheritaR125

    House-made Napolitana sauce, roasted garlic, mozzarella and fresh basil.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • HawaiianR165

    Smoked ham and pineapple.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • ReginaR165

    Smoked ham, roasted black mushrooms and pepperdews.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • MediterraneanR175

    Salami, kalamata olives, Danish feta and peppadews.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • VegetarianR165

    Roasted black mushrooms, red onions, roasted red pepper and kalamata olives.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Hawaiian HogR185

    Bacon, pineapple, Danish feta and pepperdews.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Tropical ChickR185

    Grilled chicken, pineapple, Danish feta and pepperdews.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Cape TownR185

    Bacon, Danish feta and avocado.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Good NeighbourR185

    Salami, caramelised onions, Danish feta and fresh chilli.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • The Bee's KneesR185

    Smoked ham, Danish feta, roasted garlic and hot honey.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • The Sas-SquashR185

    Roasted butternut, caramelised onions, Danish feta, pumpkin seeds, balsamic reduction and fresh rocket.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Honey Glazed HogR185

    Pepperoni and hot honey.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

What the menu saysNot all ingredients are listed, please inform your server of any allergies.
  • Not all ingredients are listed, please inform your server of any allergies.

Good to know

Restaurant

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address10 Hemlock St, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Café & brunch
Phone+27 78 597 7180
Websitethegoodneighbourcafe.co.za
Google rating4.4 from 215 reviews
Menu read7 Nov 2026 from thegoodneighbourcafe.co.za
Hours
  • Monday7am–8:30pm
  • Tuesday7am–8:30pm
  • Wednesday7am–8:30pm
  • Thursday7am–8:30pm
  • Friday7am–8:30pm
  • Saturday7:30am–8:30pm
  • Sunday7:30am–3pm
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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 The Good Neighbour Café & Bakery

Does The Good Neighbour Café & Bakery 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 7 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Good Neighbour Café & Bakery coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Not all ingredients are listed, please inform your server of any allergies.”. 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 Good Neighbour Café & Bakery?

Chicken Tikka Sandwich (GF bread +R15); Chicken Mayo & Avocado (GF bread +R15); Good Neighbour Bacon Sandwich (GF bread +R15); Ham & Cheese (GF bread +R15); Falafel & Veg Sandwich (GF bread +R15); Margherita (GF base +R35).

When is The Good Neighbour Café & Bakery open?

Monday: 7am–8:30pm. Tuesday: 7am–8:30pm. Wednesday: 7am–8:30pm. Thursday: 7am–8:30pm. Friday: 7am–8:30pm. Saturday: 7:30am–8:30pm. Sunday: 7:30am–3pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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