The Granary Cafe

Restaurant · Café & brunch4.5 (345 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

23 dishes marked gluten free+ 5 can be made gluten free on request

56 dishesmenu read 5 Novtheroyalportfolio.com

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Lunch

Lunch from 12h30 to 14h00

Snacks

  • Marinated Olives & Rooibos Salt Spiced NutsR175

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely nuts

  • Biltong, Droëwors & Gaufrette CrispsR230

    Free of gluten

  • Truffle Parmesan PopcornR75

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Nori Salt Fries with Yuzu-Kosho MayoR95

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Edamame with Citrus Sea SaltR95

    VegetarianLikely soy

  • Cheese PlateR295

    Likely dairy

Light meals

  • Roasted Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese SandwichR225

    Roasted tomato soup; grilled cheese sandwich

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Noodle Soup & Mushroom Bao BunR225

    Chicken noodle soup; mushroom bao bun

    Likely gluten

  • Beef TartareR210

    Gentleman's relish, hand-cut chips

    Free of gluten

  • Chicken Liver ParfaitR195

    Brioche, compote

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Green SaladR255

    Gem lettuce, avocado, green vegetables, green goddess hummus, herb dressing

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely sesame

  • Tamarind & Honey-Glazed DuckR275

    Asian leaves, cucumber, spring onion, ginger dressing

  • Caesar SaladR225

    Cos lettuce, white anchovies, croutons, Caesar dressing

    Likely glutenLikely fish

Sandwiches

  • Smash BurgerR285

    100% pure beef, burger relish. Served with French fries

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Vegan BurgerR285

    Onion rings, vegan garlic aioli. Served with French fries

    VeganCan be made free of gluten

  • Pulled Pork SandwichR225

    Japanese milk bread, pickled slaw, tonkatsu-style mustard BBQ sauce. Served with French fries

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Club SandwichR255

    Smoked chicken, bacon, egg, tomato, mayonnaise. Served with French fries

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Grilled Sirloin SandoR265

    Japanese milk bread, soy–onion butter, caramelised onion, shiso, crispy shallots. Served with French fries

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely soy

Main courses

  • Pan Fried Linefish

    Avocado, mange tout, sugar snaps, garden peas, green goddess hummus

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Prawn Chilli Pasta

    Linguini, pecorino shavings, baby spinach

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Seafood Curry

    Coconut and lemongrass rice, cucumber pickle, lemon yoghurt

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Steak Frites

    Onion and thyme butter and red wine jus

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Mushroom Potsticker

    Tenderstem broccoli, spring onion, pak choi, five-spice broth

    Vegetarian

Dessert

  • Classic Lemon TartR175

    Torched marshmallow, raspberry sorbet, citrus with almond crumble

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Manjari MousseR125

    Cardamom caramel, roast banana ice cream, chocolate soil

    Likely dairy

  • Pineapple Polenta CakeR125

    Honey butter, beurre noisette ice cream

    Likely dairy

  • Tropical PavlovaR125

    Mango and passionfruit semifreddo, pistachio dacquoise, crème fraîche sorbet, hazelnut soil

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

Dinner

Served daily from 18h00

Starters

  • Yellowfin TunaR265

    Smoked tomato, green olives, basil

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Aged Beef CarpaccioR265

    Watercress, capers, horseradish, parmesan, smoked bone marrow dressing

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Springbok TatakiR245

    Charred onion, pickled mushroom, sesame seeds, coriander, light ponzu

    Likely sesame

  • Chicken Liver ParfaitR195

    Quince, toasted cherry brioche, hazelnut, verjus

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Salt-Baked BeetrootR195

    Black garlic, raspberry vinegar, macadamia, sorrel, beetroot dressing

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely nuts

  • Charred Baby CourgetteR195

    Whipped goat's cheese, basil, lemon, pine nuts, courgette vinaigrette

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Intermediates

  • Charred Prawns

    Fennel, pomelo, burnt lemon, shellfish vinaigrette

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Linefish CevicheR265

    Granadilla, lime, coconut, chilli, avocado, crispy rice

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Mussels

    Saffron, fennel, white wine, herb oil, grilled sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Beef Short Rib Tortellini

    Parmesan, onion broth, gremolata

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spinach Stuffed Quail

    Sweetcorn, fermented chilli, lime, jus gras

    Free of gluten

  • Sweetcorn VeloutéR225

    Coconut, lime, chilli, coriander oil, toasted seeds

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Ricotta GnudiR265

    Garden peas, lemon, brown butter, parmesan, herb oil

    Likely dairy

Main courses

  • Kingklip

    Orzo, leek fondue, asparagus, mussel cream, dill oil

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Crayfish Tail

    Cauliflower, brown butter, capers, lemon

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Aged Beef Fillet

    Potato terrine, charred onion, bone marrow jus

    Free of gluten

  • Springbok Loin

    Beetroot, smoked aubergine, blackberry, bitter cocoa jus

    Free of gluten

  • Duo of Celeriac

    Hazelnut, apple, tenderstem broccoli, celeriac crisp, truffle vinaigrette

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely nuts

  • Potato Gnocchi

    Parsnips, aged parmesan, leeks, brown butter, crispy sage

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Side dishes

  • Rocket and Parmesan SaladR75

    Likely dairy

  • Hand-Cut ChipsR75
  • Seasonal VegetablesR75
  • Coconut Basmati RiceR75
  • Roasted BeetrootR75

Desserts

  • Madagascan Chocolate PodR155

    Vanilla poached pear, puffed buckwheat soil, caramel porcini ice cream

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Vanilla BlancmangeR175

    Crisp meringue, corn and almond crunch, passion fruit consommé, white chocolate ice cream, sweetcorn namelaka

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Miso Crème CaramelR155

    Black sesame crunch, mandarin and ginger sorbet, citrus medley, mandarin gel

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Mille-ÉclatR175

    Vanilla bean mascarpone crème, macerated strawberries, strawberry and hibiscus sorbet, strawberry gel

    Likely dairy

  • Fromage du JourR205

    Likely dairy

The menu’s own key: V-Vegan, GF-Gluten-Free, LF-Lactose-Free

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (4)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (2)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026

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

Facts

FactDetail
AddressVictoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Café & brunch
Phone+27 21 670 0500
Websitetheroyalportfolio.com
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.5 from 345 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from theroyalportfolio.com
Hours
  • Monday12pm–9:30pm
  • Tuesday12pm–9:30pm
  • Wednesday12pm–9:30pm
  • Thursday12pm–9:30pm
  • Friday12pm–9:30pm
  • Saturday12pm–9:30pm
  • Sunday12pm–9:30pm
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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 Granary Cafe

Does The Granary Cafe have gluten-free options?

Yes: 23 dishes are gluten free as served, and 5 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 The Granary Cafe 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 The Granary Cafe?

Smash Burger (Speak to our team about gluten-free bread option); Vegan Burger (Speak to our team about gluten-free bread option); Pulled Pork Sandwich (Speak to our team for gluten-free bread options); Club Sandwich (Speak to our team for gluten-free bread options); Grilled Sirloin Sando (Speak to our team for gluten-free bread options).

When is The Granary Cafe open?

Monday: 12pm–9:30pm. Tuesday: 12pm–9:30pm. Wednesday: 12pm–9:30pm. Thursday: 12pm–9:30pm. Friday: 12pm–9:30pm. Saturday: 12pm–9:30pm. Sunday: 12pm–9:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Granary Cafe online?

Yes, through Book online: https://bookings.theroyalportfolio.com/

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