The Imibala Café

Café · Café & brunch

10+ gluten-free dishes

12 dishes marked gluten free+ 14 can be made gluten free on request

49 dishesmenu read 5 Novimibala.com

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Breakfast

Served 08:00 – 11:30. Training & café hours Monday – Friday 08:00–15:30; weekends and public holidays closed

Breakfast Plates

  • Classic Breakfast PlateR60

    Two eggs your way with crispy bacon, roasted cherry tomatoes and toasted house bread, served with Imibala jam.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Imibala BenedictR75

    Two poached eggs on a toasted English muffin, finished with crispy bacon, dill hollandaise, capers, and roasted cherry tomatoes.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Cape Citrus French ToastR60

    English muffin halves soaked in vanilla custard and pan-fried golden, served with warm caramelised naartjie syrup, crispy bacon, whipped…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Sweetcorn Fritter StackR60

    Three golden fritters stacked with avo and coriander salsa and a poached egg.

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely egg

Topped Toasts

  • Mediterranean Avo ToastR55

    Hummus and smashed avo spread thick on your choice of bread, topped with pickled onion, micro herbs and toasted seeds.

    VeganCan be made free of glutenLikely sesame

  • Whipped Ricotta and Roasted Tomato ToastR65

    Whipped ricotta spread onto your choice of bread, topped with slow-roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.

    Vegetarian optionCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Creamy Miso Mushrooms and EggsR65

    Brown mushrooms cooked in miso butter with garlic, finished to a silky glossy sauce and piled onto toasted house bread with egg of your…

    Vegetarian optionCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Imibala Toast and PreservesR45

    Two slices of toasted house bread served with butter, Imibala jam, marmalade and grated mature cheddar.

    Vegetarian optionCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

From the Oven

  • Dutch Baby Pancake — SavouryR70

    Oven-baked pancake topped with crispy bacon, eggs your way and herbed labneh.

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Dutch Baby Pancake — SweetR60

    Oven-baked pancake topped with caramelised banana, vanilla yoghurt, honey and icing sugar.

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

Nourish

  • Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut OatsR45

    Steel cut oats cooked low and slow, stirred through with roasted butternut purée, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, topped with…

    VegetarianVegan optionFree of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Granola and Seasonal Fruit BowlR55

    Warm spiced winter fruit compote, house-made oat granola, full cream yoghurt, honey. Coconut yoghurt available on request.

    VegetarianVegan optionFree of glutenLikely dairy

Lunch

Served from 11:30. Training & café hours Monday – Friday 08:00–15:30; weekends and public holidays closed

Salads

  • The Village CaesarR70

    Cos lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing with avo, smoked bacon, milk bread croutons and parmesan, finished with a poached egg. Add-on…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Loaded Grilled Sirloin SaladR80

    Market greens loaded with grilled sirloin, sweetcorn, avo and tomato, dressed in a coriander-lime vinaigrette.

    Free of gluten

  • Warm Quinoa and Roasted Veg SaladR65

    Roasted carrots, beetroot and butternut tossed with quinoa, feta, toasted seeds and house dressing. Skip the feta to make it vegan.

    VegetarianVegan optionFree of glutenLikely dairy

Wholesome

  • Za'atar Roasted Sweet Potato with Egg and LabnehR60

    Whole roasted sweet potato on a bed of rocket, topped with house-made za'atar labneh, a fried egg, crumbled feta, smoked paprika, fresh…

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Roasted Tomato Soup and Cheese ToastieR55

    House-made roasted tomato soup finished with fresh pesto, served alongside a golden grilled cheese toastie.

    Vegetarian optionCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Red Lentil and Coconut CurryR65

    Rich red lentil curry with butternut, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, smoked paprika and coconut milk, served with…

    VeganFree of gluten

Sandwiches

  • Honey Mustard Ham and Brie MeltR65

    Smoked ham and brie melted together with caramelised onion, rocket and a honey mustard glaze.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Charred Sirloin RollR75

    Grilled sirloin with rocket, pickled onion and peppadew mustard mayo on a milk loaf long roll, finished with a lemon chilli vinaigrette.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Herbed Chicken Mayo SarmieR65

    Lemon-herb chicken mayo with crisp lettuce.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Loaded Avo and Gorgonzola BLTR65

    Smashed avo and crumbled gorgonzola spread with crispy bacon, fresh baby spinach and ripe tomato.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Crispy Fried Tomato PressR60

    Slow-roasted tomatoes in a seasoned crust, pan-fried until golden and pressed onto toasted house bread with lemon basil crème fraîche…

    Vegetarian optionCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Wraps

  • Crispy Chicken WrapR70

    Crispy chicken, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and tangy pickle mayo wrapped in a house-made tortilla.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Smoky Harissa Halloumi and Roasted Veg WrapR70

    Grilled halloumi with harissa roasted vegetables, hummus, pickled red onion, rocket and a tahini drizzle wrapped in a house-made tortilla.…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

Burgers

  • Smoky Smash BurgerR90

    Two smashed patties with cheddar, bacon, caramelised onion and smoky chilli aioli on a milk bread bun.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Yangnyeom Crispy Chicken BurgerR90

    Double-fried crispy chicken breast dunked in sticky gochujang glaze with Asian sesame slaw, pickled cucumber and sesame mayo on a milk…

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Skillet Pasta

  • Spicy Chorizo and Tomato Baked PenneR70

    Chorizo with onion, garlic, chilli, red wine in a rich tomato sauce, baked with wholewheat penne, mozzarella and fresh basil until golden…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Ultimate Baked Mac and CheeseR70

    Macaroni in a rich sauce of vintage cheddar, gruyère, crème fraîche and parmesan with smoked paprika and crispy lardons, topped with a…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

Snacks to Share

  • Crispy Chicken StripsR55

    Golden fried chicken with tangy pickle mayo.

    Free of glutenLikely egg

  • Crispy Crumbed HalloumiR60

    Halloumi cut into batons, coated in a seasoned crust and fried until golden and crispy, served with a drizzle of hot honey.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Wood-fired Flatbread with DipsR45

    Freshly baked wood-fired flatbread with hummus and za'atar labneh in olive oil, served with a bowl of olives, pickled onions and gherkins.

    VegetarianVegan optionLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • Baked CamembertR75

    Whole camembert baked until molten with a hot honey drizzle, served with torn wood-fired rosemary focaccia and Imibala pear jam.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pickle FriesR20

    Dill cucumbers cut into batons, coated in a seasoned crust and fried until golden and crispy, served with smoky chilli aioli.

    VegetarianLikely egg

  • Loaded FriesR65

    Caramelised onion, cheddar, bacon, chives and smoky chilli aioli.

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Potato FriesR20

    House-seasoned hand-cut fries.

    VeganFree of gluten

Pizza & Flatbreads

Served from 11:30. Training & café hours Monday – Friday 08:00–15:30; weekends and public holidays closed

Wood-fired Pizza & Flatbreads

  • Swartland MargheritaR65

    Tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Salty KissR75

    Tomato, anchovies, black olives, capers, mozzarella, parmesan, lemon zest.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Helderberg TruffleR75

    Cream base, roasted mushrooms, mozzarella, truffle dust, fresh thyme.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Karoo EmberR75

    Caramelised onion, blue cheese, mozzarella, hot spicy honey, cracked black pepper.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Imibala BiancaR80

    Garlic crème fraîche base, mozzarella, par-cooked potato, parmesan, torn brie, fresh rosemary, sea salt.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Shushu KakhuluR80

    Tomato base, mozzarella and sliced chorizo with peppadew, chilli oil, smoked paprika and fresh parsley, finished with a parmesan dusting.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Sweet Treats

  • Carrot Cake SliceR35

    Spiced carrot cake with a thick cream cheese frosting.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Cake SliceR35

    Rich, dark and deeply chocolatey.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Lemon Meringue CheesecakeR45

    Dense and creamy baked cheesecake on a buttery biscuit base, topped with a sharp lemon curd and crispy baked meringue dollops.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Muffins — Sweet or SavouryR25

    Ask your server for today's bake.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • SconeR25

    With butter, Imibala jam, and cheese.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Jumbo CookieR15

    Chunky, soft and chewy.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Imibala Fudge PieceR12

    Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth fudge made with rich buttery sweetness.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

The menu’s own key: V Vegetarian; VG Vegan; GF Gluten Free; GF* Gluten Free on Request; VG* Vegan on Request

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Café

Facts

FactDetail
Address, Western Cape
AreaCape Town
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+27 63 545 6400
Websiteimibala.com
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from imibala.com
Hours
  • Monday8am–3:30pm
  • Tuesday8am–3:30pm
  • Wednesday8am–3:30pm
  • Thursday8am–3:30pm
  • Friday8am–3:30pm
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
MapOpen in Google Maps

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 The Imibala Café

Does The Imibala Café have gluten-free options?

Yes: 12 dishes are gluten free as served, and 14 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 Imibala Café 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 Imibala Café?

Classic Breakfast Plate (Choose gluten free bread); Imibala Benedict (Choose gluten free bread); Cape Citrus French Toast (Choose gluten free bread); Mediterranean Avo Toast (Choose gluten free bread); Whipped Ricotta and Roasted Tomato Toast (Choose gluten free bread); Creamy Miso Mushrooms and Eggs (Choose gluten free bread).

When is The Imibala Café open?

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

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