The Ladder

Café · Café & brunch · Bakery

No dishes marked gluten free9 can be made gluten free on request

12 dishesmenu read 5 Novtheladderon136.com

Always confirm with staff

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Light Meals

Breakfast bowls served all day

Breakfast bowls

Granola and Fruit BowlR85
Double cream yogurt with fresh seasonal fruits and granola
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)
Warm Peanut Butter Oat BowlR85
Served with granola, fried banana and chia seeds
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists peanut, peanut butter): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)

Brekkie and Lunch

Avo on Toast with a Poached EggR90
Avo on toast with a poached egg
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Ask for gluten free or breadless option). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)
English BreakfastR110
2 eggs any way, bacon, pork banger, mushrooms, baked beans, roast cherry tomatoes and sourdough toast
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Ask for gluten free or breadless option). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)
Eggs Benedict on Sourdough or CroissantR95
Creamy hollandaise sauce drizzled over 2 poached eggs and crispy bacon. Change for scrambled eggs
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Ask for gluten free or breadless option; scrambled eggs available as a change). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy, hollandaise): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, benedict): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)
Brunch CroissantR95
Halloumi, avo, pork banger and micro greens on a toasted croissant
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Ask for gluten free or breadless option). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)
Bacon, Brie and Fig CroissantR95
Crispy bacon served with melted brie, green fig preserve served with micro greens
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Ask for gluten free or breadless option). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brie): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)
Creamy Mushrooms on ToastR95
Served on sourdough toast with a poached egg
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Ask for gluten free or breadless option). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)
Caprese CroissantR90
Mozzarella, roasted rosemary tomatoes, fresh basil and pesto
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Ask for gluten free or breadless option). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)
Tempeh StackR95
Served with tempeh bacon, roasted veg and greens on a bed of hummus and pesto
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempeh): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hummus): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)
Chicken Mayo and AvocadoR90
Served on sourdough toast
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Ask for gluten free or breadless option). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)
Ladder Mak BurgerR110
Double patty, cheddar, tomatoes, gherkins and mayo served on a sesame bun and with a side of fries
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Ask for gluten free or breadless option). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheddar): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (theladderon136.com)

What the menu saysGarnishes contain peanuts and other tree nuts, per the venue's menu note. Dishes are not marked as nut free.

Garnishes contain peanuts and other tree nuts, per the venue's menu note. Dishes are not marked as nut free.

Good to know

Café

No outdoor seatingOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: outdoor_seating=no
Wheelchair accessibleOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: wheelchair=yes
Vegetarian dishesOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: diet:vegetarian=yes
No vegan dishesOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: diet:vegan=no

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

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	136 Breë Street, 8001
Area	Cape Town
Kind	Café · Café & brunch · Bakery · Sandwiches & deli
Phone	+27824511572
Website	theladderon136.com
Booking	Online through Book online
Menu read	5 Nov 2026 from theladderon136.com
Hours	Monday7am–4pm Tuesday7am–4pm Wednesday7am–4pm Thursday7am–4pm Friday7am–4pm Saturday8am–2:30pm SundayClosed
Map	Open in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

theladderon136.com/_files/ugd/5ef104_2707daf0f6204a549fc3d63fd802aPDF · read 5 Nov 2026

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 Ladder

Does The Ladder have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 9 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 Ladder coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Garnishes contain peanuts and other tree nuts, per the venue's menu note.”. 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 Ladder?

Avo on Toast with a Poached Egg (Ask for gluten free or breadless option); English Breakfast (Ask for gluten free or breadless option); Eggs Benedict on Sourdough or Croissant (Ask for gluten free or breadless option; scrambled eggs available as a change); Brunch Croissant (Ask for gluten free or breadless option); Bacon, Brie and Fig Croissant (Ask for gluten free or breadless option); Creamy Mushrooms on Toast (Ask for gluten free or breadless option).

When is The Ladder open?

Monday: 7am–4pm. Tuesday: 7am–4pm. Wednesday: 7am–4pm. Thursday: 7am–4pm. Friday: 7am–4pm. Saturday: 8am–2:30pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Ladder online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.theladderon136.com/book-online

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