The Melkbos Kitchen

Restaurant · Café & brunch

No dishes marked gluten free

57 dishesmenu read 5 Novmelkboskitchen.co.za

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Breakfast

Last breakfast orders 11:30
  • The LocalR140

    Traditional mielie pap, two eggs, tomato shakshuka, creamy spinach, two rashers of bacon and a pork or beef sausage

    Likely egg

  • The BasicR78

    Two eggs, two rashers of bacon, baked beans and a slice of toast (sourdough, seeded brown or rye)

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Salmon BenedictR165

    Poached eggs, cold smoked salmon trout, creamy spinach on a homemade potato cake topped with hollandaise sauce

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Bacon BenedictR140

    Poached eggs and bacon on creamy spinach, or roasted cherry tomatoes, on an English muffin topped with hollandaise sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • The Mexican BenedictR145

    Poached eggs with spicy Mexican style mince, sliced avo, jalapenos on an English muffin topped with hollandaise sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Vegan BreakfastR145

    English muffin topped with hummus, sauteed vegan sausage and mushrooms with avo and roasted tomatoes

    VeganLikely glutenLikely sesame

  • Cape Malay Chicken LiversR100

    Cape Malay chicken livers with chutney, charred poached pear, crispy onion, served with a cocktail bun

    Likely gluten

  • Wicked OneR130

    Croissant French toast, caramelised banana, bacon, nut brittle, maple syrup and sour cream

    Contains nutsLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Health NutR95

    Home-made muesli, yoghurt, fresh fruit, turmeric nuts and fruit compote

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Avocado Salsa on ToastR115

    Diced avo, baby tomatoes, onion and a touch of chilli, drizzled with balsamic glaze, served with toast (brown, white or rye). Add 2 poached…

    Likely gluten

  • Hillcrest Jam or Honey JarR8

    Jam or honey jar

Croissants

  • Cold Smoked Salmon Trout CroissantR125

    Croissant with cold smoked salmon trout, cream cheese and avo

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Bacon, Scrambled Egg and Cream Cheese CroissantR110

    Croissant with bacon, scrambled egg and cream cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Mexican Mince and Cheddar CroissantR105

    Croissant with Mexican mince and cheddar cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Jam and Cheese CroissantR75

    Croissant with jam and cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Starters

Served from 12:00
  • Soup of the DayR75

    Ask your waitron for today's soup

  • Beef KrokettenR75

    Served with Dijon mustard

  • SardinesR90

    Two sardines, pan fried with crushed potato, garlic, olives and a hint of chilli

    Likely fish

  • Creamy Roasted Garlic MusselsR95

    Served with cocktail garlic roll

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Loaded HummusR75

    Creamy hummus loaded with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, torn olives, mint, citrus rind and sprinkled with dukkah, served with flatbread

    Contains nutsLikely glutenLikely sesame

  • Tempura Prawn Tails with MBK MayoR95

    Three tempura prawns served with spicy MBK mayo

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Tempura Cauliflower with MBK MayoR70

    Tempura cauliflower florets tossed in spicy MBK mayo

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Peri-Peri Chicken LiversR80

    Served with cocktail roll

    Likely gluten

  • EscargotR90

    Six snails in a creamy blue cheese sauce, topped with parmesan

    Likely dairy

  • Chilli, Cheese and Corn KrokettenR75

    Served with sweet chilli sauce

    Likely dairy

Lunch / Supper

Served from 12:00

Salads

  • Tuna SaladR210

    Fresh sesame seared tuna on a bed of greens, cucumber noodles, avocado, edamame beans, pickled radish and carrots, topped with a boiled…

    Likely eggLikely soyLikely fish

  • Traditional Greek SaladR125

    Baby tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, local olives and Danish feta. Add grilled chicken breast R55 or falafel balls R40

    Likely dairy

  • Roasted Cauliflower SaladR165

    Warm roasted cauliflower with cajun spice, tossed with dates, roasted nuts, pumpkin seeds, blueberries, mint and a tahini sauce

    Likely nutsLikely sesame

Poke bowls

  • Melkbos PokeR235

    Sushi rice, salmon and tuna marinated in spicy ponzu sauce, 2 x tempura prawns, avo, edamame beans, chilli, pickled ginger and cucumber…

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Just a PokeR175

    Tuna marinated in spicy ponzu sauce served with sushi rice, cucumber noodles, chilli, avo and pickled ginger. Salmon only add R30

    Likely fish

  • Lose My PokeR175

    Tuna marinated in spicy ponzu sauce served with cucumber noodles, chilli, avo and pickled ginger. Salmon only add R30

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely fish

  • Vegan PokeR155

    Sticky sushi rice, tofu marinated in spicy ponzu sauce, cucumber noodles, avo and edamame beans

    VeganLikely soy

  • Tempura Prawn PokeR245

    Sticky sushi rice, 6 x tempura prawns in MBK mayo sauce with cucumber noodles, avo, pickled ginger and edamame beans

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfish

Burgers

  • MBK Classic BurgerR135

    Perfectly grilled 100% beef patty or free range chicken fillet on a toasted sesame roll, garlic aioli, red onion, pickled cucumber, fresh…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Brisket BurgerR195

    'Sloppy Joe' styled burger with juicy slices of slow cooked brisket in a barbeque sauce, topped with crunchy onion, on a ciabatta roll.…

    Likely gluten

  • Vegan BurgerR155

    Grilled plain or peri-peri plant based burger patty on a toasted sesame roll, garlic aioli, red onion, pickled cucumber, fresh tomato…

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

Something else

  • Ribeye Steak

    250g char-grilled ribeye steak topped with green peppercorn sauce, served with chips

  • OxtailR240

    Oxtail casserole slow cooked for 12 hours, served with either mash potato or rice

  • Beef Short RibR220

    Succulent and tender, cooked in a red wine jus, served with mash potato

  • Sweet and Sour ChickenR170

    Served with sticky rice

  • Chicken and Prawn KebabR195

    Chargrilled chicken and Argentinian prawn (3) kebab, basted in peri peri or lemon and herb, served with chef's salad or chips. Raw weights…

    Likely shellfish

Seafood

  • Crispy Battered HakeR160

    Lightly battered, deep fried fresh hake served with rustic cut chips or rice, coleslaw and tartare sauce. Add chef's side salad R35

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Pan Grilled HakeR160

    Served with choice of chips or rice and tartare sauce. Add chef's side salad R35

    Likely fish

  • Argentinian Prawns (8) and ChipsR295

    Served with a choice of creamy garlic, lemon or peri-peri sauce. Add chef's side salad R35

    Likely shellfish

  • Mussels in a Creamy Roasted Garlic SauceR175

    Half shell mussels served in a creamy garlic sauce with warm cocktail rolls

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Seafood ChowderR225

    Mussels, bacon, prawn meat, line fish, corn and potato in a creamy sauce, served with a cocktail roll

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Seasonal Fish

    Please enquire with your waitron as to what seasonal fish is available

    Likely fish

  • Deep Fried Calamari RingsR210

    Dusted with spice, served with lemon aioli and chips or rice. Add chef's side salad R35

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Seafood Platter For OneR265

    Three Argentinian prawns, battered hake, deep fried calamari, mussels, chips or rice, grilled lemon and a sauce of your choice. Add chef's…

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Hake and Calamari ComboR190

    Deep fried or pan fried hake and deep fried calamari with chips or rice. Add chef's salad R35

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

Sides

  • ChipsR40

    Additional side for any main course meal

  • Onion RingsR35

    Additional side for any main course meal

  • Creamed SpinachR35

    Additional side for any main course meal

  • Roast Seasonal VegetablesR45

    Additional side for any main course meal

  • Side SaladR35

    Additional side for any main course meal

  • SlawR30

    Additional side for any main course meal

Desserts

Occasion cakes

  • Occasion Cakes

    Whole cakes for special occasions: Gran's carrot cake, decadent chocolate cake, baked cheesecake. Must be pre-arranged and paid 48 hours in…

    Likely gluten

What the menu saysPrinted on several pages: 'Food allergy? Dietary intolerances? Please ask before your order' and 'NO changes or substitutions to menu items'.
  • Printed on several pages: 'Food allergy? Dietary intolerances? Please ask before your order' and 'NO changes or substitutions to menu items'.

Good to know

Restaurant

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

Facts

FactDetail
Address47 5th Avenue
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Café & brunch
Phone+27210018210
Websitemelkboskitchen.co.za
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from melkboskitchen.co.za
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

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 Melkbos Kitchen

Does The Melkbos Kitchen have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Melkbos Kitchen coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Printed on several pages: 'Food allergy?”. 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.

Can I book The Melkbos Kitchen online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/the-melkbos-kitchen

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