Ya-Ya Cafe

Restaurant · Café & brunchStellenbosch

No dishes marked gluten free14 can be made gluten free on request

111 dishesmenu read 11 Novyayacafe.co.za

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Main menu

Breakfast served all day

Breakfast

  • Traditional English BreakfastR82

    Two free range eggs, three rashers of bacon, baby vine tomato & onion sauté with your choice of artisanal wood fired bread

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Poached Egg with Herbed Mushrooms & Truffle OilR88

    Mushrooms sautéed with butter, cream and fresh herbs, served with a poached egg, fresh rocket on toast topped with parmesan shavings and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Free Range Egg Omelette (Folded or Open)R48

    Using three free range eggs or egg whites with a side order of toast & butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Omelette – Ham, Cheese & MushroomR88

    Free range egg omelette with ham, cheese & mushroom

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Omelette – Pesto Roasted Veg, Hummus & MozzarellaR88

    Free range egg omelette with pesto roasted veg, hummus & mozzarella

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Omelette – Mince, Peppers, Jalapeño & Creamed AvoR105

    Free range egg omelette with mince, peppers, jalapeño & creamed avo

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Omelette – Bacon, Feta, Mushrooms, Sun-Dried Tomato & AvoR98

    Free range egg omelette with bacon, feta, mushrooms, sun-dried tomato & avo

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Omelette – Cream Cheese & Smoked SalmonR110

    Free range egg omelette with cream cheese & chopped chives, served with smoked salmon & avo

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Turkish ToastR88

    Homemade hummus, crumbed feta, roasted baby vine tomatoes, a poached egg, avo and fresh rocket leaves served on your choice of toast

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Stewed Fruit & Roasted Almond OatsR72

    Oats, stewed apple & prunes, roasted almond flakes & cinnamon

    VegetarianLikely nuts

  • Scrambled Eggs, Mince & FetaR98

    Scrambled free range eggs, mince, feta, baby vine tomato rocket & onion sauté

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Early RiserR49

    One free range egg, one rasher of bacon, tomato with your choice of artisanal wood fired bread

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Full BreakfastR108

    Two free range eggs, bacon, beef/pork sausage, baby vine tomato & onion sauté, mushrooms, a dash of pesto with your choice of artisanal…

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Ya-Ya's Eggs BenedictR105

    Poached free range eggs, gypsy ham, spinach, feta & orange hollandaise sauce

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Crushed Avo & SalmonR120

    Scrambled free range eggs, smoked salmon, avo, baby vine tomato, sautéed spinach with your choice of artisanal wood fired bread

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Free Range Chicken Livers on ToastR88

    Free range egg, livers, creamy baby vine tomato, garlic & onion sauté

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Free Range Eggs on ToastR52

    Two free range eggs on your choice of artisanal wood fired bread, topped with mature cheddar cheese

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Smoked Salmon & Caviar BreakfastR135

    Scrambled free range eggs topped with smoked salmon, caviar, capers and served on cream cheese toast

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Ya-Ya's French ToastR88

    Egg fried artisanal bread with berries, creamy Greek yoghurt, bacon, cinnamon & honey

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Ya-Ya's Ricotta & Honey-Butter FlapjacksR88

    Served with fried banana, yoghurt, berry compote & honey

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Quinoa Porridge with Stewed Fruit & BananaR82

    Quinoa, raisins, banana, stewed apple & cinnamon

    Vegetarian

  • Mince on ToastR88

    Savoury mince, free range egg, matured cheddar with your choice of artisanal wood fired bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Freshly Baked Croissants

  • Butter CroissantR62

    Served with preserves & cheese

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Scrambled Egg & Savoury Mince CroissantR105

    Savoury mince, baby vine tomatoes, onion sauté, scrambled free range eggs & feta

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Nutella Butter CroissantR68

    Served with Nutella chocolate spread

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Camembert, Bacon, Rocket & Banana CroissantR88

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bacon & Scrambled Eggs CroissantR86

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Breakfast & Super-Food Bowls

  • Fruit & Muesli BowlR88

    Fresh seasonal fruit, berries, yoghurt, home-made muesli, nuts & honey drizzle

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Fruit BowlR82

    Fresh seasonal fruit, yoghurt, nuts, berries & honey drizzle

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Paw-Paw PlateR86

    Sliced paw-paw, yoghurt, roasted almond flakes, fresh mint & honey drizzle

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Raw Cacao Quinoa BowlR94

    Puréed fruit, quinoa, chopped seasonal fresh fruit, raw cacao, nuts & seeds

    VegetarianLikely nuts

  • Chia & Avocado BowlR88

    Puréed fruit, muesli, chopped seasonal fresh fruit, & chia seeds

    Vegetarian

  • Berry BowlR88

    Berries, muesli, chopped seasonal fresh fruit & hemp seeds

    Vegetarian

Lunches

  • Chicken ParmigianoR125

    Parmesan chicken breast, mozzarella, covered in a sauce of roasted vine tomatoes & pesto. Served with fries, salad or oven-roasted…

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken Breast with Herbed Mushroom SauceR115

    Chicken breast with sautéed brown mushrooms, fresh herbs and cream sauce. Served with fries, salad or oven-roasted Mediterranean veg

    Likely dairy

  • Grilled Lebanese Kebab on Flatbread – ChickenR115

    Served with chopped red cabbage, gem lettuce, oven roasted red peppers, homemade hummus and tzatziki. Paleo option available

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Grilled Lebanese Kebab on Flatbread – Grilled SteakR145

    Served with chopped red cabbage, gem lettuce, oven roasted red peppers, homemade hummus and tzatziki. Paleo option available

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Chicken LimoneR115

    Chicken breast sautéed in white wine, butter, capers and fresh lemon juice, served with fries, salad or oven roasted vegetables

    Likely dairy

  • Mediterranean Quinoa BowlR88

    Mediterranean roasted veg, quinoa, chickpeas, red kidney beans, avo, toasted seeds with a side roasted pepper & tomato dressing

    Vegetarian

  • Malay Chicken KebabR105

    Chicken skewers with a peanut satay on bread served with salad & fries

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Buttermilk Chicken SchnitzelR135

    Served with sweet potato mash and a salad of rocket, onion & parmesan shavings

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Fresh Tuna Tagliata (W.a.)R210

    Sliced tuna served with garlic, rocket, cherry tomatoes, onion & herbs

    Likely fish

  • Shawarma/GyroR155

    Slow roasted Greek lamb on a flatbread with rocket, tomato, onion, cucumber, tzatziki & lemon. Paleo option available

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Tikka Masala (W.a.)R115

    Served with rice, coriander, tomato & onion relish & banana

  • Pork Loin ChopsR125

    400g pork loin chops with roasted Mediterranean veg, mashed potato, southern spices & creamy mustard sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Grilled Steak & Chips – 200g FilletR225

    28 day matured grass fed prime beef, served with fries, salad or oven-roasted Mediterranean veg

  • Grilled Steak & Chips – 200g SirloinR145

    28 day matured grass fed prime beef, served with fries, salad or oven-roasted Mediterranean veg

  • Grilled Steak & Chips – 300g SirloinR175

    28 day matured grass fed prime beef, served with fries, salad or oven-roasted Mediterranean veg

  • Steak TagliataR158

    Sliced steak served with garlic, cherry tomatoes, onion & herbs

  • Norwegian SalmonR215

    Baked in a herb, tomato & red pepper oven-baked broth, served with pesto pasta

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely fish

Wraps

  • Grilled Chicken, Avo & Camembert WrapR96

    Served with lettuce, tomato, served with a Malay curry mayo dressing

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Roast Veg, Basil Pesto & Buffalo Mozzarella WrapR88

    With sundried tomato, avo & tzatziki

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Moroccan Chicken WrapR88

    Chicken, lettuce, tomato & hummus

    Can be made free of glutenLikely sesame

Seasonal Salads

  • Roasted Vegetable SaladR88

    Mediterranean roasted veg, lettuce, avo, corn, feta

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Cajun Patagonian Calamari SaladR155

    Baby calamari cooked in cajun spices, peppers, parmesan, sundried tomato, lettuce, baby vine tomato, onion & cucumber

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Classic Grilled Chicken SaladR105

    Chicken, feta, avo, Mediterranean roasted veg, corn & lettuce

    Likely dairy

  • Quinoa & Roasted Veg SaladR88

    Quinoa with oven roasted butternut, baby marrows, avo, peppers, carrots, red onion & vine tomatoes

    Vegetarian

  • Chicken Caesar SaladR110

    Lettuce, bacon, homemade croutons, poached egg & parmesan shavings served with anchovy dressing

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Chicken, Walnut & Beetroot SaladR115

    Chicken, roasted onion, walnuts, crumbed feta, avocado slices, butternut and lettuce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Roasted Butternut & Apple SaladR98

    With feta, avo, raisins & pumpkin seeds

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Patagonian Calamari SaganakiR155

    Baby calamari, fried feta, lemon, tomato, onion & cucumber

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Fresh Tuna SaladR198

    Leaves, feta, roasted peppers, green beans, onion, baby vine tomato, pineapple, avo and topped with a deconstructed rosti

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Ya-Ya's Greek SaladR88

    Olives, feta, tomato, cucumber, oregano, mint & onion

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Caprese SaladR98

    Fresh vine tomatoes, fior di latte & basil

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Burgers

  • Classic Beef BurgerR108

    The original beef burger

  • Bacon & Cheese BurgerR128

    Matured cheddar with crispy bacon

    Likely dairy

  • Jalapeño & Buffalo Mozzarella BurgerR128

    Jalapeño & buffalo mozzarella with homemade basil mayonnaise & sundried tomato

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • CamemburgerR138

    Fresh rocket, camembert, sweet onion relish & sour cream

    Likely dairy

  • Parmigiano Chicken BurgerR138

    Parmesan encrusted chicken burger with paprika roasted pesto, baby vine tomato & mozzarella

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Paleo BurgerR115

    Carb-free paleo burger with Mediterranean roasted veg, crushed avo, tzatziki & side salad

    Likely dairy

  • Prego RollR125

    Steak strips, rocket, roasted cherry tomatoes, served with prego sauce

    Likely gluten

Pastas

  • Bolognese PastaR98

    Italian-style savoury mince

    Likely gluten

  • Oven Roasted Pork Shin & Mushroom PastaR115

    Oven roasted pork shin & mushrooms sautéed in creamed herb butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Smoked Salmon & Caviar PastaR142

    Smoked salmon tossed in fresh cream, fennel & garlic, topped with caviar

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Basil Pesto & Sundried Tomato PastaR95

    Pesto, sundried tomatoes, red peppers, olives, a dash of cream, onion & garlic. Add grilled chicken 20

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Alfredo PastaR125

    Gypsy ham, mushrooms & cream sauce, served with side parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • LasagneR118

    Layers of savoury mince, bechamel sauce and home made pasta baked in our wood fired oven

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Woodfired Pizza

  • Garlic BreadR68

    Garlic, rosemary, onion, olive oil

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Margarita PizzaR86

    Tomato, mozzarella, oregano

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Regina PizzaR125

    Ham & mushrooms

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Bolognese PizzaR125

    Savoury italian-style mince, roasted red peppers and fresh rocket leaves

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Morituri PizzaR155

    Grilled chicken, bacon, avo, roasted red peppers and feta

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Mexican PizzaR130

    Savoury mince, jalapeños, fresh chilli, guacamole and roasted red peppers

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Tropicana PizzaR115

    Bacon, banana & garlic

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Siciliana PizzaR125

    Anchovies, olives & roasted red pepper

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Hawaiian PizzaR125

    Ham & pineapple

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Harvest PizzaR140

    Feta, olives, oven roasted Mediterranean veg, basil pesto and toasted seeds

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Pepperoni PizzaR135

    Pepperoni, mushroom and chilli

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Santorini PizzaR125

    Tomato base with hummus, roasted aubergine, red onion, roasted vine tomatoes, parmesan shavings, tzatziki and fresh rocket

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

Flat Breads (cream cheese, red onion & chives)

  • Flatbread – SalmonR120

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Flatbread – BaconR88

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Artisanal Sandwiches (daily baked wood fired bread: ciabatta

  • Roasted Veg & Buffalo Mozzarella SandwichR98

    Served with sundried tomato & basil pesto

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Oven Roasted Pork Shin SandwichR98

    Oven roasted pork shin, red cabbage, grated apple, roasted peppers & lettuce with a mustard mayo dressing

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Smoked Salmon SandwichR98

    Smoked salmon, rocket, cream cheese & capers

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Ya-Ya's Club SandwichR105

    Mustard, grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion & cucumber, served with tomato chilli jam

    Likely gluten

  • Grilled Camembert & Green Figs SandwichR88

    Served with rocket, tomato & chilli jam

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled Steak & Caramelised Onion SandwichR125

    With rocket leaves and aioli

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Toasties (white, sourdough, ciabatta, rye or seed loaf)

  • Gypsy Ham, Cheddar & Tomato ToastieR68

    Served with homemade tomato chilli jam

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken & Basil Mayo ToastieR82

    Chicken and homemade basil mayonnaise

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Croque MonsieurR78

    Gypsy ham with parmesan & mustard sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Croque MadameR88

    Gypsy ham, free range poached egg, parmesan & mustard sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Bacon, Egg & Tomato ToastieR68

    Served with piccalilli dip

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Camembert & Caramelised Onion ToastieR86

    Served with balsamic reduction

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tuscan ToastieR88

    Grilled chicken, mustard mayo, sundried tomato, red onion & mozzarella served with a mustard dressing

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Sweets & Bakes

  • Ya-Ya's Famous Baked Cheese CakeR62

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Carrot CakeR65

    Likely gluten

  • Roasted Coconut, Vanilla & Almond CakeR58

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Lemon MeringueR48

    Likely egg

  • Apple CrumbleR62

    Likely gluten

  • Pasteis de NataR24
  • Chocolate CakeR58

    Likely gluten

Good to know

Bar

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

Facts

FactDetail
Address8 Dorp St, Stellenbosch, 7600
AreaStellenbosch & Franschhoek
KindRestaurant · Café & brunch
Websiteyayacafe.co.za
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from yayacafe.co.za
MapOpen in Google Maps

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 Ya-Ya Cafe

Does Ya-Ya Cafe have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 14 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Ya-Ya 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 Ya-Ya Cafe?

Grilled Chicken, Avo & Camembert Wrap (Low-carb, gluten free wrap R20); Roast Veg, Basil Pesto & Buffalo Mozzarella Wrap (Low-carb, gluten free wrap R20); Moroccan Chicken Wrap (Low-carb, gluten free wrap R20); Margarita Pizza (Low-carb, gluten free pizza base R20); Regina Pizza (Low-carb, gluten free pizza base R20); Bolognese Pizza (Low-carb, gluten free pizza base R20).

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