The guide’s ranking · Cape Town

Best Biltong & Droëwors
in Cape Town

Biltong is South Africa’s beloved dried meat snack, cured with vinegar and air-dried as whole slabs. Unlike jerky, it is tender and sliced fresh in front of you at dedicated shops. Droëwors is the air-dried version of the traditional spiced boerewors sausage. The defining characteristic is the spiced fat that carries the flavor of coriander and clove. The trap is buying pre-packed biltong from a supermarket instead of having it sliced fresh.

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J&M Famous Biltong

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“J&M is the recognizable gold standard for travelers with kiosks in major malls. Their Kudu biltong is a must-try.”

The guide’s verdict · V&A Waterfront

Queue: Multiple mall kiosks.

Go: Anytime during mall hours.

Price: $$

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Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants

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Verdict: FFMM offers a boutique butchery experience with boerewors made from grass-fed beef. It is the choice for top chefs. — Sea Point

Queue: On High Level Road.

Go: 10:00 for morning selection.

Price: $$$

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The Boer & Butcher

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Verdict: The Boer & Butcher offers farm-to-table meats with a highly rated traditional boerewors. The snap and spice are perfect. — Durbanville

Queue: Northern suburbs; car needed.

Go: Saturday morning.

Price: $$

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Gardens Continental Butchery

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Verdict: Gardens Butchery is the most convenient high-quality stop for those staying in the city center. The cure is very traditional. — City Bowl

Queue: On busy Kloof Street.

Go: 11:00 for fresh cuts.

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Sampsons Biltong

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Verdict: Sampsons Biltong also makes excellent fresh boerewors for the grill. The value-to-quality ratio is very high. — Diep River

Queue: Main road location in Diep River.

Go: 15:00 for afternoon snack.

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Biltong Masters

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Verdict: Biltong Masters offers a wide selection of game meats including Springbok and Eland in Sea Point. The service is friendly. — Sea Point

Queue: On busy Regent Road.

Go: 16:00 after a walk.

Price: $$

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Tigre d'Oro

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Verdict: Tigre d'Oro is a high-end deli that occasionally offers luxury Wagyu beef biltong. The fat-marbling is exceptional. — City Bowl

Queue: On busy Kloof Street.

Go: 12:00 for lunch.

Price: $$$

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Meat the Butcher

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Verdict: Meat the Butcher is a dependable neighborhood shop with very traditional flavors. The sausage is thick and juicy. — Kenilworth

Queue: Main road in Kenilworth.

Go: Saturday morning.

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Joey’s Vleisprodukte

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Verdict: Joey’s is a traditional butchery where the boerewors is made fresh daily with a family recipe. The coriander aroma is intense. — Brackenfell

Queue: Deep in northern suburbs; car needed.

Go: 09:00 to buy fresh.

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The Grounds

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Verdict: The Grounds is known for exceptionally lean boerewors with a strong toasted coriander flavor. It is a favorite for meat lovers. — Bellville

Queue: Northern suburbs location.

Go: Saturday morning.

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Karibu Restaurant

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Verdict: Karibu provides a reliable introductory version of the dish for international visitors. Their bobotie is consistent and well-presented at the Waterfront. — V&A Waterfront

Queue: Located in the main tourist hub with clear signage.

Go: 19:00 to enjoy the waterfront atmosphere.

Price: $$$

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Mama Africa

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Verdict: Mama Africa serves a hearty version of bobotie alongside live marimba music. It is a great cultural night out with a comforting meal. — City Bowl

Queue: On the main Long Street strip.

Go: 20:00 when the live music starts.

Price: $$

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Jonkershuis

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Verdict: Jonkershuis offers a sophisticated version of bobotie in a historic wine farm setting. It is the perfect place to experience the dish with premium wine. — Constantia

Queue: Located inside the Groot Constantia estate with ample parking.

Go: 12:30 for lunch under the oaks.

Price: $$$

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The Golden Dish

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Verdict: The Golden Dish serves the legendary Full House Masala Steak bunny in a cash-heavy environment. It is a pilgrimage site. — Athlone

Queue: Suburban location; taxi recommended.

Go: 19:00 for busy dinner.

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Cosy Corner

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Verdict: Cosy Corner serves a rich and heavy curry platter that allows you to taste multiple variants. It is a local favorite. — Wynberg

Queue: Main road location in Wynberg.

Go: 13:00 for lunch.

Price: $$

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