The guide’s ranking · Cape Town

Best Gatsby
in Cape Town

The Gatsby is Cape Town’s definitive contribution to the sandwich world, featuring a foot-long baguette stuffed with chips. It was invented in 1976 as a cheap and filling meal for laborers and remains deeply communal food. A single Full House Gatsby is designed to feed four adults and should never be tackled alone. The defining characteristic is the soft and vinegar-soaked slap chips that form the base. The trap is getting a dry Gatsby where the bread has not absorbed the oils.

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The Golden Dish

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“The Golden Dish serves the legendary Full House Masala Steak bunny in a cash-heavy environment. It is a pilgrimage site.”

The guide’s verdict · 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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Aneesa’s Takeaway

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Verdict: Aneesa’s serves a heavily sauced and juicy steak bunny with a secret spice blend. It is a local favorite in Wynberg. — Wynberg

Queue: Near Cosy Corner in Wynberg.

Go: 18:30 for dinner.

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Mariam's Kitchen

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Verdict: Mariam's Kitchen serves a quick and cheap version of bobotie for the city office crowd. It is punchy and satisfying. — City Bowl

Queue: Central mall location.

Go: 13:00 for busy office lunch.

Price: $

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Super Fisheries

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Verdict: Super Fisheries serves a unique seafood gatsby featuring fresh snoek and slap chips. It is a massive local specialty. — Athlone

Queue: Suburban location; taxi recommended.

Go: 11:30 for fresh gatsbys.

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Lekker Vegan

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Verdict: Lekker Vegan serves the absolute best plant-based Gatsby using high-quality meat substitutes. The atmosphere is modern and hip. — City Bowl

Queue: Central location near Parliament.

Go: 21:00 for late-night vibe.

Price: $$

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The Roadhouse

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Verdict: The Roadhouse is one of the few remaining drive-in restaurants where you can eat in your car. It is a nostalgic stop. — Bellville

Queue: Drive-in format.

Go: 22:00 for drive-in experience.

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Vandiar’s

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Verdict: Vandiar’s serves a more refined version of bobotie with high-grade spices in a quiet restaurant environment. It is well-presented. — City Bowl

Queue: Quiet street in Gardens area.

Go: 19:00 for dinner.

Price: $$

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Sunrise Chip 'n Ranch

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Verdict: Sunrise Chip 'n Ranch is a gritty and honest local favorite that serves massive and messy bunnies. It is a legendary post-party stop. — Mowbray

Queue: Main road location in Mowbray.

Go: Late night for post-party snacks.

Price: $

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Eastern Food Bazaar

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Verdict: Eastern Food Bazaar offers a budget-friendly version of bobotie in a loud canteen-style setting. The value is hard to beat. — City Bowl

Queue: Central location on Longmarket Street.

Go: 13:00 for canteen-style crowd.

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Food Inn India

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Verdict: Food Inn India offers a functional and fast curry stop on Long Street with 24-hour service available. The prices are very low. — City Bowl

Queue: On Long Street.

Go: 02:00 for late-night food.

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The Burner

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Verdict: The Burner is considered the most authentic Durban-style bunny chow stop in the city. The bread is famously fresh and soft. — Bellville

Queue: Located in the northern suburbs; taxi or car needed.

Go: 12:30 for authentic lunch.

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Prashad Cafe

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Verdict: Prashad Cafe is the absolute best spot for vegetarian and vegan curry options. The flavors are deep and complex. — Rondebosch

Queue: Central location in the southern suburbs.

Go: 12:00 for lunch.

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Biesmiellah

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Verdict: Biesmiellah is a historic pioneer in the Bo-Kaap with a recipe that hasn't changed in decades. The atmosphere is no-frills and dry. — Bo-Kaap

Queue: Famous corner location in Bo-Kaap.

Go: 12:00 for lunch.

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Faeeza's Home Kitchen

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Verdict: Faeeza serves her signature bobotie in a cozy tea garden setting in the heart of Bo-Kaap. The recipe is family-owned. — Bo-Kaap

Queue: Cozy tea garden setting in Bo-Kaap.

Go: 12:00 for lunch.

Price: $

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