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With meat playing such a large part of traditional South African cuisine, is it really possible for vegetarians to eat well on Cape Town holidays? Definitely! There is no dearth of vegetarian restaurants and cafes in South Africa’s glorious Mother City. Here’s a quick list of places to go for great vegetarian dishes:

Vegan/Vegetarian

Vegans on Cape Town holidays are often pleasantly surprised to find that there are more than just a few places that serve predominantly vegan and vegetarian fare. These places offer tasty vegetable dishes that more than just the usual salads.

• Krishna’s Pure Vegetarian Cuisine, Riverside Centre, Main Road – their legendary lentil biryanis are a lunch staple for vegans on Cape Town holidays.

• Bella Vegan, St. Georges Street., Simonstown – try their vegan pita pockets Tuesdays to Sundays. Unfortunately, they’re closed on Mondays.

• Govinda’s Natural Food Café, 17 St. Andrews St. – Look for the Hare Krishna Centre (a sure sign that there are vegetarian and vegan places nearby) and you’ll find this cosy café serving mainly Indian fare. Even meat-eaters on Cape Town holidays often come here for a break!

• SOPHEA Gallery and Tibetan Teahouse, 2 Harrington Road, Seaforth, Simonstown – a great place, absolutely bright with positive energy, they offer vegan, vegetarian and lacto-vegetarian options in the Tibetan style. Their masala chai are a must-try for vegan Cape Town holiday makers.

• Zucchini’s, 1 Loop Street, Cape Town CBD – it’s a tad small so you’ll have to keep an eye out for this little vegetarian favourite, but it’s worth the search!

• Café Jo Brown, Buiten Street – try their samosas, pasta bakes and tofu stir fry. A good range of great dishes to sure to please.

• Lola’s, 228 Long Street– a highly recommended favourite among hip and fashionable Capetonians, be sure to schedule visits to this popular spot on you Cape Town holidays.

• Quensh, 42 Lower Main Road, Observatory – this cool and contemporary vegetarian and organic haven offers more than just vegetarian fare; they stock fresh produce and other organic basics (including baby food) as well.

Vegetarian Friendly

While not totally vegetarian in the strictest sense of the word, these great places offer hearty, tasty menus to please vegetarians on Cape Town holidays:

• Addis in Cape, 41 Long Street – Ethiopian dishes with vegetarian options.

• Kwalapa, 31 Newlands Avenue – the regular Wednesday raw vegetarian lunch feast is definitely not to be missed.

• Gold Restaurant (Gold of Africa Museum courtyard),96 Strand Street, City Centre – drop by at night for their interactive drumming experience followed by great entertainment you’ll remember long after your Cape Town holidays are over!

• Rooti, Shop 1, Piazza Level, Clock Tower Centre, V&A Waterfront — try the veggie curry for a taste of vegetarian with a Cape Malay touch.

• Mama Afrika, 178 Long Street – great vegan African stew!

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