The Unforgettable Nguni Café Experience: A Culinary Adventure Amidst Nature

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Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West is home to the Nguni Café pop-up, which offers a unique dining experience amidst nature. This dining destination promises to take guests on a gastronomic escapade, complete with breathtaking views of the awe-inspiring Hottentots Holland mountain range, and the majestic Nguni herd grazing freely on the surrounding verdant pastures.

A Memorable Dining Experience

The Nguni Café is not just a restaurant but a gathering place for friends, families, and burger enthusiasts to come together, share stories, and create lasting memories. The restaurant caters to the discerning tastes of burger aficionados as well as families seeking a relaxed, value-for-money dining experience.

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The menu features a variety of succulent beef, chicken, and vegetarian patties, encased in freshly baked buns and served with crispy chips, priced at a reasonable R120. Younger guests can relish a specially curated kiddies’ burger and chips for just R80. For those with a sweet tooth, the café serves refreshing soft serve ice cream (R30) or a delectable pairing of chocolate brownie and ice cream (R60).

A Perfect Ambiance

The Nguni Café is situated in a breathtaking landscape against the Hottentots Holland mountain range, featuring a glass conservatory adorned with hay bales that fuses rustic charm with modern elegance. The indoor seating area can accommodate 30 people, while the outdoor deck can host up to 70 guests, ensuring ample space for everyone to enjoy this unique experience.

Nature at its Best

Apart from the delectable menu, nature lovers can revel in the calving season, where children and adults alike can spot adorable Nguni calves mingling with the adult cattle. This delightful sight adds another layer of charm to the Nguni Café experience.

Reservation and Operating Hours

The Nguni Café pop-up is open until the end of July, operating from Wednesdays to Sundays, between 10 am and 4 pm. Reservations are not available, and seating operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Don’t Miss this Unforgettable Adventure

The Nguni Café pop-up offers an unforgettable culinary adventure for all ages, blending delicious food with the magnificent scenery of Cape Town’s Vergelegen wine estate. It’s an experience that will redefine your perception of the humble burger.

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Isabella Schmidt is a Cape Town journalist who chronicles the city’s evolving food culture, from Bo-Kaap spice merchants to Khayelitsha microbreweries. Raised hiking the trails that link Table Mountain to the Cape Flats, she brings the flavours and voices of her hometown to global readers with equal parts rigour and heart.

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