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Olympia Cafe

134 Main Road, Kalk Bay, Kalk Bay 7975, South Africa
27 (0) 21 788 6396
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Ranked #2 of 14 restaurants in Kalk Bay
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Cheongju, South Korea
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22 reviews 22 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

A feast for the senses. It gets rather busy at times but this only adds to the atmosphere, I feel. Great coffee. An appealing menu. Superb pastries. I associate chocolate croissants with Olympia and have for as long as I can remember. The service is personal and friendly.

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Paarl, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Love Olympia. Fresh, tasty food. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The cheesecake is to die for. Will be back and back and back!

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Windsor, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

First impressions normally count.....but at the Olympia they fall seriously short and don't at all paint the right picture !!! It appears somewhat chaotic and you quickly accept that from a health and safety point of you, 'when in Rome......'. Not that there is anything dirty or unhygienic....... just as I say, a bit chaotic ! The Waiters are soon... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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20 reviews 20 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Olympia cafe is one of the landmarks along the main road of Kalk Bay. It's an institution known for its character and excellent food, especially its bread. Its character is supposed to derive from its 'no frills' decor - which is non-existent and its self deprecating humour about this. The chalk board for example, notes that the staff are dressed... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Had visited Olympia for dinner a few years ago and wasn't overly impressed despite if being highly recommended. Decided to give it a another try this time. Food was excellent. Both pasta dishes were delicious and the mussels were spectacular compared to the ones we get at home. BYO as well. Can't reserve a table so need to show up... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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36 reviews 36 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We have eaten at the Olympia Café which was near our apartment twice as their food was excellent and rather reasonably priced. However, second time in, it was lunch time and the place was very busy causing service to be far too slow and fuzzy.

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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013 via mobile

If you like grunge you will love this place. Coffee is good but it could do with a spring clean. Quirky spot but if you get caught in the traffic give it a whirl.

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Singapore, Singapore
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61 reviews 61 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

I went there 4 times in one week. Breakfast is served from 6am till 12 noon.. large and excellent, don't miss it and don't bother looking around. The is it! Try to arrive before lunch if you want a table, the locals are everywhere and are rather picky and demanding.!! yes, read the board on the wall when you are... More

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harrogate
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

The owners of the b&b we were staying in recommended this restaurant. Scruffy on the outside and scruffy on the inside but what wonderful food. We arrived early and were lucky to get the last table. The board menu changes daily and the food is cooked freshly. Lots of fish dishes the place was buzzing, people queuing for tables, wonderful.

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St Ives Cambs
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Must eat early or put your name on the blackboard and wait your turn. Food very good. We had fresh mussels, best ever tasted.

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