Lime Tree Cafe

Lime Tree Cafe Come as you are....the food is beautiful We have often been told that the LIME TREE Cafe is one of the best-kept secrets in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.
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In Mid November we will reveal a very exciting next chapter of the LIME TREE Cafe which starts to unfold…. Lime Tree Café and adjacent Olio Pizza will merge as we launch a new and exciting new look and Deli. LIME TREE is situated on the corner of Children’s Way Bergvliet. Extremely well positioned in heart of the Constantia valley close to freeways and feeder routes the new restaurant and deli wi

ll be serving some delicious food options. Breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner….some favorites that we have become well known for and some new inventions that’ll blow your taste buds. It’s the kind of place you’ll be coming back to time and time again as our specials board changes daily.

As I sat down today to write my post, I was easily distracted by the ladies semi final between the Ukranian Marta Kostyu...
04/06/2026

As I sat down today to write my post, I was easily distracted by the ladies semi final between the Ukranian Marta Kostyuk and Russian Mirra Andreeva. Needless to say they didn't shake hands, or even acknowledge one another, after the game. What a pity that war and politics should enter sport like that.

Anyhow, this French Open this year is most notable by the number of top seeds that have been knocked out. I have only heard of Andreeva on the 4 semi finalists before this year. The top players are already on their way home.

These top players this year have been protesting about the prize money at the Majors and are demanding more. I must confess that my initial reaction was that they are all plenty rich enough and it all sounded a bit greedy. But I did a bit of digging and it turns out that one of the major motivations is to increase the amount of money that is passed to the lower ranked players who really struggle to put together a tennis campaign.

The struggling tennis professional is a reality. As is the struggling artist, whose passion is not matched by the ability, or willingness, of patrons to pay for their work. Apart from anything, they need exposure

To this end the charcuterie business, On Board, who have held a couple of events at Lime Tree Cafe this year, have invited 8 artists to Lime Tree Cafe next Thursday 11th June at 6:00pm to exhibit their works.

For the fee of R145 you can enjoy a specially curated cup of their delicious food and speak to the artists who will he there to bring their art to life.

Lime Tree Cafe will offer a cash bar so you can sip your favourite cocktail or wine or bubbly or beer....of cool drink. And if you decide to stay for dinner we are offering a 15% discount on your food bill.

Please see the attached poster for booking etc details.

We hope to see you next Thursday. Or before.

Jeremy

We are launching a new special next week and we cannot wait to share it with you! Just a little something to make winter...
04/06/2026

We are launching a new special next week and we cannot wait to share it with you! Just a little something to make winter mornings a bit more cosy 😉 make sure you’re following us for updates.

Photographer: .ct

There’s something incredibly special about being part of life’s meaningful moments. This weekend, we had the pleasure of...
01/06/2026

There’s something incredibly special about being part of life’s meaningful moments. This weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting a beautiful baby shower in our Limestone studio space, complete with delicious eats from Lime Tree Café.

Whether you’re planning a baby shower, birthday celebration, special occasion, or gathering with family and friends, our versatile venue offers a warm and welcoming space for groups of all sizes.

Looking for the perfect venue this winter? We’d love to host you.

📞 +27 (0)21 712 1497
✉️ [email protected]

Photographer: .spear

Have you tried our Lime Tree Traditional Breakfast? 🥓🍳Two Eggs with Smoked Bacon, Farm Beef or Pork Sausage or Boerewors...
29/05/2026

Have you tried our Lime Tree Traditional Breakfast? 🥓🍳

Two Eggs with Smoked Bacon, Farm Beef or Pork Sausage or Boerewors, Grilled Tomato, Toast and Fries
R125

Add Mushrooms | R27 or Avocado | R35 or Salmon | R48 or Fried Banana | R14

As that huge storm raged outside a couple of weeks ago and we battled on without electricity for 3 days, the generator p...
28/05/2026

As that huge storm raged outside a couple of weeks ago and we battled on without electricity for 3 days, the generator pulling away and keeping some of the lights on, I have to confess to putting my head in my hands and wondering how many battles have to be fought until a peaceful lull ensues. Wave after wave of challenges rear up and have to be dealt with. And of course on the Thursday, after the electricity was finally restored, the water was cut off for the day.

I am a member of a Whatsapp group of riders who own powerful single cylinder enduro motorcycles. Yesterday one of the members posted a trip they had made in the Western Cape into the areas that had been inundated by the rains. My jaw dropped. Cape Town had a drenching. Other areas relatively close-by had Biblical floods. 600ml in 24 hours. Vineyards destroyed, bridges washed away, trees and cars carried off downstream like corks, houses simply disappearing. Massive landslides on the Ceres road. Peoples' livelihoods vanishing in a flash flood.

How lucky we are to still be here at Lime Tree Cafe. To still have your support. To have our health. And when my son asked me to help him with his new keyboard I was able to assist with a few hundred rand. And I looked at him and thought what a pleasure it is to be able to still be a part of his life and to be useful and see him grow into a young man. I am fortunate and have to be reminded to be grateful from time to time....electricity or no electricity.

Phew. Getting a bit philosophical here.

So, without further ado, lets move on to our Special bi-weekly menu....from 28 May to 10 June 2026 :

Tuscan Ribollita Soup with Bacon Served with Toasted Sourdough- R80

Herb Crusted Kingklip Served on Roast Brinjal Mash with Ratatouille - R265

Moroccan Lamb Tagine made with homemade preserved lemons and our own harissa sauce, served with cranberry Herb Couscous & Raita R225

Delicious Creamy Seafood Chowder with Toasted Ciabatta - R255

Pizza Special - Margherita with Smoked Chicken Fillet, Roast Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Feta & Coriander Chutney - R175

Decadent Hot Fudge Pecan Nut Brownie Sundae - R80

And the Sunday roast is :

Roast Beef Sirloin (R180) or Roast leg of Pork (R170)

served with

Roast potatoes
Butternut mash and
Roast Vegetables
and Gravy

Come and join us. The food is delicious.

See you later

Jeremy

Looking for something to do today? At Limestone Art Studio, you are invited to settle in, order something delicious from...
24/05/2026

Looking for something to do today? At Limestone Art Studio, you are invited to settle in, order something delicious from Lime Tree Cafe, and spend a few peaceful hours painting beautiful Jesmonite vessels, trays, candle holders and decorative pieces.

No pressure. No experience needed. Just good food, something to sip on, meaningful conversation and the quiet joy of making something uniquely your own.

Photography by: .spear

We will most likely never really know how humans conceptualised, designed and procured the raw materials for the great w...
21/05/2026

We will most likely never really know how humans conceptualised, designed and procured the raw materials for the great wonders of the world...ancient and modern. These were massive logistical undertakings. And of course lets not forget the immense human toll that it must have required....both voluntary and otherwise.

As for the motives. Well they range from defence, trade, religious devotion, institutionalised brutality to simply love and remembrance. Whatever the reasons for their being, they demonstrate the immense capacity that human beings had developed in times long ago. I think we constantly underestimate how smart and determined our ancestors were.

For example, apart from the sheer grandeur of Macchu Pichu, the engineering to be able to place massive blocks together so snugly that you cant fit a knife blade into the join just boggles the mind.

Or the city of Petra carved out of living rock in a desert where they tapped into natural water sources, channeled the water and grew the city into a thriving commercial hub. They had baths !!! In the desert !! And give a thought to the poor individuals that had only hand tools at their disposal, who were shown a raw rock face and told to carve out a city.

And the Great Wall of China running for thousands of kilometres. Imagine the disbelief of the engineer who was called to the Emperors Court and told to build a wall that would run along the entire northern border of imperial China. 'NO' was not a good answer in those days.

There are of course much smaller achievements, some of which are enjoyed on a daily basis in their millions.

We have added one of the small modern wonders of the world to our repertoire. Pastel de Nata. These fiendishly delicious treats originate from Portugal. The origin is so interesting that I have copied the text from Wikipedia and included it here :

Pastéis de nata tarts are pastries inspired by an original recipe called pastéis de Belém, which were created before the 18th century by Catholic monks at the Jerónimos Monastery in the civil parish of Belém, in Lisbon. At the time, convents and monasteries used large quantities of egg-whites for starching clothes, such as friars and nuns' religious habits. It was quite common for monasteries and convents to use the leftover egg yolks to make cakes and pastries, resulting in the proliferation of sweet pastry recipes throughout the country.

We have sourced ours from Johannesburg where they are made to the original recipes and style. I hope you enjoy them.

See you later

Jeremy

Experience the Power of Presence, the Vibrance of Bonding and the Art of Being ✨Join us for a meaningful creative evenin...
21/05/2026

Experience the Power of Presence, the Vibrance of Bonding and the Art of Being ✨

Join us for a meaningful creative evening at Lime Tree Café on 27 May from 6:00–8:45pm. Enjoy connection, creativity and mindful presence while creating beautiful dot art pieces in a warm and welcoming space.

🌿 All materials included
🍕 Mini pizza included
🎨 Guided facilitation
☕ Beautiful atmosphere & connection

Lime Tree Café
27 May
R500 per person

Booking essential!!!

To book, call Lynn on 083 648 9211.

From dreamy pastas the kids can’t resist to comforting curries, golden puff-pastry pies and rich, flavourful classics, o...
19/05/2026

From dreamy pastas the kids can’t resist to comforting curries, golden puff-pastry pies and rich, flavourful classics, our Heat & Eat frozen range is made for those beautifully busy days.

Keep a few favourites on hand for easy family dinners, unexpected guests, or the nights you simply need something delicious without the fuss. Think Beef Stroganoff, bobotie, hearty curries, and our pear, blue cheese & ham pasta sauce that turns any pasta night into something special.

5 Spice Pork Belly
16/05/2026

5 Spice Pork Belly

16/05/2026

I was going to write about Pasteis de Nata and the fact that we have found a top notch supplier for these other worldly delights.

But yesterdays tasting of specials snookered that idea.

Because of the 3 day power cuts and concerns about our fridges being switched off, we delayed the preparation of the bi weekly specials which explains my lack of post on Thursday.

And was it worth the wait !!!

We have made a rich and winter-beating lamb goulash soup, rich with flavour and perfect for this new cold climate we are experiencing. R80.00

The Canadian sole is prepared with sh*ttake and shimeji mushhrooms (and some local button mushrooms for good measure) in a cream, white wine, onion and garlic sauce served on garlic mash. Just delicious and hugely flavoursome. R245.00

Our pork belly is cooked in our freshly ground 5 spice sauce (made up of aniseed, cardamom, cloved, fennel and black pepper also freshly ground) over a potato bake and fine green beans and served with the 5 spice reduction. Outrageously tasty. A big treat for the tastebuds. R190.00

And lastly we have our fettuccine tossed with prawns, asparagus and champagne and fresh herb cream. I have to admit that I lifted this recipe from the Daily Maverick who often feature superb and readily makeable recipes which offer light relief from the usual fare of corruption and malfeasance. I hope they don't mind. R190.00

And to finish off the specials we have the pizza topped with beef sirloin, roast peppers, mushrooms and goats cheese. Need I say more. R195.00.

And for something sweet we have made a warm apple and berry pudding served with custard. R80.00

So there they are. Available until Wednesday 27th of May.

This is really good food so please come along and try it.

Until then

Jeremy

To our Lime Tree community 🍋We’re back online. Our inverter and battery system are up and running, which means the resta...
13/05/2026

To our Lime Tree community 🍋

We’re back online. Our inverter and battery system are up and running, which means the restaurant is open and operating as normal.

We know many in our community, ourselves included, are still waiting for power to return. In the meantime, please join us for something warm to eat or drink, make use of the WiFi, and enjoy a small moment of comfort while the power is still out.

Please stay safe on the roads and we look forward to welcoming you in.

Not all oases are in the middle of a parched desert......welcome to Lime Tree Cafe Oasis in the middle of the power cut ...
12/05/2026

Not all oases are in the middle of a parched desert......welcome to Lime Tree Cafe Oasis in the middle of the power cut and flood....

We’re Open! Escape the storm at Lime Tree Cafe 🍋‍🟩The coffee is hot, the WiFi is on, and our generators and gas are keep...
11/05/2026

We’re Open! Escape the storm at Lime Tree Cafe 🍋‍🟩

The coffee is hot, the WiFi is on, and our generators and gas are keeping the kitchen running so food and drinks are available as usual.

If you’re heading out, please stay safe on the roads today!

Shop 8, Sherwood Centre, Corner Children’s Way and Dreyersdal Road, Bergvliet, Cape Town, 7945

I never thought I'd say this, but thank you Eskom.If it wasn't for your interminable load shedding we wouldn't have conv...
11/05/2026

I never thought I'd say this, but thank you Eskom.

If it wasn't for your interminable load shedding we wouldn't have converted our business to run off the generator and gas during power cuts.

So if you need wifi, coffee or breakfast come on down to Lime Tree Cafe in Children's Way, Bergvliet.

This Mother’s Day, spoil mom with something delicious from our deli section at Lime Tree Cafe. From local honey and home...
09/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, spoil mom with something delicious from our deli section at Lime Tree Cafe. From local honey and homemade sauces to biscuits, pantry treats and more, there’s something special for every mom.

And don’t forget to pick up a beautiful card while you’re here 💛

There’s nothing we value more than hearing from you! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, eve...
05/05/2026

There’s nothing we value more than hearing from you!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, every review means the world and helps us grow, refine, and keep doing what we love.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, consider this your sign.
Book your table on Dineplan, link in the bio, we’d love to have you.

Hot freshly baked scones anyone ????
04/05/2026

Hot freshly baked scones anyone ????

Starry Starry Night.On a moonless night, when staring into the heavens from our refuge in the Kouebokkeveld it is hard n...
30/04/2026

Starry Starry Night.

On a moonless night, when staring into the heavens from our refuge in the Kouebokkeveld it is hard not get lost in the immensity of our universe. Because there is no town nearby the stars are so bright the sky looks grey and not black, and they even cast a shadow on the ground. The occasional comet flits across, and numerous satellites reflect the suns setting light hurrying along on their path doing whatever they do.

And while this night sky is breathtaking, it is even surpassed by the night sky over the coldest place in the country, Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Sutherland is home to SALT, the South African Large Telescope, which has the honour of being the largest diameter single lense telescope in the Southern Hemisphere. On the plateau where SALT is housed is also an array of smaller telescopes operated by international universities, private persons and other institutions. The place is positively heaving with astronomers.

It is also positively heaving with sheep because their fur coats allow them to withstand the withering cold that sweeps across the plains and through the valleys. This is the same biting wind that a couple of weeks ago greeted myself and my friend Lawrence as we rode our motorbikes from the Kouebokkebeld to Sutherland. As the altitude increased the wind got colder and by the time we arrived at our destination it was not a moment to soon.

Anyhow, back to the sheep.

There are a couple of must visits in Sutherland. The observatory is one with its exhibition of stars, technology and ancient fossils laid down when the karoo was a huge inland sea (sadly the night we had booked for night sky viewing at the observatory was rainy). The Blue Moon restaurant is another, not only for its delicious food but for the company of its manager whose warmth and conversation kept us well entertained. The bar at the Sutherland Hotel should be visited if not only for the bizarre trophy of a giraffes head sticking out of the wall, well over a metre long. It defines the word incongruous. The other is the butchery. A typical Karoo butchery with its old floppy doors, piles of braai wood in one corner and the heavy small of meat.

Once we got her chatting the wry butcheress (butcheress or butcher or butcher's wife....??) warmed to us uitlanders and before long she let us know that her husband used to farm sheep but they opened the butchery as an outlet. They soon found that serving customers from the relative comfort of their shop beats chasing sheep around the veld in sub zero temperatures. She also let us know that her husband knows which farms have good grazing and therefore the best quality meat, and which have poor grazing. With this little nugget of local intelligence I proceeded to buy almost all of their lamb shanks with a view of offering them as one of our bi-weekly specials. And now the time has come.........

So our bi-weekly specials from today to until Wednesday 13th May are...

Roast Sweet Potato & Pear Soup with Crispy Chorizo served with Toasted Sourdough - R80

Pan Fried Kob Served on Coconut & Coriander Rice with Butternut & Lentil Dahl and homemade Harissa Sauce - R250

Sutherland Lamb Shank (while stocks last), Slow Roasted in Red Wine Rosemary Jus with Spring Onion Mash & Steamed Broccoli - R260

Lime Tree Seafood Pie in a Creamy Dill Sauce Topped with Sweet Potato Mash Served with Mixed Salad - R190

Pizza Special - Margherita with Savoury Lamb Mince, Caramelised Onion, Peppadews & Cheddar - R195

Warm Pear & Dark Chocolate Pudding with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream & Toasted Almonds - R80

And Sunday's roast is....

Roast Beef Sirloin served with
Roast Potatoes
Creamy Spinach and Mushroom
Roast Vegetables
Gravy and Yorkshire Pudding

The photograph needs no explanation.....

See you later

Jeremy

Book club mornings are better at Lime Tree Café ✨We recently hosted a lovely breakfast gathering, and here’s what one gu...
29/04/2026

Book club mornings are better at Lime Tree Café ✨

We recently hosted a lovely breakfast gathering, and here’s what one guest had to say:

“Our morning at Lime Tree was so good! I had the croissant with fig and jam. The girls had shakshuka, toasties and eggs Benedict. Coffees were delicious!!!”

From slow mornings over coffee to meaningful catch-ups with friends, Lime Tree is the perfect space to gather, connect, and enjoy something delicious.

Planning your next book club, breakfast date or morning get-together? We’d love to host you.

With the winter weather here to stay, make sure you’re popping into Lime Tree Café for something hearty, delicious, and ...
28/04/2026

With the winter weather here to stay, make sure you’re popping into Lime Tree Café for something hearty, delicious, and fresh ✨

Think sticky, tender ribs with golden chips, or a seafood Altanico Pizza piled high with flavourful toppings and a perfect base, the kind of comfort food made for cooler days.

Whether you’re joining us for a cosy lunch, an easy dinner, or a catch-up with friends, we’ve got something warming waiting for you

Visit our Website ~ link in bio to view our menu

Contact us at Whatsapp : 068 8075081

It's Freedom Day.Today I received a statement from a supplier who included a quote from Nelson Mandela....'For to be fre...
27/04/2026

It's Freedom Day.

Today I received a statement from a supplier who included a quote from Nelson Mandela....

'For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others'. Lovely words which certainly strike a chord these days.

The 70's rock band 10CC had another take on Freedom in their song 'I wanna rule the world'....

'Everyone's going to be free
But they'll have to agree to be free
They'll have to agree to be less free than me
'Cause I rule the world you see'

I'm not sure which prevails...but whichever, have a lovely day.

Feel Free to pop down to Lime Tree cafe... we close at 4:30 today.

And....we have 3 new honeys from Newlands, Diep River and Kreupelbosch. All delicious...R120 a jar.

See you when we see you.

Jeremy

One of the many things that makes Lime Tree Café special is that our space is open to the community. From birthday parti...
26/04/2026

One of the many things that makes Lime Tree Café special is that our space is open to the community. From birthday parties and book clubs to staff functions, Lime Tree and Limestone offer the perfect setting to relax, and celebrate together ✨

🎨✨ What a beautiful way to close off 2025.
, a local NGO working inside prisons and in the community, held their year-end event at Lime Tree Café, a space that gave them exactly what they needed: creativity, connection, and calm.

A note from Lisa Marqua-Harries, Co-founder of

“Volunteers and clients came together for a team-building morning of painting, creative expression, and honest connection. No pressure, no agendas, just people, colour, and good conversation.

It was such a special reminder that healing and belonging can also be fun.

The space was warm, the service was excellent, and the energy in the room was pure gift.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared, and painted alongside us.”

For event bookings contact us: 021 792 1497

What a mess it is outside, and it's warm and cosy inside here at Lime Tree Cafe.If you need distracting from the fact th...
23/04/2026

What a mess it is outside, and it's warm and cosy inside here at Lime Tree Cafe.

If you need distracting from the fact that out National Police Commissioner has been placed on suspension or that the USA has boarded a ship in the Homuz Strait I suggest you come on round to Lime Tree Cafe, order a drink, something from the menu or our weekly specials and relax and let us spoil you. You deserve it.

I was away and out of wifi reach last week so I didn't post the weekly specials that we are running until 29 April 2026, so here they are :

Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Soup Served with Toasted Sourdough - R75

Seared Tuna Served on Sweet Potato & Ginger Mash with Sautéed Pak Choi & Creamy Green Peppercorn Sauce - R265

Chicken Marbella with Prunes & Olives Served with Basmati Rice - R185

Lime Tree Beef Lasagna with a Mixed Salad - R175

Pizza Special - Margherita with Chorizo, Artichokes, Caramelised Onion, Sundried Tomato & Feta - R185

Homemade Banoffee Ice Cream Sundae - R80

And our Sunday roast is.....

Roast leg of lamb (R215)
Roast potatoes
Cauliflower Bake
Butternut mash and Gravy

So come and join us at the Lime Tree (Mental Rejuvenation) Cafe

Good cheer

Jeremy

Its cold and miserable outside.....seems like a hot Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Soup day to me
21/04/2026

Its cold and miserable outside.....seems like a hot Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Soup day to me

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Shop 8, Sherwood Centre, Cnr Of Dreyersdal Road And Children's Way
Cape Town
7945

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 22:00
Thursday 08:00 - 22:00
Friday 08:00 - 22:00
Saturday 08:00 - 22:00
Sunday 08:30 - 16:30

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