What You’ll Find

Tucked away on the corner of Upper Maynard and Vredehoek Avenue, this café has a warmth that feels less like a commercial venture and more like stepping into a well-loved living room. The homely energy is immediate-think mismatched furniture, soft lighting, and the quiet hum of conversation. It’s the kind of spot where you can sink into a chair and forget the time, with windows that frame the leafy streets of Vredehoek perfectly. The staff greet regulars by name, and even first-timers feel like they’ve stumbled onto a local secret. This is a place that wears its effortless charm without trying.

Food & Drinks

The baked goods here are the real draw, and they’re made with obvious care-flaky croissants, generous cakes, and even homemade doggie treats for your four-legged companion. Coffee is robust and well-pulled, perfect alongside a slice of something sweet. The menu leans into hearty, honest fare: portions are generous, and the food is the kind that sticks to your ribs. Expect fresh, simple ingredients that let the flavours speak. It’s not fussy, but it’s memorable-especially if you save room for one of their signature pastries. The “gorgeous coffee and cake spot” reputation is well-earned.

Best For

  • A quiet morning with a book and a flat white
  • Catching up with a friend over a long, unhurried brunch
  • Treating your dog to a homemade biscuit while you enjoy your coffee
  • Grabbing a takeaway cake slice for later-portions are big enough to share

Insider Tip

Visit on a weekday late morning when the crowd thins out-you’ll snag the cosy corner table near the window. And don’t skip the doggie treats, even if you don’t have a pup; they make quirky gifts for fellow animal lovers.

Quick Facts

  • 📍 Location: Cnr Upper Maynard, and, 221 Vredehoek Ave, Vredehoek, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
  • ⭐ Rating: 4.6 / 5
  • 📊 Total Reviews: 657

What Customers Are Saying

“This past weekend I found myself at Lazari, a relaxed, effortlessly homely café in the heart of Gardens. It’s the kind of place that feels like it’s been part of the neighbourhood forever, quietly holding space for people to read, write, think, flirt, cry, recover from Pilates, or just exist. As I a”

– Visitor (5★)

“Lazari has this “welcome to our gorgeous coffee and cake spot” vibe. The staff are friendly and the service just great. Of course, the baked fare is excellent and includes homemade doggie treats. This spot is also surrounded by Art Deco architecture so order a delicious baked slice of orange and alm”

– Visitor (5★)

“Quaint little gem a few meters away from Gardens Centre. The food is delicious (very copious… I couldn’t finish it, but enjoyed it later at home!)
Great service, friendly waitress and owners.
The decor creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The coffee was great too.
I’ll come back, that’s for sur”

– Visitor (5★)

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