What You’ll Find

Tucked into Forest Glade House on Tokai Road, Bootlegger Tokai strikes a relaxed, modern balance that suits the leafy suburb perfectly. The interior is light and airy, with exposed brick, warm wood, and plenty of natural light pouring in through large windows. Potted greenery softens the corners, while the hum of conversation and the steady hiss of the espresso machine create a lively but unhurried atmosphere. It feels like the kind of place where you could settle in for a long catch-up or a quiet afternoon with a book, and nobody would rush you.

Food & Drinks

The coffee here is reliably good, smooth, well-extracted, and served with a smile. But the real draw for many is the food. The menu leans towards hearty, satisfying comfort: think juicy burgers (the grilled chicken on a brioche bun is a standout), crisp sweet potato fries, and generous slices of cake that demand to be ordered. A clever selection of condiments lets you tweak your plate to your liking, and the daily half-price burger special after 4 pm (Monday to Friday) is a brilliant deal that keeps locals coming back.

Best For

  • A productive work session with strong Wi-Fi and good coffee on tap.
  • An affordable family dinner-teenagers especially love the burger specials.
  • A relaxed catch-up with friends over cake and flat whites.
  • Unwinding solo with a book and a quiet corner table.

Insider Tip

Arrive just before 4pm on a weekday to snag a table before the dinner rush-then order the half-price burger and upgrade to sweet potato fries. Ask for Mercy as your waiter; regulars rave about his attentive, invested service that makes every visit feel personal.

Quick Facts

  • 📍 Location: Shop 9, Forest Glade House, 98 Tokai Rd, Tokai, Cape Town, 7966, South Africa
  • ⭐ Rating: 4.3 / 5
  • 📊 Total Reviews: 1135

What Customers Are Saying

“First visit to a Bootlegger! Great referral from Ethan😀Wonderful experience… Great coffee, delicious burgers, tasty cake😏 Lovely atmosphere. Brilliant service from Mercy👌 He’s an invested waiter… Takes his time to explain benefits and shared the story of how Bootleggers started🚴 A valuable visio”

– Visitor (5★)

“Whether you need a place to work, unwind, or just have a quick bite, bootleggers the place to go 🌼 Great food at a reasonable cost. Burgers on special everyday 😋 after 4. My kids who are teenagers love this place. Friendly staff, and managers who are always accommodating.”

– Visitor (5★)

“Had a lovely meal at bootleggers in Tokai, half price burgers between 4pm-9pm Mon-Fri
Grilled chicken burger on brioche bun and sweet potato fries, great selection of condiments for spicing up your fries.”

– Visitor (5★)

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