What You’ll Find
Located on a quiet street in Claremont, Starlings feels like a secret garden escape from the city bustle. The moment you step inside, you’re greeted by a charming courtyard dappled in sunlight, with mismatched tables and climbing greenery that give it a wonderfully relaxed, homely feel. Inside, the decor is eclectic-vintage mirrors, wooden floors, and soft lighting create a cozy, intimate atmosphere that has clearly made it a beloved local haunt for years.
Food & Drinks
The menu is a delightful mix of hearty brunch classics and creative comfort food. Their bacon and banana French toast is a standout-thick, custard-soaked bread topped with crispy bacon and caramelized bananas, it’s both decadent and surprisingly balanced. Coffee is strong and well-made, perfect for sipping slowly. Just note: the burgers are tasty but on the pricier side and arrive without chips, so order a side if you’re hungry.
Best For
- A relaxed brunch with your grandmother-the warm service and gentle garden vibe make it extra special.
- Catching up with friends over French toast and bottomless coffee on a lazy weekend morning.
- A quiet solo breakfast with a book, tucked away in the leafy courtyard.
- Celebrating a birthday with a small, intimate group-the staff go out of their way to make it memorable.
Insider Tip
Parking is surprisingly easy to find right outside, but the cafΓ© has no obvious signage-keep your eyes peeled for the small entrance at 94 Belvedere Road, or you’ll walk right past it like many first-timers.
Quick Facts
- π Location: 94 Belvedere Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa
- β Rating: 4.5 / 5
- π Total Reviews: 1916
What Customers Are Saying
“The food was delicious. Burger is very pricey for size and no chips. You guys also need signage outside…we couldn’t find it and walked past and had to turn round to find the place.
Lovely garden courtyard”– Visitor (4β )
“Starlings is always such a special spot, and our recent brunch there with my grandmother was no exception. It is one of those places you keep coming back to over the years, and it never disappoints.
The food is consistently delicious, and the coffee is absolutely amazing. The menu is refreshingly s”
– Visitor (5β )
“took mine to starlings for his birthday brunch and he absolutely loved it. we both ordered the bacon and banana french toast which was amazing and filling. it was easy to find parking and our waiter was so friendly and the cafe is such a cute hidden gem !!!”
– Visitor (4β )