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    New(er) Northern Suburbs Restaurants and Coffee Shops to Try

    8 August 2026 - By 

    Since 2018, my Northern Suburbs Food Gems post has consistently done phenomenally well. I’ve really tried to maintain it over the years, adding new spots or removing those that close. But I thought maybe it’s time for a post on newer eateries too. My existing post remains pretty comprehensive (so do check it out for sure) but there’s always a new place popping up in the Northern Suburbs these days. And it’s time I share some of the newer Northern Suburbs restaurants and coffee shops to try. New to the Northern Suburbs Mezza Luna Caffé and Trattoria Cuisine: Italian Location:…

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    Blown Away by BAARD & Co Coffee Roasters

    22 October 2021 - By 

    June 2025 update: Baard and Co is sadly closing their on-site, physical store in Durbanville after 14 June 2025. Thereafter, they will be operating in an online, off-site capacity; more details to be shared in time. Since the official shop launch in October 2021, BAARD & Co Coffee Roasters have fast become the hottest coffee shop, roastery and artisanal sourdough bakery in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs. BAARD & Co began their coffee roasting in 2019, supplying to Namibia and local businesses. A year later, in the midst of lockdown 2020, they added a home baking business. Now, their venture has…