The Barn
Artisanal bakery and café in Rondebosch
About The Barn
Housed in a historic stone cottage in Rondebosch Village Shopping complex, this bakery and café combines artisanal breads like sourdough and ciabatta with French pastries including pain au chocolat and pastei de nata. Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional cakes—chocolate mousse cake, cheesecake, and lemon polenta cake—alongside Origin artisan coffee and a warm, barn-like atmosphere with Table Mountain views. The friendly, attentive staff and halal certification make it a welcoming spot for breakfast, lunch, or catching up with friends.
Customer Reviews
What customers say
- High-quality artisanal baked goods and pastriesMultiple reviewers praised artisanal breads, pastries, cakes, pain au chocolat, pastei de nata, and cheesecake as exceptional and among the best they've had
- Friendly and attentive staffReviewers consistently noted staff as warm, welcoming, smiling, helpful, and attentive to customer needs
- Excellent coffee qualityReviewers highlighted great coffee, excellent lattes, mochas, and hot chocolate as standout offerings
- Warm, quaint, and atmospheric venueReviewers described the space as beautiful, barn-like, vintage, historic stone cottage setting with good outdoor seating and views of Table Mountain
- Suitable for various occasionsReviewers noted it works well for breakfast, lunch, work meetings, catching up with friends and family, and casual visits
- Pet-friendly outdoor seatingReviewers mentioned being able to bring dogs and enjoy outdoor seating with Table Mountain views
- Limited breakfast menu optionsReviewers noted the breakfast menu is quite limited with restricted options, though lunch menu appears more varied
George Meyer
After reading a recent positive review of this establishment, I decided to give it a try. What a delightful experience, with delectable offerings, including great artisanal breads, pastries, cakes and coffee. We (my bride and I) opted to try their breakfast menu, which was absolutely scrumptious, with great service to match... We'll definitely be back!
Kimber Jacobs
Such a beautiful restaurant with a warm atmosphere. The perfect place to grab breakfast, have a work meeting or catch up with loved ones. The Mexican Pizza was perfectly seasoned and flavourful and the dough was soft and fresh. I also quite enjoyed their mocktail offerings, especially their version of the classic passion fruit and lemonade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Barn in Rondebosch pet friendly?
Yes, The Barn is pet-friendly and welcomes dogs in the outdoor seating area on the pavement. You can enjoy your coffee and pastries with your furry companion while taking in views of Table Mountain from the Rondebosch Village Shopping complex location.
Does The Barn in Rondebosch have WiFi?
Yes, WiFi is available for customers at The Barn. It's a great spot in Rondebosch to work, study, or catch up with friends over coffee and artisanal pastries.
Is The Barn halal certified?
Yes, The Barn is halal certified. The establishment in Rondebosch operates as both a bakery and restaurant, ensuring halal standards across its menu offerings.
What coffee does The Barn serve in Rondebosch?
The Barn serves Origin artisan coffee, including espresso-based drinks, hot chocolate, and mocktails. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the coffee and lattes at this Rondebosch location.
What pastries and baked goods does The Barn offer?
The Barn offers French pastries including pain au chocolat, pastei de nata, and danish pastries, alongside artisanal breads like sourdough and ciabatta. The bakery also features cakes and desserts such as chocolate mousse cake, cheesecake, and lemon polenta cake.
Does The Barn accept card payments?
Yes, The Barn accepts credit card payments. For any payment-related questions, you can call 076 920 9580.
Does The Barn in Rondebosch have indoor seating?
Yes, The Barn has both indoor seating and outdoor terrace seating. The historic stone cottage setting in Rondebosch Village Shopping complex provides a warm, quaint atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, or catching up with friends.
What breakfast options are available at The Barn in Rondebosch?
The Barn offers breakfast items including Turkish eggs, masala eggs, smashed muffin, farmhouse breakfast, toast with creamy mushrooms, and croissants with cheese and jam. These are served alongside Origin artisan coffee and fresh pastries at the Rondebosch location.