The Dairy Den - Riverside Mall Rondebosch
Handcrafted donuts & soft serve ice cream in Rondebosch
About The Dairy Den - Riverside Mall Rondebosch
Sharing happiness since 2017, The Dairy Den in Riverside Mall Rondebosch serves handcrafted donuts made fresh daily, soft serve ice cream made in-store, and milkshakes in flavours like mint, Nutella Dizzy, and Granadilla. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff and the aesthetic appeal of the store, with its distinctive lumo lights and inviting vibe. Custom ice cream cakes and bulk donut orders are available for events with 48 hours notice.
Customer Reviews
Friendly and welcoming staff
Multiple reviewers specifically praised staff members by name (Deb, Tanaka, Blessings, Lisa, Zinzi) for being warm, kind, helpful, and making customers feel welcomed. Reviewers noted staff made their experience 'delightful' and that exceptional customer service keeps them returning.
Fresh, delicious donuts
Reviewers consistently praised donuts as 'delicious', 'soft', 'fresh', and 'scrumptious'. Specific flavours mentioned include KitKat, Oreo, jam donut, and Nutella. One reviewer noted ordering multiple times and always finding them fresh.
High-quality milkshakes
Reviewers highlighted milkshakes as 'amazing', 'absolute favourite', and 'some of the tastiest I have ever had'. Specific flavours mentioned include mint, Nutella Dizzy, and Granadilla. One reviewer visits 3+ times per week specifically for milkshakes.
Excellent soft serve ice cream
Reviewers praised soft serve quality as 'delicious', 'top notch', and rated it '9/10' or '10/10'. Signature items like Belgian chocolate dipped ice cream and bubble waffles with ice cream were specifically highlighted.
Attractive store aesthetic and ambiance
Reviewers mentioned 'super cool lumo lights', 'nice decor and furniture', 'pink neon light', and overall 'nice vibe'. One reviewer noted the aesthetic makes for 'great photos'.
Variety of menu options
Reviewers appreciated the 'wide variety of flavours for the whole family' and diverse offerings including soft serve, donuts, milkshakes, waffles, and ice cream cakes.
Brandon Lorenzo
The most delicious donuts in the area. I've ordered from them a number of times. Always fresh and always a nice sweet treat. Happy to say I'll recommend them.
Dean Kriel
Ask for Deb, she's so lovely! Friendly, and such a warm smile. I usually grab a coffee to get warm my frown upside down and this place definitely did it for me. See you soon x
Frequently Asked Questions
What donuts does The Dairy Den in Rondebosch offer?
The Dairy Den handcrafts donuts fresh daily in-store at the Riverside Mall Rondebosch location, with flavours including Oreo, KitKat, Nutella, jam, and cinnamon. Reviewers consistently praise them as soft, fresh, and delicious, with many customers ordering multiple times.
Does The Dairy Den Rondebosch deliver orders?
Yes, The Dairy Den at Riverside Mall Rondebosch offers food delivery through Uber Eats and Mr D Food, making it easy to enjoy soft serve, donuts, milkshakes, and other menu items from home.
Can I order custom donuts for an event in Rondebosch?
Yes, The Dairy Den offers bulk and custom donut orders for corporate events, team celebrations, year-end functions, and private events. You can select custom colours, toppings, and quantities to suit your needs—contact the Riverside Mall Rondebosch store at +27 72 830 7320 to discuss your event.
Does The Dairy Den make custom ice cream cakes?
Yes, The Dairy Den creates custom ice cream cakes for birthdays, weddings, and events with a minimum 48 hours notice. You can choose your favourite soft serve flavours, sprinkles, and toppers to create a cake tailored to your celebration.
What are the most popular items at The Dairy Den Rondebosch?
Popular items at The Dairy Den include soft serve ice cream (made in-store in vanilla and chocolate), handcrafted donuts, milkshakes in flavours like mint and Nutella Dizzy, and bubble waffles served with ice cream. Reviewers particularly rave about the milkshakes and soft serve quality.
Is The Dairy Den part of a larger brand?
Yes, The Dairy Den is an established brand that has been sharing happiness since 2017, with 5 locations across Cape Town including Sunvalley Mall, N1 Value Centre, Kenilworth Centre, Riverside Mall Rondebosch, and Willowbridge Centre. The brand is also expanding internationally with locations opening in Lusaka, Zambia and Harare, Zimbabwe.
What's the atmosphere like at The Dairy Den in Rondebosch?
The Riverside Mall Rondebosch location features an attractive, Instagram-worthy aesthetic with super cool neon lights and nice decor that creates a welcoming vibe. Combined with friendly and warm staff, customers consistently describe their experience as delightful and return regularly.
Does The Dairy Den serve coffee?
Yes, The Dairy Den at Riverside Mall Rondebosch serves coffee alongside its full menu of soft serve ice cream, donuts, milkshakes, bubble waffles, and other treats, making it a great spot for any time of day.