Comments on: Catering for kids in Cape Town

By: Tilly

Tilly — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:01:46 +0000

Really enjoy Driftwood Cafe in Parklands Table View, always a winner with the kids and adults alike. Food scrumptious and lots for the kids to do. http://www.driftwoodcafe.co.za/

By: Dax

Dax — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:08:36 +0000

I ate at the restaurant at Backsberg wine estate and they have a big lawn and a jungle jim which are in sight of the al fresco tables.

http://www.backsberg.co.za

By: Dax

Dax — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:17:37 +0000

On Saturdays, Societi Bistro in town offers kids cooking classes which include a ticket to the Labia theatre afterwards. Sounds like a great way to keep kids busy for most of a Saturday.

Call them on 021 424 2100 and check out http://www.societi.co.za

By: Dax

Dax — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:13:10 +0000

I had lunch the the Dros in the Willowbridge extension (near Fruit & Veg City) and it is very kid friendly. The kids can make their own pizzas and there is a massive play area inside.

By: Dax

Dax — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:10:33 +0000

Places specifically mentioned as being child friendly in the 2009 Eat Out guide:

Avocado – 46 Oxford St, Durbanville – 021 975 7345
Da Vinci’s – 70 Kloof St, Gardens – 021 424 7504
Simon’s – Groot Constantia – 021 794 1143

I mentioned the Noordhoek Farm Village in this post, but apparently Cafe Roux hosts an annual children’s Christmas picnic (021 789 2538)

By: Dax

Dax — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:53:13 +0000

If the kids are old enough, Ratanga Junction theme park is an obvious option during season:
Tel: 0861 200 300
Open: Wed – Sun. 10am – 5pm
Price: 1.3m tall R100.
Under 1.3m tall R50.

Butterfly World is the largest free flying park for butterflies in Southern Africa.
Route 44, Klapmuts
Tel: 021 875 5628
Open: 9am – 5pm.

The Warrior Toy Museum in town has a huge and interesting toy collection (to look at, not play with!):
St. George’s Street, Simon’s Town
Tel: 021 786 1395

Monkeys and their funny behaviour has always provided good entertainment.
Mondeor Road, Somerset West
Tel: 021 858 1060
Open: 9am – 5pm daily
Price: Adults R45, 3 – 12 years old R25.

There is also World of Birds in Hout Bay.

By: Dax

Dax — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:06:33 +0000

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The Barnyard Farmstall Steenberg Road (M42), next to Steenberg Estate, between Tokai Road and the Ou Kaapse Weg. An excellent place for an outdoor snack or cup of coffee at a small farmyard, with ducks and chickens wandering around, and an unusually good kids’ playground.

By: Dax

Dax — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:15:23 +0000

That does look like a useful site, thanks Eli.

By: Eli

Eli — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:07:20 +0000

Hi, next time you have visitors with kids and need tips on what to do or where to go, visit http://www.capetownkids.co.za !

By: Dax

Dax — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:52:24 +0000

There is also the Tygerberg Zoo. Has anyone actually been? I don’t really like the idea of animals being kept in cages but I see this zoo is a lot about breeding endangered wildlife.

http://www.tygerbergzoo.co.za/

Sticking with animals, Imhoff Farm in Kommetjie is a nice option and they have a lovely restaurant now too.

http://www.naturefarm.co.za/

And let’s not forget the penguins at Boulder Beach.