The Foodbarn Deli is a Noordhoek farm shop with a perfect selection of sundowner snacks.

Lucky Fish is the local’s fish and chips destination of choice and it should be yours too.

Rands is where you go in the townships to drink beer, eat fantastic barbecue, and participate in a full-on dance party.

4Roomed Ekasi Culture is a cultural center/restaurant in Khayelitsha serving multi-course Xhosa meals.

Babylonstoren is part farm, part lush grounds, part vineyard, and a must-visit on any trip to Stellenbosch.

Constantia Glen is the best place to drink wine in the Constantia Wine Valley and is home to the best charcuterie board this side of the equator.

The Gin Bar is a “secret” spot for craft cocktails, specializing in the unofficial spirit of South Africa.

The Power and the Glory is a neighborhood bar on Kloofnek that is the best way to experience Cape Town’s nightlife.

Mojo Market is a market mainstay in Sea Point with live music and a lively crowd - and it’s good for big groups.

Oranjezicht City Farm Market at Granger Bay is the best food market in town and the one weekend event you should never miss.

Woodlands Eatery is an neighborhood standby located in Vredehoek that a perfect last-minute group option.

Unframed is the best ice cream on the continent and with plenty of vegan flavors in addition to classics.

Nourish’d is basically a restaurant in a treehouse on Upper Kloof that serves incredible smoothie bowls.

The Poke Co is the best fast-casual restaurant in the city serving high-quality poke bowls.

The Raptor Room is where all the “cool kids” hang out, and is also the perfect place to try some typical South African food in District Six.

Harvest Cafe has delicious coffee and Bo-Kaap’s best real estate for when you’re wandering around town and need a quick break.