Common Ground Cafe

Delicious sandwiches and coffees here. It can get quite packed but service usually remains pretty quick and the food is worth it. The balcony also has a lovely view of the mountain, and they even have board games available for 'awkward first dates! ' A great cafe for a quick and easy coffee or light meal.

I come here just for the view. True to its name, it faces the sprawling Common. Creamy scrambled egg breakfasts and coffee are my favourite items. I've never had lunch or cake but they all look good. A perfect spot to work or meet a friend and waiters are attentive

Easy to access in the morning. Great, friendly service. Superb coffee. A delicious 'farmers ' omelette. And one of my favourite views in the world ... UCT ... Seen from across the common, nestled against the mountain. Do yourself a favour ... I certainly will be doing so frequently!

Best cupcakes. Awesome view of the common and the mountain. Lots of laughter and chatting. Friendly staff. I really recommend common ground for breakfast with friends as I've only ever had delicious food. For a long time my dad would meet other cyclists there after a ride and he's always had positive feedback too.

Delicious flat whites and an amazing eggs Benedict. Love it when a restaurant does soft poached eggs correctly! The view is lovely and it's a great breakfast spot. It's a bonus that it's close to Rondebosch Commons for a post Parkrun breakfast on a Saturday! Service was initially good and fast, but towards the end it felt like I was forgotten possibly because I was seated outside? Having said that, service was friendly throughout.