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Muizenberg, Cape TownEmpire
Empire
Cafe
Laid-back coffee, breakfast and lunch a short stroll from Surfers Corner, made for salty hair, slow mornings and post-wave appetites.
Warm plates, great coffee and the old Muizenberg rhythm.
Empire Cafe sits in the heart of Muizenberg village, close enough to the beach for a sandy-footed breakfast and calm enough for a proper catch-up over coffee. The menu leans generous and fresh, with familiar cafe favourites plus vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free friendly choices. Paddling first? Check the live Muizenberg webcam and surf report before you walk down. Making a day of it after breakfast? We keep a local guide to the things to do in Muizenberg, from the beach huts to the catwalk and the tidal pools.
2 minWalk to the water
7amFirst coffee poured
From first light
Coffee before the boardwalk, brunch after the swim.
Start with a flat white and something warm from the kitchen, linger over lunch, or collect a quick takeaway before the wind picks up.
Check the surfWhat people say
The friendliest staff, and atmosphere! Had such a delicious breakfast and mimosas, go for the Empire Steak & eggs!
The Eggs Benedict was fabulous, with perfectly poached eggs, spinach, salmon and the best Hollandaise I've had in years.
Half price coffee before 08:00 in the morning. Certainly the place to grab a coffee on the go.
Events & private hire
Take the whole room.
Birthdays, book launches, post-paddle breakfasts and long-table lunches. Tell us the date and how many, and we will sort the rest.
Opening hours
Monday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Public holidays8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Visit
In the village, minutes from the water.
Stop in before Muizenberg's surf schools open up, settle after a beach walk, or make Empire Cafe the meeting point for a slow False Bay morning. Coming down from town, or wondering where to leave the car? Read up on getting to Muizenberg by train or car before you set off.
Address11 York Road, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7950info@empirecafe.co.za