Café by day. Neighbourhood wine bar by night.
Café by day. Neighbourhood wine bar by night.
A place to sit, share, and let the day unfold. Welcome to The Deli Social – a relaxed, local spot in the heart of Hout Bay.
Join us for coffee, brunch, fresh house-made focaccia and bakery classics during the day. Settle in for small plates, wine by the glass, and easy conversation from lunch through to evening. Everything we do is shaped around the ritual of sharing food and wine, celebrating good produce, local makers, and time spent together around the table.
A place to sit, share, and let the day unfold. Welcome to The Deli Social – a relaxed, local spot in the heart of Hout Bay.
Join us for coffee, brunch, fresh house-made focaccia and bakery classics during the day. Settle in for small plates, wine by the glass, and easy conversation from lunch through to evening. Everything we do is shaped around the ritual of sharing food and wine, celebrating good produce, local makers, and time spent together around the table.
Café by day. Neighbourhood wine bar by night.
A place to sit, share, and let the day unfold. Welcome to The Deli Social, a relaxed, local spot in the heart of Hout Bay.
Join us for coffee, brunch, fresh house-made focaccia and bakery classics during the day. Settle in for small plates, wine by the glass, and easy conversation from lunch through to evening. Everything we do is shaped around the ritual of sharing food and wine, celebrating good produce, local makers, and time spent together around the table.
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About The Space
About The Space
At the table
Our menu is built around local produce and the people who grow and make it.
From long brunches to small plates, the food is made with intention – best enjoyed around the table, where time slows and conversation takes over.
Coffee
We serve coffee roasted locally by World of Speciality Coffee, partners in craft who help cafés like ours build great coffee into everyday life in Cape Town.
Their beans come from thoughtful origins and are roasted to bring out their character, whether it’s a rich espresso or a milk-forward cup.
House-made focaccia
Our focaccia is slow-fermented over two days and baked fresh each morning. Soft, olive-oil-rich, and deeply flavourful, it sits at the heart of our kitchen.
To take home warm from the bakery or sit down and enjoy as a sandwich, layered with seasonal ingredients and made to order.
At the counter
Cheeses, charcuterie, and preserves from producers we know and trust.
Browse the counter, try something new, and linger over the stories of the people behind it all.
From the pantry
Our pantry is a curated selection of preserves and pantry goods from producers we work closely with.
Each one carries a story of how it’s made, where it comes from, and the people behind it – the same things you’ll find on our shelves and woven through our menu.
Grazing Collection
Our grazing collection brings together the food we love to share. From curated boards for collection to grazing tables styled for gatherings.
Centred around local cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal produce and house-made elements, everything is designed to be generous, relaxed, and easy to enjoy. Pick up a board, or talk to us about putting together a table for your next get-together.
At the table
Our menu is built around local produce and the people who grow and make it.
From long brunches to small plates, the food is made with intention – best enjoyed around the table, where time slows and conversation takes over.
Coffee
We serve coffee roasted locally by World of Speciality Coffee, partners in craft who help cafés like ours build great coffee into everyday life in Cape Town.
Their beans come from thoughtful origins and are roasted to bring out their character, whether it’s a rich espresso or a milk-forward cup. Every cup reflects that shared care. Made thoughtfully, enjoyed easily – the kind you come back for, day after day
House-made focaccia
Our focaccia is slow-fermented over two days and baked fresh each morning. Soft, olive-oil-rich, and deeply flavourful, it sits at the heart of our kitchen.
To take home warm from the bakery or sit down and enjoy as a sandwich, layered with seasonal ingredients and made to order.
Evenings at The Deli Social
As the day winds down, the table fills with small plates and wine by the glass Our evening menu is intentionally small, built around seasonal plates designed for sharing and paired with low-intervention wines chosen for their sense of place and the people behind them. It’s relaxed, unpretentious dining, made for conversation and time in good company.
Our evening service will be taking a seasonal break this winter. The last service will be Sunday, 5 April 2026. Stay tuned for our return.
The wine
Our wine list is a celebration of small producers and low-intervention winemaking, rooted in the Western Cape. With over 40 wines available by the glass, the list changes often, encouraging discovery, return visits, and trying something new.
We love opening bottles and sharing the stories behind them. You’ll often find us hosting tastings with the producers on our list, bringing the people behind the wines into the conversation.
At the counter
Cheeses, charcuterie, and preserves from producers we know and trust.
Browse the counter, try something new, and linger over the stories of the people behind it all.
From the pantry
Our pantry is a curated selection of preserves and pantry goods from producers we work closely with.
Each one carries a story of how it’s made, where it comes from, and the people behind it – the same things you’ll find on our shelves and woven through our menu.
Grazing Collection
Our grazing collection brings together the food we love to share. From curated boards for collection to grazing tables styled for gatherings.
Centred around local cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal produce and house-made elements, everything is designed to be generous, relaxed, and easy to enjoy. Pick up a board, or talk to us about putting together a table for your next get-together.
Neighbourhood Voices
Daniel Hirst
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“Gorgeous venue with excellent service, wonderful food & coffee.”
Andrew Morrison
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“Rarely is a lunch stop amazing, which makes this place rare. Properly different.”
Vicko Petropoulakis
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5 · Wait time: No wait.
“Our new go-to breakfast spot. The bagel is the best I’ve had.”
paige will
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“We wish to applaud the owner and his team for an outstanding afternoon’s entertainment of jazz and delicious food, relaxed vibe and friendly service again, at Deli Social !”
Marius du Plessis
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“Charlie and his team did the catering for a party at our home. The food was amazing and the presentation was exceptional with thoughtful attention to detail. We can recommend The Deli Social without reservation.”
Daniel Hirst
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“Gorgeous venue with excellent service, wonderful food & coffee.”
Andrew Morrison
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“Rarely is a lunch stop amazing, which makes this place rare. Properly different.”
Vicko Petropoulakis
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5 · Wait time: No wait.
“Our new go-to breakfast spot. The bagel is the best I’ve had.”
paige will
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“We wish to applaud the owner and his team for an outstanding afternoon’s entertainment of jazz and delicious food, relaxed vibe and friendly service again, at Deli Social !”
Marius du Plessis
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“Charlie and his team did the catering for a party at our home. The food was amazing and the presentation was exceptional with thoughtful attention to detail. We can recommend The Deli Social without reservation.”
Neighbourhood Voices
Daniel Hirst
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“Gorgeous venue with excellent service, wonderful food & coffee.”
Andrew Morrison
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“Rarely is a lunch stop amazing, which makes this place rare. Properly different.”
Vicko Petropoulakis
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5 · Wait time: No wait.
“Our new go-to breakfast spot. The bagel is the best I’ve had.”
paige will
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“We wish to applaud the owner and his team for an outstanding afternoon’s entertainment of jazz and delicious food, relaxed vibe and friendly service again, at Deli Social !”
Marius du Plessis
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“Charlie and his team did the catering for a party at our home. The food was amazing and the presentation was exceptional with thoughtful attention to detail. We can recommend The Deli Social without reservation.”
Daniel Hirst
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“Gorgeous venue with excellent service, wonderful food & coffee.”
Andrew Morrison
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“Rarely is a lunch stop amazing, which makes this place rare. Properly different.”
Vicko Petropoulakis
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5 · Wait time: No wait.
“Our new go-to breakfast spot. The bagel is the best I’ve had.”
paige will
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“We wish to applaud the owner and his team for an outstanding afternoon’s entertainment of jazz and delicious food, relaxed vibe and friendly service again, at Deli Social !”
Marius du Plessis
Food: 5/5 · Service: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 5/5
“Charlie and his team did the catering for a party at our home. The food was amazing and the presentation was exceptional with thoughtful attention to detail. We can recommend The Deli Social without reservation.”
Courtyard Sessions
Sunshine on the courtyard, glasses clinking, plates making their way across the table, someone ordering “just one more” and the mountains of Hout Bay standing tall while the jazz rolls in.
Expect good food, great wine, spritzers in the sun and that unmistakable buzz that only happens when everyone’s exactly where they want to be. It’s lively, it’s indulgent, and a little bit celebratory, the kind of afternoon you plan your weekend around.
Courtyard Sessions
Sunshine on the courtyard, glasses clinking, plates making their way across the table, someone ordering “just one more” and the mountains of Hout Bay standing tall while the jazz rolls in.
Expect good food, great wine, spritzers in the sun and that unmistakable buzz that only happens when everyone’s exactly where they want to be. It’s lively, it’s indulgent, and a little bit celebratory, the kind of afternoon you plan your weekend around.
Courtyard Sessions
Sunshine on the courtyard, glasses clinking, plates making their way across the table, someone ordering “just one more” — and the mountains of Hout Bay standing tall while the jazz rolls in.
Expect good food, great wine, spritzers in the sun and that unmistakable buzz that only happens when everyone’s exactly where they want to be. It’s lively, it’s indulgent, and a little bit celebratory — the kind of afternoon you plan your weekend around.
