chelsea café

decided to try out thiscafefor a quiet brunch as i was in the area. the setting is lovely and secluded from the roadside. it wasn’t as quiet as i was hoping for as they were hosting a baby shower at one large table but that did not affect me greatly.

i tried the saturday special which is a pile of 3 delicious golden brown crumpets with vanilla creme fraiche and a drizzle of honey. they were absolutely delicious! i’ve also tried their gluten free granola on a separate occasion which i’d highly recommend because i loved it and i don’t usually enjoy granola (mostly due to the oats which is conveniently missing in this mixture). the coffee was a medium blend and well made.

the waitress was friendly and attentive.

what a lovely littlecafein somerset west. we had a burger and a wrap and both dishes were very tasty. the carrot cake was one of the best i've ever tasted. will definitely visit again.

wonderful little breakfast spot! they make an amazing cup of coffee and their eggs benedict were delicious👍🏻i recommend chelseacafeto anyone that is in there area 🙌🏻

we had a snacks and tea (wine) foodie meetup at chelsea café, and it truly was the perfect setting for a homey and somewhat girly afternoon. the café is beautifully decorated, with treats and pastries strategically placed around the restaurant to make anyone salivate upon arrival. to start off, we had some freshly baked baguette from schoon de companje bakery, served with a choice of thai green curry mayo and moroccan coriander pesto mayo. not taking anything away from the actual food to follow, but this was possibly my favourite part- if you find yourself stopping by, you have to try these dipping sauces. so delicious and home made! we then shared a few different savory and sweet dishes, namely, a brie, beetroot and tomato toastie, a "frenchy" with ham and melted cheddar (to die for), flourless chocolate cake and lastly, the ny baked cheesecake. the dishes were simple but tasty, with my only disappointment being the flourless chocolate cake. the meals were enjoyed with a choice of incredible wines from waterkloof and delaire.

chelseacaferemind me of the little restaurants around the midlands in kzn. it was a cold day so i enjoyed a cup of hot milo and a delicious burger while my friend had a cuppachino and home made oxtail. mmm both meals were very tasty! but only slighty over priced.

chelseacafehosted a zomato meet up today and the food was delicious, starting off with some local fresh sourdough, moroccan pesto and thai green curry mayo. this was followed by a toasted samie on fresh rye, also known as the 'frenchie' covered in delicious mornay sauce, ham, and healeys cheddar sprinkled with micro herbs. the quaint, fresh, airycafealong with some good wine, yummy food, and great company ended up totaling into a brilliant day. everything from the hand written menus to the rose petals on the tables and the perfect red capp to finish off made the experience what it was. danica astra prout-jones

we had such a lovely lunch at the chelsea beancafe- a beautiful gem situated in somerset west. we love their wholesome farm to table philosophy and the warm cosy atmosphere. their stacked burger and lentils open sandwich was very yum - but the banting bread might not satisfy everyone's tastebuds. the chia latte was the perfect end to a lovely meal, which we were delighted to hear was their own unique blend.

chelsea bean cafe, where have you been all my life and can we be best friends from now on?

i've been to this stunning restaurant twice now, and both times i have been blown away! from the beautiful setting to the gorgeous food, it's no surprise this one cute little granny spends most of her days there (the owner mentioned this - i'm not a creep)

on my first visit i tried out their chicken malay curry with cauliflower rice. my word! spot on absolute perfection. and paired with a little jar of their beetroot chutney - i left no evidence of a meal ever touching the bowl or jar.

second time round was with my zomato family for a meetup. starter was a cauliflower soup, main was the burger stack salad, and pudding was a slice of carrot cake. incredible! the soup was smooth and subtle but still so flavoursome. the burger stack salad was the perfect combination of healthy, fresh veggies with a tasty homemade patty drizzled with a vinegarette - the only negative was that the patty was a bit dense and overdone for my liking. and finally, the carrot cake. no words.

chelsea beancafeis without a doubt a spot worth visiting. if the decor isn't enough to win you over, i guarantee the incredible food and service will make sure you come back for more.

i'm not one to miss my lectures, but when dominique andrea vieira invited me to this #zomatomeetup, it was an opportunity i simply couldn't miss... and it could not have been more worth it! chelsea bean café is a gorgeous little setup tucked away on bright street, and our table was specially set up in their open-plan, farmstyle seating area decorated with straw hanging from the window ceiling and firewood sitting in neat piles on the brick floor. stunning.

our farm-to-fork brunch began with a glass (or two) of bubbly each while the wonderful owner, francine, sat with us for some chit chat. she let us in on her healthy, fresh vision for chelsea bean as well as on some awesome cooking tips! first up was a cauliflower soup served with fresh artisan bread. the soup was rich and creamy so the little bowls were the perfect size! deciding on what main dish to order was so difficult! bombarded with options like a thai green lettuce wrap, eggs & baconnaise and an open lentil sandwich, we all struggled to make a choice!

i opted for the burger stack salad... which was honestly a stack of yumminess! the presentation was enough to get my tastebuds tingling but the taste and flavours took it to a whole new level! unfortunately, my beef patty was quite tough which was a bit of a disappointment but the complimentary flavours of the sautéed mushrooms and homemade coleslaw made it all delicious anyway! never mind that we were each also treated to a glass of wine to wash down the indulgence! winning!

to end off a stunning meal, one must simply have a cappuccino. i could taste that it was made with love and quality coffee!! if this wasn't enough, we got to choose a sweet treat from francine's favourites, and her description of the carrot cake made it irresistible not to go for! the cake was moist and fresh and was frosted with cream cheese using of perfect consistency👌🏼🍰

i was incredibly impressed with the all round high quality of this gorgeous little place, from the food to the ambience to the service to the set up- we were treated wonderfully and i walked out with a big smile and a full tummy!

moral of the story- if you're passing through somerset west, make a stop at chelsea bean!!💃🏼🍴❤️