chelsea café

decided to try out this cafe for a quiet brunch as i was in the area. the setting islovelyand 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 alovelylittle cafe in 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.

had alovelysmall english breakfast they serve banting bread which waslovelyas we don't get those options much! quaint little place with little artisan stores all around! loved the vibe super friendly and helpful staff! very reasonable ... definitely be back thanks

we had a zomato meet-up for high tea here the other day. situated in the chelsea village centre in somerset west, i would probably never have come upon it had it not been for this meeting. it was a happy find.

we were welcomed with a glass of champagne upon arrival before we took our places at the long tables set especially for us (decorative rose petals and a fresh 'crunchie' for each person to take home and all - how sweet?!) the staff were very friendly, though not always attentive. but in their defence, we were a big group managed by few staff members, who were also attending a tea party at the same time.

the place itself is light with many windows, almost like a sun room, and plants, including potted and hanging ones, creating a very peaceful/serene atmosphere. there is in fact a flower shop right opposite the café, from which i won the raffle bouquet might i add!

at the table we had baguettes from schoon de companje in stellenbosch (known for their bread), served with two dips: a thai green curry mayo and a moroccan coriander pesto mayo. the mayo is apparently home-made, by which i'm impressed. i remember someone describing mayonnaise as 'complex' in a prescribed reading for a philosophy module on theory of complexity that i took, which speaks for itself.

before we had our so-called mains, we got to taste some wines from delaire graff and waterkloof, which were a nice addition. then i got to try the frenchie and bree, tomato and beetroot chutney toasties - both were simple and homey yet moreish - and the ny baked cheesecake and the flourless chocolate cake. unfortunately the consistency of the former was a bit off in my opinion and the chocolate cake lacked a certain ingredient i can't put my finger on (not flour obviously). nevertheless, i love the flourless and the gluten and sugar free cheesecake options for us occasional health nuts.

the cappuccino afterwards ended off alovelyafternoon on a high note.

what more can one ask for than an 'high tea' meetup that turns out to be more of a wine and snack tasting afternoon.
this was really a great way to end my week and the chelsea village courtyard was just the right setting too. the atmosphere is relaxed and homey, with a lot of plants and flowers giving it a somewhat tranquil and fresh feel. we were welcomed by champagne and a team of exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. the first 'course' of our afternoon tea consisted of a freshly baked baguette from stellenbosch's own schoon de companje bakery with a choice of thai green curry mayo and moroccan coriander pesto mayo. the bread was of course delicious, but the dipping sauces were out of this world!! they're homemade, fresh, and i feel like everyone should have some of these sauces in their fridge.
next, we decided to share a brie, tomato and beetroot chutney sandwich, a 'frenchie' toasted sandwich, the ny cheesecake, and the flourless chocolate cake. all were tasty, but the sandwiches definitely stood out for me. more specifically, it was the beetroot chutney one that really won me over. flavourful and interesting, this dish is comfort food at its best. paired with wines by delaire and waterkloof, these dishes were just perfect for a light afternoon snack. overall, alovelyand very relaxing afternoon.

what an incredibly beautiful spot! we were treated to fresh bread followed by a delish beetroot, bree and tomato toastie. my friend had the chicken mayo which was also incredibly tasty. as for the cakes - my golly! i didn't know what to choose so we just ordered one of each and my oh my were they mouth watering. my personal favourite was the cheese-cake but the flourless chocolate cake, milk tart and carrot cake also looked to die for.

this hidden gem is a wonderful spot for a nice lunch or alovelytea with friends. it is absolutely beautiful and i will certainly be back

we had such alovelylunch at the chelsea bean cafe - 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 alovelymeal, which we were delighted to hear was their own unique blend.