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03/06/2026
We offer not one, not two, but THREE exciting date night options every week, ensuring you have ample opportunity to spend quality time with your loved one.
You can indulge in our homemade beef, free-range chicken, or falafel burger, accompanied by milkshakes and dessert, all for only R340 for two people.
29/05/2026
Freshly baked and ready for you! 🥖✨
From today, we are serving only the very best artisanal breads with your breakfast, toasties and more.
Whether you love a good sour-rye, a crunchy seeded loaf, light ciabatta, or a classic, comforting farmstyle slice (lekker plaasbrood!), we’ve got you covered.
🥯 On the horizon: The Pelican bagels are loading! We are busy testing out some incredible flavor ideas, so keep your eyes peeled for the launch.
What other baked treats should we add to the lineup? Let us know in the comments! 👇
21/05/2026
We have some very exciting news to share! 🥐🎉
Because we always want to give you the best possible experience, we’re switching things up.
We are teaming up with a fantastic, well established bakery to bring you fresh, fluffier, and incredibly tasty artisanal baked goods - from sour-rye and ciabatta to seeded loaves and mouthwatering pastries.
Stay tuned for the official launch date. We can’t wait for you to try them! 😍
What’s your go-to bread choice? Let us know in the comments! 👇
18/05/2026
Just over a month to go, don't forget to get your tickets 😎
Limited seats available.
"It was a pleasant cafe, warm and clean and friendly, and I hung up my old water-proof on the coat rack to dry and put my worn and weathered felt hat on the rack above the bench and ordered a cafe au lait. The waiter brought it and I took out a notebook from the pocket of the coat and a pencil and started to write."
-Ernest Hemingway
17/05/2026
No words required, just look at that smile 😁
Science! 🙃
14/05/2026
Your weekly reminder 😁
13/05/2026
A million thank yous to the amazing team at Animal Welfare Society of SA, the selfless work you guys do every day is just incredible!
You can drop off food, blankets and other goods at The Pelican and we will make sure it gets to them.
11/05/2026
No Pelicans will be flying in this weather today.
We will be closed for the day (Monday) and we shall see you first thing in the morning tomorrow for all your favorites 😎
Stay safe
Stay dry
Stay classy 😉
10/05/2026
Happy mother's day to all the amazing moms out there 💐
Bring mom for a brekkie and we will throw in her choice of either a coffee, tea or a mimosa with any breakfast ordered before 12:00, because (let's face it) she deserves it! ❤️
*sit down only
*conditions apply
07/05/2026
Today is the day 😎
🎉 Thursday to Saturday, dinner just got a whole lot better!
🔥 Good music, great food, and our cozy fireplace are all standing by to steal the show.
💭 Think lipsmacking pork ribs, juicy homemade burgers, soul-warming curries, our famous nachos and a whole lot more - all your lunchtime favourites, now available til later, and we've got the wines and beers to go with them! Oh, and don't forget about our legendary crepes 😉
📞 Book via WhatsApp or give us a call on 060 756 5183 to secure your favourite table 😎
06/05/2026
"It was a pleasant cafe, warm and clean and friendly, and I hung up my old water-proof on the coat rack to dry and put my worn and weathered felt hat on the rack above the bench and ordered a cafe au lait. The waiter brought it and I took out a notebook from the pocket of the coat and a pencil and started to write."
-Ernest Hemingway
05/05/2026
🎉 Thursday to Saturday, dinner just got a whole lot better!
🔥 Good music, great food, and our cozy fireplace are all standing by to steal the show.
💭 Think lipsmacking pork ribs, juicy homemade burgers, soul-warming curries, our famous nachos and a whole lot more - all your lunchtime favourites, now available til later, and we've got the wines and beers to go with them! Oh, and don't forget about our legendary crepes 😉
📞 Book via WhatsApp or give us a call on 060 756 5183 to secure your favourite table 😎
04/05/2026
The weather outside is a big nope today. It's the pope of nope, nope on a rope, nee dankie meneer 🚫
But, inside at the Pelican it's a heck yes, a definite yebo, a certain affirmative 🔥
A warm fire, hot drinks, good food and lekker vibes.
Oh, and did we mention the most amazing sweet treats?
Pull in! 😎
03/05/2026
Sweet dreams are most likely to contain all 3 these magnificent beauties 😃
🍫 A beautiful, creamy chocolate cake
🍋 A tangy, baked cheesecake with lemon curd
🍮 Proper-made choux pastry éclairs with custard cream and dark chocolate
🤤 How do you choose!?
26/04/2026
We can think of a few good reasons to venture out today 😎
Food, fire and flippin good coffee. What more do you need?
24/04/2026
We can 100% vouch for the versatility of this amazing product.
Come grab a jar at the Pelican or try one of the specially curated items on our spicy menu with the Cowboy Candy.
It's 100% your loss if you don't, just saying 😜
Cowboy Candy is the sweet heat flavour explosion that every kitchen needs.
Serve it with a cheese board or add it to mac and cheese, burgers, pizza or even potato salad.
The possibilities are endless….
Grab a jar tomorrow at Slow Market Willowbridge Centre
or pop in at one of these fine establishments 👇👇👇
📍Slo-Go Coffee Co.
📍The Grounds Meat & Deli
📍Juicy Joes V**e Store 18+ only
📍Juicy Joes Weekend Survival Store
📍La Rochelle Vrugte
📍Boulevard Vleismark
📍The Pelican Hout Bay
24/04/2026
Landing again later this afternoon.
It's FRIYAY!
Pure indulgence from Hout Bay's best baker, Little Miss Cupcake (Carolyn Pleass). Proper custard cream éclairs, now available in limited quantities at the Pelican every Friday 🤓
Trust us when we say these are the textbook definition of "you snooze, you lose".
Get yours before they fly away ✈️
23/04/2026
You asked, we listened, we procured!
Baked vanilla bean cheesecake, now available at the Pelican 😍
22/04/2026
Yep, you can have your cake, eat it, and probably brag about it too! 🥕
This stunning carrot cake as well as a brand new, utterly divine vanilla bean baked cheesecake are now available at The Pelican! 😁
21/04/2026
🍔 Lunch is served! 🍔
Ever wonder what the big boss fuels up with?
Today’s menu is looking elite:
✨ Free-range basted chicken burger
🥓 Crispy bacon & creamy avocado
🧅 Sweet onion relish, on a fresh seeded roll
🍟 Served with a side of golden, hand-cut chips
Stop by and eat like a boss! 😋👇
19/04/2026
The perfect omelette doesn't exi....
🤔 Hol' up! What's this!?
🤤 The Candy coated cowboy: a 3 egg omelette with cheddar, crispy smoked bacon and PhatBru Chilli Cowboy Candy, topped with creme friache. Served with your choice of toast or potato rostis.
18/04/2026
Fiiiine, weather. You win!
Outside, that is...
Inside, however, it's nice and toasty 😎😁
18/04/2026
Good morning Cape Town 😍
17/04/2026
Pure indulgence from Hout Bay's best baker, Little Miss Cupcake (Carolyn Pleass). Proper custard cream éclairs, now available in limited quantities at the Pelican every Friday 🤓
Trust us when we say these are the textbook definition of "you snooze, you lose".
Get yours before they fly away ✈️
Address
37 Victoria Avenue
Hout Bay
7806
To get to this café located on Victoria Avenue in Hout Bay, you can take public transportation by taking the MyCiTi Bus and getting off at the closest bus stop. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can park your vehicle at the nearest parking lot or street parking spot.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday |
08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday |
08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday |
08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday |
08:00 - 19:30 |
| Saturday |
08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday |
08:00 - 15:00 |
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What people say
The Pelican Hout Bay, located on Victoria Avenue in Hout Bay, has received mixed reviews from various sources. According to a recent review in the Cape Times newspaper, the café offers "delicious coffee and pastries" but the service can be slow during peak hours. Another review from Eat Out magazine praised the café's "beautiful setting" and "friendly staff," but noted that some of the menu items were overpriced.
Online reviews of The Pelican Hout Bay are also mixed. A recent review on TripAdvisor praised the café's "amazing breakfasts" and "lovely outdoor seating area," while another reviewer complained about the slow service and high prices. On Zomato, one customer commented that they had a "fantastic experience" at The Pelican Hout Bay, with "great food and excellent service," while another reviewer felt that their meal was "average at best."
Overall, it seems that The Pelican Hout Bay is a popular spot for coffee and pastries, but opinions are divided on the quality of their meals and service. It is worth noting that some of these reviews are quite recent, with some dating back only a few weeks or months.
In addition to professional reviews, there are also numerous customer comments available online. One person wrote on Facebook that they had a "wonderful experience" at The Pelican Hout Bay, with "friendly staff and delicious food." Another customer commented on TripAdvisor that they enjoyed their visit to the café but felt that it was "a bit pricey."
No information is available yet regarding any recent changes or updates to The Pelican Hout Bay's menu or management team. However, based on these reviews it seems that visitors can expect good coffee and pastries in a beautiful setting, but may need to be patient during busy periods and should be prepared for higher prices than other local cafes.
