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Swan Café
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Swan Café is an authentic Parisian crêperie and cafe located on the corner of Buitenkant and Barrack Street in Cape Town. Offering a variety of crêpes, brunch, salads, and sinfully good gluten-free buckwheat-based galettes, Swan Café also serves exclusively blended teas with names like French Kiss and Paris Je T’aime. Transport yourself to a Parisian sidewalk filled with bonhomie and chic South Bank style at Swan Café.
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Corner Buitenkant And Barrack Street
Cape Town
7925
To get to the location at the corner of Buitenkant and Barrack Street in Cape Town by public transport, you can take a train to the Cape Town station and transfer to a MyCiTi bus. Take the T01 route towards Table View and get off at the Buitenkant stop. From there, walk south on Buitenkant street until you reach the intersection with Barrack Street.
If you are driving, take Nelson Mandela Boulevard towards Cape Town city center. Turn left onto Christiaan Barnard Street, keep right to continue onto Roeland Street, then turn left onto Buitenkant Street. Continue straight until you reach Barrack Street. There is street parking available along both streets.
Remember to follow local traffic rules and regulations, and exercise caution when navigating unfamiliar areas.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 15:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
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Swan Café, located at the corner of Buitenkant and Barrack Street in Cape Town, is a must-visit for anyone looking for an authentic Parisian experience. From the moment you step inside, you'll feel like you've been transported straight to a sidewalk café in Paris. The waiters dressed in Breton stripes add to the chic atmosphere, but it's the crêpes that steal the show. Thin as a French mademoiselle yet full-bodied and delicious, these crêpes are truly amazing. And for those who are gluten-free or health-conscious, there are sinfully good-for-you savoury buckwheat-based galettes on offer as well. To top it all off, Swan Café offers exclusively blended teas with names like French Kiss and Paris Je T'aime that are steeped in the perfume of Paris itself. With such a delightful menu and charming atmosphere, it's no wonder customers keep coming back for more.