Swan Café 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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Did we get it right? 👀🍓••••
23/06/2026

Did we get it right? 👀🍓



We all need a bit of crazy & that is exactly what our Jack and Jo Go Bananas crêpe is! 🍌🍩Chocolate sauce, homemade salte...
22/06/2026

We all need a bit of crazy & that is exactly what our Jack and Jo Go Bananas crêpe is! 🍌🍩

Chocolate sauce, homemade salted caramel, rainbow sprinkles, ice cream, chattily cream & maraschino cherries 🍒

Reminder: we are CLOSED on MONDAYS ✨



Fridays at Swan 🦢💙 Open everyday expect Monday’s! •••
19/06/2026

Fridays at Swan 🦢💙 Open everyday expect Monday’s!


Lili La Gourmande 🍏 Homemade salted caramel sauce, caramelised apples & almond flakes ✨⭐️••••
17/06/2026

Lili La Gourmande 🍏 Homemade salted caramel sauce, caramelised apples & almond flakes ✨⭐️



✨ Introducing The Swan Crêpe Affair ✨A generous feast of crêpes, gourmet toppings, and your favourite drinks — designed ...
14/06/2026

✨ Introducing The Swan Crêpe Affair ✨

A generous feast of crêpes, gourmet toppings, and your favourite drinks — designed for celebrating life’s sweetest moments.

Think homemade salted caramel, Nutella, lemon curd, fresh strawberries, bananas, Chantilly cream, toasted almonds, vermicelli sweets, and more... all served alongside your choice of coffee, hot chocolate, tea, or fresh orange juice.

Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, family gatherings, or simply an excuse to gather around the table.

R1 495 per affair for 6 pax.
📅 Available by pre-booking (at least 24 hours in advance)
📲 Book via WhatsApp or DM

Because some moments deserve more than just one crêpe. 🥞✨



Crêpes and textures of swan 🦢💙••••
09/06/2026

Crêpes and textures of swan 🦢💙



Roasted baby tomatoes, fior di latte, fresh basil, Emmental & Gruberg, baby spinach, balsamic glaze, toasted pine nuts -...
05/06/2026

Roasted baby tomatoes, fior di latte, fresh basil, Emmental & Gruberg, baby spinach, balsamic glaze, toasted pine nuts - add a free range egg (soft or hard) 🍅🍳



Savoury or sweet? 🍫Our simple trout galette and classic Nutella crêpe ❤️‍🔥••••
21/05/2026

Savoury or sweet? 🍫

Our simple trout galette and classic Nutella crêpe ❤️‍🔥



8 years of crêpes, coffee, conversations, and community 🦢✨Merci for every visit, every shared table, and every moment th...
14/05/2026

8 years of crêpes, coffee, conversations, and community 🦢✨
Merci for every visit, every shared table, and every moment that made Swan what it is today. ⭐️🤍

Here’s to year eight and all the magic still to come. 🥂🫶

Address

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.