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27/10/2026
Kindly note :
Ellen Jay will be closed on
THURSDAY 29TH for a
Private Function.
70th birthday celebration.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
It will be business again as usual on Friday and Saturday.
Thank you
Len, Johan and the Ellen Jay Team
24/10/2026
Ellen Jay is open on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.
We look forward to see you here for our delicious coffee, savoury and sweet treats plus jams, marmalades and pickles and more.
Come and treat yourself to breakfast (we do great omelettes and scrambled eggs), brunch or lunch.
We have cheesy haddock pies as a special on the menu today.
Ellen Jay is at Constantia Fabrics
17/10/2026
Ellen Jay is open Monday to Saturday.
Monday to Friday : 9am to 4pm
Saturdays : 9am to 2pm
Pictured below is one of Johan’s delicious pear and almond tart.
Hope to see you at Ellen Jay soon for delicious coffee and sweet and savoury treats plus jams, marmalades, pickles and relishes.
Ellen Jay is at Constantia Fabrics
12/10/2026
Just a few of the delicious sweet treats on offer at Ellen Jay today.
We’re open :
Monday to Friday : 9am to 4pm
Saturdays : 9am to 2pm
Sunday is our day of rest.
Ellen Jay is at Constantia Fabrics
10/10/2026
Ellen Jay is open on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.
Please pop in for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
We’d love to welcome you.
Quiches, croissants, omelettes, scrambled eggs, chicken pies, mushroom pies, bobotie and more and of course delicious coffee and cakes.
Ellen Jay is situated inside the
Constantia Fabrics shop.
09/10/2026
Johan’s beautiful flower display at Ellen Jay.
Ellen Jay is open Monday to Saturday.
Mon to Fri : 9am to 4pm
Sat : 9am to 2pm
Photo credit : Johan de Villiers
Flowers from Elaine Rousseau at the GRAPPA market.
08/10/2026
Delicious sweet treats and exotic fabrics at Ellen Jay and Constantia Fabrics
05/10/2026
Summer is here !
Ellen Jay is open Monday to Saturday.
Monday to Friday : 9am to 4pm
Saturdays : 9am to 2pm
We take bookings on 0825500677
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our little haven.
Photo credit : Stephen Stanley Chapo
03/10/2026
Johan has made a small batch (only 8 bottles) of Kumquat Preserve.
Available now at Ellen Jay.
Ellen Jay is open on Saturdays
from 9am to 2pm
We hope to see you here for delicious coffee, hot chocolate or other warm beverages on this chilly day.
We also have a variety of cakes and savoury meals as well plus jams, marmalades, preserves and pickles.
30/09/2026
I’ve made a small batch of naartjie halves in syrup.
Available on the shelves at Ellen Jay now.
We’re open :
Monday to Friday : 9am to 4pm
Saturdays : 9am to 2pm
Address
49, Constantia Main Rd. , Corner Of Whitby Road
Cape Town
7800
To get to the local business on Constantia Main Road, you can take a public bus or taxi and get off at the nearest bus stop. Alternatively, you can drive towards Constantia Main Road and park your vehicle in the designated parking areas nearby. Please note that some parking is reserved for paying customers only.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
09:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday |
09:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday |
09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday |
09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday |
09:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday |
09:00 - 14:00 |
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What people say
Ellen Jay is a charming coffee shop and restaurant located on Constantia Main Road in Cape Town. The warm and cosy atmosphere of the place is perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee or indulging in some delicious cakes. The friendly staff, including Wellions Chivese, are always ready to serve you one of their legendary cappuccinos. The selection of fabrics at Constantia Fabrics will astound you, making it the perfect place to browse while enjoying your sweet treats. Ellen Jay's homemade buttery, sour cream pastry and caramelised onion, mushroom and thyme pie are must-tries. You can even order their quiches to take home with you! With such great food and service, it's no wonder Ellen Jay has become a favourite spot for locals and visitors alike.
