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BARE BARE is a deli that embodies a way of life centered around simplicity, wholesomeness, and respect for the environment. Offering organic wholefoods and artisanal chocolate products, BARE is dedicated to providing real nutrient-dense food with no artificial additives, emphasizing local, ethical, and sustainable practices.

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29/05/2026

So many locals walk in and say, “Wait… how did I not know you were here?” 😅

So here’s a little hello from us — your local Somerset West Organic Grocer and Deli, open Monday to Saturday. 👋🌱

If you’re part of our community and love what we do, send this to a fellow SWest’er and help us spread the word ✨

22/05/2026

We are so excited for you to try 🥛🧀

We now stock their milk, cheeses and butter in-store.

✨Handmade
✨Family-owned
✨Preservative Free
✨Low environmental impact
✨Free roaming and grass fed cows

Just the way we all like it🙌

Happy World Bee Day🐝🍯To celebrate, we’re giving 10% off Keeper Honey in-store until the end of the week — a little invit...
20/05/2026

Happy World Bee Day🐝🍯

To celebrate, we’re giving 10% off Keeper Honey in-store until the end of the week — a little invitation to taste what thoughtful beekeeping and quality honey are all about. 🤍🌱

29/04/2026

We can’t wait to see you on Saturday to celebrate 7 years with you - The BARE community ✨🙌

7% OFF of EVERYTHING in-store (excl. Deli side) 🎉

We are turning 7!!🥂To celebrate, we’re throwing another big market style day alongside some of the incredible brands we ...
22/04/2026

We are turning 7!!🥂
To celebrate, we’re throwing another big market style day alongside some of the incredible brands we stock in store🧺🌱(seeing as you loved the previous one so much)

Join us for a special morning filled with:

✨ Testers & tasters from some incredible brands
🎁 Birthday goodie bags for the first 30 people on the day filled with products from some amazing goodies👀
🤍 A special moment honouring a few loyal members who’ve stood by us through every season
☕ Your usual favourites

Come celebrate with us, enjoy the morning, and be part of this milestone.

📍 2 May | Bare Wholefoods & Deli
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

We’d love to see you there🤍

To celebrate our 7th birthday coming up, we’re throwing another big market style day at the store to gather together and...
22/04/2026

To celebrate our 7th birthday coming up, we’re throwing another big market style day at the store to gather together and celebrate🥂

Join us for a special morning filled with:

✨ Testers & tasters from some incredible brands
🎁 Birthday goodie bags for the first 30 people to arrive on the day
🤍 A special moment honouring a few loyal members who’ve stood by us through every season
☕ Your usual favourites

Come celebrate with us, enjoy the morning, and be part of this milestone.🤍

📍 2 May | Bare Wholefoods & Deli
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

We’d love to see you there!🤍

We’re hiring 🌱🤍We’re looking for someone special to join the Bare Wholefoods & Deli team — someone who can keep things f...
14/04/2026

We’re hiring 🌱🤍

We’re looking for someone special to join the Bare Wholefoods & Deli team — someone who can keep things flowing, lead with care, and be part of what we’re building.

Tag someone who would be a perfect fit 👇

18/03/2026

Meet the limited edition honey mask kit from 🍯
Raise the bar of your self-care routine with this beautiful all-you-need kit; or gift it to a loved one!
Available in store and online now at www.thebareyou.com

19/02/2026

And oldie but a goodie here at BARE- our granola! Made in small batches with clean ingredients for you to enjoy at home. Gluten-free, sweetened with coconut sugar & seed-oil free! 🥣 so delish.

We’re Hiring: Kitchen LeadBare Wholefoods & Deli – Somerset West�Full-time | Start date: ImmediatelyAbout Us: �Bare Who...
06/02/2026

We’re Hiring: Kitchen Lead
Bare Wholefoods & Deli – Somerset West�
Full-time | Start date: Immediately

About Us: �Bare Wholefoods & Deli is an organic grocery store and eatery in Somerset West, focused on wholesome, seasonal food made with intention. We value simplicity, quality, and conscious operations.

The Role:�
We’re looking for a hands-on Kitchen Lead to manage and guide the daily operations of our deli kitchen. This role is not a traditional chef position — it’s about leadership, systems, consistency, and calm ex*****on.
You’ll lead a small kitchen team, oversee prep and service, and help keep the kitchen running smoothly and sustainably behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and staff
* Oversee prep, service, food quality, and timing
* Use produce from our kitchen garden and minimize waste
* Manage stock, ordering, expiries, and basic kitchen admin
* Maintain hygiene standards, food safety, and cleanliness
* Support seasonal, simple menu ex*****on
* Create a calm, organised, and focused kitchen environment

About You
* 2+ years experience in a café, deli, or similar kitchen environment
* Confident leading a small team and following systems
* Comfortable working with wholefoods and seasonal ingredients
* Organised, reliable, and proactive
* Able to think on your feet during busy service periods
* Aligned with a conscious, health-focused food philosophy

What We Offer
* A key leadership role in a values-driven business
* Opportunity to help shape a garden-to-kitchen food offering
* Supportive, long-standing team and positive work culture
* Salary dependent on experience
* Room to grow with the business

How to Apply�:
Send your CV and a short note about why you’d be a great fit to:� [email protected]�
Applications close: 13 February 2026

We’re Hiring: Kitchen Lead
📍 Bare Wholefoods & Deli – Somerset West
🕒 Full-time | Start date: Immediately🌿 About Us
Bar...
05/02/2026

We’re Hiring: Kitchen Lead
📍 Bare Wholefoods & Deli – Somerset West
🕒 Full-time | Start date: Immediately

🌿 About Us
Bare Wholefoods & Deli is an organic grocery store and eatery in Somerset West, focused on wholesome, seasonal food made with intention. We value simplicity, quality, and conscious operations.

The Role:
We’re looking for a hands-on Kitchen Lead to manage and guide the daily operations of our deli kitchen. This role is not a traditional chef position — it’s about leadership, systems, consistency, and calm ex*****on.
You’ll lead a small kitchen team, oversee prep and service, and help keep the kitchen running smoothly and sustainably behind the scenes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and staff
* Oversee prep, service, food quality, and timing
* Use produce from our kitchen garden and minimize waste
* Manage stock, ordering, expiries, and basic kitchen admin
* Maintain hygiene standards, food safety, and cleanliness
* Support seasonal, simple menu ex*****on
* Create a calm, organised, and focused kitchen environment
About You
* 2+ years experience in a café, deli, or similar kitchen environment
* Confident leading a small team and following systems
* Comfortable working with wholefoods and seasonal ingredients
* Organised, reliable, and proactive
* Able to think on your feet during busy service periods
* Aligned with a conscious, health-focused food philosophy
What We Offer
* A key leadership role in a values-driven business
* Opportunity to help shape a garden-to-kitchen food offering
* Supportive, long-standing team and positive work culture
* Salary dependent on experience
* Room to grow with the business
📧 How to Apply
Send your CV and a short note about why you’d be a great fit to:
📨 [email protected]
📅 Applications close: 13 February 2026

Guess what time of year it is?!Beautiful sweet black figs now available in store. 🌱
29/01/2026

Guess what time of year it is?!
Beautiful sweet black figs now available in store. 🌱

Ready to reduce waste this year? ♻️ We have some simple (and rather aesthetically appealing) swaps for you! This dishwas...
07/01/2026

Ready to reduce waste this year? ♻️
We have some simple (and rather aesthetically appealing) swaps for you! This dishwashing block not only smells and looks amazing; but is completely non-toxic, plastic-free and cleans your pots & dishes so well! Paired with the natural bamboo scrubbing brush & soap dish- your washing space is set!
🫧

05/12/2025

Need a little midday boost but too hot for coffee?
Ask us to do it iced! Matcha, coffee, mocha, brews or even chai with your milk of choice 🥤
Featuring oat milk & ceremonial grade matcha 🍵

We can’t wait to welcome you all tomorrow as we celebrate our new space. Come meet the wonderful local producers behind ...
28/11/2025

We can’t wait to welcome you all tomorrow as we celebrate our new space. Come meet the wonderful local producers behind the products you love, and enjoy plenty of wholesome tasters throughout the day. We’ll also be sharing tasters of the new dishes on our menu too! Joining us are .co.za & sharing a tasting.
Plus—expect a lovely giveaway from , background beats & plenty of chats. We’d love for you to join us and be part of this growing community.
🌱

Bare. It’s a way of living.Step into our intentionally curated gifting space this season. A little something for everyon...
19/11/2025

Bare. It’s a way of living.
Step into our intentionally curated gifting space this season. A little something for everyone-
•For the gardener: beautiful sun hats, inspiring gardening books, and heirloom seeds.
•For the host: wooden servers, placemats, and tablecloths to complement every table.
•For the everyday wanderer: baskets that instantly make every grocery haul look a lot cuter.
•For the home-keeper: aesthetic, natural cleaning essentials that make tidying feel a little more welcoming.
•For every home: lush & pretty houseplants to soften those quiet corners.
Discover gifts that feel like living—Bare.

Quick, easy and wholesome dinners for the win! Thanks to for simplifying our lives and bringing us oh so much joy when ...
14/11/2025

Quick, easy and wholesome dinners for the win!
Thanks to for simplifying our lives and bringing us oh so much joy when slurping noodles in this delicious broth 🍜

The next chapter in BARE’S story. We’ve grown and we’re ready to celebrate! Join us on Saturday 29th November for the la...
12/11/2025

The next chapter in BARE’S story.
We’ve grown and we’re ready to celebrate! Join us on Saturday 29th November for the launch of our refreshed space, new menu tastings, local supplier showcase and tastings, exclusive offers and giveaways!
Good food. Good people. A new season at BARE 🌱

30/10/2025

Freshly baked bread, pastries and cute spaces..🥐 .co.za

Address

Bare Wholefoods & Deli, Farm 681/3 , R102, Croydon, Somerset West
Helderberg
7130

To get to the location in Helderberg, Somerset West:

Public Transport:
- Take a train or bus to Somerset West station.
- From there, you can either walk or take a taxi to the destination.

Driving/Parking:
- If driving from Cape Town, take the N2 highway towards Somerset West.
- Take exit 43 for Broadway Boulevard/R44 toward Stellenbosch/Somerset West.
- Merge onto Broadway Boulevard/R44 and continue straight.
- Turn left onto Main Road/M9 and continue until you reach your destination.
- There are parking options available nearby, including street parking and paid parking lots.

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 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 13:00

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BARE in Somerset West, Helderberg is more than just a deli - it's a way of life. Embracing simplicity, wholesomeness, and a deep connection to nature, BARE embodies a philosophy of respect for the food we eat and the environment it comes from. Their commitment to sourcing healthy and clean alternatives shines through in every aspect of their offerings.

As an organic wholefoods grocer and deli, BARE goes beyond just providing nourishing products - they are dedicated to being local, ethical, and sustainable. With a focus on transparency and authenticity, BARE ensures that their customers have nothing to hide when it comes to what they consume. Free from nasties, artificial flavorants, or colorants, their products are pure and wholesome.

One standout feature of BARE is their artisanal chocolate products. Crafted with care and attention to detail, these treats are not only delicious but also reflect the same values of quality and purity that define the BARE brand.

Whether you're looking for everyday essentials or indulgent delights, BARE offers a range of options that cater to those seeking real nutrient-dense food. By choosing BARE, you're not just making a purchase - you're joining a community that values health, sustainability, and the joy of eating well. Visit BARE in Somerset West to experience this way of life firsthand.

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