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Govindas Pure Vegetarian Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Vegetarian restaurant Yoga studio Meditation center

One of the Top rated Vegetarian restaurants in Cape Town


Address

17 St Andrews Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa

Contact

+27 62 331 0208

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (37 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 5 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 5 pm
  • Saturday: (Day of Reconciliation), 12 to 5 pm, Hours might differ
  • Sunday: 12 to 3 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: prego (16) chips (12) vegetarian (11) delicious (10) Cape (10) Town (10) Prego (9) sauce (8) tasty (7) Great (7)
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  • 5/5 Melissa N. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to go to if you looking for a pure vegetarian place. The food is freshly prepared and delicious. We ordered take away this time. The paneer curry was so delicious, soft and fresh. Kofta balls in the tomato chutney was yummy as always. We also ordered the margherita pizza, it was freshly made and had a nice thin base. For the few times I have ordered pizza. It’s advised you phone and place the order as there isn’t really pizza on hand like the curry. We also ordered the carrot cake so nice and fresh. My favourite is the chocolate cupcakes with cream. It’s to die for I would highly recommend Govindas and definitely will be coming back
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 being b. 4 years ago on Google
    most delicious, pure, sattvic vegetarian food in Cape Town :) and for less than your Indian Aunty could make it herself :) eat indoors or on the terrace in a calm, relaxed environment without having to worry about your belongings either! vegan options available all food here is violence free, especially yo cows .Thank you, Hari Krishna! 💙🌼🌻
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luke The South African C. 3 years ago on Google
    Best. Place. Ever.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tatyana Levana P. 6 years ago on Google
    Such an amazing place! Divine food for the body mind and soul! Healthy, delicious and affordable food made and served by such beautiful people. The yoga classes held at the temple are also an absolute treat! *****
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lynn O. 7 years ago on Google
    Have been there 3/4 weeks ago very reasonable however had a takeaway today and was charged R50 No rice, only 2 veg (subji) R3 for 1 chapati???? Rather expensive, was told by the young lady take away more expensive???? Whilst I am.happy to support I dont like being over charged Its not always possible to sit down to eat where I was told its cheaper. The food is very tasty and enjoyable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 nicholas t. 4 years ago on Google
    Been going there since 1999, bbq sauce and crispy chips, its amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean C. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Pregos in town

  • 5/5 Ivan A. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing! And coming to Mr D soon! Yay!

  • 5/5 jade s. 4 years ago on Google
    quick service

  • 4/5 Rodney K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great barbecue and prego sauces

  • 5/5 Martha N. 4 years ago on Google
    The place for burger and chips. I drive from the West Coast to Southern Suburbs just for this. Worth it.

  • 5/5 Vor t. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best prego steak rolls in Cape Town and they make their own sauces which are also great.

  • 3/5 Samantha J. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was ok, pretty average. The prego sauce is the only reason I went there. Overpriced aswell for what you get.

  • 5/5 Heinrich M. 4 years ago on Google
    Best chip rolls in Cape Town

  • 5/5 seth m. 4 years ago on Google
    Best slap chips around. Friendly staff, tasty food.

  • 3/5 Jean-Pierre P. 4 years ago on Google
    Food great just overpriced

  • 5/5 Quintin F. 4 years ago on Google
    Best prego steak roll in Cape Town

  • 3/5 Chadley K. 4 years ago on Google
    TLDR: Good food (nothing to really brag about), price not entirely justified. Not great, not terrible. Fabrica Do Prego in Rondebosch is a small "prego joint" as they call it, where you can grab a quick bite-to-eat. I tried their beef burger and chips. The burger was prepared with fresh ingredients, complete with a hand-pressed beef patty. The burger tasted good but it was nothing spectacular; in short, I've had way better. I'm not entirely convinced that I can give a place 4+ stars when they can't even impress me with a standard beef burger. Noteworthy, their star menu item is the prego steak roll (they are a prego joint after all) although I didn't get a chance to try it. Fabrica Do Prego otherwise has good food; is clean and has good customer service so it's definitely worth checking out if prego rolls are your thing. All-in-all it just lacked that "wow" factor I was looking for to justify giving them 4+ stars, so I'll give them a cheeky 3/5 stars.

  • 5/5 Carey L. 4 years ago on Google
    Best chip roll in the whole universe - SERIOUSLY!

  • 5/5 Trent H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great prego rolls and chips. Good value for money

  • 5/5 Carey W. 4 years ago on Google
    Hmmm the chips are the bomb

  • 1/5 Nate A. 4 years ago on Google
    R75 for this? Doesn't even have butter, no shame.

  • 5/5 Calif Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Been going there for years. I live abroad most of the time and sometimes I think of this place and crave the sauce. Nothing quite like it IN THE WHOLE WORLD

  • 5/5 James H. 4 years ago on Google
    Best chips in Cape Town. Prego rolls also delicious.

  • 5/5 Brandon W. 4 years ago on Google
    Prego steak , prego chicken, prego tuna steak , prego mushroom burgers ...OMG !! You need to if you're visiting in Cape Town come to this amazing local joint in Rondebosch . Staff, are super friendly, food is great and filling and unbelievably tasty. Great joint for lunch .

  • 5/5 Cunerl N. 2 years ago on Google
    Very Tasty and Pleasing dishes. Reminds me of when I first tasted Dishes from Govindas in the 90's.Simply love it and recommend to anyone who would like to appreciate a lovely vegetarian meal.

  • 5/5 Melissa G. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing, flavorful cuisine! A true feast for the heart if you are searching for tasty vegetarian soul food

  • 5/5 Kristin K. 4 years ago on Google
    Govindas is a awesome - I go for lunch at least once a week. Homey, tasty, consistent, yummy vegetarian fare. It’s a Hare Krisna spot and they share their calm and non-violent atmosphere with everyone. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re religious or not. Wonderful, quiet respite from the work day!

  • 4/5 Shubha B. 4 years ago on Google
    I always come here with my mother or friends We enjoy their variety of food for affordable price. Please don't laugh at your customers, something that I notice to be disrespectful. I asked if I could get more eggplant ( potatoes& eggplant curry) I was laughed at (for a long time) as if I said something funny. I am a regular here ( over 15 times!) and I did not expect that. Then when I went to pay,I said she can keep the change.... She laughed at me again....so rude!

  • 4/5 Robyn U. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious vegetarian and vegan options at reasonable prices. Sometimes vegetarian pies, pizza and samosas are available. Also Indian sweet treats. For when you don't feel like cooking and want a hearty, warm meal...

  • 5/5 Scotty T. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my best places in Cape Town - food is delicious and well priced and the people are super-friendly. I walk there at least twice a week from the office and its like having a relaxing and meditative experience. Very cool place.

  • 5/5 Nikki Z. 11 months ago on Google
    Basic but tasty, not too spicy but still flavourful. Well priced. Also had a delicious slice of cake. Good vegetarian lunch spot.

  • 5/5 ian g. 8 months ago on Google
    Always awesome, tasty and blessed food at an unbelievable price.

  • 5/5 Gabriel R. 4 years ago on Google
    Possibly the best fast food out there. Get the lemon and herb chicken and chips its amazing

  • 5/5 Mike L. 7 years ago on Google
    Best food experience for your money in Cape Town. So relaxed and delicious - feels like authentic eastern food.

  • 5/5 Thalia A. 8 years ago on Google
    Lovely vegetarian and vegan dishes. Best paneer I've ever had.

  • 5/5 robn d. 6 years ago on Google
    Very nice for us! Please stop by.

  • 5/5 L 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food :)

  • 5/5 adam s. 7 years ago on Google
    amazing and affordable soul food

  • 5/5 Rakesh B. 8 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 4/5 Michael K. 4 years ago on Google
    Quaint, lovely place. Super friendly service. Delicious vegetarian food 👍🏽

  • 5/5 ashvind b. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome tasting pure vegetarian food.

  • 4/5 Amrik C. 4 years ago on Google
    Quite delicious and good value. Vegan and vegetarian-friendly. I like things a bit spicier but very good all the same.

  • 3/5 Randall A. 3 years ago on Google
    The flavour isn’t the same as last year , they also changed the menu so lacking some Favourates now

  • 5/5 Jackie L. 3 years ago on Google
    Name has changed but same great recipe

  • 4/5 Steven B. 3 years ago on Google
    Not quite the original, and got expensive

  • 5/5 David 3 years ago on Google
    Always excellent.

  • 5/5 Ida Louise S. 4 years ago on Google
    My goodness, am I glad I found you! Thank you for the best prego sauce ever: just the right amount of spicy! Happy i bought two jars. I'll be back.

  • 4/5 Connie R. 5 years ago on Google
    Reliably nice tasting takeaway. Great community place. Not big on ambience. They do chicken - well! ... Quick, reasonably priced, and convenient. Nothing fancy, but flavourful, char-grilled chicken; their chips are not crisp - so don't expect them to be, and you can ask to have your chips with salt and vinegar.

  • 5/5 Ryan J. 5 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere is highly conducive for one's well being....There is a powerful sense of feeling home at Govinda's. The carrot cake is a divine treat too.

  • 5/5 John W. 4 years ago on Google
    The timeless taste of Chippies Prego..... have been coming here for meals on the go for many years and they never fail to impress. Fresh wholesome food.

  • 1/5 Robyn-Leigh J. 4 years ago on Google
    Chippies will always be the best but honestly heart broken that they dont do specials anymore I mean like seriously update your page. So for that I'm rating you guys a 1

  • 4/5 David L. 3 years ago on Google
    Prego roll came Down in price. Lovely fast service. Great quality!

  • 5/5 Neil R. 3 years ago on Google
    Incredibly high quality fast food, packed with flavour, and dangerously delicious! Their BBQ sauce is by far the best I’ve ever had.

  • 5/5 Ed O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Prego steak and chips.

  • 4/5 Dale T. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is still great, but it's getting expensive for what it is. A side of fries is especially costly, more than in most high-end sit-down restaurants and not for a particularly generous portion either. That said the barbecue sauce is definitely worth buying a take-home bottle of.

  • 5/5 wielie w. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing!

  • 3/5 Shane D. 3 years ago on Google
    Expensive for the amount of food you get, not to say that it was bad just not a lot.

  • 5/5 Mark D. 3 years ago on Google
    The best prego rolls in the southern hemisphere.

  • 5/5 Shane D. 4 years ago on Google
    Best pregos in Cape Town!!

  • 3/5 Marcelle I. 4 years ago on Google
    Quality at Rondebosch has dropped since new name....Chips rather old re-fried. And I asked for no vinegar n salt. And got vinegar and salt. Used to be my favorite steak roll n chips place.

  • 4/5 Harry L. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Prego roll in Cape Town.

  • 5/5 Ronald S. 4 years ago on Google
    There is something terribly addictive in the Prego sauce. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Michelle M. 4 years ago on Google
    Always great food. Best prego sauce around. Very busy place for good reason. They offer the legendary prego rolls in chicken or beef. Whole flame grilled chicken, burgers and a good range of salads. There are different specials on different days of the week. Parking is available right outside but can be at a premium during busy times. The entrance into the restaurant has a small step, so might be a slight challenge for some wheelchair users.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Prepared foods
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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