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Charlie's cafe

Restaurant Family restaurant

😠 Went to the restaurant because of all the awesome reviews, to my utter disappointment. The service was deplorable - the restaurant was almost empty but it took an hour for the food to arrive. The drinks and sushi were amazing, but we had to send the pasta back because we found multiple hairs and the...


Address

Main St, Clarens, 9707, South Africa

Contact

+27 78 133 0391

Rating on Google Maps

4.50
(151126 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM

Visitor Reviews


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  • 5/5 Eugene S. 1 year ago on Google
    The absolute best pasta, not just in Clarens, but South Africa. If in town, try the Scoglio pasta and I hope the friendly face of Lebohang Bondos is there to serve you. Well done everyone! Unforgettable!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sheng H. 11 months ago on Google • 97 reviews
    Great food and services, highly recommended on their sushi menu and made in fresh.

  • 5/5 Kim F. 1 year ago on Google • 16 reviews
    What a gem on the Clarens Square. Such a great location with a choice of views. Cosy, inviting, friendly and then to top things off, the food is excellent! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Coleen K. 1 year ago on Google
    What a good choice for our last breakfast in Clarens on a chilly morning. Great atmosphere and the food was amazing. Best chicken livers I've had in a long, long time! Thank you Audrick for your friendly and efficient service. Highly recommended.

  • 4/5 Juan-Pierre van der W. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful restaurant with a warm and cosy fire for those cold winter days. Beautiful view of the mountains on the one side and the town square on the other.

  • 1/5 Lantana C. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Went to the restaurant because of all the awesome reviews, to my utter disappointment. The service was deplorable - the restaurant was almost empty but it took an hour for the food to arrive. The drinks and sushi were amazing, but we had to send the pasta back because we found multiple hairs and there was a tripe-like taste to it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marilet L. 11 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Awesome sushi. Will definitely visit again

  • 5/5 Melissa S. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Breakfast at Charlie’s Cafe next to Gosto (same owners), wonderfull view, good food and lovely staff! Great place to enjoy breakfast!!

  • 5/5 Joanie N. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    An absolute MUST visit (a few times) whilst in Clarens. Paul, just one of the amazing staff members always have a warm smile and great service delivery. Food is fantastic! Will definitely add this to my amazing memories and will surely be back! From breakfast to lunch and beyond an amazing experience.

  • 5/5 Rianka van A. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    We were passing through Clarens on our road trip early on the 1st of January 2024. Charlie’s Cafe was one of the first places open and served us as quickly as we needed and we were able to get back onto the road. Timothy and Paul said they would get the job done and they did (with a smile!) and the food was delicious. Would definitely make Charlie’s Cafe a regular stop.

  • 1/5 Mieke De k. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    We ordered chicken salad expecting to eat a healthy meal but the salad came with huge super size croutons drenched in old oil but also the salad leaves were old and not fresh and started to brown at the edges. The staff were conversing extremely loudly the whole time in an African language and the service was terrible. We had to wait a long time for the waiter to arrive. Even after requesting the bill it took about ten minutes before the waiter came. Avoid like the plague and do not order the chicken salad unless you want a mountain of oily huge chunks of croutons and salad leaves that we're clearly off.


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