Yours Truly Cafe & Bar

Top choice in Cape Town


This place is hopping from early morning to late at night. Travellers mingle with hipster locals, who come for the excellent coffee, craft beer, gourmet sandwiches, thin-crust pizzas and the occasional DJ event.

It's in front of Once in Cape Town backpackers.


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