Every Stranger Has a Story
79 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
New Cafe: 27 Hudson Street, Bo-Kaap
0790947662
Who We Are
Welcome to our cosy café in Cape Town
Step into Sonder Cafe, a local's favourite tucked away on Lower Main Road in the vibrant neighbourhood of Observatory, Cape Town.
Our cosy coffee shop is a space to be inspired creatively and make connections, where everyone belongs and differences are celebrated. At Sonder Cafe, we effortlessly blend comfort and productivity, creating the ideal spot for freelancers in search of a laptop-friendly environment with top-notch WiFi.
Indulge in a perfect cup of coffee alongside our wide selection of nutritious meals, featuring delicious New York-style bagels and sourdough sandwiches.
Whether you're here to work or unwind, we promise to make it a memorable experience.
Menu
Sonder Cafe is Cape Town's go-to spot for a healthy breakfast, brunch or lunch, serving nutritious meals, cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies and exceptional coffee.
New York-style bagels and sourdough toasted sandwiches are our speciality.
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We use freshly baked artisanal sourdough and delicious boiled bagels from Proof and Dolce Bakery. Our coffee is a 100 % Arabica, fair trade Ethiopian and Burundi blend sourced from Bean There.
Bagels
Plain Jane: plain bagel with cream cheese (+jam R5) 45
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The Kevin Bacon: fried free range egg, cheddar cheese, rocket and streaky bacon OR avo (ask for the Kevin Avo) 90
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Lox of Love: smoked salmon, cream cheese, chives 105
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Lox with Extra Love: cream cheese, rocket, smoked salmon, avo, red onion and fresh dill 115
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Keep Calm & Carrot On: smoked carrot salmon & hummus (vegan) 90
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Living on the Veg: tomato, avo, basil pesto, cucumber, mayo, lettuce (veg) 85
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Hamela Anderson: gypsy ham, mature cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo, dijon mustard 85
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Notorious BLT: bacon, lettuce, tomato with our delicious homemade mayo 90
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Pizza my Heart: open toasted pizza bagels topped with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella. 85
Veggie: sundried tomato & pesto
Meat lover: sliced ham + mushroom
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Sandwiches
The Rocket Man: avo, rocket, homemade hummus, tomato drizzled with olive oil (vn) 85
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Avo Good Day: smashed avo on open sourdough toast drizzled with tahini dressing and sesame seeds (vn) 85
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The Salmon Hayek: smashed avo and smoked salmon ribbons topped with crumbled feta and chives 100
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​Capreezy Croissant: basil pesto, rocket, fresh tomato, melted mozzarella on a warm croissant 80
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The Celine Dijon: mayo, emmental, tomato, gypsy ham, rocket and dijon mustard on a plain croissant 85
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The Loxsmith: cream cheese, avo, smoked salmon and dill on a plain croissant 105 (+ scrambled egg 15)
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Tempeh-tating Chicky Mayo: our version of a vegan chicken mayo - grilled organic tempeh, mayo, rocket, red onion & tomato on toasted slice of sourdough (vn) 85
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Salami Get This Straight: fresh tomato, salami, rocket and fior di latte mozzarella drizzled with a balsamic glaze 95
Grilled Toasties:
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Easy Capreezy: basil pesto, sun-dried tomato, mozzarella 85
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Heyo Chicken Mayo: free range chicken, mayo, red onion and rocket 85
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The Eggs-plorer: fried​ egg, cheddar cheese and streaky bacon 85
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Saint Pickle: gypsy ham, sliced pickles, emmental, dijon mustard 90
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Bacon Me Crazy: streaky bacon, cheddar cheese and sliced tomato 85
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The Kim Cheese: spicy kimchi and melted mozzarella sprinkled with black sesame seeds 90
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Wraps:
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Bohemian Wrapsody: tzatziki, grilled chickpeas, rocket,
sundried tomato, cucumber, feta & avo
on a toasted wholewheat wrap (vg) 90
The Wingman: grilled chicken breast, sriracha mayo, avo,
tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese and lettuce
on a toasted wholewheat wrap 95
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Extras:
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Fries: 45 / 75
Sweet Potato Fries: 50 / 80
Salads
Sonder Special: chickpeas, sundried tomato, sunflower seeds, feta, rocket and avo coated in a dreamy tahini dressing (vn) 105
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Carrot Gold: lettuce, cucumber, avo, smoked carrot salmun, sundried tomatoes, red onion, microgreens (vn) 105
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The Avolanch: free range chicken, avo, sweet corn, red onion, feta, grated carrot, lettuce and coriander with a tangy lime and olive oil dressing 120
Pastries
Plain Croissant
Pain au Chocolat
Lindt Choc Brownies
Freshly Baked Muffins and Banana Bread
Florentines
Coffee
Flat White
Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
Cortado
Red Cappuccino
Hot Chocolate
Matcha Latte / Iced Matcha
Mochaccino
Chai Latte
Dirty Chai
Iced Coffee (optional: with ice cream)
Assorted Teas
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Oat / Almond milk
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Breakfast
Purple Haze: smoothie bowl made with blended berries, banana, greek yoghurt and almond milk and topped with granola, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, almonds and goji berries 95
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Açaí Your True Colours: summery açaí smoothie bowl made with banana, açaí berry powder, seasonal berries, almond milk and spinach, topped with banana, almonds, strawberries and chia seeds (vegan friendly) 105
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Yogi Berry Bowl: greek yoghurt with fresh seasonal berries, sliced banana, granola and chia seeds 78
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Kevin Bacon: Our famous breakfast bagel! Rocket, streaky bacon and a fried egg topped with cheddar cheese (swop bacon for avo) 85
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Eggy Pop: smashed avo and boiled egg on sourdough toast dusted with microherbs, dill and red chilli flakes 78
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Omelette That Slide: 3 egg omelette with a slice of sourdough toast. 70
. Choice of either: onions, pepper, mushroom, tomato 12 , cheddar cheese 15 , streaky bacon 25.
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The Tempeh Trap: hearty vegan breakfast stack featuring two crispy bbq tempeh patties topped with tomato, fried mushroom, wilted spinach & avo, sprinkled with sunflower & sesame seeds. Served with slice of toast (vn) 105
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Friends with Benedicts: 2 poached eggs drizzled with creamy homemade hollandaise on sourdough 85
Choice of either: avo 25, bacon 25, salmon 40
Your Cross Aunt: scrambled eggs, bacon and cheddar cheese on a plain croissant 85
The Loxsmith: cream cheese, avo, smoked salmon, and fresh dill on a plain croissant 105
+ scrambled egg 115
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Build your Own Brekkie:
sourdough toast 15
avo 25
grated cheddar 15
rasher of bacon 25
fries 40
fried mushrooms 15
eggs (fried / scrambled) 15
rocket 12
tomato 12
smoked salmon 40
2x pork bangers 40
veggie sausage 20
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Smoothies and Juices
Popeye Power: spinach, hemp seeds, banana, pineapple, almond milk, spirulina (vn) 70
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The Nutty Professor: banana, peanut butter, chia seeds, greek yoghurt, almond milk, almond butter, cinnamon 70
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Berry Naas: mixed berries, spinach, banana, greek yoghurt, honey, hemp seeds, almond milk 70
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Tropic Like It's Hot: pineapple, strawberry, fresh ginger, banana, almond milk (vn) 70
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Cold Pressed Juices:
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Orange You Sweet: freshly squeezed orange juice 60
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Milkshakes:
Chocolate, strawberry, banana or peanut butter 70
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Green Machine: celery, apple, spinach, mint, spinach 60
Carrot Me Away: carrot, ginger, orange 60
Ginja Ninja Shot 30
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Venue Hire
Sonder Cafe is your ideal small party venue in Cape Town.
Beyond being a charming cafe, we also offer venue hire for a variety of events. From intimate gatherings like baby showers and birthday parties to larger affairs like supper clubs, brand launches, and Christmas parties, our versatile space is perfect for any occasion. We do not offer catering, however you are welcome to bring your own food.
Cost per hour is R1,750 per hour. We offer a cash bar service with selected beers and wines and sprits of your choice.
Venue hire is available starting from 5pm on weekdays, 4 pm onwards on Saturdays, and for the entire day on Sundays. If you require hire outside of these times, please let us know, as exceptions can always be made.
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We can seat 20-25 people and our capacity without seating maxes out at around 30.
Contact
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 7:30 - 4pm
Sat: 8 - 3pm
Dine In or Take Away
Available for hire for special events & exhibitions
We are currently looking to collaborate with local artists,
please get in touch if you would like to exhibit your work at Sonder.
Contact: 079 094 7662
sonderobz@gmail.com
