When winter comes around, splashes of greenery, flowers and plants become highly sought-after spots. While many of us may not be brave enough to venture into the gardens in the cold (though there are those who are dedicated to exploring the outdoors all year-round) we still may want to get our taste of the outdoors – just indoors.
Where better than a few cafes that are flora themed? If you’re an anthophile, these cafes were made for you! Here are five favourites to explore in Cape Town:
1.Flower Café
Flower Cafe is a newer Woodstock love that opened up just under two years ago. It lives as the perfect pairing that marries the feeling of wondering through your favourite flower shop, and getting a delicious coffee while you do.
Surrounded by seats to melt into, luscious plants and gorgeous flowers, you can bring your laptop, a book or a friend and have your pick of waking up to smell the roses or the coffee. You
- Where: 184 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock
- Website: flowercafe.co.za
2.Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren isn’t only a place of outdoor wonders thanks to its Greenhouse Restaurant. Situated at the rear of its fairy tale garden, the Greenhouse Restaurant is the epitome of the outdoors, indoors. With food served up picnic-style, offering preserves jams and salads as well as fresh bread, it’s just like experiencing a picnic, except in a gorgeous Green House.
- Where: Klapmuts – Simondium Rd, Simondium
- Website: babylonstoren.com
3. Gigi Rooftop Bar
If jungle lavish graced with blossoms of cocktails sounds like your kind of Saturday night, Sunday afternoon or weekday treat (we wouldn’t blame you for leaving the hustle for this little haven), then the Gorgeous George hotel’s Gigi Rooftop Bar should absolutely be your next biophilia pick.
Situated in the beating heart of the city, Gigi’s is a hum of serenity. The views of the city will have you indulging in deliciously awe-filled adjectives, and the bar menu will have you winking at the wait staff as you decide to treat yourself to just one more beverage. Perfect for an evening adventure with your tribe, or an afternoon rendezvous by the pool when you feel like letting your inner-rich aunt come out, this spot owns the rooftop garden scene.
- Where: 118 St Georges Mall, Cape Town City
- Website: gigirooftop.com
4. Our local
The perfect breakfast spot for plant parents and wholesome vibrance, this yellow gem serves up a healthy dose of greenery. The jungle in the concrete jungle offers all the fuel for a day of thrifting, yoga, a run, or a day of exploring. Come for breakfast and stay for lunch, and be ready to fight the urge to go plant shopping immediately.
- Where: 117 Kloof St, Gardens
- Website: ourlocal.co.za
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5. Misfits
The inner-city sanctuary is in no shortage of flora beauty, and like bees to flowers, they’ve got a hive of activity ready for your buzz. Have a cocktail, try a gin and ice cream pairing, or get ready to cherrio your way through high-tea. Populated with people almost as interesting as the plant residents, Misfits is one spot that’ll have you saying “how did I not know about this?”
- Where: 74 Prestwich St, De Waterkant
- Website:misfits.ct
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