This awesome 'eat street' should be on every Cape Town foodie's radar

Harfield Village locals are spoilt for choice with the foodie buzz of 2nd Avenue which offers a wealth of brilliant eateries to choose from. We round-up eight of the best

Narrow streets, small cottages and tree-shaded greens; there is a great community vibe to Harfield Village in Cape Town, which feels insulated from the bustle of adjoining Kenilworth and Claremont.

Not many villages offer such a selection of restaurants as well, and 2nd Avenue is lined with enough choice for locals to eat out at a different one each night of the week. There are also a number of cafes and delis to take care of breakfast, coffee and lunch.

Here are eight of the best:

1) CAFEEN

Ask any local for a cafe recommendation and Cafeen is sure to top the list. The outside tables look over Hampstead Park to a gorgeous view of Table Mountain, while the eclectic interior cluttered with vintage kitchen paraphernalia is cosy in winter.

Excellent burgers stacked high with onion rings, generous and interesting salads, tasty toasted sandwiches, decadent cakes and milkshakes are perfect for a lunch with friends and kids treats.

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2) AUGUST DELI

August Deli has recently opened on 2nd Avenue and sources organic vegetables from local farmers and free-range beef from Botswana. It also does great coffee and cake for a little indulgence while you put together your own veggie box.

3 & 4) BRAD'S GRILL AND THE AVENUE RESTAURANT & GRILL

When it comes to the best steak, local opinion is divided. Brad’s Grill has been cooking up a storm now for 35 years and has a loyal following with Brad still very much the life and soul of the steakhouse.

The Avenue Restaurant & Grill, opened three years ago by Tony Mason of the old Rondebosch Hard Rock Café, does mean steaks and burgers, and offers decent vegetarian and vegan dishes too.

5) DA VINCI'S

Da Vinci’s on 2nd takes care of pizza cravings with classic thin-based pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven.

6) LOCO LOUNGE

Loco Lounge is where to head for innovative takes on tacos, pulled pork burgers, tapas and dishes from around the world. Everything is home-made and organic ingredients are used wherever possible.

Owners Debbie and Tom Bergmann-Harris create a relaxed, cosy atmosphere and there’s a dog-friendly garden at the back too.

7 & 8) BANANA JAM CAFE AND OBLIVION

 If a lively student vibe appeals there is Banana Jam Cafe at one border of the village and Oblivion at the other, which are both hip places to be on a Friday night.

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