26° · Clear nowWeather this good should come with a day off.
EthiopianObservatory
Timbuktu Cafe
- 4.6567 reviews
- Open now · till 11 pm
Cosy Ethiopian restaurant on Lower Main Road, Observatory, known for shared platters, with BYO wine allowed for a corkage fee.
Quick answers
Timbuktu Cafe in short
When is Timbuktu Cafe open?
Every day, 11 AM–11 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Timbuktu Cafe?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Timbuktu Cafe indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Timbuktu Cafe good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Timbuktu Cafe cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Timbuktu Cafe?
No, you can walk in.
More questions (3)Fewer questions
How long do you need at Timbuktu Cafe?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Timbuktu Cafe?
16 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Timbuktu Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Patio weather
- Open till 11 pm
- Indoors
26°
Clear
- Feels
- 27°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 9km/h
- 2pm
26° - 3pm
27° - 4pm
28°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 11 pmsunday11 AM–11 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- wednesday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- thursday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- sundayToday
- 11 AM–11 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Timbuktu Cafe
- 2 Gogi Korean BBQ Observatory Halaal · 3 min
- 3 Karbros Take Aways · 4 min
- 4 1890 House Sushi and Grill · 5 min
- 5 Mr Lin's Sushi & Thai · 6 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Allow about 75 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 567 reviews
Known for
- Veggie sampler
- Lamb tibs
- Gored gored
What people say
- People like:
- Cosy atmosphere, good wine options and veggie sampler
Around Observatory
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowGogi Korean BBQ Observatory HalaalKorean · 3 min walk
Good nowKarbros Take AwaysFast food · 4 min walk
Good now1890 House Sushi and GrillSushi · 5 min walk
Good nowMr Lin's Sushi & ThaiRestaurant · 6 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day. Water all day.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenThe whole time
WaterThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.