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CaféSalt River
Black Duke
- 5.0361 reviews
- Open now · till 8 pm
African-inspired café in Observatory serving sandwiches, poké bowls, bone broth, matcha and ugali/fufu stews.
Quick answers
Black Duke in short
When is Black Duke open?
Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM; Sun 8 AM–8 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Black Duke?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Black Duke indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Black Duke good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Black Duke cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Black Duke?
No, you can walk in. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Black Duke?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Black Duke?
202 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925.
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 · 4:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 7 am.
In its favour
- Open till 8 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
27°
Overcast
- Feels
- 25°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 15km/h
- 5pm
26° - 6pm24°
- 7pm
23°
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 8 pmsunday8 AM–8 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- wednesday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- saturday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- sundayToday
- 8 AM–8 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Black Duke
- 2 Ground Culture Cafe · 2 min
- 3 Ferdinando's Pizza · 8 min
- 4 Total Ninja Black River Park · 8 min
- 5 Ground Zero Cafe and Obscure Apothecary · 9 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Book online
- Allow about 45 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
5.0from 361 reviews
Known for
- Sandwiches
- Poké bowls
- Chicken bone broth
- Matcha latte
What people say
- People like:
- Sandwiches, welcoming staff and friendly barista
Around Salt River
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Ground Culture CafeRestaurant · 2 min walk
Ferdinando's PizzaItalian · 8 min walk
Good nowTotal Ninja Black River ParkIndoor play · 8 min walk
Good nowGround Zero Cafe and Obscure ApothecaryCafé · 9 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.