22° · Clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 amEven the bins look good in this light.
CaféBo-Kaap
The Ladder
- 4.6697 reviews
- Closed now
Daytime café and art studio on Bree Street serving croissants, smoothies and sourdough, with a kids corner.
Quick answers
The Ladder in short
When is The Ladder open?
Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM; Sat 8 AM–2 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit The Ladder?
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 The Ladder indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is The Ladder good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does The Ladder cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book The Ladder?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at The Ladder?
About 45 minutes.
Where is The Ladder?
136 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001.
Is The Ladder wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
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 · 7:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 7 am.
22°
Clear
- Feels
- 21°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 8pm
19° - 9pm
19° - 10pm
18°
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
Closed nowmonday7 AM–4 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 7 AM–4 PM
- tuesday
- 7 AM–4 PM
- wednesday
- 7 AM–4 PM
- thursday
- 7 AM–4 PM
- friday
- 7 AM–4 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–2 PM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 The Ladder
- 2 The Famous Butcher's Grill · 1 min
- 3 Openwine · 2 min
- 4 The Gin Bar · 2 min
- 5 Iron Steak and Bar by PAN Collection · 2 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 697 reviews
Known for
- Croissants
- Smoothies
- Sourdough
- Cronuts
What people say
- People like:
- Croissants, smoothies, vegan options, kids corner
Around Bo-Kaap
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowThe Famous Butcher's GrillSteakhouse · 1 min walk
OpenwineWine bar · 2 min walk
The Gin BarBar · 2 min walk
Good nowIron Steak and Bar by PAN CollectionSteakhouse · 2 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.