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CaféObservatory
Saint James Cafe
- 4.5559 reviews
- Closed now
Observatory café and bakery serving coffee, pastries, sandwiches and bagels from early morning until mid-afternoon.
Quick answers
Saint James Cafe in short
When is Saint James Cafe open?
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–3:30 PM; Sat–Sun 7 AM–3:30 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Saint James Cafe?
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 Saint James Cafe indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Saint James Cafe good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Saint James Cafe cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Saint James Cafe?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Saint James Cafe?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Saint James Cafe?
43 Station Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925.
Is Saint James Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible seating.
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
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 7 am.
In its favour
- 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
Closed nowsunday7 AM–3:30 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 6:30 AM–3:30 PM
- tuesday
- 6:30 AM–3:30 PM
- wednesday
- 6:30 AM–3:30 PM
- thursday
- 6:30 AM–3:30 PM
- friday
- 6:30 AM–3:30 PM
- saturday
- 7 AM–3:30 PM
- sundayToday
- 7 AM–3:30 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Saint James Cafe
- 2 Obz Cafe · 1 min
- 3 Linko Restaurant · 1 min
- 4 Mr Lin's Sushi & Thai · 1 min
- 5 1890 House Sushi and Grill · 2 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 559 reviews
Known for
- Croissants
- Bagels
- Cardamom bun
- Sourdough loaf
What people say
- People like:
- Croissants, sandwiches, bagels, flat white, early opening
Around Observatory
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowObz CafeBistro · 1 min walk
Good nowLinko RestaurantRestaurant · 1 min walk
Good nowMr Lin's Sushi & ThaiRestaurant · 1 min walk
Good now1890 House Sushi and GrillSushi · 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.