Had breakfast at Olympia Cafe & Deli in Kalk Bay today. Sweaty runners and cyclists in those ghastly pants jostled for position with the less sporty of us. Bicycles valued at thousands of Rands were stacked against the wall. Fractious toddlers whinged and kicked at table legs under disapproving glares. Prams clogged the spaces between tables. Flames shot up high from the grill where grillhands tirelessly churned out plate after plate of freshly prepared delights. The buzz of animated conversation drowned out the clatter of dishwashing in the kitchen. All in a space of about 30sq m. With waiters clearing and serving.
That's what brings people back again and again. Exceptional food (to die for!), no bookings (put your name on the board), friendly service (they recognise you), a fascinating mix of people (you always see someone you know) and, if you remember to look, a spectacular view over the harbour and across False Bay. The decor hasn't changed in 30 years - in fact there isn't any - but nobody cares. I doubt whether anyone leaves there dissatisfied with the experience.
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