True Living

Eastern Cape


Cafes cluster around the corner of JA Calata and Albert Sts, mostly combined with nurseries or decor shops. In the latter category, this courtyard cafe sells plates and platters of farm-kitchen food, including bobotie (curry topped with beaten egg baked to a crust), Cradock lamb chops, salads, quiches, pies, steaks and burgers. Oh, and divine muffins, too.


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