Best of the Cape Awards, powered by Yoco, celebrates 2025 winners with record-breaking votes
With over 400,000 votes cast—an impressive one-third increase from last year—showcasing the community's dedication to supporting local businesses and celebrating local talent.
The Best of the Cape Awards, powered by Yoco, has unveiled its winners for 2025, and the enthusiasm among Capetonians is at an all-time high! This year’s awards highlighted the best of the Western Cape, with over 400,000 votes cast—an impressive one-third increase from last year—showcasing the community's dedication to supporting local businesses and celebrating local talent.
Launched on air on 1 July, 2025, the call for nominations invited Capetonians to shine a spotlight on their favourite local spots. Following days of intense nominations, the finalists were revealed on July 29, leading to an exciting public voting period that opened on July 30 and closed on August 7. The winners were announced throughout the day on Kfm 94.5 on August 15, culminating in a vibrant celebration of local excellence.
For the first time, the 2025 edition introduced bronze and silver category winners, adding even more recognition for outstanding establishments. Among the highlights, Beluga at the V&A Waterfront won as Best Date Night Restaurant, while The Hart in Melkbosstrand took home the award for Best Breakfast Spot. Bootlegger continued its reign as the Best Coffee, marking another year of excellence.
This year also saw Pizza Palazzo in Table View take the crown for Best Takeaway Spot, dethroning Butler's Pizza after an impressive four-year reign. This shift reflects the dynamic nature of Cape Town's food scene and the community's eagerness to embrace new culinary experiences.
The analytics of this year’s winners reveal fascinating trends and performances. Ashley's Family Restaurant in Goodwood has demonstrated remarkable consistency, having won the Best Family Restaurant category for four consecutive years, solidifying its status as a beloved local gem. It was also rewarded the Station’s Choice Award.
In addition to the established categories, the introduction of new categories such as Best School Spirit and Best Beautician, highlights the evolving landscape of local talent and community engagement. Moreover, Weirdough in Somerset West was also recognised with Yoco’s Choice Award, winning silver in the highly competitive Best Bakery category, showcasing the quality and creativity of local bakers.
Meanwhile, Peregrine Farm Stall in Grabouw has consistently been recognized as a top farm stall, winning Best Farm Stall in 2023, 2024, and again in 2025, showcasing its commitment to quality and local produce.
“Every year, the Best of the Cape Awards bring our communities together to celebrate the incredible talent and spirit of the Western Cape. This year’s record-breaking participation shows just how much we value our local businesses and the joy they bring to our lives. Congratulations to all the winners!”
- Hennie Myburgh, Station Manager - Kfm 94.5
Yoco, a proud partner of the Best of the Cape Awards, expressed their commitment to supporting local businesses.
“The 30% increase in participation and voting for this year's KFM Best of the Cape Awards powered by Yoco demonstrates the Western Cape community's unwavering commitment to supporting local businesses. At Yoco, we share this passion for helping merchants thrive, recognising that they form the economic backbone of our province and serve as vital connectors for residents and visitors alike."
- Ann-Mari Höfinger, VP of Marketing - Yoco
Your 2025 Best of the Cape Winners are:
Best Date Night Restaurant:
- Gold: Beluga, V&A Waterfront
- Silver: Char’d Grill & Wine Bar, Hermanus
- Bronze: Homespun, Blouberg
Best Breakfast Spot:
- Gold: The Hart, Melkbosstrand
- Silver: Sage & Thyme, Somerset West
- Bronze: Butter, Sea Point
Best Coffee:
- Gold: Bootlegger
- Silver: Truth Coffee, Cape Town City Centre
- Bronze: Desmond's Coffee, Worcester
Best Family Restaurant:
- Gold: Ashley's Family Restaurant, Goodwood
- Silver: Quayside Cabin, Hermanus
- Bronze: De Werf Farmstall & Weekend Market, Philadelphia
Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant:
- Gold: Grille Shack, Gordon’s Bay
- Silver: Milk on the Beach, Onrus
- Bronze: Salt & Sage, Table View
Best Takeaway Spot:
- Gold: Pizza Palazzo, Table View
- Silver: Golden Dish, Gatesville
- Bronze: Bin Rashied Pizza & Grills
Best Local Craft Beer:
- Gold: Darling Brew, Darling
- Silver: Jack Black's Brewing Company, Diep River
- Bronze: Cape Brewing Company, Paarl
Best Local Craft Spirit Brand:
- Gold: Wright's Gin, Yzerfontein
- Silver: Blomendahl, Grabouw
- Bronze: Mzansi Gin, Woodstock
Best Biltong:
- Gold: J&M Famous Biltong
- Silver: Biltong Boys, Swellendam
- Bronze: The Grounds Meat & Deli, Bellville
Best Bakery:
- Gold: Coimbra Bakery, Claremont
- Silver: Weirdough, Somerset West
- Bronze: Mondvol, Stonewood
Best Watering Hole:
- Gold: The Thursty Turtle, Table View
- Silver: That 80’s Club, Montague Gardens
- Bronze: Roxy Woodstock, Woodstock
Best Farm Stall:
- Gold: Peregrine Farm Stall, Grabouw
- Silver: Houw Hoek Farm Stall, Grabouw
- Bronze: Weskus Padstal, Yzerfontein
Best Adventure Experience:
- Gold: HintHunt, V&A Waterfront
- Silver: Surf Big Bay, Bloubergstrand
- Bronze: Paddle Experience
Best Tourist Attraction:
- Gold: Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Cape Town
- Silver: Cango Caves, Near Oudtshoorn
- Bronze: The Waterfront Duck Co., V&A Waterfront
Best Wine Farm Experience:
- Gold: Vergelegen, Somerset West
- Silver: Constantia Glen, Constantia
- Bronze: Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, Hermanus
Best Kids Party Spot:
- Gold: Bugz Playpark, Kraaifontein
- Silver: Freedom Adventure Park
- Bronze: Whale of a Time Play Park, Hermanus
Best Market:
- Gold: Elgin Railway Market, Elgin
- Silver: Hermanus Country Market, Hermanus
- Bronze: Food Truck Valley, Bellville
Best Place to Sweat:
- Gold: Parkrun, Bellville
- Silver: The Bloc, Blouberg
- Bronze: Iron Tiger Fight & Fitness, Gardens
Best Hotel:
- Gold: Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, Blouberg
- Silver: Misty Waves Boutique Hotel, Hermanus
- Bronze: One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel, Hermanus
Best Weekend Stay:
- Gold: Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve, Cederberg
- Silver: 360 on 62 Mountain View Cottages, Montagu
- Bronze: Trail’s End Bike Hotel, Grabouw
Best Dorpie:
- Gold: Montagu
- Silver: Greyton
- Bronze: Yzerfontein
Best Wedding Venue:
- Gold: Laborie Wine Estate, Paarl
- Silver: Idiom Wines, Somerset West
- Bronze: Goedgeleven, Durbanville
Best Amateur Sports Club:
- Gold: Durbanville Hockey Club, Durbanville
- Silver: West Coast Athletic Club, Table View
- Bronze: Trail Angels, Constantia
Best Professional Sports Team or Person:
- Gold: Cheslin Kolbe
- Silver: DHL Stormers
- Bronze: MI Cape Town
Best Local Musician:
- Gold: Jeremy Loops
- Silver: Will Linley
- Bronze: GoodLuck
Best School Spirit:
- Gold: Wynberg Boys' High School, Wynberg
- Silver: Stellenberg High School, Bellville
- Bronze: Curro Durbanville High School, Durbanville
Best Neighbourhood Shop:
- Gold: The Vineyard Deli, Kenridge
- Silver: Fish4Africa, Woodstock
- Bronze: The Deckle Edge, Salt River
Best Beautician:
- Gold: Chanice & Chicks Beauty Parlour, Somerset West
- Silver: The Unicorn Room, Kuils River
- Bronze: Radiance Beauty and Wellness, Hout Bay
Best Hairdresser:
- Gold: Camps Bay Haute Coiffure, Camps Bay
- Silver: 178 On Mane, Somerset West
- Bronze: Balisimo Exclusive, Table View
Best Barber:
- Gold: Skêr Barber Co., Stellenbosch
- Silver: Moustache Barber Shop, Camps Bay
- Bronze: Shafiek's Gents Hair Salon, Lansdowne
Congratulations to all the winners, until next year!
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