Hemelhujis, Cape Town, South Africa

Reviewed by Elena Voss · SSMTour Travel Editor

Opening hours

Sunday	Closed
Monday	09:00 – 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 – 16:00
Wednesday	09:00 – 16:00
Thursday	09:00 – 16:00
Friday	09:00 – 16:00
Saturday	09:00 – 15:00

Checked 2026-09-04 · Source

Today: Open today, 09:00 – 15:00
Visit duration: 1 hour
Accessibility: Not recorded
Price: ZAR 90–110 for selected soup dishes; basis: CCID listing
Standing: Not recorded
Rank: Not recorded

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Place details and sources

This place is a Restaurant.

Type of place: Restaurant OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09

Hemelhuijs is a chic inner-city café and restaurant at 71 Waterkant Street in Cape Town. Founded by chef patron Jacques Erasmus, it is described as having an evolving seasonal menu that combines South African heritage with global culinary influences. The restaurant emphasizes quality ingredients, simplicity, seasonal produce and sustainability, including produce from its own farm in Montagu.

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Practical details

Full address: 71 Waterkant Street, Cape Town, 8001
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 09:00 – 16:00
Tuesday: 09:00 – 16:00
Wednesday: 09:00 – 16:00
Thursday: 09:00 – 16:00
Friday: 09:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 15:00
Typical spend: ZAR 90–110 for selected soup dishes; basis: CCID listing

Sources

Information collected 2026-09-04

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