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• delicatessen • patisserie

• restaurant • coffee bar



About us

smak delicatessen was founded on the belief that great food doesn’t have to be complicated. We pride ourself on serving consistent, fresh and simple dishes using only the freshest ingredients Cape Town has to offer. The seasonal menu changes often, with firm favourites available all year round. Key to note, is that every item on the menu is made-to-order, including the handmade pasta dishes. We do not believe in pre-cooked.

smak was founded by two young, highly trained chefs, Katia Scherf and Devin Hogan, who together put their passion for food as well as their local and international experience to use each day. The support chef staff are all classically trained and fully qualified too, something unusual for back-end kitchen staff.

What makes smak different is that you can, at any visit, expect to see Katia and Devin in the kitchen, speaking to guests, making coffee, accepting payments. They are intrinsically involved in the business which they believe is very important to ensure that every customer's personal needs are met.

At smak, you’ll find a warm and welcoming environment with a family-run feel. We look so forward to welcoming you to our home soon!

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The menu

super bowl (vegan) (GF) desiccated coconut, mixed nuts, goji berries, cocoa nibs, sunflower & pumpkin seeds, dates, banana, honey and peanut butter served with your choice of coconut milk or almond milk
R 68
french toast (n)(v) french toast, almond halva, maple glazed strawberries, almond flakes, vanilla crème fraiche and white chocolate
R 68
granny’s granola (n)(vegan) homemade vegan granola, selection of fruit, toasted seeds, dates, maple syrup served with coconut milk
R 58
mushrooms on toast (v) pan-fried exotic mushrooms, poached eggs, roasted baby tomatoes served on your choice of rye or ciabatta toast and finished with hollandaise | add bacon R18 | add smoked trout R30
R 72
bangers and beans eggs of your choice, pork bangers, tomato & paprika beans, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms served with toasted rye or ciabatta
R 92
the good ol’ scramble (v) cream cheese, balsamic caramelised onions, scrambled eggs, pan-fried mushrooms & parmesan served on toasted ciabatta or rye | add bacon R18. **we will donate R2 to philisa abafazi bethu every time this dish is sold
R 78
arnold bennet **not for take away soft scrambled egg, smoked trout, béchamel & hollandaise finished with parmesan & grilled served with toasted rye or ciabatta
R 70
soufflé egg white omelette (v)(GF) mushrooms, spinach & feta | add bacon R18 | add smoked trout R30
R 60
banting benedict (v)(GF) grilled brown mushrooms, poached eggs, roasted baby tomatoes, wilted spinach, hollandaise | add bacon R18 | add smoked trout R30
R 70
the classic omelette three egg omelette filled with bacon, feta, spinach and avo (seasonal)
R 68
spicy korean chicken panko crumbed chicken strips served with a carrot, cabbage, feta & bean slaw and miso lemon mayonnaise
R 90
smak tacos (GF) hard shell tacos, spiced chipotle chicken, black bean pureé, avocado, tomato & red onion salsa, red cabbage, crème fraiche. **we will donate R2 to philisa abafazi bethu every time this dish is sold
R 90
vegan tacos (GF) hard shell tacos, spiced chipotle tofu, black bean pureé, avocado, tomato & red onion salsa, red cabbage, crème fraiche. **we will donate R2 to philisa abafazi bethu every time this dish is sold
R 90
steak, chips & salad (n)(GF) sirloin steak, sweet potato wedges, green salad with almond flakes & parmesan, finished with a herb butter
R 125
the succulent breast masala yoghurt marinated chicken breast served with räita and your choice of mediterranean cous cous salad or village greek salad
R 90
norwegian salmon teriyaki glazed salmon, broccoli & walnuts, zucchini puree, roasted baby tomatoes, zucchini ribbons, sesame seeds | add 100g salmon R45
R 118
the green double zero (n)(v) handmade pasta, basil & pistachio pesto, broccoli, spinach & fine beans, finished with parmesan | gluten free pasta add R15
R 88
spicy meatball double zero handmade pasta, beef meatballs cooked in a traditional arrabbiata sauce, finished with parmesan | gluten free pasta add R15
R 88
lamb double zero handmade pasta, cured roasted lamb shoulder and caramelised tomato finished with parmesan | gluten free pasta add R15
R 90
bacon double zero handmade pasta, creamy bacon & mushroom sauce, parsley, finished with parmesan | gluten free pasta add R15
R 84
smak burger free range mince, creamy mushrooms, balsamic caramelised onions, boerenkaas cheese served with fries | add bacon R18 | add egg R8 | add a patty R40
R 98
wild mushroom risotto (v)(GF) creamy mushroom risotto finished with truffle oil and mushroom powder
R 90
homemade soup (v) roasted tomato & red pepper soup, finished with a dash of cream and served with your choice of fresh rye or ciabatta
R 62
winter soup creamy mushroom, potato & leek soup served with your choice of rye or ciabatta
R 62
winter green salad (v)(GF) chopped greens, brocolli, green beans, pecan nuts & sesame seeds dressed with a lemon mustard yoghurt | add gorgonzola R20
R 76
flash fried tuna sashimi salad herb crumbed tuna loin, asian style green salad with red cabbage, julienne carrots, avocado (seasonal) & coriander
R 98
the salad (n)(v)(GF) spinach, chickpeas, strawberries, red onion, toasted flaked almonds, sprouts, avocado (seasonal), your choice of feta or gorgonzola served with a mustard dressing | add chicken breast R35. **we will donate R2 to philisa abafazi bethu every time this dish is sold
R 74
smashed avo (v) subject to availability smashed avo (seasonal) with lemon juice & poached eggs served on toasted rye or ciabatta | add bacon R18 | add smoked trout R30
R 66
“crustless” quiche of the day (GF) “crustless” quiche served with a rocket, baby tomato & feta salad
R 65
the heart stopper a classic french “croque monsieur” | add an egg R8 | add chips R20 | add side salad R25
R 38
bacon butty a brit’s favourite bacon roll | add an egg R8 | add bacon R18 | add chips R20
R 38
gourmet sandwiches create your own sandwich at the deli, ask your waitron for more details **priced according to weight
R
cheese & cold meat platter create your own platter at the deli, ask your waitron for more details **priced according to weight
R

The smak blog

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smak restuarant feature blog

What every cook needs to know about the five mother sauces

posted on Thursday, May 11th 2017

It would be difficult to find someone who didn’t agree that a good sauce can vastly improve even the simplest of meals. I adore sauce and basically built a career around making it when Katia and I started smak.

smak restuarant feature blog

How going gluten free changed my life

posted on Tuesday, May 2nd 2017

The truth is, I was not aware of special dietary requirements and food allergies until I opened smak. Sure, at college we were taught about various dietary specifications, but I didn’t realise how important it was until I began interacting with customers on a daily basis.

smak restuarant feature blog

What went wrong with your baking and how to fix it

posted on Thursday, April 20th 2017

I knew that food was always going to be a huge part of my life, and before smak was even a concept I had graduated from Prue Leith Cooking School and furthered my studies at ENSP pastry school in Yssingeaux, France . It was here that I had some of ...

Our hours

smak is open 6 days a week for breakfast and lunch.

Opening Hours

  • Monday - Friday

    7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Saturday

    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  • Sunday

    Closed

  • Public Holidays

    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  • breakfast menu is served from 07h30 - 11h30

    lunch menu is served from 11h30 - 15h30

    all day menu is served from 07h30 - 16h30.

Contact

+27 21 824 5023
+27 21 418 3266
Email
22 Bree Street, Cape Town, South Africa.