Easter weekend is here, and what better way to celebrate than with some seriously sweet indulgence?
Whether you’re into gooey chocolate, pastel-perfect pastries, or wild ice cream combos, Cape Town is bursting with confectionery gems that’ll make your inner kid (and your grown-up sweet tooth) very happy.
So grab your bunny ears, call your crew, and treat yourself to a dessert adventure around the city!
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Here are 9 of the best confectionery shops in Cape Town to check out this Easter weekend:
Charly’s Bakery – District Six
A Cape Town icon! Think bright colours, cheeky slogans, and cakes that look like they belong in a fairy tale. Charly’s is perfect for picking up an Easter-themed cupcake or a custom cake that screams “Instagram me!”
Picture: Charly’s Bakery
Coco Safar – Sea Point
This one’s for the dessert connoisseurs. Step into a world of luxurious pastries, buttery croissants, and tarts so beautiful they should be in a museum. They’re likely to roll out some limited-edition Easter treats, so keep your eyes (and tastebuds) peeled.
Picture: Coco Safar
The Creamery – Multiple Locations
Craft ice cream done right. Their Easter special flavours are always a hit, and if you haven’t tried a scoop of sea-salt caramel on a warm cookie or waffle, you haven’t truly lived.
Picture: The Creamery
Crumbs & Cream – Sea Point & V&A Waterfront
Ice cream + cookies = literal magic. Create your dream ice cream sandwich with their huge selection of flavours and toppings. Pro tip: get extra napkins. It’s going to get deliciously messy.
Picture: Crumbs and Cream
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Honest Chocolate Café – City Bowl
Chocoholics, rejoice! This quirky little café is chocolate heaven. Be sure to try their famous chocolate bunny chow (banana bread + dark chocolate + ice cream = Easter bliss). They also have vegan options that don’t skimp on the indulgence.
Picture: Honest Chocolate Café
The Velvet Cake Co. – Canal Walk & Tygervalley
If you’re into rainbow cakes, red velvet magic, and adorable cake cups, this is your spot. Their limited-time Easter cakes are as cute as they are tasty. Perfect for impressing your brunch guests (or just yourself—no judgment).
Picture: The Velvet Cake Co.
My Sugar – Sea Point
Bold, outrageous, and unapologetically extra. My Sugar’s doughnuts, cake jars, and freakshakes are perfect if you want something fun and totally over the top. Look out for their Easter specials, like crème brûlée egg bombs.
Picture: My Sugar
Unframed Ice Cream – Gardens & V&A Waterfront
Artsy, experimental, and totally worth it. Their flavours are next-level (white chocolate & olive oil, anyone?) and their plant-based options are top-tier. If you’re on a hunt for something unique this Easter, this is it.
Picture: Unframed Ice Cream
Sweet Hut – Fish Hoek
If you’re venturing toward the coast for a weekend getaway, swing by this cozy café. Their cheesecake is legendary, and the lemon meringue pie is sunshine in dessert form. Ideal for a post-beach sweet fix.
Picture: Sweet Hut
Sweet Tip:
Many of these spots do Easter-themed specials, so follow them on social media to catch limited-time treats (giant bunny brownies? Egg-shaped macarons? You never know!).
So go on—treat yourself. Easter only comes once a year, and calories definitely don’t count when you’re celebrating with chocolate.
Article originally published by Cape Town ETC
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