Kosher Information
Below you will find detailed information about Kosher food to help you throughout your visit in Cape Town.
General Note About Kosher Products
In most supermarkets across South Africa, you will find many products with Kosher certification marked with the BD - Beth Din logo.
For those who keep Chalav Yisrael, please check the labels carefully — many products are kosher but not Chalav Yisrael unless stated.
For those who are careful about Pas Yisrael, please note that baked goods that are not sold directly from the kosher bakery counters, must be checked.
Sea Point
- This branch has a large and reliable Kosher section, which includes:
- Kosher bakery (Pat Yisrael)
- Kosher section with many kosher food products
- Ready-made (meat & parev) takeout
- This branch has a large and reliable Kosher section:
- Walk straight to the back for the:
- Kosher bakery (Pat Yisrael)
- Kosher section with many kosher food products
- Ready-made (meat & parev) takeout
- Note: These two supermarkets (Checkers and Spar) are only a 3-minute walk from each other.
- Located inside the Adelphi Centre . Upon entering the store, the Kosher section is on the left-hand side.
- Kosher bakery (not Pas Yisrael)
- Small Kosher section with variety of kosher products.
- We recommend J.FOLK , a local wine company producing quality wines in South Africa. You can find their wines at the stores listed above.
- Visit their website for more information.
Kosher Restaurants & Food
- The Press Bar & Grill
- (Meat)A fully Kosher meaty restaurant, with Goldies Deli attached — offering baked goods and kosher products.
Crumbs & Cream
- (Ice Cream Shop)Variety of Kosher ice creams.
- Dairy (not Chalav Yisrael) and Parev options available.
- Please check the Kosher certificate in-store for specific kosher items.
Sunlife Juicery
If you keep Chalav Yisrael, it is recommended to check the kosher certificate for details in-store.
Cafe Riteve
- (Dairy & Parev)Note: Not Chalav Yisrael. Parev and Chalav Yisrael options may be available upon request.
- South African Jewish Museum
- Cape Town Holocaust and Genocide Center
Coffee Time
- (Dairy & Parev)Note: Not Chalav Yisrael. Parev and Chalav Yisrael options may be available upon request.
- Giftime - a Jewish gift shop
Jean's Kitchen
- (Dairy & Parev)Kosher Middle Eastern Eatery
- Note: Dairy section is not Chalav Yisrael. There is a fully separate Parev kitchen.
Kosher Product Inquiries
- The Beit Din Kashrut website provides updated information about Kosher products in South Africa:
- You can also contact them on WhatsApp to verify products (even without a Kosher symbol).
- (Available during specific hours.)
Shabbat Meals at the Chabad House
If you are in Cape Town for Shabbat, don't miss this experience!