
The Creamery Café Newlands
A beloved Cape Town spot famous for its artisanal ice cream with unique flavors and delightful homemade waffles.

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The Creamery Café Newlands

Highlights
Must-see attractions
A beloved Cape Town spot famous for its artisanal ice cream with unique flavors and delightful homemade waffles.
"Indulge in unique homemade ice cream and perfect waffles at this cozy Cape Town gem."
Try Half-and-Half Scoops
Sample multiple flavors at once by opting for 'half-and-half' scoops.
Explore Seasonal Flavors
Discover new tastes with their ever-changing 'Flavour of the Month' offerings.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Dessert Shop
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+27 21 879 3404
Address
Shop 4, Newlands Quarter, Dean Street, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
Website
thecreamery.co.za/Highlights
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Unique Homemade Ice Cream Flavors
Indulge in artisanal ice cream with unique flavors like sea salt caramel, cookie dough, and seasonal specials.

Delicious Waffles
Freshly made waffles are a perfect pairing for their decadent ice cream creations.

Cozy Cafe Atmosphere
A welcoming and cozy spot with friendly staff, perfect for a sweet treat.
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Try Half-and-Half Scoops
Sample multiple flavors at once by opting for 'half-and-half' scoops.
Explore Seasonal Flavors
Discover new tastes with their ever-changing 'Flavour of the Month' offerings.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and ensure a more relaxed experience, consider visiting outside of peak times.
Inquire About Halaal Options
Most flavors are halaal, but it's always best to confirm with staff if you have doubts.
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from all over the internet
Try Half-and-Half Scoops
Sample multiple flavors at once by opting for 'half-and-half' scoops.
Explore Seasonal Flavors
Discover new tastes with their ever-changing 'Flavour of the Month' offerings.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and ensure a more relaxed experience, consider visiting outside of peak times.
Inquire About Halaal Options
Most flavors are halaal, but it's always best to confirm with staff if you have doubts.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
The Creamery Cafe is lauded for its innovative and delicious homemade ice cream, with unique flavors that excite and classic options that satisfy. The waffles are frequently mentioned as a perfect accompaniment. While many praise the friendly service and cozy atmosphere, some reviews point to potential issues with ice crystal formation in the ice cream and occasional service lapses.
"The Creamery Newlands offers a delightful experience with its diverse menu. The variety of flavors ensures there's something for everyone. Customers consistently praise the friendly and efficient service. It's a perfect place to enjoy a sweet treat on a warm day. The inviting atmosphere makes it a great spot to relax and indulge.
You must try the Malted milk flavor!!😋😋"
Blessing Nyasvisvo
"I think it's overrated, but I'm not a big ice cream fan anyway. The waffle was good and the staff were nice. If you like ice cream, try them and decide for yourself! :)"
sadia salie
"I was in the area and stumbled across this little gem. Great flavours available and the waffle was perfect. If you in the mood for icecream or icecream and waffles, give them a try."
Faaiez De kock
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Frequently Asked Questions
Signature flavors include 65% Chocolate, Sweet Cream, Sea Salt Caramel, and Peanut Butter, alongside rotating seasonal and unique options like Cornflake Milk and Honeycomb Crunch.
Yes, you can opt for 'half-and-half' scoops to sample more than one flavor in a single serving.
Absolutely! They serve freshly made waffles, sundaes, and milkshakes, alongside coffees.
Most of their flavors are Halaal, but it is always recommended to ask the staff for confirmation.
A single scoop of ice cream typically costs around R63, with double scoops and waffles priced higher.
Seating varies by location; some offer cozy indoor seating, while others might have limited or sidewalk seating.
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Restaurants in Newlands
This little ice-cream cafe has blown up in popularity and expanded to several other locations around Cape Town. With handmade ice cream made with free-range eggs and other quality farm ingredients, you can always find the signature flavors (65% chocolate, sweet cream, sea salt caramel, peanut butter) and extra seasonal flavors that have huge followings like cornflake milk, birthday cake, and honeycomb crunch. Staying open until 11 pm, people can be seen queuing for ice cream at all hours of the day.
Newlands area and property guide
While Newlands boasts only a sprinkling of shops (residents head to nearby Cavendish Square for serious shopping), you are spoilt for choice when it comes to the good things in life: gelato and chocolates from Italian-run Le Delizie, ice cream from The Creamery, frozen yoghurt from Wakaberry, and luscious patisserie from Cassis, not to mention Melissa’s The Food Shop for all your deli needs. Montebello Design Centre has a wealth of handmade treasures and The Gardener’s Cottage Restaurant & Coffee Shop has great breakfasts, and the Foresters Arms Restaurant & Bar is an institution for pub atmosphere and rugby nights.
Halaal & Halaal-friendly foodie activities around the Cape
The Creamery: Located across a few spots dotted around the Cape (namely, Dean Street in Newlands, Mouille Point in Sea Point and Palmyra Junction in Claremont), The Creamery is a popular stop. With an array of artisinal and insta-worthy ice cream options and flavours - it is definitely a cool chill spot to cater to your ice cream needs. Most flavours are halaal - but if you have any doubt, ask the staff about the available flavours.
Newlands, Cape Town - Ultimate Travel Guide
Look no further than The Creamery, which is swiftly rising to the top of the list of the city’s favourite ice cream stores, if you’re in the mood for something sweet or simply want to chill off. It is well-known for its distinctive flavours, such as naartjie choc chip, sea salt caramel, and others, but it also offers all the traditional favourites. Waffles, sundaes, and milkshakes are still available for you to enjoy!
Your Neighbourhood Guide to Newlands
If you’re looking for something sweet or just want to cool off, look no further than The Creamery, which is quickly becoming one of the favourite ice cream shops in the city. Known for its unique flavours such as naartjie choc chip, sea salt caramel and more, it also has all the old favourites as well. Then there are still the waffles, sundaes and milkshakes to get stuck into!
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Suburb Focus: Newlands
Between Dean Street and Kildare Road, there are many little treats – ice cream at The Creamery, Italian chocolate and gelato at Le Delizie, patisserie at Cassis and deli finds at Melissa’s – that Newlands residents hardly have to leave their village to enjoy the best in life.
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, especially for the locally sourced organic products at the Creamery. Whether it’s the flavour of the month or golden oldies like cookie dough and sweet cream, it’s a lip-smacking experience.
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Who would of thought that grandilla and chocolate chip would be an amazing match. The customer service is excellent too.
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