Melissa’s Waterfront in Cape Town Menu

BUFFET BUFFET
  • Help yourself from our selection at the table
  • Breakfast R18.00 per 100g
    • until midday Melissa's Muesli / Granola / Homemade Bircher / Muesli / Seasonal fresh fruit salad / Spiced orange & rooibos poached fruit / Yogurt
  • Lunch R21.00 per 100g
    • midday - 14:30 A selection of delicious homemade food.
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • until midday
  • BAKERY
  • A basket of freshly milled stoneground bread toasted and served with butter, mild cheese & Melissa's preserves
  • regular 34.00
  • wheat-free 38.00
  • Lightly toasted banana bread served with honey mascarpone 46.00
  • Butter croissant served with butter, mild cheese & Melissa's preserves 44.00
  • Smoked ham, Emmentaler, wholegrain mustard and rocket on a butter croissant 54.00
  • MUFFINS
  • Bran, nut & raisin muffin with butter, mild cheese & Melissa's preserves 34.00
  • Carrot, apple and pecan muffin & butter wheat-free 36.00
  • Orange, date & cinnamon muffin & butter 26.00
  • Spinach & feta muffin with a touch of cayenne & butter 26.00
  • CLASSICS
  • Traditional English breakfast with free-range eggs, over-roasted tomatoes, bacon and a basket of freshly milled stone-ground toasted bread butter - scrambled - poached - boiled- fried 65.00
  • Scrambled free-range eggs, slow-roasted marinated tomatoes and a basket of freshly milled stone-ground toasted bread & butter 62.00
  • Free-range egg omelette 44.00
  • - mild cheese + 14.00
  • - smoked ham +18.00
  • - pan-fried mushrooms +16.00
  • - smoked salmon trout +38.00
  • Bacon jam & free-range poached egg on toasted ciabatta 56.00
  • Baby marrow & potato hash brown topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese, caper salsa free-range poached egg 58.00
  • Butter croissant filled with creamy scrambled free-range eggs & bacon 64.00
  • Creamy oats topped with crunchy granola, honey & seasonal berries 44.00
  • FAVOURITES
  • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, free-range poached eggs & Hollandaise on toasted ciabatta 84.00
  • Free-range poached egg, crispy-fried bacon & Hollandaise on baby marrow & potato hash brown 66.00
  • Eggs Benedict free-range soft poached eggs, bacon and Hollandaise on toasted ciabatta with roasted tomatoes 69.00
  • Creamy wild mushrooms with free-range poached egg on toasted ciabatta 86.00
  • Flapjacks with bacon, homemade cherry compete & a dollop of creme fraiche 59.00
  • Melissa's style Croque Monsieur on toasted rye with smoked ham and creamy Gruyere, creme fraiche & spring onions 65.00
  • Scrambled free-range egg, bacon & roasted tomato wrap 62.00
  • Warmed Brie, bacon & pan-fried banana on a butter croissant 59.00
SWEETS - SCONES SWEETS - SCONES
  • Scones served with butter, Melissa's preserves, whipped cream & mild cheese 42.00
SWEETS - CAKE SWEETS - CAKE
  • A selection of our beautiful freshly-baked cake
  • Carrot cake 39.00
  • Cheesecake 38.00
  • Pecan Praline cheesecake 46.00
  • Lemon Chiffon cake 34.00
  • Chocolate cake 36.00
  • Black Velvet cake 36.00
  • Orange Almond cake wheat-free 37.00
SWEETS - TREATS SWEETS - TREATS
  • Chocolate brownies wheat-free 24.00
  • Chocolate caramel shortbread 22.00
  • Cupcakes 22.00
    • black velvet / carrot / chocolate fudge
  • Muesli bars with chocolate & caramel 22.00
  • Pumpkin, sunflower, sesame & maple syrup bars 18.00
  • Florentine 26.00
  • Greek almond shortbread 22.00
  • Fruit nut biscotti 26.00
  • Pastei de Nata, Portuguese custard tart 22.00
  • Lemon Meringue pie 28.00
LUNCH & LATER - SOUP LUNCH & LATER - SOUP
  • Minestrone soup with hot toasted ciabatta & butter 65.00
LUNCH & LATER - QUICHE LUNCH & LATER - QUICHE
  • Quiche & salad 60.00
  • Caramelised onion quiche with baby salad leaves wheat-free 38.00
LUNCH & LATER - SALAD LUNCH & LATER - SALAD
  • Roast chicken, pumpkin seed & orange 79.00
  • Cajun chicken, butternut, goat's cheese, & Melissa's toasted seed mix 79.00
  • Caesar, cos lettuce, homemade croutons, crispy bacon, Parmesan & & Caesar dressing 69.00
LUNCH & LATER - ARTISAN SANDWICH LUNCH & LATER - ARTISAN SANDWICH
  • Roast chicken & Melissa's fresh herb mayonnaise
  • open 54.00
  • toasted 66.00
  • Cheese, tomato, crispy bacon & Melissa's bacon jam
  • open 54.00
  • toasted 66.00
  • Slow-roasted beef, Melissa's sweet chilli sauce, fresh coriander & toasted sesame seeds
  • open 54.00
  • toasted 66.00
  • Smoked ham, mild cheese & fresh tomato
  • open 54.00
  • toasted 66.00
LUNCH & LATER - WRAPS LUNCH & LATER - WRAPS
  • Scrambled free-range egg, bacon & roasted tomato 62.00
  • Butternut, lentil, basil pesto & feta cheese 59.00
  • Sweet chicken, roasted red peppers, fresh tomato & avocado 79.00
LUNCH & LATER - MAIN LUNCH & LATER - MAIN
  • Pan-fried chicken livers in a spiced tomato sauce 68.00
  • Smoked salmon, cream cheese and caper salsa on open toasted sourdough rye. Add R10 for avo 66.00
  • Prego roll with chips 92.00
  • Aubergine Parmiggiano of slow-cooked aubergine. Italian tomatoes, mozzarella, Parmesan & fresh basil 70.00
  • 100% Pure beef or free-range chicken burger with chips 82.00
  • Creamy chicken & leek pie with chips & coleslaw 85.00
LUNCH & LATER - SIDE LUNCH & LATER - SIDE
  • Patatas aioli 36.00
  • Bowl of chips 26.00
LUNCH & LATER - CHILDREN LUNCH & LATER - CHILDREN
  • Free-range scrambled eggs on toast 28.00
  • Flapjacks with bacon & maple syrup 34.00
  • Crunchy fried chicken strips & tomato sauce 48.00
MAIN DISHES MAIN DISHES
  • BEEF LASAGNE serves 10 / R425.00
    • A classic homemade bccf lasagne layered with beef mince, a classic tomato sauce, bechamel and pasta
  • BOBOTIE serves 12 / R450.00
    • A classic South African dish of lightly curried beef mince topped with egg custard
  • MOUSSAKA serves 8 / R400.00
    • A classic layered bake with lamb, aubergine and custard
  • AUBERGINE PARMIGGIANO serves 8 / R350.00
    • Slow cooked aubergine, Italian tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan and fresh basil
  • CHICKEN PIE serves 12 / R400.00
    • Free-range chicken braised with white wine, leeks and mushrooms, wrapped in butter puff pastry
  • BASMATI RICE serves 16/ R168.00
    • Spiced with onions, chillies, coriander and cardamom pods
SOUP SOUP
  • MINESTRONE serves 6 / R220.00
SALADS SALADS
  • CHICKPEA & FETA SALAD serves 10 / R295.00
    • A chunky salad with red onions. feta and chillies
  • HALOUMI & CABBAGE SALAD serves 10 / R295.00
    • Thinly sliced raw cabbage, red onions, grilled haloumi and dressing
  • BARLEY & FETA SALAD serves 16/ R135.00
    • With sliced cucumber, spring onions, rosa tomatoes, olive oil and fresh parsley
  • ROASTED SPICY CHICKPEA & AUBERGINE SALAD serves 10-12 / R245.00
    • Spicy chickpeas with roasted aubergines, chilli, garlic and fresh herbs
  • PARSLEY & BARLEY SALAD WITH FETA serves 10-12/ R275.00
    • Barley with feta, Italian parsley, cashew nuts and warm spices
  • MACEDONIAN BARLEY SALAD serves 10-12 / R285.00
    • A mixture of barley, cucumber, rosa tomatoes, olives, feta and fresh herbs
QUICHES QUICHES
  • - serves 20cm 8
  • foil tart 6
  • small 1
  • BACON, ROSA TOMATO & THYME
  • 20cm R145.00
  • foil tart R98.00
  • small R18.00
  • SPINACH, RED PEPPER & FETA
  • foil tart R145.00
  • small R18.00
  • BUTTERNUT, BLUE CHEESE & ROSEMARY foil tart R98.00
  • CARAMELISED RED ONION & SPRING ONION
  • foil tart R98.00
  • small R18.00
CUP CAKES CUP CAKES
  • (minimum order of 6 per flavour)
  • CHOCOLATE FUDGE R108.00 for 6
    • A dark moist chocolate sponge cupcake covered in rich chocolate ganache
  • BLACK VELVET R108.00 for 6
    • A light chocolate, black sponge cupcake spiced with aniseed and topped with cream cheese and poppy seed icing
  • CARROT R108.00 for 6
    • Our signature carrot cake recipe filled with carrots, nuts, pineapple and cream cheese icing
CAKES CAKES
  • BLACK VELVET serves 12 / R230.00
    • A light chocolate, black sponge cake spiced with aniseed and layered with cream cheese and poppy seed icing
  • CARROT serves 12 / R265.00
    • Our signature carrot cake filled with carrots, nuts, pineapple and cream cheese icing
  • LEMON CHIFFON CAKE serves 12 / R225.00
    • Light vanilla sponge flavoured with lemon
  • BAKED CHEESECAKE serves 12-16 / R320.00
    • A traditional baked cheesecake with lemon zest and a biscuit crust
  • PRALINE CHEESECAKE serves 12-16 / R440.00
    • A decadent caramel cheesecake topped with sweet caramelized pecan nuts
  • ALMOND & ORANGE serves 12 / R215.00
    • A single layered cake made from almonds, oranges, eggs and sugar wheat free
  • CHOCOLATE serves 12 / R225.00
    • A dark moist chocolate sponge covered in a rich, dark chocolate icing
TAKE-AWAY MENU - BREAKFAST TAKE-AWAY MENU - BREAKFAST
  • Butter croissant filled with creamy scrambled free-range eggs & bacon 62.00
  • Warmed Brie, bacon & pan-fried banana in a butter croissant 58.00
  • Bran, nut & raisin muffin with butter 17.00
  • Carrot, apple and pecan muffin & butter wheat-free 28.00
  • Orange, date & cinnamon muffin & butter 19.00
  • Spinach & feta muffin with a touch of cayenne & butter 19.00
  • Butter croissant served with butter, mild cheese & Melissa's preserves 42.00
  • Smoked ham, Emmentaler whole-grain mustard and rocket on a butter croissant 52.00
  • BREAKFAST BUFFET 15.00 per 100g
TAKE-AWAY MENU - LUNCH & LATER TAKE-AWAY MENU - LUNCH & LATER
  • Wraps 42.00
    • Butternut, lentil, basil pesto & feta cheese
  • Toasted Sandwiches 64.00
    • Melissa's style Croque Monsieur on toasted rye with smoked ham and creamy Gruyere, creme fraiche & spring onions
  • Toasted Sandwiches (one slice)
  • Slow-roasted beef, Melissa's sweet chilli sauce, toasted sesame seeds & fresh coriander 28.00
  • Roast chicken & Melissa's fresh herb mayonnaise 28.00
  • Smoked ham, mild cheese, & fresh tomato 22.00
  • Cheese, tomato, crispy bacon & Melissa's bacon jam 28.00
  • Quiche
  • Bacon, tomato & thyme Quiche 18.00
  • Spinach, red pepper & feta Quiche 18.00
  • Caramelised onion Quiche 18.00
  • LUNCH BUFFET 17.80 per 100g
TAKE-AWAY MENU - SWEET TAKE-AWAY MENU - SWEET
  • Cakes (per Slice)
  • Carrot cake 38.00
  • Cheesecake 36.00
  • Pocon Praline cheesecake 44.00
  • Chocolate cake 34.00
  • Black Velvet cake 34.00
  • Lemon Chiffon 32.00
  • Orange Almond cake wheat-free 36.00
  • Treats
  • Chocolate brownies wheat-free 20.00
  • Chocolate caramel shortbread 22.00
  • Cupcakes / black velvet / carrot / chocolate fudge 18.00
  • Muesli bars with chocolate & caramel 22.00
  • Pumpkin, sunflower, sesame & maple syrup bars 18.00
  • Florentines regular 22.00
  • Greek almond shortbread 20.00
  • Fruit & nut biscotti 22.00
  • Pastei de Nata Portuguese custard tart 18.00
  • Lemon Meringue pie 25.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • SMOKED SNOEK SOUP 48.00
    • smoked snoek in a creamy soup
  • CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE R46.00
    • rich Belgian chocolate cake with a soft chocolate centre served with cream or ice cream
  • SALMON R48.00
  • ZEUS MEZE PLATTER 159.00
    • calamari, crumbed prawn tails, tzatziki, halloumi, potato dippers, cucumber, Mediterranean salsa
  • OLIVES R14.00
  • BAKLAVA R49.00
    • Mama Liza's original recipe served with ice cream or cream
  • WASABI PRAWN R44.00
    • boat-shaped sushi with rice, fresh prawn & wasabi mayo, wrapped in carrot (3 pieces)
  • ROASTED MED VEG 29.00
  • Benedict 40.00
    • Two poached eggs served on bacon and flash fried polenta squares, topped with our Fuego Salsa
  • Gourmet Shredded Beef
  • 15.00
  • - Solomillo Sirloin 500g 150.00
  • - Cuban Chicken 70.00
    • Layered with bacon, Mojo mayo, Emmental cheese and gherkins
  • - 200g Pure Beef Burger 70.00
  • Main 20.00
  • Side 15.00
  • BBQ Chicken Supreme
    • Barbecue base, chicken, onion & green pepper
  • Large R137.90
  • Large R176.90
  • Small R59.90
  • Medium R11.90
  • Hawaiian
    • Tomato base, ham & pineapple
  • Tangy Russian
    • Chutney base, Russians & caramelised onion
  • Large R148.90
  • PARMESAN & HERB MASH 22.00
  • ITALIAN PIZZA
  • SORRENTO 105.00
    • Buffalo mozzarella, sweet Italian cherry tomatoes, Danish feta, wild rocket and grated Parmesan.
  • - GARLIC PRAWN TAILS 95.00
    • Shelled prawns, oven-baked in a creamy Parmesan garlic sauce. Served with a garlic bruschetta.
  • CASA BELLA GORGONZOLA ~ unforgettable! 128.00
    • Gorgonzola cheese with pancetta and fig preserve. A Casa Bella signature creation.
  • LAMB 130.00
    • Deboned roast lamb shank, fresh rosemary, Danish feta and tzatziki.
  • CHORIZO FETTUCCINE 105.00
    • Chorizo sausage, brown and Portabellini mushrooms, red onions and olives in a creamy Napoletana sauce.
  • - MUSSEL POT 89.00
    • Mussels in a creamy white wine sauce. Served with crispy garlic bruschetta.
  • BARON'S STEAK
    • Rump/ Sirloin topped with any of our famous sauces.
  • - Grilled and brushed with lemon butter sauce or garlic butter 149.00
  • FILLET ROSSINI
    • Beef fillet topped with our creamy chicken livers peri-peri.
  • 400g 169.00
  • SMOKED SALMON SALAD 82.00
    • Slivers of smoked salmon, capers and creme fraiche served on a variety of mixed greens.
  • - Baked in a creamy garlic sauce & gratineed with blue cheese shavings 62.00
  • CAMEMBERT 68.00
    • Soft & creamy camembert crumbed and deep-fried, served with a cranberry coulis or sweet chilli sauce
  • 200g 174.00
Melissa’s Waterfront

Melissa’s Waterfront

location

Address

V&A Waterfront, Shop 6195, Lower level, Victoria Wharf, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa

phone

Phone

0214180255

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

None

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Kid Friendly ,  Seating ,  Child-friendly

Location
V&A Waterfront, Shop 6195, Lower level, Victoria Wharf, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa