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
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​This branch has a large and reliable Kosher section, which includes:
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Kosher bakery (Pat Yisrael)
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Kosher section with many kosher food products
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Ready-made (meat & parev) takeout
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Variety of dairy options
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Kosher wines
Sea Point
Offers many Kosher products.
At the entrance you will see a sushi counter — the top shelf has kosher sushi marked with clear Kosher stickers.
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Continue straight to the back for the:
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Kosher bakery (Pat Yisrael)
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Kosher section with many kosher food products
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Ready-made (meat & parev) takeout
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Variety of dairy options
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Kosher wines
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Note: These two supermarkets (Checkers and Spar) are only a 3-minute walk from each other.
Sea Point
Located inside the Adelphi Centre. Upon entering the store, the Kosher section is on the left-hand side.
This branch offers:
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Kosher bakery (not Pas Yisrael)
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Ready-made takeout meals
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Kosher wines
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Small Kosher section with variety of kosher products.
Kosher Restaurants & Food
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The Press Bar & Grill
(Meat)
A fully Kosher meaty restaurant, with Goldies Deli attached — offering baked goods and kosher products.
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Crumbs & Cream
(Ice Cream Shop)
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Variety of Kosher ice creams.
Dairy (not Chalav Yisrael) and Parev options available.
Please check the Kosher certificate in-store for specific kosher items.
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Sunlife Juicery
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Fresh juices and shakes.
If you keep Chalav Yisrael, it is recommended to check the kosher certificate for details in-store.
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Cafe Riteve
(Dairy)
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Dairy Kosher restaurant. Chalav Yisrael options may be available upon request.
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Located in the Gardens area — a must-visit for anyone exploring Jewish heritage in Cape Town.
At the same location:
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South African Jewish Museum
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The Garden Shul
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Cape Town Holocaust and Genocide Center
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A Jewish gift shop
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Coffee Time
(Dairy)
A Kosher dairy café. Chalav Yisrael options may be available upon request.
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Kosher Product Inquiries
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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).
+27 63 693 9417
(Available during specific hours.)
Shabbat Meals at the Chabad House
If you are in Cape Town for Shabbat, don't miss this experience!
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