MUSTACCHIO CAFFE

BEST FOR A leisurely lunch with friends. FOOD The menu is a mélange of options. It starts off with a customary breakfast selection before moving on to filled croissants (one option is filled with whipped cream and berries). Then comes the pastas, think Bolognese or vegan carbonara. The burgers are trendy: a deep-fried burger is wrapped in phyllo pastry; or try The Black Panther featuring buns infused with activated charcoal. The waffle burger is absurdly good – the sweetness of the waffle pairs perfectly with the savoury beef, bacon and home-made honey mustard. The torta Mustacchio is a must – a coconut cake layered with Nutella and topped with flaked coconut. DRINKS Their milkshake and smoothie selections sound impressive and they've also managed to re-acquire their licquor licence, so order a beer. SERVICE Slow and reluctant. AMBIENCE Dine al fresco, sit inside in a booth, perch on a barstool overlooking Kloof Street, or grab a seat on a couch. (LST)