Western Cape
This bright, cosy house offers the best coffee in town, a selection of South African dishes and stocks home-baked goodies and crafts. The menu offers a…
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Diani Beach
Good for a quick bite or a coffee, Avanti has an outdoor terrace and indoor booths. On the menu, there's freshly squeezed juice, posh hot dogs, salads and…
Antananarivo
This Chinese-run bakery heaves at weekends, when locals come for a treat. As well as pastries, it has a range of quiches and sandwiches for a light lunch…
Addis Ababa
We wouldn't cross town for it, but New York, New York has a vaguely diner-like feel to it (although it's more Addis than Queens) and does pretty good…
Ait Ben Haddou
For lunch or tea with a magnificent view, pull up a patio chair and gaze at Aït Ben Haddou across the way. Options include omelettes, couscous and kebabs…
Kigali
A fun Tex-Mex place serving huge crispy tacos and burritos stuffed with beef or chicken and a range of sides. It's hardly authentic Mexican but it's tasty…
Eritrea
One of the only remaining operations of the many that once worked as ship's chandlers for the port of Massawa. The hours are erratic and the selection…
Douz
If you need a break from couscous, this bright and clean fast-food-style place might be an option. As well as some big pizzas, you can get chapatis,…
Southern Tunisia
A cheery hotel with terrace just across the road from the louage station, and the only good eating option outside the hotels. Expect standard Tunisian…
Safi
A nice spot for a meal in the warmer months, this courtyard restaurant at the eponymous hotel serves simple pasta dishes, tajines and fried fish in a…
Tunis
Perched high above the bay, this heavily gilded expense-account haunt has a terrace commanding truly fabulous views. The menu offers seafood, pasta and…
Lagos
Lagosians claim the best suya in town can be found at the stall outside the Ikoyi Hotel. Not just beef and goat, but chicken, liver and kidney, plus some…
Northern Kenya
While the atmosphere is far from coastal, this place, run by a couple from the sultry coast, offers daily dishes such as pilau – it's made with goat…
Cap Bon
Cosy L’Olivier has seating across two levels with an easygoing European-Mediterranean bistro menu. The simple seafood, including chargrilled prawns, and…
Kampala
Serving authentic flavours (both south and north Indian) and plenty to keep both vegetarians and carnivores smiling for the night. South Indian cuisine…
La Digue
This popular takeaway dishes out Creole curries, as well as burgers, chicken and chips, sandwiches and milk shakes. Sit at a handful of tables inside and…
Malindi
The outer walls look a bit like the children's ward of a hospital, but there's nothing sterile about this circular roadside lunch spot. Expect friendly…
Conakry
Classy, expat-popular, American-style diner serving oversized burgers stuffed with cheddar cheese, pickles and salads. It also does fish 'n' chips and…
Bagamoyo
Coffees, spiced tea, milkshakes, chapati wraps, pizza and local-style meals are among the offerings at this small, popular place in the old town centre…
Mahé
Across the road from the beach (but with no views to speak of), this modern eatery is an acceptable plan B with pasta and pizza to go with the passable…
Stellenbosch
Tucked away in the corner of the botanical garden and surrounded by exotic plants, this is a lovely spot for coffee, cake or a light lunch. Some…
Western Tanzania
Next to the market; inexpensive samosas and other snacks plus local-style meals, including rice and beans. It's on the unnamed alley behind the Grand…
Lalibela
The partners behind this restaurant used to work in other restaurants before striking out on their own. Both the pastas and the tibs are tasty and the…
Arusha
Passable Chinese-owned restaurant with fast service and 'Far East meets the Wild West' decor – let's face it, when did a Chinese restaurant in Africa ever…
Lagos
Well-presented Nigerian dishes in swish surroundings. It's carried off well, with tasty dishes in reasonable portions and good service – a great way to…
Tunisia
An average-quality but clean place located behind the El Jem Amphitheatre. Most people order fish or merguez (spicy sausage) grilled over charcoal at a…
Le Petit Jardin Café Restaurant
Midelt
You can sit out the front and watch the traffic on the outskirts of town, or discover the pretty garden at the back. Abdelhai serves breakfast (Dh30) and…
Cape Town
Fancy teas by Mariage Frères and delicious home-made, sweet and savoury French-style tarts are served at this cafe with street-side tables. However, it's…
South Coast
Locals rate this pricey Japanese restaurant highly, but the sushi and sashimi are underwhelming. There's an extensive menu of Japanese standards, though;…
Hurghada
This place makes up for its understated location and interior with its fresh seafood (the fish market is close by). Fish is priced by weight, but there…
Diani Beach
This thoroughly authentic Italian restaurant is a mainstay among holidaymakers in Diani, and is a great place to enjoy an evening out among the local…
The North
In the grounds of L'Aventure du Sucre, this little caravan does lighter meals than the main restaurant – sweet crepes, as well as toasted sandwiches,…
Brazzaville
Classic French dishes such as confit de canard and steak and chips are the lifeblood of this classy city-centre dining option. You can eat out on the…
The Wild Coast
In a thatched lapa (semiopen entertainment area) with views across the golf course and town, Mthatha Country Club's restaurant serves a varied menu…
Frédéric Cassel Haute Pâtisserie
Casablanca
In the upmarket Anfa district, this cafe and pâtisserie from celebrated French pastry chef Cassel, serves top-quality cakes and pastries. It's a popular…
Lamu Island
For a decent but cheap feed right on the seafront, Hapa Hapa is a safe bet. It offers good seafood curries and substandard international fare, but the…
Oualidia
The best of the budget-friendly fast-food joints on the main road: English-speaking Pedro serves up a top-notch octopus tajine (small/medium Dh40/70), or…
Lomé
You'll find no cheaper place for a sit-down meal in the centre. It's very much a canteen, but a good one, with friendly service and copious African dishes…
Cape Town
This charming cafe, decorated like your granny’s kitchen, serves sweet and savoury tarts and other delish confections. You'll also find their tarts on…
Addis Ababa
This slick modern cafe speedily serves pastries, pizza and sandwiches to a fashionable, young crowd; canoodling local couples hide in the shadows upstairs…
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