São Tomé
Occupying a prime location on the edge of the bay, that unmistakable blue box is a surprisingly enormous supermarket.
São Tomé
Occupying a prime location on the edge of the bay, that unmistakable blue box is a surprisingly enormous supermarket.
Mombasa
Mombasa’s ‘Master Baker’ cooks up excellent cakes and muffins here, and in several other locations around town.
Northern Cape
There's a supermarket in this shopping centre, as well as a bar-restaurant serving pizza, pasta, burgers and steaks.
Southern Ethiopia
On the main roundabout, this is a basic place where you can fuel up with tibs and other Ethiopian staples.
Mauritania
Above-average seafood and more-standard meat and chicken dishes; located inside the Italian-owned Hotel Mauritalia.
Southern Tunisia
Like its American namesake, Mac’Dor is usually hopping, though the menu here is mostly hearty shawarma and pizza.
Rio Muni
One of the only places to eat in Rio Campo, the Pescaderia Bar has snacks and is in the southern part of the town.
Douz
A lunchtime favourite with locals, all tucking into speedily served dishes of couscous, soups, salads and grills.
Rwanda
This well-stocked supermarket across the road from the main market has cheese, meats, yoghurts and fresh bread.
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Slick vegetarian and vegan place offering freshly pressed juices, smoothies, breakfast bowls, salads and wraps.
Northern Mozambique
At ground level in the rather ugly Centro Comercial, this thin cafe does burgers, pizzas and other light meals.
Botswana
One of the best supermarkets in the whole southern Kalahari region. It's in the main town, 3km off the highway.
Southern Tunisia
Take in the setting over a coffee at the Café de la Corbeille, which has a terrace overlooking La Corbeille.
Mozambique
On the main road and near Millennium BIM bank, this place has samosas, burgers, yogurt and other light meals.
Meknes
A good place to shop in the ville nouvelle, with a variety of fresh-food stalls and some imported foodstuffs.
Southern Tunisia
Basic restaurant offering chapattis, briks (savoury flaky pastry) and so on. Decent but unexciting.
Cairo
Cheap and cheerful Egyptian fast food, in the downstairs food court of this very old fashioned central mall.
Garden Route
The only place to eat in Buffalo Bay serves burgers, steaks, seafood and salads and has great ocean views.
Benin
This eatery overlooking the beach has garnered high praise for its ultra-fresh fish and seafood platters.
Banjul
Friendly, fresh and happy to relax its opening hours, this place serves delicious meze and pressed juice.
Knysna
At the Waterfront, this is a good place for breakfast or coffee and cake. It also serves pizza and pasta.
Agadir
For ultrafresh, no-nonsense fish, try one of the many fish stalls at the entrance to the commercial port.
High Atlas Mountains
This fast-food joint just north of the old kasbah dishes up respectable sandwiches and pizzas till late.
Maputo
A tranquil garden setting with a children’s play area and bay views, plus tasty pastries and coffees.
eSwatini (Swaziland)
This mall has a decent supermarket and a handful of chain restaurants – Ocean Basket is the best bet.
Uganda
If you forget to pack anything in Kampala, this small supermarket on Commercial St will come in handy.
Kenya
The best grocery store in town. Go here to stock up on essentials if you are camping or self-catering.
Nosy Be
Hell-Ville’s market is a good place to pick up fruit and vegetables for picnics, as well as spices.
Rabat
This popular fast-food joint serves up wallet-friendly waffles, panini, pizza and sandwiches to go.
Southern Tunisia
The name says it all at this lively fast-food-style joint – it’s good, tasty and very filling.
Southern Tunisia
Cheap Tunisian standards of soup, chicken, and couscous, in a handy location for the bus station.
Arusha
A perennial favourite for burgers of all sorts, as well as pizzas, kebabs and other light meals.
Malawi
For self-catering, the Peoples Supermarket on the main drag sells toiletries, biscuits and milk.
Senegal
A local favourite, Chez Poulo serves up Senegalese dishes in modest digs not far from the beach.
La Digue
The best-stocked supermarket on the island. It sells almost everything self-caterers could want.
Mindelo
One of several handy Fragata supermarkets in the centre. This one is particularly well stocked.
Sal
Found on the square, this is a good old-fashioned cafe-bar that serves simple meals and drinks.
Maputo
This place with counter seating is popular with locals and good for a quick, inexpensive bite.
Mauritius
Self-caterers will find most things they need here in this large, all-purpose supermarket.
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