Hout Bay · Cape Town
Hout Bay's favourite deli, bakery and pantry — handcrafted, seasonal, and made with love.
Hout Bay's favourite deli, bakery and pantry. Handcrafted cheeses, fresh breads, house-made preserves, and artisanal delights rooted in local flavours and exceptional ingredients. Pull up a chair — or pull up a bag. This one's for you.
Daily & Seasonal
In-Store
Celebrate & Gather
Our menu moves with what's growing, baking, and fermenting — these are the things we can't stop talking about.
Laminated, twice-baked, finished with pistachio cream and crushed nuts. Enough said.
Local heritage tomatoes, whipped labneh, herb oil, sourdough toast.
Cape cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal preserves and house-made crackers.
Single origin, double shot, in a handmade ceramic mug. Just right.
The daily specials, the cheese pulls, the behind-the-scenes. All of it.
Whether you're here for a slow morning coffee, a signature focaccia sandwich, or a weekend grazing platter — The Deli Social is a food-forward experience rooted in authenticity, storytelling, and a touch of nostalgia.
— the Deli Social · Hout Bay, Cape TownWelcome to The Deli Social in Hout Bay — where quality and community come together. We're a community-driven deli, bakery and pantry in the heart of Hout Bay, celebrating local flavours, seasonal produce, and South Africa's artisanal food culture.
From curated grazing boards and handcrafted sandwiches to small-batch baked goods from our micro-bakery, we've built a space that's relaxed yet refined — perfect for brunch dates, family catchups, or grabbing pantry staples on your way through.
We source our cheeses, charcuterie and ferments from the Cape's most exciting producers, and our ever-changing menu highlights the best of what's local, wild, and in season.
Our menu is a living thing. It moves with the seasons, the market, and whatever's extraordinary right now. We never force what isn't ready.
Every cheese, charcuterie, ferment and preserve on our shelves comes from producers we know by name. Cape food is extraordinary — we're here to prove it.
This is Hout Bay's deli. That means something to us. We're here for the regulars, the visitors, the families, and anyone who walks in hungry.
The Deli Social is a place where slow mornings are encouraged, where the bread is always fresh, and where you'll inevitably end up staying longer than you planned. That's entirely the point.
We're dog-friendly, community-driven, and always happy to recommend what's exceptional on the day. The pantry is stocked, the coffee is on, and there's almost certainly something beautiful just out of the oven.
A curated selection of South Africa's finest artisanal pantry products — available in-store at The Deli Social in Hout Bay.
Handcrafted cheeses, charcuterie, ferments, preserves, and house-made items, all sourced from the Cape's most passionate and talented small-batch producers.
This is the kind of pantry that changes the way you cook, the way you host, and the way you eat at home.
A rotating selection of Cape cheeses — from creamy fresh chèvre to aged cave-style rounds. We know the makers. We visit the farms.
Salamis, bresaola, coppa and cured sausages from Western Cape producers doing things properly. Slow, traditional, extraordinary.
Kimchi, krauts, pickles, jams and conserves made in small batches, seasonal to the core. The kind of things that make a cheese board sing.
Sourdough loaves, focaccia, and pastries from our micro-bakery — baked in-house every morning. First come, first served.
Cold-pressed olive oils, infused vinegars, mustards and house-made sauces. The building blocks of excellent home cooking.
We can put together beautiful gift hampers from our pantry selection. Perfect for hosts, birthdays, or just a very good reason.
Stock is seasonal and moves fast. If you're looking for something specific or want to arrange a hamper, give us a call or send a message.
Our grazing boards are built around the idea that food should be shared slowly, deliberately, and with people you love. Whether it's a brunch gathering, a birthday celebration, a corporate event, or an intimate dinner party — we put together something beautiful.
Every board is made with the same care and ingredients as what's on our menu: Cape cheeses, house-cured meats, seasonal preserves, fresh bread, and whatever's exceptional right now.
Available in-store, or to order for your event. We can also cater for private functions in Hout Bay and surrounds.
Custom boards for any group size — from a romantic two to a long-table celebration of twenty. We scale the cheese, the charcuterie, and the love accordingly.
Available in-store & to order.
Planning a private event, product launch, or intimate gathering? We'd love to be involved. Get in touch and let's talk about what your occasion calls for.
Enquiries welcome.
Curated pantry hampers built from our in-store selection. Perfect for birthdays, housewarming gifts, corporate gifting, or anyone who deserves something truly excellent.
Contact us to arrange.
Fill in the form and we'll be in touch within 24 hours. The more detail you can give us — date, number of guests, occasion — the better we can make it.
You can also reach us directly on 063 702 7119 or via Instagram.
Location
2 Dorman Way, Hout Bay
Cape Town, 7806
Phone
Online Reservations
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 8:00 – 21:30 |
| Friday | 8:00 – 21:30 |
| Saturday | 8:00 – 21:30 |
| Sunday | 8:00 – 21:00 |
Hours subject to seasonal change.