Search for the Great South African Cup of Coffee: Dario’s
by Fred Roed on 21/04/09 at 10:18 pm
5 comments
The search goes on, and I’m pleased to say that I’ve uncovered a real hidden gem in Hout Bay, my back yard. It so happens that this place is a stone’s throw from where I live, so forgive me for my being a little hysterical about this.
I stepped out of the house to chat with my wife Yolande about work stuff (she works part-time for World Wide Creative). We ventured out to look for a coffee spot, and found Dario’s on the right as you head towards the harbour from Suikerbossie.
I’d been told before that it makes a good cup, but I was still a little surprised at this what this small, unassuming little spot conjured up in leisurely time. It gives anything else in Cape Town a run for its money, and has a nice old-school Italian charm about it.
Do yourself a favour, the next business meeting you arrange, go off the beaten track and drop by Dario’s. You won’t be disappointed.
Location: Victoria Rd, Hout Bay (on the left, past the Superspar)
Contact: 021 791 0021
Price: around R12 for a cappuccino (I think).
Rating out of ten: a sumptuous 9
Fred Roed is the marketing guy in the Ideate crew. Fred is the CEO of web marketing company World Wide Creative and the co-founder of online learning portal Heavy Chef. Fred loves writing about people out there doing marketing right. Follow Fred on Twitter here. View more articles by Fred Roed.
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Candice
Apr 23rd, 2009
Dario’s is the bomb, their breakfasts are fab too…
clive
May 11th, 2009
Fred, I’m happy you found Dario’s already.
If we were to meet for coffee, I certainly would have suggested this venue and I was actually surprised that you did.
My family, extended, have been going there since he opened.
Great stuff.
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dipuo
Jun 8th, 2010
Hi, I was at your coffee shop yesterday th 7th June morning enjoying your cappuccino with some friend. I lost my cellphone – Nokia N97 – Black in colour. Will you please look around, i might have left it on the table we were seated (in the verandah).
regards,
dipuo