This Mother’s Day, skip the wilted flowers and hastily scribbled card.
The Cape Milner Hotel is serving up something truly special — a feast so full of heart and heritage, even your gran would give it a nod of approval.
On Sunday, 11 May 2025, the chic boutique hotel in Cape Town invites families to spoil mom properly with a lovingly curated R490 buffet menu that’s all about comfort, flavour, and good company. [full menu]
- The day kicks off with a warm welcome from the Baker’s Corner, starring Mosbolletjie brood, Emihle’s Gogo’s steamed bread, and a sun-drenched olive focaccia — all served with homemade butters, pickles, and spreads that practically beg for a second helping.
- Salad sounds too healthy? Think again. These are not your average garden sides. From a smoked chicken and cheese salad with heirloom tomatoes to a roasted butternut and beetroot number laced with rooibos and honey dressing, each dish tells a local story — and yes, there’s biltong in the potato salad. You’re welcome.
- Main courses go full-on heritage with dishes like Eastern Cape-style oxtail stew, “Ouma onder die kombers” lamb meatballs snugly wrapped in cabbage, and a Cape Malay dahl that’s both cozy and bold. There’s also a chicken pie mom would approve of — peas, carrots, and all.
- Sides keep it homely: umngqusho (that’s samp and beans, local-style), market veggies in herbed butter, and a creamy broccoli gratin that might just steal the show.
- Still hungry? Dessert is where The Cape Milner truly spoils you — rooibos malva with custard, peppermint-choc nemesis (yes, that’s a real thing), and cheesecake topped with cinnamon-lemon curd.
- Round it all off with Ouma’s rusks and a proper cup of tea or Miko coffee. Because mom deserves more than just a meal — she deserves a memory.
Booking is essential (this day fills up fast). Email reserve@capemilner.com or call +27 21 426 1101. Treat her. Feed her. Thank her. She’s earned it.
2a Milner Road, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town
021 426 1101
