๐Ÿ’™ Restaurant Review: ๐Ÿ’™ Yours Truly, Loop St ๐Ÿ’™

in #food โ€ข 6 years ago

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I went for what was supposed to be a quick coffee with a friend, and it ended up being a full blown lunch, due to the fact that the cafe we chose, Yours Truly, turned out to be such a gem!

Yours Truly is a well known coffee shop here in Cape Town, with two other branches already established in Kloof and Long streets. They are known to be a bit of a hipster joint, but this didn't deter my friend and I from sitting down - we were in the mood for a great sandwich, and we had both heard how epic the sandwiches were at Yours Truly.


Located in bustling downtown Loop Street, this busy coffee shop is fast becoming a local favourite. The decor is super trendy and upbeat (if decor can be upbeat?!๐Ÿ˜‚). Lots of black and white, with loads of beautiful, green plants everywhere. I particularly enjoyed the plants everywhere, it really added to the chilled,laid back vibe of the restaurant.

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The interior is slightly industrial meets hipster chic, with white subway tiles, wrought iron shelving, and reclaimed wood tables and shelving units. There were a few art/photographic displays, with the photographs and artworks up for sale. Sooo hipster ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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The building it is located in, is a typical Loop street Victorian. Tall and skinny with three floors above the cafe. This part of Cape Town is sublime in its architecture, with many high ceilinged, wooden floored buildings.

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The service was very friendly. Our waiter was a very tiny man with an exceptionally large smile. The waitstaff have all been trained very well, and seemed comfortable and happy.

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I decided to Build Your Own sandwich, and chose a seeded roll with salami, mozzarella, tomato, lettuce, and of course, English mustard. My friend ordered the Smoked Chicken Caprese Salad, which looked divine, with lots of pesto and gorgeous mozzarella.

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The presentation was simple, yet refined, with a rustic touch. More reclaimed wood to tie in with the shelving and tables. The bread was very fresh, and they stole my heart by adding just the right amount of English mustard on my sandwich. The simplicity of the food was perfected by the ultra fresh ingredients. I also saw a few pizzas float past, and they looked heavenly; thin based, herb topped affairs. I've heard the pizzas are very tasty.

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I was pleasantly surprised by Yours Truly, and would definitely go again. They are open late into the night (2am), and the spot turns into quite a cool (hipster) hangout after hours.

Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed my review of Yours Truly.

Details:

Address: 63 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
Web: www.yourstrulycafe.co.za
Phone: 010 010 7136
Opening Hours: 6AMโ€“2AM

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love the โ€œrustic meets modernโ€ cafe feel! but you didnโ€™t order coffee??

hahhaha! I know! We had just been for a massage so I actually had peppermint tea. I have had takeaway coffee before from them, and it is pretty good! Thanks for stopping by ๐Ÿ’™

ah.. makes sense! glad to know that you at least had their coffee at some point!

Mmmmmm, yummy healthy food!

I must say, I have never eaten at Your Truly on Loop, usually only go there either for a late night Cappucino/ Tequila haha

hehe, yeah, I had never . either, just dranks at the Kloof street vibe.

inspiring decoration greatt restoran

thank you ๐Ÿ’™

Looks like a place I would love to visit, a bit to far away I'm afraid but really nice to take part off visually. Sounds like you had a great time.

hehe, yes, sweden is a tad far! thanks for your support!

That is a beautiful place, my kind of place ๐Ÿ˜‰
I would order a big cup of coffee... Lol
Did you drink coffe or just that delicious food?
I love how you did your own sandwich.
Thank you for sharing, just got me more hungry ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜hahaha Have a wonderful evening dear!

i actually had peppermint tea! Just had a massage and was too zen for coffee!

Thank you for your love!

Ohh.. Massage that was amazing I'm sure ๐Ÿ˜Š
Then I understand coffe had to wait.. Lol
But I must admit I have never tried pepparmint tea, sounds really strong.
Stay awesome and safe! ๐Ÿค—

oh it's amazing! Very soothing and fresh tasting. Not strong like black tea. Similar to green tea, just a bit minty. i love it!

try it!

That sounds good, not to strong then so it's sounds like something I could try
๐Ÿต๐Ÿ˜‹ lol
Sweet dreams! Really late here now.

The architecture of the building is really cool. You are correct about the decor, it's uber hipster. While your lunches looked good, I'll always error on the side of pizza. All in all, looks like a good time.

this is cape town we are talking about... what is actually NOT hipster!?

I have eaten so much pizza lately, I just couldn't!

Looks a very nice place and the food looks very tasty and well presented

Thanks so much, it was divine! Canโ€™t tell you how good that simple sandwich was

THIS is how to do a Steemit post. Delighted to see you're getting the appreciation you deserve.

Ah thank you! That means so much to me. I really try!

Very cool place! And I am even more hungry now.
Peace and Love and Liberty

Hahaha food photography when one is hungry is not always the best idea.

Thank you for stopping by

Thanks for the review. Wounder if I ever end up here... one know not today what tomorrow brings :)

You never know what can happen! Where are you from @richeros?

That's true, life has taken me to many countries and places but I've never been to SA yet. I'm from Norway, just a little north from you :)

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