KwaZulu Natal / Restaurants and Eateries

Lunch at the Circus Circus Beach Cafe in Durban

Updated Sunday, 8 January 2017

During the September school holiday I met friends for lunch at the Circus Circus Beach Cafe on Durbanโ€™s beachfront. Circus Circus has been around in Durban since 1996 and although Iโ€™ve frequented both the Musgrave and Gateway franchises (and the Pietermaritzburg branch come to think of it); Iโ€™d never visited the beach cafรฉ.

To be honest, it had been many a year since Id last been to the Durban beachfront. I certainly hadnโ€™t been since the area had been redeveloped for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and I was pleasantly surprised with the upgrades.

Circus Circus Beach Cafe

Located below Mini Town, the Circus Circus Beach Cafรฉ boasts the most magnificent views; looking directly across the promenade to the beach. There is a constant stream of walkers, runners, cyclists and even rickshaw riders up and down the wide expanse of bricked walkway which gives the cafรฉ a vibey, holiday atmosphere.

There is a selection of seating โ€“ choose from a courtyard area at the back of the restaurant (perfect for parents with children who want out of the pushchair but canโ€™t necessarily get too far!), interior seating, outdoor seating under umbrellas or alternatively a small number of tables are located on the beach across from the main restaurant area.

How wonderful to eat lunch with your toes in the sand โ€“ and perfect if you need to call children who have scampered off for a dip in the sea while waiting for lunch!

Circus Circus Beach Cafe

The breakfast menu is varied with a good selection ranging from various frittatas to croissants, traditional breakfasts, health breakfasts and specialty breakfasts such as French toast, Lebanese flat bread, Canadian breakfast and the Californian breakfast. Smoothies and a range of โ€˜fruit frenziesโ€™ round off the list.

The main menu is extensive with anything from soups or salads, pasta dishes , burgers, seafood, steaks and schnitzels, flat breads, tramezzinis and toasted sandwiches to wraps and vegetarian options such as a vege burger and vege mezze platter.

Two of our party of four opted for tramezzinis; one had the bacon, avo and halloumi while the other settled on the spinach feta and mushroom. The third member of the group thought the prego roll sounded like a good choice while I went for the home made wrap with a very tasty filling combo of honey roasted butternut, feta, hummus, rocket, avo, onion marmalade and coriander pesto.

Circus Circus Beach Cafe

I wasnโ€™t disappointed with my choice and thought mine looked the best… it was definitely the most colourful! Served with either a portion of chips or a side salad, the meals are substantial. My wrap, which had been preceded by a chocolate milkshake certainly left me feeling full enough.

I really enjoyed my time at Circus Circus Beach Cafรฉ and would recommend it as a child friendly place to eat where both the food and service are good.

Contact Circus Circus Beach Cafรฉ:

Telephone: ย +27 (0)31 337-7700
Address: Shop 1, Snell Parade, Bay of Plenty, Durban, KwaZulu Natal
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