If you have not tried Bacon on Bree yet, you have been missing out! There are few things that can whet the appetite and incite a belly rumble like the smell of sizzling bacon. Bacon is heralded the world over for its salty, crispy deliciousness and not many other meats can compete in the popularity stakes. It is no longer just seen as a breakfast food, but sits happily as a part of any meal. Since their opening, Capetonians have been able to worship at the altar of bacony goodness all day.
Bacon on Bree opened its doors nearly 5 months ago, and city workers are lured daily from their desks by the smell wafting up Bree Street. Well-known charcuterist Richard Bosman is the man behind the concept, and with his extensive knowledge and experience in this business you know it’s going to be good.
The menu is simple – it’s all about the bacon, but the difference is, it’s bacon done right. This is quality meat, ethically reared and treated with respect. Expect full flavored, well-rendered, crispy bacon that will change the way you look at this porky gold.
When we went for breakfast we tried ‘The Yank’ – a crispy golden croissant, smeared in their homemade delicious macadamia nut honey butter, overflowing with crispy crunch bacon, sprinkled with caramelized macadamia nuts.
The other two most popular dishes on the menu are ‘The Breakfast Club’ – sourdough toast, topped with Taberu Rayu, rocket, bacon, avo, mushrooms and topped with a tower of haloumi and a poached egg. Or the stunning ‘Salma Hayek’ with its Mexican taco, cream cheese, spring onion, avo, tomato, and of course showstopping bacon, topped with homemade taco sauce.
All of their baked goods are sourced from Knead Bakery, it’s fresh and buttery and well worth the calories. A number of other artisinal products are also made onsite – candied bacon, top selling pork crackling plus a multitude of amazing condiments (XO sauce, ketchup, demiglace, bacon lard, bacon butter, macadamia nut honey butter, Scorned Woman Hot Sauce, bacon wing sauce, chorizo salt and more). You can also pick up a selection of Richard Bosmans’ cured meats at the café.
Bacon on Bree wis open 7h00-16h00 Monday to Friday and on Saturday from 8h00-14h00. Pop in for breakfast or lunch and grab a cup of Kamili coffee, served in beautiful Mervyn Gers ceramic mugs. There is ashwood counter seating inside and the interior look is kept modern and minimalist with cool copper touches. You can also opt to sit outside at one of the street tables and catch a bit of sun as you watch the city go by. Bacon on Bree has become a dear favourite, and with bacon as the star of the show, it’s going to be tough act to beat.
