Cake decorating at Café Chiffon: Cape Town’s Top Creative Retreat

Layers of sweet buttercream, bold colors, and a whole lot of creative freedom. Stepping out of the routine to learn a new skill, one pipe of frosting at a time.
Layers of sweet buttercream, bold colors, and a whole lot of creative freedom. Stepping out of the routine to learn a new skill, one pipe of frosting at a time. Picture: Instagram: (@cafechiffon.cpt)

Forget simply stopping for coffee.

At Café Chiffon in De Waterkant, the best reason to pull up a chair is to decorate your own cake

The café at 72 Waterkant Street offers visitors the chance to swap a traditional coffee break for a hands-on creative experience, where they can decorate an entire cake and take their creation home.

It is an easy way to try something new, get creative and spend a few hours doing something a little different.

The café is a great idea for someone looking for a new skill or an interesting way to clear your mind. What makes the café stand out is its way of creating a stimulating activity for artistic, creative people looking for an outlet.

Fun factor

Upon request, the café provides you with a fully baked cake as your canvas, ready for its unique transformation.

The staff then provides its customers with the necessary training, equipment, and various colors of icing for the decoration.

You will not be left stranded when decorating - the staff guides before and throughout the process of your session.

The activity is great for people of all ages and dynamics, such as family outings, team building, or even an awkward first date looking for a buffer.

Pricing

The pricing of cake decorating at Café Chiffon is R1,050 per person. The price includes the pre-baked cake, all the piping bags, edible decorations, the tools, and the guided instruction.

So, not only do you leave with a full cake that you have decorated yourself, but also a new talent to take home with you.

Opening hours

  • Monday – Friday: 7.30 am till 5.30pm
  • Saturday: 8am till 4pm

Contact details 

Phone: 068 035 5552

Instagram: @cafechiffon.cpt