"Beards, Beer, and Brownies in Cape Town The Power and the Glory is a cool bistro in the center of Cape Town that has attracted a cult following among locals. The relaxed style, the bearded staff, the folding chairs, and the sidewalk stools may remind you of a Brooklyn cafe. If you can snag a chair, it makes for a great place to work or to have a meeting over a light breakfast. In the evening, the place is usually packed with revelers. Try the quiche in the morning, the pretzel bun hot dog in the evening, and the Nutella cheesecake for dessert."
The Power & The Glory - Review - Gardens - Cape Town - The Infatuation
"An evening at The Power & The Glory is the best way to experience Cape Town at night. People gather here in such high numbers that they spill down the street every evening, drinking CBC beer or a local Chenin, eating their infamous hot dogs, and talking to the famous bouncer. It also shares a wall with Publik, Cape Town’s main wine bar, in case you don’t make it to wine country." - Dana Alloy
It is usually just my pop in place after a run up to Table Mountain. I love their hot chocolate and for a quick bite I have had a hot dog which was really tasty, and had a good hot dog bun. The breakfast bowl was also delicious. In summer always popping in for their lovely refreshing water, with lemon and berries.
Cecilia Cobb
Google
We were in Cape Town in July 2024. We stayed across the street from this spot. We had pickle backs every night and their breakfast sandwiches were delicious.
Isabella Strydom
Google
Best staff and best food! Highly recommend their hotdogs. A great place to work during the day (there are few plug points though), and such a vibe of a place to get a drink at in the evening!
Cheree Roelofse
Google
Great atmosphere, delicious food and friendly staff. The place is absolutely beautiful, and looks so warm and inviting. The staff was helpful and friendly, and the food looked absolutely incredible. Quaint coffee shop by day, The power and The Glory is transformed into a bustling bar by night. Definitely worth visiting.
Paul Carroll
Google
Super vibey spot for evening beers and a boogie. Pleasantly surprised with how good the food is… we had to go back a second time and everything was delicious!
Class all round if maybe on the pricey side.
Tarryn Taylor
Google
One of my all time favs. Service is always friendly with a smile & excellent recommendations
Love that they make it cosy in the winter, one of the few places you can go to & literally not freeze your butt off! 😉
Slopey Dopey
Google
We had good hotdogs here, but the service was really not good.
They brought the wrong orders twice, and we had to wait quite a while to actually get our food. It feels like the staff do not actually care.
This place has a nice aesthetic but that's all they have.
Kyle Ackermann
Google
A must visit bar in Cape Town. Perfectly situated under the shadow of Table Mountain. Very trendy crowd, prepare to see plenty of moustaches and tattoos! Always a great atmosphere and nice beers on tap. Definitely a good spot to visit on a hot summer's night before heading upstairs to go dance at The Moveable Feast.