9 spots for carb clever dining
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Col’Cacchio
This popular franchise has really raised the bar for accessible low carb dining. Apart from the LCHF pizza bases, made from mostly cauliflower and served with a side salad, they also do a mean Banting melanzane and lasagne.
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Arbour Café
If you’ve missed breakfast (and therefore the gluten-free buckwheat breakfast galettes) at this lovely Jozi spot, move on to the popular harvest table, or treats like chicken fillet cooked in a cream, artichoke and lemon sauce.
Cheese Gourmet
Meet the cheese-lover’s low-carb heaven! Besides the variety of cheese platters, this Joburg favourite serves Banting-friendly breakfasts and options like a spicy halloumi salad, and a range of burgers.
Black Bamboo
If you can’t find anything on their inventive menu (think artichoke done three ways, served with goat’s cheese mousse!), this Pretoria eatery will encourage you to substitute items to satisfy all your low carb needs.
Pure Café
Healthy produce is the focus at this Pretoria restaurant, which offers a dedicated Banting and Paleo menu. The build-your-own ‘pimp my omelette’ is a firm favourite.
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Mundo Vida
Not only does this popular Umdloti seaside spot have a special Banting section on their menu, but also guests are encouraged to substitute items on the menu to their needs, and they’ve even got a Banting cheesecake for dessert!
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Woolworths WCafé V&A Waterfront
Any restaurant that serves all-day breakfast is a win, but W Café has made life even better by making it really easy to order carb conscious, gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian. Make sure you try the kale and halloumi bowl – it’s got poached egg and smashed avo in it too.
Arugula Bread & Bistro
Dig into delicious dishes like slow-roasted pork belly with sage-butter cauliflower, or bacon fettucini with baby marrow ribbons and Parmesan, all to be found on the Banting section at this Bellville eatery.
Starlings Café
This charming Claremont café delights with several low carb breakfast options, and a LCHF lunch section that includes an aubergine bake, and Thai green curry with cauli rice.