At Freedom Café, nestled on Saint Mary's Avenue in Durban, the story unfolds through its vibrant atmosphere and delicious offerings. This trendy, cozy spot is designed with inclusivity in mind, featuring wheelchair-accessible facilities and a welcoming environment for all. Renowned for its hearty breakfast and diverse menu, Freedom Café serves everything from exceptional coffees to delightful cocktails, making it a perfect escape for solo diners, families, and groups alike. Patrons rave about the beautiful decor and intimate spaces, ideal for events or casual hangouts. With a focus on quality food and service, Freedom Café truly embodies a warm and inviting culinary experience.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Reviews For Freedom Café
Nomie Des Sibiya Coaching
Mar 21,2025
Great atmosphere, music and staff. Enjoyed the pasta I had and the drinks special (buy one get one free from 4-6, not sure if it's only for Friday)
Yusuf Amod
Mar 19,2025
Nice and neat diner with good atmosphere. Food was tasty just the salmon was a little dicey. Service was also quite brisk.
celine venkatasamy
Mar 5,2025
The ambiance is exquisite and everyone is incredibly friendly. Staff are well trained and very hospitalable. We had breakfast here and it was amazing.The place itself is incredibly picturesque and beautiful. Truly a tranquil little gem snuggled in the busy city.10/10 would recommend.
Cz Cronje
Mar 5,2025
The service is good, the food is out of this world and the tranquil setting is very peaceful. Also very private establishment. Cocktail menu is available and clean toilets. Conference facilities are available as well as rooms at the adjacent Concierge Hotel.
Theo Botha
Mar 1,2025
Quirky,cool little restaurant,coffee cafe.friendly service and good quality food and beverages.nice decor.cafe is creative with shipping containers as structures.When in the area do pop in for a quick java.
Siphiwe Masilela
Jan 27,2025
I was in Durban on Vacation, we made a turn to Freedom Cafe for breakfast, we ended up sitting there the whole day, iv never set at a restaurant for more than 8 hours.... we had to cancel all our plans scheduled for that day, we were so comfortable, it's such a private and beautiful space... the deco inside and out, modern yet vintage style... I LOVE IT.! The hospitality, the respect from the staff, it's out of this world... uMadlamini served us from morning until evening never got tired of our demands, with her beautiful personality and smile . I will highly recommend this place to everyone I know that would be visiting Durban. Thank you so much for making my day such a beautiful experience. I was there on the 3 Nov 20019.
Craig Geddes-Smith
Jan 12,2025
A few weeks ago, my oldest daughter turned 16, and instead of wanting a big bash, she opted for a dinner party at her favorite restaurant, Freedom Café - in Durban. I contacted Kuda, the owner who went out of his way to accommodate her and her 10 friends. The evening went on without a hitch, the venue, the staff, and especially the food was all top notch. Thank you for accommodating us, allowing us to take over part of the venue, and for giving my daughter a night to remember. If you have not been to Freedom Café – you are missing out on one of Durban’s finest non commercialized eating establishments.
Sujeeth Kumar Aekbote
Jan 1,2025
This is a place literally tucked away in a corner. As I was searching for the place I was wondering if I making a mistake since St Mary's Avenue is a narrow lane, however once I reached and walked inside... I was like wow. Loved the decor, the menu and the lovely coffee.
Reviews For Freedom Café