I check out Ravish Gourmet Health Cafe in Bree St

The cutest little gourmet health cafe has opened towards the bottom of Bree St.  It’s called Ravish and I must say, I’m quite taken with the place…

First, let me show you around so that you too can fall in love with the decor:

Gorgeous right? Now let’s talk food…

Ravish is all about keeping things healthy, tasty & fresh, but where “healthy” is definitely not boring or tasteless in any way.

On the drinks side, they do raw juices, super smoothies, coffees and other hot drinks like their G and Tea (ginger, lemon tea). I was coming down with flu, so the guys recommended the Ginger Rush raw juice (R38 – Ginger, carrot, apple, lemon), and my dining partner in crime, Roux, opted for the Magic Juice (R38 – Apple , pineapple, lemon ,mint, ginger , turmeric , coconut water):

Then on the food side – we were there for Sat brunch, so had a choice of their breakfast options which include an omelette, power eggs, creamy oats, yoghurt, berries & muesli, or the winning option (well at least in my book), the Morning Glory (R70 – Free range poached eggs, Ravish quinoa veg patty, caramalised onions, rocket, greens, cherry tomato). Don’t you love that name? #toocute

I struggle to eat quinoa in general, so I always take my hat off to anyone who can make the stuff tasty. This was hands down one of the best quinoa-based dishes I’ve had in a verrrry long time. Overall the dish was really good, would’ve just loved a bit more of that balsamic reduction, but I was left with a full, happy tummy without any of the guilt of a normal morning fry up.

Roux still had a bit of space, so he also tried their super smoothies. He had a small taste of their Happy Chap and then a full size serving of their Buttercup (R52 – Banana , dates, cacoa, Mesquite Superfood, vanilla , cashews, organic peanut butter).  This baby I have to say was so damn delicious.  Like a thick, yummy milkshake, but again without any of the guilt…

On the lunch side of things they do build your own salads and wraps along with some set lunch items as well. I had my eye on their Ravish Gourmet Bunless Burger (R85 – Organic beef patty topped with garlic aioli, roast tomato reduction, caramalised onions, grilled mushrooms and served on a Ravish organic salad). It sounded so good. They actually also do a veggie version packed with protein and topped with smashed avo, pineapple salsa and organic micro-greens. Check it out:

Then for winter they’re also doing a few special items, like a home made kale, broccoli and coconut cream soup. Mmmmmm…

Now I do realise that healthy food is not going to be for everyone.  BUT if you have been looking for a “good-for-you” alternative to your regular breakfast/lunch spot, I highly recommend that you give them a try.

I really enjoyed the experience (and I felt like it gave me an extra boost that day) and for that I’m going to give them a score of on my  Miss K Kiss-o-Meter scale.

To pay them a visit, take note of the following:

• They are open: Mon to Fri 7:00 – 15:00 & Sat: 8:30 – 13:00
• You’ll find them here:  Shop No.2, Touchstone House, 7 – 11 Bree street Cape Town
• And you can contact them on:  021 418 1770 or info@ravishfoods.co.za

To the Ravish team I’m going to say – thanks for ravishing me guys!  I’ll be back for that bunless burger for sure.

xxx