Hemelhuijs

Hemelhuijs We dream, we cook & we eat well Our menu changes seasonally and also features touches brought from our world travels.

Jacques Erasmus and the Hemelhuijs team carefully source ingredients and interweave the flavours of childhood memories and that of the exotic. Our offerings are presented in generous hand-crafted vessels and the service is simple, attentive but relaxed. Hemelhuijs also boasts its own homeware range and patrons can experience this unique range first hand in the restaurant, from the minimalist and c

lean-lined solid oak chairs and tables, to the bowls, plates, and vases that are part of our everyday use.

Candles and soaps created to bring a sense of calm into the everyday.Subtle scents and considered details that transform...
26/06/2026

Candles and soaps created to bring a sense of calm into the everyday.
Subtle scents and considered details that transform daily rituals into something more meaningful.

Visit us at 54 Waterkant Street.

Each dish at Hemelhuijs is guided by simplicity and care.Ingredients are allowed to speak for themselves, brought togeth...
24/06/2026

Each dish at Hemelhuijs is guided by simplicity and care.
Ingredients are allowed to speak for themselves, brought together with balance and intention.

To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

Hemelhuijs remains a place to gather, to slow down, and to experience food and space in a meaningful way.To make a reser...
22/06/2026

Hemelhuijs remains a place to gather, to slow down, and to experience food and space in a meaningful way.

To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

An extension of the restaurant, the Hemelhuijs store reflects a considered approach to living.Objects chosen not only fo...
20/06/2026

An extension of the restaurant, the Hemelhuijs store reflects a considered approach to living.
Objects chosen not only for their beauty, but for how they are used and enjoyed over time.

Visit us at 54 Waterkant Street.

Hemelhuijs: Archive brings together recipes, interiors, and the stories that shaped them.A book to return to, whether in...
18/06/2026

Hemelhuijs: Archive brings together recipes, interiors, and the stories that shaped them.
A book to return to, whether in the kitchen or at the table.

Available to purchase in-store and online.

Bursting with flavour, our preserves continue a tradition of slow cooking and careful preparation.Made with the finest o...
15/06/2026

Bursting with flavour, our preserves continue a tradition of slow cooking and careful preparation.
Made with the finest organic ingredients, each jar captures the essence of the season.

Visit us at 54 Waterkant Street.

Inspired by time spent in Italy, the interiors of Hemelhuijs reflect a way of living where beauty is layered and deeply ...
13/06/2026

Inspired by time spent in Italy, the interiors of Hemelhuijs reflect a way of living where beauty is layered and deeply personal.
A space shaped by travel, memory, and a lasting appreciation for detail.

To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

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At Hemelhuijs, the menu begins at the source.Ingredients are carefully selected, many sourced from the farm in Montagu, ...
10/06/2026

At Hemelhuijs, the menu begins at the source.
Ingredients are carefully selected, many sourced from the farm in Montagu, and brought together with a respect for seasonality and flavour.
A way of cooking that honours where things come from.

To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

A space to discover objects that feel considered and lasting.From homeware to pantry staples, each piece at Hemelhuijs i...
07/06/2026

A space to discover objects that feel considered and lasting.
From homeware to pantry staples, each piece at Hemelhuijs is selected with an understanding of how it will be used, lived with, and enjoyed over time.

Visit us at 54 Waterkant Street.

A book that brings together recipes, interiors, and the stories that shaped them.Hemelhuijs: Archive offers a glimpse in...
05/06/2026

A book that brings together recipes, interiors, and the stories that shaped them.
Hemelhuijs: Archive offers a glimpse into a world built on Jacques Erasmus's memory, perceived beauty, and thoughtful living.

Available to purchase in-store and online.

The Hemelhuijs store brings together objects that are both functional and enduring.From ceramics to textiles and pantry ...
02/06/2026

The Hemelhuijs store brings together objects that are both functional and enduring.
From ceramics to textiles and pantry staples, each piece is chosen to become part of your home.

Visit us at 54 Waterkant Street.

Address

71 Waterkant Street
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 15:00

Telephone

+27214182042

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