Cafe Gainsburg Cafe Gainsburg Joe 2005-03-25_13:00 2005-03-26_16:27 64 Kloof Street 33deg 55.40S : 18deg 25.16E Cape Town +27 21 422 1780 none none Mon-Sun na full no no yes yes Normal street parking. Parking lot close by. no no smart casual Coffee Shop, Upmarket, Minimalistic Fusion, Light meals R80 7 8 7 Gainsburg is a classic. It has the perfect position on Kloof street, a very elegantly styled interior and a vibe that is.. very Cape Town. I love the menu because just about everything on it appeals to my palate, I almost want to make tick marks next to the items I have eaten there because I seem to fall back on the walnut pasta or the sweet chilli chicken salad most of the time. Clean, open, space. Gainsbourg has the feel of a cooking programme set. The open kitchen in the centre of the restaurant creates a busy yet friendly atmosphere. Seating is very much in a coffee shop style, with tables rather compactly spaced closer to the street, but there is a quieter more roomy feel towards the back. I liked the music, it's usually a bit jazzy which works well for watching the interesting looking people you find in Gainsbourg. The vibe is laid back cosmopolitan. My one gripe is that the smoking section consumes the entire front of the restaurant which leaves the non smokers having to hang back away from the pavement and the view of Kloof street. This is a perfect spot for light lunches and salads. The food is fresh, wholesome and very tasty. The service is very good. The staff are friendly and professional. Gainsbourg is one of my favourite lunch spots and it is an all round good quality dining experience. The kitchen is the cafe - food under cold glass; crisp white chef's hats bobbing between grill and prep surfaces. The menu is imaginative - interesting blends and visual feasts. A top salad spot. The choices as follows (all delicious) - sweet chilli chicken - goats feta, beet root and butternut (roasted) - parma ham and rocket Spoil yourself. Illy coffee and professional good looking staff; prime location on Kloof street. Parking is tricky, but there is a car park at the nearby Spar. Kloof street may be a bit noisy but this is the inner city. Clean lines, signature dishes, a fine wine list and fabulous deserts. Very european feel (the owner thus is Belgian) and guaranteed quality makes this restaurant a winner from the morning cappuccinos, light lunches to lovely intimate dinners with friends, family or your significant other. 000001