Mochi Mochi, Cape Town: Photos, Reviews & Location

At a glance

#9 of 55 Cafes in Cape Town

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.59

2.5 km from the center of Cape Town

Rating breakdown

5 ★75%
4 ★18%
3 ★4%
2 ★2%
1 ★1%

Heritage Square, 71 Buitengracht St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

mochimochi.co.za

+27 66 019 4656

Quick facts

What is the rating of Mochi Mochi?: Mochi Mochi is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 427 reviews.
How does Mochi Mochi rank in Cape Town?: Mochi Mochi is #9 of 55 Cafes in Cape Town by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Mochi Mochi located?: Heritage Square, 71 Buitengracht St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa — 2.5 km from the center of Cape Town.
How can I contact Mochi Mochi?: Phone: +27 66 019 4656 · Website: mochimochi.co.za

Reviews (8)

Suchismita Simhadri 2024 Mar 22

Cute place. Loved the sweets. Mochi Anpan is a must try. Also the salted caramel truffles are so good.

G P 2024 Mar 01

This café came up in social media recommendations and I was surprised to not have heard of it although I've visited many other places in the vicinity of this cafe.

I was fortunate to have arrived close to their opening time of 10 AM else would have had to stand in a long queue (stretching outside the entrance) that took shape no longer than 10 min after I entered. The décor is an eclectic mix of artwork (for sale), merchandise and anime with prominent shades of pink (including Menu)

I tried the Chicken Tamagoyaki for food and settled for pour over coffee instead of the usual cappuccino. Chicken Tamagoyaki was scrumptious and something that I've never tasted before. Bill came out to be 100 with tip which I consider a steal for a CBD restaurant. I wanted to try out some sweet treats but because of their weird policy of ordering food at the till, dropped the idea as traversing a queue mid meal is not an exciting proposition.

When it comes to beverages/ice-creams, this place is famous for boboa, macha latte, macha soft serve and iced coffee as I could observe most peeps settling on one of the aforementioned options.

Service was quick, atmosphere was electric.

The only negative I felt was that even for dine-in, one has to order food (NOT beverages) at the till so if you forget or feel to have something else than what you ordered earlier, you have to stand at the back of a queue which in my opinion is not a consistent dine-in experience. I couldn't convey this feedback in person given the entire staff was overwhelmed with the high footfalls.

One quirky observation which I confirmed with the waitress was that the food is bought deconstructed from their kitchen in another location and assembled onsite, which is different from 99.99% restaurants where food comes straight from the kitchen.

Nevertheless I would recommend this value for money cafe to anyone visiting the area as the service and food reflects that the entire crew cares for their customers.

Sam Wong 2024 Feb 20

This place is just amazing to be in cape town.
Love everything about it.
Look at the pictures and you just want to be in a space like this.
The drinks are cool and the sweets are original. You just want to try everything. .
The set up is awesome from the menu to the chairs to the entrance. .
Great place to chill and just relax and have a drink with a friend.
recommended and def coming back next time I come to SA.

Aisha Shabab 2024 Feb 14

I honestly enjoyed the food there and the vibe was just so chilled and cozy. It’s a perfect place to be on your laptop or just go for a short break. Service was superb, had everything explained to me without even asking. The cannot stop thinking about the cheesecake!

Nicole Nix 2024 Feb 01

What a great place. Decor is whimsical and space is cool. The mochi are amazing. Had lemon drop, black sesame and Turkish delight.

Best is the exceptional service and attention from the staff. We were there on a scorching hot day. Without asking we were given iced water and paper fans to help cool off.

Khiara Govender 2023 Dec 24

Incredibly friendly staff, it was super welcoming. This might be my new fave dessert place is visit when I'm in Cape Town. Mochi was sooooo good, I think I could've eaten a million! The food was also delicious! Very flavourful and well thought out.

Feyaza Khan 2023 Dec 16

It’s a super cute place, really great service and fantastic atmosphere. The desserts though, are just ok.

Having been to Japan and tried actual Japanese desserts, it’s ok. It’s too sweet and I think while Mochi Mochi do a good job of showcasing the varied nature of Japanese desserts, the taste is hit and miss.

The cheesecake is delicious, and so is the birthday cookie. Also the French toast! Everything else is ok.

I liked the idea of the coffee with jelly but it’s not great and there’s no sugar in the jelly which was a shock when all the other things were too sweet.

Dan Moodley 2023 Nov 04

Feels like a bit of Tokyo, right here in ct. Clean well designed, Instagram friendly restaurant.
After eating a lot for lunch, all I could manage was the Japanese cheesecake and mochi with macha iced tea. Everything I tasted was just ideal, takes you back to japan in an instant. I will definitely go back here to try more of the menu.