Café Bacini’s is Eastgate’s very own taste of Italy and it opened its kitchen to you and your family in August 2006!
The journey began in Mama Amelia’s Italian kitchen where she created mouth-watering meals for her beloved family and friends. But in 1948, the circumstances in a war torn Italy became very difficult for the Moretti Family, so they set off for South Africa in search of a better future. Word of Amelia’s delicious cooking spread like wild fire and family mealtimes turned into a bustling celebration with the entire community.
Mama Amelia soon realized that the perfect recipe was not only made up of the finest ingredients but was held together by her love for family, friends and their Italian heritage. It was here in South Africa that the Morretti family saw an opportunity to turn their celebration of Italian cuisine into a profitable business venture. From this burst of passion, Bacini’s was born.
Today, Café Bacini’s is your home away from home, offering you delicious Italian dishes: from scrumptious breakfasts to tasty lunches and lip smacking dinners - all in a comfortable, yet vibey coffee shop environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to create memorable moments: Our unique meals are blended with our inherently generous portions and love of all things delectable. If you share this love – particularly our love of coffee; why not join us for a cup of one of our smooth, Bacini’s blends. Whether you’re looking for a cup of our early morning brew or an after meal cup, the choice between Café Bacini’s light or medium roasts will offer you exactly that. And the best of all – it’s bottomless! Made to Lorenzo Moretti’s specifications, exclusively for Café Bacini’s, our coffee is blended by a legendary barista; using only the finest 100% Arabica beans from all over the world. You just need to get a whiff of the aroma of our coffee to know that it is unbeatable!
Our pizzas are another one of our specialties, made with Mama Amelia’s signature base. Although the recipe is a family secret, you can be sure that our pizzas are baked to perfection in our traditional clay-brick oven - using flavour enhancing Blue gum wood. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic “Four Seasons” or a gourmet “Vitello,” topped with mozzarella, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, peppadew® piquanté peppers & haloumi - you’re sure to find one to indulge your taste buds.
So, if you’re looking to delight in heavenly coffee or a tasty Italian classic, the casual environment and fresh homemade bread at Café Bacini’s will undoubtedly make you feel right at home and keep you coming back for more!
