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The Poke Co. restaurant in Cape Town
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The Poke Co.

Multiple HappyCow reviews confirm clearly labeled vegan options (Garden Gate bowl, tofu, eggplant, mushroom bowls), build-your-own bowls with vegan bases, and staff awareness. The website advertises catering for 'vegan friends'. However, it is not a dedicated vegan kitchen — meat and fish are served, and shared prep areas are used. Marked menu per community reports.

Address90 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
CuisineBrunch · Vegan · Vegetarian · Sushi · Seafood · Cafe · Japanese
Price€€
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Tue10:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Websitewww.pokecoct.com/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Vegan

confidence 0.70 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Multiple HappyCow reviews confirm clearly labeled vegan options (Garden Gate bowl, tofu, eggplant, mushroom bowls), build-your-own bowls with vegan bases, and staff awareness. The website advertises catering for 'vegan friends'. However, it is not a dedicated vegan kitchen — meat and fish are served, and shared prep areas are used. Marked menu per community reports.

marked menu

Vegetarian

confidence 0.60 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

HappyCow lists the venue as 'Veg-options' and includes a review from a vegetarian diner who ate there twice. Multiple vegan and vegetarian bowl options are available with marked labels. Shared kitchen with meat and fish means cross-contamination is possible. No vegetarian-specific accreditation or dedicated area.

marked menu

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.50 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

The Infatuation tags the venue as having 'Gluten-Free Options' and Evendo mentions gluten-free options generally. A HappyCow reviewer noted 'a few Gluten free vegan options'. No dedicated fryer, no marked gluten-free menu, and no accreditation. Staff knowledge is unverified for Cape Town locations. Cross-contamination risk is present in a shared kitchen that also serves gluten-containing items.

advance notice required

Dairy-free

confidence 0.30 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

An Instagram post from the official account states that their smoothies are 'dairy-free'. No other dairy-free evidence for the rest of the menu. No marked menu, no staff training confirmed. Dairy is likely present in some sauces or toppings by default.

advance notice required

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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