Urban Playground: Where Street Food Meets Soul in Maitland
Nestled in Maitland, Cape Town, Urban Playground is more than just a restaurant – it’s an edible adventure grounded in community, creativity, and bold flavours.
A Playground for Chefs, a Feast for Diners
Birthed from the same vision as the Sense of Taste Chef School, the Ayub family transformed a vacant space into a culinary workshop-meets-diner. Upstairs, students refine their craft; downstairs, they take their talents to the plate.
Expect global street-food re-imagined: masala steak rubs shoulders with Polish kielbasa, vindaloo bunny chow mingles with wood-fired pizzas, and even escargot ravioli and eisbein make cameos.
Energy, Edge & Atmosphere
With street art, a skateboard aesthetic, and a kitchen made visible to diners, Urban Playground pulses with energy. Reviewers rave that the vibe is “phenomenal” — chefs chatting, laughter, music, and a sense that you’re part of the show.
Heart in the Community
Urban Playground’s mission extends beyond great food. Together with its chef school, it runs a feeding programme supplying 600 to 800 meals weekly, and offers internships for youth in the local area. All take-away packaging is eco-friendly, and operations are designed to minimize waste — nose-to-tail, sustainable, seasonal.
Visit Us
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 to 22:00 (last order 20:30)
Located at 1A Coronation Court, corner of Coronation Road & Van Wyk Streets, Maitland, Cape Town.
With just about 30 seats, booking ahead is wise.
Urban Playground is proof that food can be fun, soulful, and socially conscious all at once. If you’re in Cape Town and want dinner that tells a story — not just fills a plate — this is a spot to put on your list.