W E A R E T H E C U L T U R E
WHAT ARE WE ALL
ABOUT?
Our Vision at Ground Culture is to unite and empower South African's through our platforms.
At Ground Culture, we strive to unite and empower South Africans through innovative platforms that celebrate creativity, community, and entrepreneurship.
Ground Culture Cafe:
We are South Africa's fastest growing comedy club, with a variety of weekly events. We have had the likes of Riaad Moosa, Nina Hastie, Rob Van Vuuren and more. By day, where a coffee shop and at night, we're a growing event space.
Ground Culture Food Trucks:
Our food truck model champions chefs by providing opportunities to enhance their skills and gain business ownership. We nurture culinary talent, turning passion into thriving enterprises.
Together, we build a grounded culture of growth, connection, and empowerment.
LETS TALK ABOUT OUR FOOD
At Ground Culture, our food philosophy is simple: good food brings people together.
Whether you’re sitting down at Ground Culture Café in Observatory or grabbing a burger from one of our food trucks across Cape Town, we focus on fresh flavours, quality ingredients, and authentic local taste. Locally sourced, proudly South African.Eat with us, wherever you are
Order in store, grab a takeaway from our food trucks, or order on Uber Eats. Whether you’re in Observatory, Claremont, Sea Point or Blouberg, there’s always a Ground Culture smash burger close by.
We believe that great food starts with great ingredients. That’s why every burger, wrap, panini, and side is made with ingredients sourced from local suppliers in Cape Town and across South Africa.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mon, 30 MarGround Culture CafeMonday Quiz Nights at Ground Culture Join us for a Monday evening of good laughs, great food, and a little brain-teasing fun at Ground Culture. Hosted by the entertaining Inquizitorious Rex Quizzes
Wed, 01 AprGround Culture CafeRoast Battle League: Comedy Show at Ground Culture Things are about to get hot and a little savage, at Ground Culture.
Thu, 02 AprGround Culture CafeSandbox Jam is where it starts. Every first Thursday, we open the floor. Musicians, poets, singers, storytellers, anyone with something to share takes the stage. No headliners. No gatekeepers. Just a room full of people who came to witness and be witnessed.
Fri, 03 AprGround Culture CafeJoin us every Friday at Grounded Comedy Nights which is hosted by award-winning Comedian, Jaryd Pillay! On the line up, we've got 6 - 8 talented comedians looking to make their mark in Cape Town. You are bound to have an evening filled with fun and great comedy.
Tue, 07 AprGround Culture CafeWhy Are You Like This? An observational, work-in-progress stand-up show about people being weird and annoying — and about realising it's you, you are people. With music and comedy Phil explores the gap between the life he imagined and the one he ended up with
Sat, 18 AprGround CultureWesley Paulse brings his high-energy physical comedy and masterclass storytelling to his own solo show at Ground Culture. Limited seats — book yours!
Sat, 25 AprGround Culture CafeStep into a colourful aura of comedy where the jokes come bold, colourful and unfiltered. Expect sharp storytelling and a splash of questionable wisdom from Tol Ass Mo.
Tue, 28 AprGround Culture CafeSavanna Comics' Choice Award nominees Akhil and Wesley bring you Haha Hehe, their debut two-man show. Expect jokes about love, loss, legacy, laziness, and at least one disease you weren't expecting. Seriously funny.
Wed, 29 AprGround Culture CafeDave Levinsohn’s signature observational humour will be showcased in his new stand-up special ‘LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO’
Thu, 30 AprGround Culture Cafe2025 was such a great year for Mbali Gudazi 's comedy journey from being nominated for Best Breakthrough Act of the Year at the Comic's Choice Comedy Awards. To winning the Jive Funny Championships in Cape Town.
Tue, 19 MayGround Culture CafeOne of South Africa’s most loved and quick-witted comedians, Nik Rabinowitz returns to Ground Culture this May for an exclusive 4-night run.
Thu, 28 MayGround Culture CafeBob Perfect is an open book in a glass case of emotion as much as he tries to be a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, in an enigma. With over a decade of telling jokes under his belt, Bob is a stalwart of the South African comedy scene with his pop-culture-fuelled misanthropic takes on modern life.
Sat, 30 MayGround Culture CafeJoin Prince M’baya for his debut one-man stand-up comedy show at Ground Culture Café in Observatory on Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 8:00 PM. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo and now based in Cape Town, Prince M’baya has spent the last five years building his voice in the comedy scene.
Thu, 11 JunGround Culture CafeWatch the FIFA World Cup Kick Off at Ground Culture as South Africa takes on Mexico on the 11th of June 2026.
Sat, 04 JulGround Culture CafeWatch the Springboks with us at Ground Culture. Expect delicious burgers, drinks specials and lekker vibes!