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
Sat, 31 OctGround Culture CafeHeadliners Only with Jaryd Pillay (host), Khanyiso Kenqa and Phil de Lange. Saturday 31 October, 8pm.
Sun, 01 NovGround Culture CaféVisually impaired stand-up comedian Aghmad Ismail brings his debut solo stand-up show, WHEN THEY THINK YOU'RE NOT LOOKING, to the stage—and not even you will see the punchlines coming.
Mon, 02 NovGround 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
Tue, 03 NovGround Culture CaféComedian Vision Masango, winner of the 2022 Tshisa Talent Award and a 2023 Savanna Comics' Choice Awards nominee, brings his one-man show I Think I'm Happily Married to Ground Culture. A hilarious journey through married life, family, dating and the things nobody warns you about when you say I do. Expect sharp wit, honest storytelling and big laughs. Tuesday 3 November, show 8pm, doors 6:30pm for dinner and drinks. Tickets R120. Ground Culture Cafe, Observatory.
Thu, 05 NovGround Culture CaféGrounded Comedy Open Mic Night at Ground Culture, hosted by Prince M'Baya. Fresh comedy, big energy, and up and coming comedians testing new material. Thursday 5 November, 8pm.
Fri, 06 NovGround Culture CafeGrounded Comedy Nights hosted by Jaryd Pillay, with headliner Mark Sampson. Friday 6 November, show at 8pm, doors from 6:30pm. Tickets R120.
- Sat, 07 NovGround Culture CafeWatch the Springboks with us at Ground Culture. Expect delicious burgers, drinks specials and lekker vibes!
- Sun, 08 NovGround Culture CaféComedy Sundowners at Ground Culture. Happy hour from 3pm to 6pm, then stand up comedy from 6pm. Sunday 8 November 2026.
- Wed, 11 NovGround Culture CaféApple & Eve: The Comedy. Wednesday 11 November, 8pm at Ground Culture, Observatory. Details to follow.
Sat, 14 NovGround Culture CafeJoin Candace Fortune for her first run of her Comedy story telling experience.- Sun, 15 NovGround Culture CaféComedy Sundowners at Ground Culture. Happy hour from 3pm to 6pm, then stand up comedy from 6pm. Sunday 15 November 2026.
- Tue, 17 NovGround Culture CaféThe Roast Battle League is back at Ground Culture. Cape Town's sharpest comics go head to head, no mercy and no filter. Presented by RBL South Africa. Battles to be announced.
Thu, 19 NovGround Culture CaféTarryn Light's award winning one woman show of stand up comedy, live music and raw storytelling about life with a neurodivergent brain.- Sun, 22 NovGround Culture CaféComedy Sundowners at Ground Culture. Happy hour from 3pm to 6pm, then stand up comedy from 6pm. Sunday 22 November 2026.
- Tue, 24 NovGround Culture CaféThe Roast Battle League is back at Ground Culture. Cape Town's sharpest comics go head to head, no mercy and no filter. Presented by RBL South Africa. Battles to be announced.
Wed, 25 NovGround CultureRenowned SA comedian Nicholas Goliath brings Influenced to Ground Culture for two nights only, 25 & 26 November 2026. R200 per person, show starts 8pm.
Fri, 27 NovGround Culture CaféGround Culture will be closed for a private function.