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Sea Point · Cape Town · Est. 2014

About Us

We are Scheckter's Raw — a gourmet health food café born from the belief that food is medicine, and that eating well should never mean sacrificing flavour.

10+
Years serving
100%
Plant based
4.9★
Average rating
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Flapjacks Burger
Our Story

The Beginning

Created in the Spirit of Giving

Scheckter's Raw was created in the spirit of giving and sharing. It began not as a business plan, but as a passion — a deep conviction that the food we eat is one of the most powerful forces shaping our health, our happiness, and our world.

Founded by Toby Scheckter in Sea Point, Cape Town, the café quickly became a destination for those seeking food that truly nourishes — body, mind, and soul. Our approach is simple: use the best organic ingredients, prepare them with love, and never compromise on flavour.

2014
Founded
Sea Point
Cape Town

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Everything we do is guided by these principles — from the ingredients we source to the way we greet every guest.

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100% Plant Based

Every single item on our menu is entirely plant-based. No hidden animal products, no exceptions. Nature provides everything we need.

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Cruelty Free

We believe that food should never come at the cost of another being's suffering. Our kitchen is a cruelty-free zone.

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Organically Sourced

We partner with local organic farmers and suppliers who share our values. What we put in your food, we put in our bodies too.

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High Nutrition

Beauty and flavour are not enough. Every dish is crafted with nutritional intelligence — macro-balanced, micro-rich, energy-dense.

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Community First

We are part of the Sea Point community and we take that seriously. We support local, give back, and create a welcoming space for all.

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Sustainable Practices

From compostable packaging to waste reduction, we're committed to running a café that loves the planet as much as it loves good food.

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Evidence-Based Food

We stay up to date with the latest nutritional science to ensure our recipes deliver real, measurable health benefits.

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Made with Love

This one isn't just a tagline. Every dish that leaves our kitchen carries the intention of the hands that prepared it.

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Toby
Scheckter

Meet the Founder

Toby Scheckter

Toby Scheckter is the heart and soul of Scheckter's Raw. A lifelong believer in the power of food as medicine, Toby created this café as an expression of everything he believes about living well.

His approach to cooking is deeply personal — each recipe is a reflection of years of experimentation, research, and an unwavering commitment to flavour without compromise. He believes that plant-based food shouldn't just be "good for you" — it should be the most delicious thing you've ever eaten.

Beyond the kitchen, Toby is a passionate advocate for conscious living, sustainable practices, and the idea that small daily choices have the power to change the world.

— Toby Scheckter

Our Journey

The Scheckter's Raw Story

2014

The Beginning

Scheckter's Raw opens its doors at 98 Regent Road, Sea Point. A small café with a big vision — to prove that plant-based food can be extraordinary.

2015

The Famous Flapjacks Are Born

The Pumpkin Pie Flapjacks debut on the menu. Within weeks they become the most talked-about breakfast in Sea Point.

2017

Raw Bar Range Launches

The Knickers Bar and Twix Bar are introduced. Hand-crafted daily, they quickly develop a cult following and begin selling out every morning.

2019

The Scheckter's Raw Burger

Our signature burger — the plant-based patty in the beetroot bun — joins the menu and becomes our most ordered dish almost immediately.

2022

Cape Town's Best Health Café

Scheckter's Raw is recognised by multiple dining publications as Cape Town's premier destination for health-conscious gourmet food.

2025

Still Going Strong

Over a decade later, Scheckter's Raw remains a beloved Sea Point institution — still family-run, still organic, still powered by nature.

The People Behind the Food

Meet the Team

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Founder & Head Chef

Toby Scheckter

The visionary behind every recipe. Toby's passion for plant-based nutrition has shaped every dish on the menu.

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Senior Chef

Amara Nkosi

With a background in holistic nutrition, Amara brings both science and soul to every plate she creates.

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Café Manager

Jessica van der Berg

Jessica ensures every guest experience is warm, personal, and perfectly executed from door to dessert.

"Food is not just eating energy. It's an experience — it's the culture, the tradition, the connection. Every meal is an act of love."

Toby Scheckter — Founder, Scheckter's Raw

Come Experience It

Visit Us in Sea Point

We'd love to have you. Walk in for breakfast, linger over lunch, or end your evening with one of our raw desserts.

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