Is this the best Gatsby in South Africa?

07 September 2026

Order Cape Town’s iconic Dagwood Gatsby, flaky Beef Salomie, from Continental Take-Aways on Mr D and use the code HAMMY30 to score a tasty discount on this Salt River staple! πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦πŸ₯–
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In this episode of Hammy Eats, Nick Hamman head straight to Salt River, Cape Town, to visit Continental Take-Aways, a beloved family-run spot that has become a firm local favourite over the last 15 years! πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦πŸ”₯

Nick steps into their squeaky-clean kitchen to meet the family behind the counter, learn about the history of Cape Town fast food culture, and find out how they prepare their legendary dishes fresh every single morning. From the iconic history of the Gatsby (dating back to 1976) to the origins of the rich, flaky Salomie, Continental Take-Aways serves up pure Cape comfort food at its absolute finest.

Nick gets stuck into a massive feast of Cape Town fast food heritage!
πŸ₯– The Dagwood Gatsby – Loaded with tender steak, fried eggs, hot slap chips, and rich curry sauce, all stacked inside a fresh, soft loaf of bread
πŸ«“ Tender Beef Curry Salomie – Rich, spicy beef curry wrapped inside a warm, buttery, flaky paratha-style roti

Whether you are pulling up to the store in Salt River or enjoying a legendary Gatsby spread at home via Mr D delivery, Continental Take-Aways delivers a true taste of Cape Town street food history.
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Is Continental Take-Aways home to the best Gatsby in Cape Town?
πŸ₯– Dagwood Gatsby vs. flaky Beef Salomieβ€”which classic takeaway are you choosing first?
πŸ‘‰ Watch now to explore the real story behind Cape Town’s most famous fast foods!
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πŸ’¬ Comment below with your favorite Gatsby spot or where Nick should visit next!
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