Cafe
FOAM, Umdloti Beach
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Umdloti Beach Cafe Price band R
In short
FOAM is a small coffee shop at 31 North Beach Road, Umdloti's beachfront, open daily from 06:30 to 16:00 and rated 4 out of 5 on Tripadvisor.
FOAM is a small coffee shop at 31 North Beach Road, right on Umdloti’s beachfront. Two local entrepreneurs started it to serve coffee and organic food close to the sand. Stop in for an espresso before or after a swim. It’s a daytime place, so look elsewhere for dinner.
It’s open daily from 06:30 to 16:00, and it’s pet-friendly. Alongside the coffee you’ll find light meals: wraps, avocado toast, cheese toast and dishes like butter chicken curry. Tripadvisor rates it 4 out of 5, seventh of sixteen restaurants in the Umdloti area.
Umdloti Beach and the tidal pool are both a short walk away, so FOAM slots easily into a beach day. Caffe Java, on the same stretch, is another breakfast-and-coffee option.
FOAM’s phone number and current prices are hard to track down. Its Facebook page is your best bet for recent posts and any short-notice closures.
For more beachfront eating, try Tasca Pizza, or see things to do in Umdloti for every venue in this guide.
- Area
- Umdloti Beach
- Type
- Cafe
- Address
- 31 North Beach Road, Umdloti Beach
- Price band
- R
- Website
- Visit site
- Listing status
- Open
Hours and prices are not listed here unless the venue publishes them. Phone ahead.
Opening hours open now
- Monday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Google's hours, not ours. Phone ahead on a public holiday.
Photos and ratings: Google. Google data as of 26 October 2026.
What people say on Google
- Joey R4 months ago
The coffee and drinks were quite nice but some of the food was disappointing, especially the butter chicken curry. It was not made properly (not sure what recipe they are using). I like that the sandwiches come with a fruit salad, just wish the curry did to wash away the taste 😃...
- Thomas Meyer4 months ago
Great place to go for a morning coffee or breakfast. Loved the atmosphere and the view
- Roy Hockey6 months ago
Love this place. Great cappuccinos and kids love the crushers. Waitrons are amazing and super friendly. Best views ever.
Reviews are other people's words, published on Google, quoted here in part.
| Fact | Value | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Trading hours | Daily, 06:30-16:00 | 2026-09 tripadvisor.com |
| Tripadvisor rating | 4 out of 5, ranked #7 of 16 restaurants in the Umdloti area | 2026-09 tripadvisor.com |
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Questions people ask
- How close is FOAM to the beach?
- About 30 paces from the sea, per its own description, making it one of the closest cafes to the sand in Umdloti.
- What are FOAM's hours?
- Daily, 06:30 to 16:00. Its own Instagram bio said "Open 6.30 - 16.00 daily" on 16 October 2026.
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