Cafe
FOAM, Umdloti Beach
Updated
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 on Umdloti’s beachfront, started by two local entrepreneurs aiming to serve quality coffee and real, organic food close to the sand. That makes it one of the more literal “beach coffee” options in the town, useful for a quick espresso stop before or after a swim rather than a sit-down dinner venue.
It is open daily from 06:30 to 16:00, and is pet-friendly. The menu runs coffee alongside light meals: wraps, avocado toast, cheese toast and dishes like butter chicken curry. It is rated 4 out of 5 on Tripadvisor, ranked seventh of sixteen restaurants tagged to the Umdloti area.
Given the location, FOAM fits naturally into a beach day alongside Umdloti Beach and the tidal pool, both a short walk away. It sits in similar territory to Caffe Java, another breakfast-and-coffee option on the same stretch.
What is unconfirmed: exact phone contact and current menu pricing. FOAM’s Facebook page is the best source for recent posts and any short-notice closures.
For the wider run of beachfront cafes and restaurants, see Tasca Pizza and the things to do in Umdloti pillar, which links out to 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 9 September 2026.
What people say on Google
- Joey R2 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 Meyer3 months ago
Great place to go for a morning coffee or breakfast. Loved the atmosphere and the view
- Wren Kay8 months ago
There are restaurants you return to for the food… and then there are the ones you return to for the feeling. FOAM welcomed us this morning with the most beautiful energy , warm, relaxed and genuinely inviting, thanks to our amazing waitress Cindy. Add to that the ocean view, the...
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, per its Tripadvisor listing checked September 2026.