TAPI TAPI
ABOUT US
A Brief History
AN AFRICAN INDULGENCE
This amazing journey all began in July 2018 which already feels like a lifetime ago. What began as a self imposed dare - by our founder - to share a passion for ice cream, any sort of ice cream, has evolved into an amazing storytelling vehicle. A unique way to share African folklore, rituals and cultural practices through frozen morsels and crunchy cones. A way to celebrate our diversity and embrace our differences while also realising we're far more similar than we are different.
Food is often a source of othering and has been used as a way to corrupt a people's sense of identity and self worth. Our paramount mission is to heal and nurture the collective self esteem of the continent through food and the rituals around food. Deliberately. One person, one representative scoop at a time.
We began as a direct-delivery service that dropped off ice creams all around the Western Cape, while also orchestrating pop-up tasting experiences where people could engage with the diverse food and food practices from all over the continent. In February 2020 we opened our first location in Observatory, Cape Town, where we survived and thrived through the pandemic.
Six years later we are about to open a new flagship location in the Atlantic Seaboard of Cape Town.
We look forward to seeing all our early adopters and supporters in the new space and making new connections with friends not yet made.

OUR PROMISE
A legacy of decadent taste
We take pride in every scoop we serve, ensuring that each ice cream is made with care, quality ingredients, and flavors you’ll love. We’re committed to delivering an exceptional experience, with friendly service and personalized recommendations to help you discover the perfect flavor for every craving.
Our team is here to assist you every step of the way, whether you’re choosing a classic favorite or trying something new. We believe every scoop should bring a little joy, creating sweet moments you’ll want to come back for again and again.
