Wembley Roadhouse Menu and Prices in Cape Town

Wembley Roadhouse in Athlone is a Cape Town institution built around burgers, grilled chicken, curries, salomis, breyani, sandwiches, pizza, snacks and sweet drinks. The Wembley Whopper is its best-known order, but the range is much broader than a burger shop. Prices checked in September 2026 included R78.90 for a Whopper, R88.90 for a Beefeater, R69.90 for several chicken burgers and R199.90 for a full tandoori or Portuguese chicken.

The venue is at Wembley Building, 21 Belgravia Road, Athlone. It offers collection and the traditional roadhouse experience of eating in or near your car, as well as garden seating. Wembley states that its meat products are halaal. Diners with a strict dietary or certification requirement should still ask about the exact product, preparation area and current documentation.

This guide uses the Wembley menu available during the September 2026 review. The menu file says it replaces earlier price lists, which matters because older tables online show substantially lower figures. Use the prices below to plan, then confirm the final amount by phone or at the counter. Delivery prices and fees may differ.

Quick Wembley Roadhouse prices

The Wembley Whopper

The Whopper is the signature Wembley order. It should not be confused with another chain’s product that uses the same general word. Wembley’s version belongs to its own Cape Town roadhouse tradition and can be ordered plain or masala. The masala option is the more distinctive choice when you want spice; plain is easier for a first visit or a diner who prefers a milder burger.

At R78.90, the burger alone cost R46 less than the R124.90 combo during the review. That difference bought chips and a canned drink. The combo is convenient, but it is not automatically the right value for every diner. If you already have a drink, want to share chips or prefer a shake, build the order separately and compare the total.

The Whopper suits a quick lunch or late meal because it keeps the order simple. Ask what garnish and sauce are currently included if you have a strong preference. Removing a topping may not reduce the price, but it can prevent food waste. Add fresh chilli or cheese only if it improves the burger for you, not because extras are available.

Beefeater and other burgers

The Beefeater was R88.90 and included egg and cheese. It could also be ordered plain or masala. Compared with the Whopper, it is a heavier burger because the egg and cheese add richness as well as protein. The R128.90 combo was only R4 more than the Whopper combo on the reviewed menu, making it attractive for a diner who wants those toppings.

Tandoori chicken, Portuguese chicken and chicken mayonnaise burgers were listed around R69.90. Tandoori brings aromatic spice and a grilled character. Portuguese-style chicken usually focuses on a savoury chilli and garlic direction, though heat can vary. Chicken mayonnaise is the milder, creamier choice.

A beef patty burger was also around R69.90, while a mighty beef patty version with cheese and chips was about R79.90 in the reviewed information. Read the current description carefully because an item that includes chips cannot be compared directly with a burger-only price.

Hot dogs and sausage rolls fill the lower-cost savoury section. Examples included a single hot dog around R49.90, a double around R59.90, a beef sausage roll around R59.90 and a double beef version around R69.90. Chilli-cheese versions cost more than the plain builds. These prices should be confirmed when ordering because menu revisions can change both size and topping.

Tandoori or Portuguese chicken

Both chicken styles were offered in quarter, half and full portions. The reviewed prices were R79.90, R129.90 and R199.90. Moving from a quarter to a half cost R50, while moving from half to full cost R70. A full chicken can therefore be better for sharing, but only after adding the sides the table actually wants.

Tandoori chicken is the more aromatic option, drawing on a spiced marinade. Portuguese chicken places greater emphasis on chilli, garlic and a tangy savoury profile. Heat levels may not be identical, so ask which is milder. “Portuguese” does not by itself tell you exactly how hot the current sauce will be.

A quarter chicken is a practical individual meal when paired with chips, rice or salad. Half chicken suits a larger appetite. A full chicken works for two or more people depending on the number and size of sides. Remember that chicken portions include bone, so the listed size cannot be compared directly with strips or a boneless burger.

Portuguese chicken strips with savoury rice or chips were listed as a contained plate in earlier current-menu reporting. Confirm whether the choice of side is included. Strips can be easier for children or diners who do not want bones, but ask about chilli before ordering.

Curries and bredies

Wembley’s curry section reflects the Cape Town setting and the venue’s long menu history. Options have included lamb curry, lamb dhall gosht, mince curry, chicken curry, butter chicken, prawn curry, vegetable curry, tomato bredie and steak curry. Availability can change, particularly for seafood and slow-cooked dishes.

Lamb curry is the straightforward meat-and-gravy choice. Dhall gosht combines meat with lentils, giving a thicker, earthier meal. Tomato bredie is a Cape-style stew built around tomato and slow cooking rather than the same spice profile as curry. Butter chicken is generally creamier and milder, but diners should still ask about heat.

A curry price only makes sense when you know what accompanies it. Confirm whether rice, roti or another starch is included. Ask whether the meat is bone-in. Lamb and chicken curries can include bones, which affect the edible portion and require more careful eating.

Seafood curries can depend on stock. Prawn and crayfish should be checked for availability and current price before making the trip. Anyone with a shellfish allergy must mention it clearly; shared utensils and cooking areas create cross-contact questions that a menu table cannot answer.

Vegetable curry is the obvious meat-free starting point, but strict vegetarians or vegans should ask about stock, ghee, butter and shared preparation. A dish name tells you its main ingredient, not every ingredient used in the kitchen.

What is a salomi?

A salomi wraps curry in roti, turning a saucy dish into a handheld Cape Town favourite. Wembley has offered lamb, mince, chicken, butter chicken, prawn, vegetable and steak versions. It is useful when you want curry flavours without a plate of rice, though it can still be messy because the roti absorbs sauce.

Choose lamb for a richer filling, mince for an even texture, and chicken for a lighter meat option. Butter chicken is creamier. Vegetable salomi is the meat-free choice, subject to the same ingredient checks noted above. Prawn salomi adds seafood but also raises allergen and stock questions.

Eat a salomi soon after collection. As it rests, the roti softens further and can tear. For a longer trip, ask whether the kitchen can pack it in a way that protects the wrap, though the standard presentation may be fixed.

A salomi is already a complete starch-and-filling combination. Chips can make the meal heavier without adding much contrast. A drink or small salad may be a more balanced addition. If ordering several for a group, label the wrappers because curry fillings can look similar from outside.

Breyani and rice meals

Lamb and chicken breyani have appeared on the menu. Breyani combines spiced rice with meat and supporting ingredients, making it a one-dish meal rather than plain rice with curry spooned over it. Ask what accompaniments come with the current serving, such as dhal or salad.

Lamb usually costs more than chicken and can include bone. Chicken breyani can also contain bone depending on preparation. Tell children and guests who are unfamiliar with the dish to eat carefully. A boneless promise should only be made by the restaurant for that batch.

Breyani travels well compared with chips, which lose crispness quickly. It can be a practical collection order for a family, especially when portions are available in larger packs. Confirm pack size, heating guidance and storage if the food will not be eaten immediately.

Sandwiches and combo meals

Wembley’s sandwiches have included steak, Beefeater, chicken mayonnaise, tandoori chicken, Portuguese chicken, cheese and tomato, and fried egg. Current reporting placed the steak sandwich around R78.90 and the Beefeater sandwich around R88.90, with chicken options around R69.90.

The Beefeater adds egg and cheese, while steak can be plain or masala. Chicken mayonnaise is cool and creamy; tandoori and Portuguese versions are more strongly seasoned. Cheese and tomato or fried egg are simpler, lower-cost choices where currently available.

Reviewed combo examples were R124.90 for steak sandwich, chips and a canned drink, and R128.90 for the Beefeater sandwich combo. Compare these with the corresponding burger combos because names can look similar. Repeat the word “sandwich” or “burger” when ordering by phone.

A combo fixes the side and drink decision, which speeds up a large order. It is less useful when the table wants shakes or plans to share one large chips. Write down separate-item and combo totals before assuming one route is cheaper.

Pizza, pasta and mixed group orders

Deep-dish pizza is part of the venue’s broad identity, alongside burgers and curries. Pizza sizes, toppings and current prices need to be read from the latest menu because this section can change. Ask how many slices and diners the stated size usually serves.

Pasta choices have included mince lasagne, chicken lasagne and ribbon noodles with chicken and mushroom sauce. Lasagne is a rich oven-baked order that travels better than many fried items. Ribbon noodles are creamier and should be eaten while hot. Confirm whether a salad or bread is included.

For a group with different preferences, use one category per person rather than ordering one of everything. A pizza can cover sharing, chicken or curry can provide a main plate, and a salomi suits the diner who wants something handheld. Add chips only after checking which combos already include them.

Samoosas, sides and extras

Wembley is also associated with savoury snacks such as samoosas. Fillings and prices can vary, and popular options may sell out. Ask whether an order is sold individually or by quantity. A snack box can work for sharing while waiting for larger dishes.

Extras reported with the current menu included egg, cheese, pineapple, fresh chilli, jalapeño and sauces at modest additional prices. Small charges accumulate across a family order. More toppings can also hide the flavour of the base burger, so choose additions deliberately.

Chips travel poorly because steam softens them. For collection, arrive close to the promised time and open the package only when safe to do so. Reheating fried food changes it; the best solution is a short journey and prompt eating.

Fresh chilli is not the same as a smooth chilli sauce. It brings direct heat and texture. Chilli-cheese sauce adds richness as well as spice. If you are unsure, ask for a sauce separately so you can control the amount.

Desserts and Wembley drinks

Dessert examples included vermicelli with ice cream, chocolate brownie with ice cream, vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, Oreo sundae, nut sundae, peppermint crisp dessert and banana split. Reported 2026 examples ranged roughly from R44.90 to R59.90.

Vermicelli and ice cream pairs a warm or spiced noodle-style sweet with cold dairy. Peppermint crisp dessert brings mint, chocolate and cream. A banana split is the larger fruit-and-ice-cream format. Nut sundaes are unsuitable for anyone avoiding nuts unless the restaurant confirms a safe alternative and preparation process.

Wembley Crush, falooda, lassi, fruit punch and milkshakes give the beverage list its local character. Falooda can include milk, ice cream, syrup, seeds and vermicelli depending on the recipe. Lassi is a yoghurt drink. Both contain dairy in their standard forms.

A shake or falooda can function as dessert. Pairing one with a sundae after a large curry or full combo may be more than one diner wants. Decide after the main rather than pre-ordering every sweet item, unless collection timing requires one complete phone order.

Halaal scope and dietary questions

Wembley’s own venue information states that its meat products are halaal. This is more precise than saying every item and process is automatically certified to every diner’s standard. Ask the venue for current certification details if that is important to you.

Meat status does not answer every dietary question. Desserts can contain gelatine, dairy or egg. Sauces can contain allergens. Seafood and meat may use shared areas. A vegetarian item can share equipment with meat. Explain the exact requirement instead of asking only whether the restaurant is halaal.

Common allergens may include gluten, milk, egg, soy, nuts, sesame, fish and shellfish. Curry blends and sauces can contain ingredients that are not obvious from the name. Serious allergies require a direct discussion with staff before the order is accepted.

Ordering by phone and collecting

The venue lists 021 697 1435 and 021 697 1442 for Roadhouse phone orders. Check those numbers against current venue information before relying on a saved contact. Give your name, item, quantity, flavour, size and extras in a consistent order.

Repeat similar names carefully: Whopper versus Beefeater, burger versus sandwich, plain versus masala, tandoori versus Portuguese, quarter versus half. Ask the staff member to read the order back and state the total. This catches mistakes before cooking begins.

Ask for an estimated collection time rather than arriving immediately. At busy periods, large orders take longer. On Friday, the venue’s published schedule notes a midday closure period; daily and holiday times can change, so confirm when timing matters.

At collection, check the number of packages, cold drinks and separately packed sauces before leaving. Do not open hot containers while driving. Park safely, verify the order, then transport hot and cold items separately when possible.

Planning the final bill

A Whopper combo at R124.90 gave one diner a main, chips and drink at a predictable price. Two such combos would total R249.80 before extras. A family choosing one full chicken at R199.90 must still add sides and drinks, so the headline main can be lower while the full basket becomes similar.

Four separate burgers may provide more variety than full chicken, but combos repeat chips and cans. For a family, price one shared chicken, large chips and drinks against four combos. Include every side and extra in both totals.

Curries, breyani and pasta can offer better travel value because they remain satisfying after a longer drive. Burgers and chips are best eaten quickly. The cheapest order on paper is poor value if its texture is lost before reaching home.

Delivery adds another price layer. Marketplace menu prices can be higher, followed by service, delivery and small-order fees. Compare the final delivery basket with phone collection. Include fuel and time in your own decision, but keep them separate from the restaurant’s price.

Best way to choose from the Wembley menu

Three sample order plans

For one person who wants the classic order, start with the Whopper combo. It fixes the main, chips and drink in one price and avoids duplicate sides. Add chilli separately when you are unsure of the heat. Leave dessert until you know whether the burger and chips were enough.

For two diners who want chicken, compare one full chicken with two half portions. One full chicken was R199.90 on the reviewed list, while two halves would total R259.80 before sides. The full chicken saves money when both people want the same style. Two halves make sense when one wants tandoori and the other Portuguese, or when each person wants a separate package.

For a mixed family order, choose one shareable item and then fill genuine gaps. A full chicken or pizza can anchor the meal. Add one vegetable curry or salomi for a diner who does not want chicken, then choose a family-size chips instead of several small portions where offered. Count the included drinks in combos before adding bottles or cans.

For a late collection, choose food that tolerates the journey. Breyani, curry and lasagne retain their character longer than fries, sundaes or a thick shake. If the group insists on both hot food and ice cream, transport them in separate bags and eat the frozen item first or place it in a freezer immediately.

These examples use the menu structure rather than promising a fixed saving. Pack sizes, sides and prices can change. Ask for the current total for the exact order and compare it with the alternatives while you are still on the phone.

Choose the Whopper for the signature roadhouse experience. Choose Beefeater when egg and cheese appeal to you. Tandoori and Portuguese chicken give two different spice directions and flexible portion sizes. Curries, breyani and salomis express the broader Cape Town identity of the menu.

For a quick individual meal, a combo keeps ordering simple. For a family, full chicken, pizza or larger rice dishes can be easier to share. For collection over a longer distance, curry, breyani and pasta hold better than chips and ice cream.

Prices in this guide were reviewed in September 2026, but Wembley can issue a new list that replaces them. Confirm the current item, size, inclusions and total when you order. That protects the existing article from pretending an old menu is permanent while still giving you useful numbers for planning.

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