Amazing family owned and run gem with freshed baked good and traditional Dutch food... on top of a bakery in a WINDMILL. This place is an institution.
The decor and ambience was quite unique and the outdoor provides a pretty decent view especially on a weekend. Service was great and management is pretty hands-on which is good to see. As for the food, the pancakes served were amazing and made me feel like a kid again. As for the unusual, the hot chocolate is definitely one to try next time.
Magical little place to indulge. Chick and mushroom pies lovely. Pancakes never disappoints. Coffee is amazing. Even if you wanna stop for a cup. It’s well worth it. No issue with pricing. I don’t believe they are pricey at all. This place would have been a perfect 5. But the service costs them one star. Waiters have no idea what they are doing. And order was forgotten. But the friendly owner was very apologetic and sincere. Definitely recommend this place!
Had a great brunch experience at De Molen today! After buying up half the bakery downstairs we headed up the handmade spiral staircase to the charming windmill above. After settling in at a sunny table in the cozy wood-clad interior, our friendly waiter took our order: 2 Uitsmijter Specials consisting of egg, ham and cheese on toast with 2 krokette on the side. The latter was the reason we travelled all the way from Randburg to Edenvale and, once they arrived, did not disappoint! These krokette are the real Dutch deal! We promptly bought a dozen frozen krokette to take home and will definitely return to De Molen to try the pea soup with smoked sausage, poffertjies and appelflappen (since we didn't have space this time around). Great food, fast and friendly service & good value in a charming setting. What's not to like?
Have always loved this place and will continue to come here until it shuts down or I shut down (hopefully the latter). Looooove yoooouuu De Molen....
I have to say, the food here is amazing; however a little more caramel on the banana and caramel pancake would be amazing. The cherry, custard and cream pancake is an absolute beauty. Service is decent, although we kept having to ask for.our waitress. Overall, a must visit.
Cold winter morning and 3 hungry teenage boys. Off to try the pancake house. Up the spiral staircase that was crafted with such care. Warm reception and cosy decor. Food was decent albeit a bit pricey. Croquettes the best. Savoury mince pancake bland. The real treat was the apple crumble we bought in the bakery for later. So so good! Oliballs also divine!
Delicious breakfast, but perhaps more impressive is the fact that the menus are squeaky clean, the tables are clean, and our waitress was super friendly.
10 out of 10 for atmosphere inside the wooden molen - just lovely.
Very good mushrooms, and the chef understands what it means if you order medium fried eggs. Definitely coming back here.
Came through for lunch today (Sunday) such a quaint little place inside the windmill ... Feels like you've stepped through to a place in Amsterdam.
Forgot to take photo of our brunch but I had the bacon & cheese pancake - so much of yummies. My hubby had the Rye bread with ham cheese & egg (can't remember the name) also excellent!
We then had the most amazing sweet pancake for afters (not that I had much room left!) The cherry & custard pancake with cream ... Total show stopper & at least another two tables had it & where raving about it which is what caught our attention ... Will defiantly be back
This place has been around forever. The original windwill was actually imported when the place was launched. De backery at the bottom sells the best doughnuts and Chelsea buns. De Molen itself serves great pancakes, my favorite being the mince and cheese.
Great experience. Food was amazing, fresh and great quality. The service was a little slow, but could also be that there are few front of house staff for the peak periods. Did not deter from the visit at all. I do suggest, you visit if you are relaxing and willing to take it easy 😉 This is not a grab and go kinda place
The best Dutch food in JHB. The Windmill restaurant is above the amazing bakery. The pancakes are legendary and the croquettes are our favorite!! We love visiting for a coffee and pancake. Family friendly and great service.
Very cute little Restaurant in Edenvale. We came here to get some of JHBs best pancakes and weren't disappointed! Nice selection of sweet and savory pancakes and other meals. Very kids friendly, great spot for a Sunday family breakfast.
. A classic Edenvale landmark
. Charming windmill design and Dutch aesthetics
. Unfortunately, the surrounds have become increasingly daunting on Van Riebeeck Avenue (not the restaurants fault)
. Delicious poffertjies
. Suggest pancakes or poffertjies over savoury meals
Delicious Dutch pastries in a neat bakery attended by friendly staff. Sweet tooth haven. Go early before all the yummy goodies sells out
Lovely place for a quick meal. Great pancakes and service was very good. Myself and my daughter heard of it and decided to go through today. The set up is so cute, upstairs on a wind mill. We had savory and sweet pancakes, they were all good. The rest of the food that went padtbus looked great too, so we will go back to try some more on the menu. They close at 2pm on a Saturday.
Great little windmill pancake shop. Nicely decorated and very cozy. Great vibe from staff and well portioned pancakes 🥞.
Nonhlanhla Lindiwe Ntoyi
+5
Nice cozy little place in Edenvale. Serves an amazing range of pancakes and other foods. Loved it!
Fantastic food and friendly staff in an authentic dutch styled windmill.
Very cool spot in Edenglen. Great coffee and delicious food. The staff are always excellent
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