Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Pietermaritzburg

Zizanobuhle Dlamini

Raphaël A.

nthabiseng mosiea

Yane Bakreski

Mugg & Bean

92/100 (5572 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Sphume was my waitress, thank you for your excellent service… I wanted something light, she recommended a Monte cristo salad, it was..."

Miranda Nteyi

"Sphume was our friendly and attentive hostess for the evening at Mugg &Bean situated inside the Liberty Midlands Mall, Sanctuary Road in..."

Sandy

"Sphume. Thank you so much for the great service your warm heart and beautiful heart made my day as I was not okay emotionally continue spreading love..."

yandisa makaula

"Sphume The treatment and service I got today was out of this world.. keep up the good word Sphume and team..."

Noxolo Mkhize

"I received the best service and the food is scrumptious. The lady that served me is 103 Andiswa. She’s kind and gives the best customer service..."

Theo Ndlovu

"Great service with a warm welcoming. Food was mouthwatering. Thank you to beautiful waitress with a beautiful smile..."

Thobeka Mbele

"Andile your service was really good his kind , patient Thank you so..."

Saneh Ndlovu

"We were served by Nelisiwe. We had South African Benedict, fruit salad, beef salad, a dessert and some drinks. Food was..."

Silungile Nokulinda Khali

"Cleo provided such an exceptional service throughout my time. I highly recommend requesting her service when visiting the restaurant. The food..."

Zola Ndlela

"Amanda at the PMB mall branch was amazing! Made our breakfast fun and exciting. Definitely recommend to ask for her, to make your next meal more..."

Sami Kinsey

Lakeside Cafe'

90/100 (2343 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very friendly service. Had a very nice and relaxing lunch by the lake. The food was very..."

Akhona Mlotshwa

"My friend and I went for breakfast and it was amazing. The lake view is something..."

yoleka luzulane

"Had an amazing mothers' day breakfast at Lakeside. Delicious food at reasonable prices. Excellent service from owners and staff. Warm and friendly..."

Renilla Salickram

"Perfect place if you looking for something peaceful, the owner even gave out some bread too feed the ducks. Make sure to bring your appetite, the..."

Gamelihle Gumede

"First time I have been here and what a wonderful experience. The setting was really lovely, service very good and food excellent. What I really..."

Brian Bailie

"One of the loveliest eateries in Pietermaritzburg. Love watching the geese and ducks while enjoying a delicious meal. Friendly and..."

Shannon Taylor

"Brilliant food and location. A tranquil spot next to the lake. Watch the ducks laze on the lake with good food and an excellent coffee. Very diverse..."

Petrus Opperman

"I love lakeside,it's pretty,with ducks and geese on the pond,and you can just see liberty mall in the background,the restaurant is situated perfectly..."

Geraldine Pickering

"We were welcomed with a smile, from management and staff... The service was amazing, and management and staff went the extra mile as we were there..."

Freda Jennings

"Absolutely loved this cafe. Clean, and very relaxing. The tranquil lakeside view was another another bonus. But the highlight of my visit was the..."

Minky Mbele

"What a wonderful restaurant with a lovely view of the lake. And the food is..."

Amanda Rose

"I've been here two times. Absolutely stunning lake view. Amazing service. I accidentally spilled my smoothie and it was replaced for free 🙂. The..."

Mawande Nzama

"Fun and friendly place. The staff are awesome and the scenery is..."

Vishana

"Lakeside is a gem. Have gone there many times and have enjoyed all of them. The waiters are efficient and so friendly and make you enjoy your meal...."

Greg Palframan

"Great view, serene atmosphere, good spot to have bite and..."

Khameel Singh

"Good food , awesome location . Great views of Bird Sanctuary lake. Feed the ducks and..."

Adhesh “AKR” Raj

"Ordered Sunday lunch, since Lakeside now offers hot meals for takeaway, baked goods, and cappuccinos. Really delicious and filling, and good value..."

Sarah Parker

"Lovely Family Owned Restaurant. Beautiful Lakeside view. Owners very present on hand. Thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast and menu had many of our..."

Dayle Dalgleish

Rosehurst

90/100 (1071 ratings)

"Beautiful setting for brunch. The food had delicious flavour profiles, the staff were friendly and the garden provided for a lovely little walk...."

Elizabeth Hasses

"An absolute dream venue. This is a quaint cafe which also has beautiful antiques and books. You're hit with an old timey feel as you enter and can..."

Nicole Naicker

"I had my birthday breakfast here and Ryan and the team were so accommodating and friendly. They went out of their way to make my morning special. We..."

Pennygrove Farmhouse

"Absolute gem. Visit this restaurant and you discover a secret garden - a little leafy wonder world tucked away from the rest of the town. Beautiful..."

Errol Douwes

"A delightful place to dine, savour the natural beauty of the place & enjoy a splendid service. I’ve dined there several times & have treated family..."

Mariam Cassimjee

"Excellent little peaceful spot in Pietermaritzburg with lovely land landscaping. The waffle was..."

Suraya Asmal

"Little serene gem in the chaos of Pietermaritzberg. I was truly surprised to find somewhere so silent, and peaceful, in the middle of the city. Staff..."

Che'-Lee Parker

"Beautiful breakfast, coffee or lunch spot. Take a walk through the little antique secondhand shops and browse the magnificent..."

Courtney Sharp

"Ambient garden setting… hidden gem in PMB … Coffee retreat absolutely … friendly welcoming..."

Waheeda Rasool-Shaik

"Beautiful venue. Excellent service. And wonderful staff! Thank you to all of the staff, especially Ryan, at Rosehurst. I am beyond pleased with your..."

Sadiyya Khan

"I loved Rosehurst. My first time here and I have lived in Pietermaritzburg for 32 years! It it refreshing. The garden is beautiful, the service..."

Paul Chamen

"Lovely garden and great breakfast/brunch 👌🏽 good attention to..."

Sine Mathenjwa

"A hidden oasis in the center of the city! It’s manicured gardens are pristine, it definitely is one of the most beautiful gardens in..."

Avastha Singh

"The food was delicious. The coffee was amazing. The staff were very friendly and helpful. What a lovely lunch. Cannot recommend this place..."

Harry Maarsingh

"The food was beautifully presented!!! And tasty. Lovely..."

Jozie.stoc O Connor

"This use to be my absolute favorite coffee shop and we would go there every time we were in PMB. It isn't bad now but they recently lost that perfect..."

Otillia Wigley

"Beautiful tea garden in the middle of town. You feel like you've stepped out of the city back in time. Lovely..."

Anita de Wet

Coffeebox

Woolworths

87/100 (3060 ratings)

"Had great service at the Cafe, great service at the perfume counters, very well stocked woolies in general and managemnet is present to assit their..."

Stephanie Szecsei

"All ways great service & food is all way..."

Kelvin Smith

"My first time ever having vegan hot chocolate and I didn't miss the milk, this was creamy and delicious. Also my first ever potato waffle and it was..."

Nicole Naicker

"One were pushing a small trolly from other which I don't remember now but my message is to say one lady attended us to offer a better trolly to use..."

Mohato Tsiame

"The store is always clean and secured The food is always fresh and up to standard The staff are pleasant Everything is of..."

Tess Manickum

"Really like going here..Restuarant lovley...staff very..."

Margaret Evans

"Well, I like this place. Why? Food, food and food. That and they always have clothes that are just my style. 🤷‍♀ Is it a happy place? Yes. I..."

Sindiswa Mkhize

"Such a wonderful place! My daughter (8 weeks) and I stopped off for a quick bite to eat at the cafe and the manageress was a life saver! She found me..."

Sarah Bowman

"Very very helpful staff, good selection of bras (which is why I originally went in) The W Cafe caught my eye and was very inviting. The staff at the..."

Sarah

"Clean, well laid out, good food..."

rafiek rodriques

"A clean store well set out. Be careful as to which day you go as shelves can be lacking in stock but I found what I needed and was happy. Staff at..."

Dianna Beatson

"Popped in for my Habenero sauce.. Woolies house brand... Still getting used to the new bottle but same sauce....and soooo delicious..even when I'm..."

megan chetty

"I am again grateful for the food of this great supermarket.I am still standing Simphiwe, the lungs should not be higher than my officers because a..."

Simphiwe D CELE

"Difficult to rate as the clothes store is 4-5 Stars while their Food store is a 3 Star as their selection is quite limited. Rather visit the Cascades..."

Andrew Sheard

"Excellent service and staff. Love the ice cream specials and..."

lindokuhle mike

Airborne Cafe

"Great food and friendly staff. Had a delicious chicken and feta wrap with fresh..."

Amanda Roos

"Nice little café with great food and staff. Very good place to go have something to eat or drink before or after your flight. Even if you're just in..."

Kris Carson

"It is no Sky Lounge, but it is the only place you can get beer and food before departing from the most chilled, relaxed and pleasant airport in..."

Rob Foden

"Friendly staff. Service is always on time. Perfect place to spend an hour doing your mathematics before take..."

Tebogo Kgothi

"PMB Airport is tiny and nondescript but the waitrons at Airborne Café more than compensate by being the friendliest, swiftest and most helpful in..."

Pamela Neethling

"The quality of the food was far better than I expected for a small airpot café. Excellent crumpets. Their chips were cooked supprisingly..."

David Roberts

"Great place to have a meal, snack and drinks. Staff friendly and the prices are..."

Siyabonga Zuma

"Great service. Good food for quick visit. Friendly..."

Grant Bantom

"Inside Oribi Pietermaritzburg airport. Open early. Lovely beverages and light meals. Friendly staff. Quick..."

elizabeth gevers

"Very nice Cafe. They serve excellent coffee & the service is..."

Vivian Sandra Minnie

"Friendly, accommodating, excellent service. Good food. Good..."

Yashika Bennie

"Friendly service, very prompt and good quality..."

Johan Vermeulen

"Great quality food and drink and the staff are supper..."

Luan Fourie

"Friendly staff, good coffee amd a real nice..."

Gideon Strydom

"Absolutely great for morning..."

Orateng Motsoe

Beanbag Cafe

"Peaceful, meditative environment Friendly staff Definitely one of those places you keep going back to To get there, take a taxi to Lincoln..."

Gamelihle Gumede

"Friendly staff. Very good food and drinks. Lovely atmosphere. Wonderful for the family get..."

Natalie Williams

"Great peaceful and relaxing coffee and food place... awesome service did not get to try the scones but next..."

Robyn Bahlmann

"Bean Bag Cafe was great! Friendly service, beautiful setting both indoor and out. Food does take a little while but it's worth the..."

Dominic Naidoo

"A wonderful, small, airy and relaxed restaurant... beautiful, with tables in outdoor nooks and a nice menu for breakfasts and light..."

Gill & Brian Collett

"Lovely setting, makes you feel close to nature. Amazing staff and owners and much more than just a cafe. Great food and..."

rick juran

"Lovely place to eat and relax In this tucked away garden. Sadly during loadshedding not everything on the menu is..."

Traveling Duo

"Quiet outdoor seating. I had a good breakfast and really good service. I had more than enough tea in the teapot...."

Tembeka Dambuza

"Peaceful and lovely nature. Will be coming back..."

Riley de Beer

"Coffee and food is the best nice to sit outside and loor at the..."

lientjie smith

Bottega Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

"So excited to have decent coffee in PMB! Very impressed. Definitely going to be my regular stop. Thanks..."

Amy Elizabeth Bremner

"Felt so great, trying to celebrate my Birthday, on my own, they made my visit & Me feel very important,..."

Ann Smith

"Yummiest coffee and tea selection, and great..."

Jandre Armand Herselman

"Awesome hot chocolate. Warmed the cold body up nicely. Will go..."

Tracey Gray

"Had great srevice, and the pricing was very..."

Mike Murphy

"Lovely coffee and great cheese cake. Lovely and..."

Andrew Botha

"Yummy coffee in Pietermaritzburg. Love to come..."

Wayne Oxford-Huggett

"The Best!!!! Service and Friendliness..."

Toni Bester

"Best coffee ever :) my new favourite cappuccino..."

Kerry-lee Grimsley

"Its delicious creamy hot the cappuccinos rock. Thank..."

Bridget Redman

Chateau Gateaux

"Chateau gateaux is a good place for someone with a sweet tooth. Perfect for coffee and a catch up. Wide selection of cakes and desserts. Situated..."

aneesa moosa

"The service is great, the chocolate and cheese was..."

Buhle Shange

"Best coffee in the whole of Liberty mall with such delightful and friendly service from Courtney,, we could not have enjoyed our experience more,..."

Kayla Cherie Lottering

"A bit pricey but their cakes are worth every cent.Tried their carrot cake today and its the best carrot cake i've ever..."

Sane Ngcobo

"The staff are friendly. The cakes and pastries are..."

S M

"Five stars. That's it. That's the..."

C. S. Hadebe

"The best yet the tastied strawberry cheesecake..."

Sajal Seechoonparsad

"Always..."

The File

"Situated opposite Wimpy at Entrance 3, it is a small and quiet café. The cakes and dessert options are absolutely amazing. There is a good range of..."

Nibha Hansrajh

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Msomi Thobeka Andile

Simphiwe Thusi

Ora Restobar

The Daily Coffee Cafe Midlands

Wheelchair Accessible

Woolworths

80/100 (1081 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a lovely coffee shop ! Absolutely delicious fresh cakes, we liked that they are not too sweet, great place to go for tea. Wonderful..."

Gaby Smyly-Smith

"Cannot find expired date of whatever balvaries you are looking for everything is up to standard i love it i est at wollies i found all i wanted..."

Nomusa Mnguni

"I very rarely don't find what I'm looking for at this Woolies, and I more often than not end up leaving with more than I intended, it's beautifully..."

Ashleigh Gawryjolek

"Great service! The food is not that pricey and super delicious! Would love to try the burgers as they looked delicious! The smoothies are yummy and..."

kristen fourie

"Love the food at woolies. Had a chicken burger n a chicken toasted. Was very tasty. Service was efficient n friendly. Definitely..."

Renusha Sarabjit

"Well trained staff with exceptional service. Unfortunately NOT..."

Zakia Parker (Forbidden Angel)

"The shop is beautiful and nicely arranged. The waitresses at the dining we amazing and serving delicious..."

zwelakhe mkhonza

"Loved it.. its a foodie pace... lovely fresh baking. Tartlets cakes n so on.. very tasty n FRESH. a large range of canned foods n really just a..."

Nathima Kharva

"Nice experience.. Ask for more condensed milk in the condensed milk coffee... Then it's real....."

Pauline Young

"Quick and easy to get in and out.. Love..."

Dayn Brandt

"Our favourite WW's. It stocks a wide range of food items, conveniently situated near home, and remains open till late. Makes a really good filter..."

Andrew Sheard

"My wife is a Celiac Disease sufferer. When all else fails. Woolworths Cascades is the BEST place to go to for GLUTEN FREE . .Good example today. All..."

john sue

Cafe Sharne

"A cafe I will definitely come back to. The staff are friendly and the food was delicious. The atmosphere is very garden like. I had the vegetarian..."

Kyle Mostert

Gill Metcalf

"Very good food. It has a friendly staff compliment. Food can take long sometimes but it is worth the..."

Kyle Swanepoel

"Helpful, on the ball even if there were only 2 waitresses. Been before and will always visit. Food very..."

Louise Reynders

"Lovely little cafe with nice food and friendly..."

Lizelle Reynders

"Had a really nice cup of coffee and a croissant there this morning. Cheerful service just started my day..."

Josef Moffett

"Great atmosphere, great food, awesome service. Love this..."

Tyron Lundy

"Good food service can be a bit slow even when it's..."

Andrew

"Lovely place. Had afternoon tea. Quiet and..."

Hugh Francklin

"BEST place to stay in Pietermaritzburg. Professional but friendly staff all round...."

Kenny le Roux

"Lovely little cafe with awesome homely selections of..."

Jade James

"Very pleasant coffee shop. Muffins very big. Service very..."

Ron Van Zyl

"Meals are tasty and well prepared and staff are friendly and..."

Lee Schmidt

"Small coffee shop, good staff, a relaxed atmosphere, nice..."

Walter Ehlers

"Wonderful venue for a quiet cup of tea of delicious lunch ...lol...Vandra..."

Vandra Dugmore

"Good ambiance, good food, efficient & friendly..."

Rodney Kemp

Nino's

Wheelchair Accessible

Cafe Lisboa

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our favourite restaurant. Smart, stylish, welltrained waiters and an extensive menu for all tastes. Fish and chips the best in town and good..."

Karin Van Dongen

"Great food and awesome service. The owner and chef makes time to discuss the food and the world in..."

Carsten Hoeck

"We had lunch there on Friday afternoon, and it was totally delicious - well worth a visit, and higly..."

Sagryda Bristow

"I only have one problem with Café Lisboa.. If you have a meal there once, you are just tempted to go back. Every time you think of a change, the..."

Ricardo Dos Santos

"We have just had the most amazing meal... thank you.. ☺ service was good and food was just soooo yummy..."

Jenny Goncalves Parau

"Fantastic food by fantastic people. Service is out of this..."

Jimmy Horstead

"Love it , what a friendly place to go, we have our breakfast there every..."

Jenny Acutt

"Thank you so much I had a wonderful time on Saturday evening you guys Rock Hands down the best food in town..."

Carmen Jacobs

"Amazing atmosphere, most amazing food ever! Will be..."

Nicky Van Rooyen

"Just love this place..........informal and relaxed environment but not tacky and food is..."

Craig Edmondson

"They have THEY BEST PIZZA. First time eating at the resturant and I was told they are famous for there pizza. They did not dissapoint. Best pizza..."

Claudette Visagie

Elephant & Co

Essence Cafe & Grill

75/100 (1891 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The service is excellent and very friendly. The food is great with a soothing music. On Tuesday 24 April 2018 my daughter's Graduation Dinner was a..."

Bengs Nkosi

"We went for brunch at Essence today. What an absolute gem of a place! The service was brilliant and the food good:) Our waiter was absolutely great!..."

Tegan Tasker

"Absolutely wonderful service, friendly staff, fresh delicious wraps ! I always enjoy my time at..."

Ashley Hodgkinson

"What an awesome place to celebrate Woman's day. Staff and food together was excellent. Will always go..."

Siobhan Hammond

"The food is amazing...the staff is polite.I love the place especially the lunch..."

Nqobile MaHlengwa Phelago

"Essence Cafe exceeded my expectations. The food was absolutely divine. Our waitress was incredible. The food was served simultaneously with our..."

Nibha Hansrajh

"My dad complained the food was too oily, but other than that it was a good experience. The bathrooms are a bit bad..."

Justine Halsted

"2nd time I've had a Jameson event here. This venue is popular and has Social Sundays... The staff and owner are very pleasant, the patrons who..."

Dayle Dalgleish

"Great breakfast menu, with lots of vegetarian options and breakfast choices. Kind of industrial meets vintage vibe..."

Ilse Gainsford

"Absolutely loved and enjoyed being there.. went for graduation lunch and we enjoyed ourselves alot.. service was slow but all in all it was..."

Nontobeko Zibi

"To our waiter who took her time and took us these lovely pics, thank you very much 🙂 you're a darling. We thank you for the great service and the..."

sanelisiwe dlamini

"Passing thro PMB and stopped for lunch. Good atmosphere, food was generous and tasty. Live music. This 5 stars definitely go to the service. Waiters..."

Yash R

"My absolute favorite lunch venue. The meals are always made sooo incredibly well. Even the simplest food on the menu is made with the finest,..."

Nishana Maharaj

"Honestly, it is a really nice place. I enjoyed my food( portions are on the bigger side 😊 ) . The service could have been better. But if you're..."

Day

"Good attitude of the staff. Respectful and helpful. Ambience of the place allows one to have a good chat without disturbance. Food is great and..."

kirk goliath

"The food was good,the place look nice it amongst the best restaurants in..."

lungelo skuddie

"Beautiful restaurant and lovely food. Found the waiters are professional at the table and offer good service but away from table can be seen on..."

Gareth Gainsford

"I love the food both times I've been there. I will definitely recommend and I love the many options you have to pick from..."

Nokuthula Noluthando

"Lovely restaurant they hosted my aunt's 50th birthday 🎈 the food was nice as..."

Fah Muchedzi

"A cosy place with a beautiful rustic setting. Amazingly good food. The fireplace adds a nostalgic, comfy..."

Zakia Parker (Forbidden Angel)

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Cristal Lewis

Krispy Kreme Midlands

Fego Caffe

Chicken and hallaumi salad

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"Their hot chocolate is..."

Stan Hilliar

Ben Krogmann

Two Wheel Inn

Bean Scene

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very friendly and accessible coffee shop. The food is good and the presence of the friendly owners makes it even more..."

Hervé Josh Mubilanzila

"Definately our best family breakfast spot...friendly owners and great relaxed...confortable atmosphere....best breakfast spot it..."

Kelvin Mumford

"A convenient place to grab a bite to eat while shopping. Decent food and..."

Stephen Olivier

"Friendly owner, welcoming. Good food & good..."

Mignon Klopper

"A lovely friendly place wiyhratjer good..."

Glynnis Dauth

"Modern coffee shop experience, with an English pub..."

Dean Baker

"Lovely relaxing place for a quiet..."

Steven McGregor

"Nice little hideaway in the mall, friendly..."

Andrew Langworthy

"Reasonable prices ĺand good..."

John Hall

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Pranav Dhanlall

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David Wood

Gloria Jean's Coffees

"Consistently good coffee. Take away is quick, and the cups don't get too warm or..."

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