Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Stellenbosch

Postcard Cafe

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"One of my most favorite spots in Stellenbosch. It is a beautiful place to go and the food is exceptional. The service is good. I have never been..."

Megan Capes

"Postcard has the most stunning venue! Always friendly service, amazing quiches, scones with raspberry jam, and berry and apple crumble. They can..."

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"A beautiful setting with for a sunny setting day. Great food, great service and a great selection of wine. They also offer vegetarian and vegan..."

Heather Bullock

"Beautiful view. Fresh and tasty food. Great service. I do recommend the students of stellenbosch to make sure they have an older companion..."

Janine Janse Van Rensburg

"Stunning location! This cafe is located on the Starke-Condé wine farm on the Jonkershoek road. It is definitely worth a visit as the mountains tower..."

Amy Wardle

"Most beautiful scenery all time through the year. Perfect for wine tasting with family or friends. My all time favorite - the view and route to post..."

Germishuysleone

"Such a pretty area we sat out in the grass which was very cool very good service and great cake we had three slices; carrot cake , vegan cake and a..."

Lucy McGhie

"Picturesque spot offering breakfasts and light lunches. Menu is small yet offers slightly more than your average cafe with suggested wine pairings ...."

Ashley

"This is a nice outdoor cafe, the scenery surrounding the cafe is so beautiful it makes it a different experience than the usual cafes you go to. We..."

Diana Mak

"A perfect venue to celebrate our son's birthday. Views are truly postcard perfect. everything was delicious - the mains were all good - Prawn and..."

Food Ninja

"Never disappoints. This is a place we go to every year for our annual family vacation. Food is delicious, setting is breathtaking. We love this..."

Gordon Pretorius

"Situated in stellenbosch I will always go back,the view is spectacular breakfast is the ideal meal for me here,Cakes are awesome and service is..."

Sedick Connelly

"So, I visited Postcard Cafe yesterday, 03/12/2016 with best friends, and boy oh boy were we impressed!!A breathtakingly beautiful location...."

Bevin Williams

"I can't believe I had been in Stellies for 3 years without visiting the gem that is Postcard Cafe!! After the most stunning breakfast experience, I..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"The perfect stop after your morning hike. Great food and amazing wine. I recommend the Asian pork salad on a sunny day paired with a glass of..."

Gerhard Brown

"Postcard cafe is only a few minutes away from the university area and is such a beautiful setting. The chai latte was great (although a bit small)..."

Sara

"Most beautiful setting, so peaceful! The fresh orange juice was excellent. The orange almond cake is good, but the chocolate cake is..."

Christine Du Toit

"The drive out to Stellenbosch is always so nice!We went to the Postcard Cafè over the weekend and the mountain views are absolutely..."

Natalie

"Fantastic wine, extraordinary setting and a relaxed atmosphere you won't find anywhere else.Highly recommended at least once during every..."

Rita Van Eck

"This must be one of the most beautiful settings for a cafe I've seen. Right against the Coetzenburg mountains in the jonkershoek valley, and set on a..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"What a perfect day! Great food. Smell the Jonkershoek forest with the mountain as the backdrop while enjoying great and fast service made this day..."

John Schippers

"A lovely morning turned into a lovely afternoon as we didn't want to leave this beautiful little place. I had a ham, cheese, tomato and pesto..."

Lauren Van Haght

"While it was quite a while back, I enjoyed my lunch here so much that I had to come back for a review. With an amazing menu with the guarantee of..."

Miècke Krüger

"Beautiful! Awesome atmosphere, friendly staff and intimate vibe.. The wine tasting in the lake is awesome👌🏻 i have been in stellies for 5 years..."

Shaun Vincent Kerr

"What an amazing experience - slow braised lamb calamari and prawn salad. Sauvignon Blanc - Stark - Candé. The view are sensational. And the wine..."

Bronwyn MARAIS

"We had the most amazing breakfast, very fluffy and tasty omelette. Their views are worth the trip on their own. After breakfast we went for wine..."

Samuel

"What a gorgeous view! The restaurant is on a hill overlooking a lake and the jonkershoek mountains. I always bring any friends who are new to..."

Charné

"Stopped at this unbelievably picturesque wine estate for a quick lunch. The restaurant was full and the manager then suggested we start with wine..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"This place has the most spectacular view of the Jonkershoek mountains. We stopped by late morning for some cuppucinos and cake. My wife had the choc..."

Adrian Kaplan

"Postcard Cafe is nestled deep in the Jonkershoek Valley and the view is extraordinary. The restaurant caters to light lunches and a 'coffee crowd'..."

Richard Barnett

"This little gem is surrounded by beautiful scenery and stunning views of the mountains. The food is just as delicious as the beautiful surroundings...."

Jason Stewart

"The Postcard Cafe is a little gem tucked away in Jonkershoek, which is a few minutes drive from central Stellenbosch. The scenery is absolutely..."

Jayshall Vassen

"Goodness gracious, this place is an absolute beauty! I was expecting a humble little winefarm deli, but Postcard Café is spectacularly gorgeous. The..."

Jana Lorraine Pretorius

"The place is in a winner of a location. But to be honest you come here for the views and not the eats. Breakfast consisted of a mediocre omellete and..."

JonJon Clark

"Amazing views, perfect setting for postcard cafe. The raspberry lemonade is morish mmmmm. I had the toasted cheese and ham sandwich, it was ok. But..."

Lisa

"Splendid place. The scenery is to die for and the service is wonderful. The food was very good and my friends and I also went wine tasting which was..."

Tondani Ndou

"This is such a beautiful little gem! It has such a peaceful and beautiful atmosphere that pairs wonderfully with chocolate cake and tea! We shared a..."

Kelly Rae Gifford

"Lovely food and great service, great location and lovely scenery. Perfect for special occasions as well as a chilled afternoon with the famdam...."

Mzi Dempers

"Great place with a great view of the Stellenbosch mountains. Definitely coming back for a visit when I'm in the area again. Not too caring for..."

Paul Gregory

"This place is absolutely stunning! Food really great as well. Only thing I didn't like was the poor drinks selection, especially non alcoholic. They..."

Jane Price

"Delicious well-priced food. Superb wines and a view that will take your breath away. Nestled between mountains and open land this is somewhere you..."

Shae Leigh

"This is one my favourites. There are very few places with a setting like this one! It's a magical spot to spend the morning or afternoon. The food is..."

Shauna Tweedie

"I have gone there for breakfast numerous times as it has such a breathtaking view of the mountains. The food was very reasonable and tasty. I love..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"This cafe is situated along the road to Jonkershoek and is not one to be missed! They serve the most decadent red velvet cake and their coffee is..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"Postcard cafe is utterly gorgeous. Literally, it feels like you are sitting in a post card, and you'll probably catch yourself wondering if it's real..."

Dominique Andrea Vieira

"Postcard cafe is a definite place to go if you want to have some family or couple time. With a awesome view of the mountains. Walking around the dam..."

Megs

"The most beautiful scenery! A great lunch or afternoon tea spot. Also, be sure to do a little wine tasting in the midst of the dramatic willows that..."

Lvanmellek

"I had the dark chocolate cake and my friend tried the tiramisu - both left a little to be desired, not the best cake we've had and the waiter was..."

Monique Van Tonder

"A hidden gem! The location is the big draw card here and rightly so. Service was great although the hostess wasn't too kind about us not having made..."

Shak_Van

"Postcard Cafe is one of the most beautiful places I've been to off late. If you plan to come here for breakfast, make sure to walk around this place,..."

Subramanya Kamath

"The setting is something out of a romantic book with the food and wine just serving as accessories. The service is really slow but you won't mind at..."

Sheryl

"Absolutely amazing & generous portions! All meals come with recommended wines, you can also enjoy some wine tastings at an additional cost. The..."

SupaThabs

"They call it Postcard Cafe as the view is something like on a postcard, and I can't agree more to that. With a breathtaking view this is a hidden gem..."

Monu B

"The drive out to this beauty is worth the reward. The lush greenery and mountain surrounding you, simply paradise.The café is positioned..."

Tessa Catherine Donne Randall

"Postcard Cafe - the name doesn't do it justice, this place is absolutely breath taking! Tucked away on a beautiful vineyard outside of Stellenbosch,..."

Justin Doshi

"We sat in front of the water, to a beautiful view of the clouds rolling across the Jonkershoek mountains. The Valley breakfast option was quite..."

Alick Chingapi

"Great views, we were welcomed well in the restaurant even thou we did not make a reservation before we arrived. All waiters was very kind and made..."

David Molotsi

"The view is something out of this world. It looked quite busy but staff were very quick to get us a seat, even an hour before closing. We had a..."

Magda Jonck

"True to their name, every direction you look at is like a postcard, really breathtaking. The brunch offers outstanding value at this quality level,..."

Dan Moodley

"Truly a majestic view, wine tasting on the water or a meal and cake selection at the postal cafe veranda. Worth a visit! The place is popular and..."

Jo J

"Beautiful place. Was taking a drive and just happened across it. The waters are filled with giant koi fish and wine tastings taking place in the..."

Chameleon

"Beautiful place, the grounds are beautiful and well kempt. It was a cold day and there were heaters on in the restaurant. Food is also reasonably..."

Joseph Dube

"What a lovely spot for brunch with family and friends! The view is absolutely beautiful. The food was good, great prices and even better service!..."

Amy Chen

"The setting is absolutely sublime. The surrounding peaks, dam, pristine lawns and comfortable restaurant conspire to make the visit truly memorable...."

Noelin Naidoo

"What a beautiful property, we loved the walk around the lake with views of the spectacular mountains. Food was excellent and just a really peaceful..."

Graham Johnson

Meraki

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"I love this place and highly recommend it! It works for both coffee dates and breakfasts, brunches and lunches. I often go to Meraki before I..."

Josie

"Love this place. Stopped by for breakfast one Sunday morning. Their breakfast menu is great, with variety and the option to assemble your own..."

Simone Santana

"Very average food for the price. Ordered the millionaire scrambled egg on toast, for R75 I could have made myself a billionaire scrambled egg on..."

Bee Dodds

"Had such a lovely breakfast and red cuppachino here. Great start to the holiday. Delicious Croque Madame.. bread could be slightly thinner. The..."

Bianca De Gois

"Meraki is a beautiful coffee shop on the heart of Stellenbosch. Great coffee and breakfast. Healthy items on the menu and a few juices to choose..."

Marco

"Lovely food & atmosphere. Great aesthetics and customer service. The coffee I ordered was divine, as well as my breakfast. Would i go back? Most..."

Siphosethu Duncan

"Delicious food especially the toasted sandwiches. The staff are quite friendly although service is slow. It is always busy and the atmosphere is..."

Taylorwiltshire

"A cute find in the heart of Stellies. The decor is super lovely, and the food interesting and good, too (the sweet potato skinny fries are yum!)...."

Georgiabrisco

"Nice coffee and atmosphere. Service is abit slow but it's a very busy restaurant and filled with socializing people which makes working here a great..."

Glen Lester

"Meraki offers a fantastic vibe with amazing freshly squeezed juices. Just ask the waiter for some recommendations and go with it. Service is usually..."

Nickielubbe

"So many delish options on the menu - and very friendly staff! We had a wonderful table outside in the sun. It's on a very sweet, tranquil little..."

Taylor Fahrenfort

"The service and staff are excellent here and I love the clean decor. The menu has large variety and everything sounds delicious. I had the leek,..."

Carice De Jager

"Always love coming for breakfast after first lecture of the day. The coffee and fresh juices are great and their pasta is to die for. Don't even get..."

Georgie Elliott

"Loved the food, had the chicken and pesto sandwich! The service was great and the waitress was helpful. Great atmosphere for such a cold day!..."

Holly

"Delicious coffee, friendly staff and beautiful surroundings! There are a few goods to buy like preserves, but also little pastries that looked..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Meraki is all I ever look for in a favourite coffee shop. Amazing interiors and a working hub feel makes Meraki the perfect spot for a delicious..."

Josie Koen

"Amazing eggs Benedict and coconut cake this morning! Waitress was very good and looked after us very well! Our table was a bit close to the bathroom..."

Lucy McGhie

"Lekker lekker lekker! The food was fresh and offered great value. The highlight though, was the R30 double premium gin and tonic! Cool place, we will..."

Anke Van Dyk

"Lovely place.Beautiful open space- very clean fresh feeling.Friendly staff.Food looked beautiful and was presented well.Had to..."

Gitte Krige

"Of all the coffee shops in Stellenbosch this has to be the most stylish and welcoming. I love their coffee and cakes and the omelette is to die for...."

Corina Du Toit

"Perfect little place to simply pop by and enjoy a light meal and coffee. The prices are great and the food even better. I had the croissant with..."

Wilco Strydom

"Such a cute little place. The food blew me away I ate my veggies without being forced, that alone speaks volumes. I'll definitely revisit this place..."

Chisumbu

"Love the layout of this quaint little spot. Colors are neutral and so natural, ample of bright light pouring through the large windows. The menu is..."

Linda

"Stellenbosch is bursting at the seams with fine food outlets these days. Meraki can stand alongside these in my opinion. Had an excellent brunch..."

Bryan Vally

"Love cheesecake? Go to Meraki.Stellenbosch is home to beautiful sidewalk cafés and Meraki fits right in. Whether outside under the oak..."

Rita Van Eck

"I came here Saturday morning with my girlfriend and knew nothing about it, except that she wanted to go there. It's a very simple place, with lots of..."

Jason Sander

"Looks like perfection on a plate!!!Stunning little cafe on Ryneveld so cute with a special atmosphere. Even got to watch fresh pasta being made..."

KylieJDV

"I love breakfast and I love Meraki. Fabulous decor. Great menu. On a cold morning a bowl of oats and a newspaper was all I wanted. Went there for..."

Lizanne

"Its a cold winters day in Stellenbosch and Meraki was the ideal place for a winters lunch. I had the tomato soup, which was heartwarming and my..."

Louise Viviers

"One of Stellenbosch's little café gems in my opinion! Very rare to walk by and see an empty table, most of which are occupied by students! The..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"Came to Meraki for breakfast and it was wonderful. Apart from them over cooking my sister's poached eggs, we had an amazing time. I had their French..."

Laylah Fay

"Spent half the day there enjoyed breakfast and lunch..very pleasant cafe excellent service..had the french toast with bruleed bananas for breakfadt..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"Had an early morning brekkie there and it was absolutely divine. From the service to the decor to the food ... Quality for money for sure as you can..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"We had a very pleasant meal sitting outside under the trees on the busy streets in Stellenbosch. A few delicious pink G&T's followed by some great..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"This is probably one of my favourite lunch spots in town. With its minimalistic yet edgy decor, Meraki has a very fresh look, making it quite..."

Lara Meyer

"I walk past Meraki every morning as they open up for the day, and it's basically torture! The smell of fresh croissants and coffee, alongside the..."

Trinka Mynhardt

"A stunning breakfast and open early.If you are a local or in stellenbosch for some vacation time, check out Meraki.The breakfasts' are..."

Brooke

"This is a divine little restaurant/coffee shop. The decor includes a lot of white, it's "clean" and minimalistic - very Scandy, if you know what I..."

Charlize Morgan

"This little restaurant is in the hub of Stellenbosch, right on Ryneveld street with beautiful trees shading the side walk outside, which is why..."

Alexis De Wet

"I love this place. I come here for the Choc Chip cookies and awesome cappuccinos. They did didnt have my cookies today and so I am trying the..."

Celeste Booysen

"Great decor and atmosphere! I love the fact that you can pretty much make up your own breakfast meal by choosing individual items/portions. The food..."

Caio.simoes

"Meraki has a good location and a nice atmosphere. From the times I've been here, the service has been welcoming and friendly. They have tasty..."

Christian Locatell

"This gem of a restaurant has a delightful interior paired with well presented tasty dishes. There is an enjoyable array of breakfast foods and lunch..."

Jemma

"One of the closest restaurants to campus and by far one of the most popular among students. Devine breakfasts and lunches. Also highly recommend the..."

Devon Taylor

"I am so sad I only get to eat here once(due to holiday). My husband and I will definitely be back. All the flavours, the amazing coffee , great..."

Elchere Farnham

"The atmosphere is different from the previous meraki- not comparable at all. Both beautiful and delightful their different ways. The portion we very..."

Yenziwe Ndlovu

"A fantastic space for a quaint brunch experience which we visited on 11 July 2023. We were helped as we walked up the few steps to enter. We..."

Meelesh Parsotam

"Food was excellent. Service needs work. Atmosphere very..."

Noddy Nutjob

"This is a lovely space! Massive upgrade from their previous location and their service has improved as well. This restaurant interior is inviting,..."

Skyla Xoürel

"Hey the food and price wasn't bad. My wife and kids really enjoyed their burgers, chicken wraps and kiddies meals. But I neglected to ask whether..."

Martin Lottering

"Coffee was fine. Croque Monsieur was cold (should be served..."

James

"Lovely little cafe with delicious breakfast. We sat outside on a rainy morning on the covered porch. I really enjoyed the plate with halloumi and..."

Valerie Michetti

"Very, very close to a 5 star. Great place. Awesome food. Lovely team of people. Would certainly return and highly..."

Garth de Klerk

"Fast and tasty food, really nice..."

Robin Lacey

"Aesthetically pleasing 😌 I really enjoyed the feel of the restaurant and all the staff is super friendly. The food was absolutely delicious and..."

Eckhard Coetzee

"Wonderful place to go for with your partner or family. Friendly staff as..."

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