Tucked into the bend of the R71’s zigs or zags of the Magoebaskloof Pass into the Lowveld, the Magoebaskloof Farmstall is a great place to stop for the best artisanal coffee and a wood-fired, thin-crust pizza with tasty toppings. Try The Dude with bacon and blue cheese - a real treat for your taste buds. From your table under towering trees, you can see the world go by on Route-71 and still feel like you are in a tranquil setting, but this is not just a convenient pitstop - the Magoebaskloof Farmstall is one of a kind. Yes, it’s about their delicious coffee but they also care about where the take-aways end up - that’s why their cups and lids can be recycled or composted.
Owner, Harry Van den Heever is gregarious and hands-on while his team are friendly and super efficient even when every table is filled with locals, visitors and international tourists. Ask about a Farmstall breakfast and their specials including the ribs and prawn combo or the delicious vegetarian menu and craft beer. You can even take care of your designated driver with 0-alcohol beers or mocktails.
Magoebaskloof Farmstall is big on supporting the community whether it is showcasing local bands like Jahworx, Chris Mocke, Danny Shade or Archie and Co with live music or lekker treats like Dando handmade ice-cream, Hylton’s sourdough loaves and banana bread, Magriets’ rusks and biscuits as well as a range of Tzamac macadamia products from oil to caramelised mac-bars, nougat and those divine roasted & salted macs - everyone’s favourite. The Magoebaskloof Farmstall also hosts the monthly Saturday Market which offers an array of stalls with delicious food, drinks, crafts, plants, fresh produce, gifts and toys - something for the whole family. (Petro: 083 407 8101).
As you will see from the stylish interior design display at the Magoebaskloof Farmstall, when you finally take the plunge and decide to renovate your home or workspace, Martin-Shawn has some tantalising tips for you. You can totally redefine your living areas with bespoke items and illuminate the changes with aesthetically-pleasing lamps and lightshades. It is important to select unique decor items from elegant to extravagant but something as simple as a re-upholstered chair can also create a statement piece in a room. And, if space is tight, you can find functional but fabulous furniture or get creative with stylish solutions. From wall to all, the possibilities are endless for a total revamp of your house. Connect with Martin-Shawn Van Huyssteen of Black Apple Design at 082 802 4178 / www.blackappledesign.co.za
Outside, under the trees, you’ll meet George Ushamba, a local artisan whose talent shines through in his intricate beaded animals, birds, creatures and key rings. George has become a beloved fixture, greeting both locals and tourists with his friendly smile drawing you closer. His creations aren't just objects; they're a reflection of his creativity and the vibrant spirit of the area. You will be inspired to buy a beaded weaver bird at its nest, a wire angel with flying hair, or take a beaded bumble-bee and wire Hadeda home for your garden. (George: 083 767 6672)
So come to the Magoebaskloof Farmstall and get a taste of what's local and lekker while the kids enjoy the play area and a short zipline from a platform 3 metres off the ground and 60m long. It’s fun, safe and just long enough for kids to have an adrenaline rush. (R50 for 3 zips, R100 for 10 and R150 for an unlimited ticket).
If you are on a schedule, you can just hop out of the car and cram back in between the pillows and padkos, a takeaway coffee and happy heart. In a time of malls and franchises, places like Magoebaskloof Farmstall make for a memorable pit stop and leave you savouring the flavour of the area you are passing through.
Magoebaskloof Farmstall and Café: Along the R71 near the top of the Magoebaskloof Pass. Open 7am to 5pm daily and Friday & Saturday nights until late. Fully-licensed.
Call: 083 353 4478 / 072 274 5520.
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