Must-visit foodie hangouts in Swellendam

Nestled inside the picturesque landscapes of the Western Cape lies Swellendam, a quaint city brimming with attraction and culinary delights. From cosy cafes, and delis to wonderful eating institutions, Swellendam affords a various array of eateries and foodie stops which are positive to excite the style buds of any traveller!

The truth that so lots of Swellendam’s eateries are housed in historic constructions—from relocated and restored Cape Dutch farmhouses to outdated Masonic lodges—makes them stand out from different eating choices. These embody bakeries, espresso retailers, and lunchtime eateries with out of doors seating beneath the oak bushes or alongside the river to extra modern institutions with trendy interiors and various menu choices.

Discover these must-visit foodie stops in Swellendam:

Area & Fork

With the mission of delivering high-quality, regionally produced produce straight from the sphere to your desk, Swellendam’s wonderful eating institution, Area & Fork, received its title. Diners can take pleasure in their A la Carte menu or go for a 3 course set dinner with a alternative of starter, essential, and dessert.

Their menu boasts scrumptious mains like pan-fried salmon trout with niçoise salad, basil pesto, and black olive tapenade or baked phyllo caprese tart with fior di latte mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, and an awesome number of wines.

Handle: 26 Swellengrebel St, Swellendam, 6740

Hours: Monday – Sunday, 5 pm – 10 pm; closed on Thursdays

Contact: 072 157 0055

Tredici

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Translating to “Baker’s Dozen” in Italian, Tredici units the stage for an distinctive eating expertise from the second guests step by way of its imposing 4-meter-high doorways.

Inside Tredici’s elegant confines, patrons are handled to a celebration of luxurious simplicity. This ethos extends seamlessly all through the institution, mirrored in each side of the eating expertise. From fast bites crafted with meticulous consideration and like to a delicatessen showcasing artisanal baked items, a few of which bear a meticulous 36-hour preparation course of, visitors are invited to savour the best culinary choices.

The menu at Tredici displays a fusion of European delicacies with a personalised African aptitude, promising a gastronomic journey in contrast to every other.

Handle: 68 Somerset St, Swellendam, 6740

Hours: Monday – Sunday, 7 am – 6 pm

Contact: 072 528 2583

Woodpecker Pizza Deli

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Woodpecker Pizzadeli is a family-friendly restaurant that serves a number of salads, handcrafted burgers, hen and pork schnitzels, pasta dishes, and thin-base pizzas. Additionally they have a superb child’s menu as nicely.

This restaurant is extremely really useful because it affords a big selection of each native and imported deli merchandise, reminiscent of wine, chilly cuts, and cheeses. Native African antiques and curios are on show all through the store. The restaurant affords an informal and vibey environment with each indoor and out of doors seating.

Handle: 270 Voortrek St, Swellendam, 6740

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 12 pm – 9 pm; Sunday, 12 pm – 7 pm

Contact: 087 808 5371

Paradise Natural

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Nestled in a beautiful natural vegetable and herb backyard, this charming little café is located within the peaceable village of Suurbraak, surrounded by breathtaking surroundings.

With a lot of the greens in salads and different meals being grown on-site or obtained regionally, the menu is seasonal. As well as, they promote honey, do-it-yourself jam, and crafts manufactured regionally. Paradise Natural is a superb place to take pleasure in a nutritious lunch and replenish after a experience.

Handle: 94 Primary Highway Suurbraak, Swellendam

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm

Contact: 083 454 2237

Christelle’s Bistro

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Christelle’s Bistro is a captivating, quirky, and cosy little French bistro. Christelle’s Bistro was based in 2021 and options quite a lot of the proprietor’s European inspirations along with her South African aptitude as a French girl.

Because the bistro solely thinks of making ready meals utilizing the freshest components, the menu is adjusted primarily based on the season. Additionally they serve vegan and vegetarian meals. Along with having some goodies to your furry children, the restaurant is 100% pet-friendly.

Handle: 113A Voortrek St, Swellendam, 6740

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 6 pm – 9 pm

Contact: 064 923 8250

Grace + Merci

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An eatery, pantry, and store? Grace + Merci has all of it! Grace + Merci eatery prides itself on protecting issues recent, native, and seasonal. The institution maintains a dedication to well being, each for its patrons and the planet, evident of their resolution to not promote soda. The main focus is on moral sourcing, guaranteeing that their eggs come from glad, well-loved chickens, their hen is free-range, and their meat is pasture-fed. They bake day by day to make sure that each chunk is a testomony to freshness, by no means serving leftovers.

Their store affords diners a number of artisanal merchandise from baked items, candles, residence decor, and private equipment.

Handle: 8A Voortrek St, Swellendam, 6740

Hours:  Monday – Saturday, 8 am – 4 pm; Sunday, 9 am – 3 pm

Contact: 066 478 0306

Nation Deli

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A captivating deli and bakery, Nation Deli is a haven for locals and travellers alike searching for a fast chunk, the best espresso, and a savoury biltong snack.

From the daybreak to the dimming of the night gentle, the Nation Deli extends a heat welcome to all with its all-day opening hours. For these with hearty appetites, the deli affords mouthwatering pizzas, obtainable from midday till late, assured to tantalise style buds and fulfill cravings. Upon stepping contained in the deli, guests are greeted by a burst of color from a vibrant vary of flowers adorning the area. The in-house florist presents a fastidiously curated number of blooms, every including a contact of magnificence and class to brighten patrons’ days.

Handle: 22 Swellengrebel St, Swellendam, 6740

Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:15  am – 8:30  pm; Saturday, 8 am – 8:30 pm; Sunday, 7:15 am – 1 pm

Contact: 072 748 9450

Oude Submit Bistro

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Functioning as a recent buying and selling submit, Oude Submit Bistro affords a various array of products and providers. From staples like bread, milk, and honey to artisanal delights reminiscent of jam, olives, and freshly baked pies, patrons can discover a plethora of regionally sourced merchandise.

Moreover, the bistro shares an assortment of Farmstall objects, Eureka flour, delectable treats like fudge and koekies, and natural tea, all complemented by a premium mix espresso choice. Serving as greater than only a eating spot, Oude Submit Bistro additionally capabilities as a BP fill station, catering to numerous wants beneath one roof.

You should definitely attempt their mouthwatering roosterkoek – a preferred favorite amongst locals and guests!

Handle: N2, Buffeljagsrivier

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7 am – 5 pm; Friday – Sunday, 7 am – 6 pm

Contact: 028 512 3700 

Happify

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Happify Espresso Cafe is a hidden gem ready to be found by locals and travellers alike. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the primary thoroughfares, this quaint cafe exudes an inviting atmosphere that beckons patrons to step inside and expertise its distinctive attraction.

Serving scrumptious desserts, muffins, and pastries, this little espresso store is a must-visit to take pleasure in a light-weight lunch or a cute spot to go to with mates. The cafe additionally sells some artisanal crafts that make for the right presents!

Handle: 2 Faure St, Swellendam, 6740

Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm; Saturday – Sunday, 8 am – 1 pm

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