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Half Way Stop. Sit down Outside or Inside. Take Away. You can call ahead for fast service. Best kept secret on the N3. Coffee, Breakfast, Tea, Lunch. Fresh homemade food everyday. Eclectic handpicked collection of antiques and gifts.National Monument - the little church. smallest catholic church in the world.
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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Cafe
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Takeout, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We still live the garden setting and the views and the little chapel is as always “ perfect “ . We ordered tea and scones and a while later our meal - the tea and scones came and a minute later the meals ? The...“ gammon “ was as dry as biltong and no flavour - the “ home made steak and Kidney pie “ was a heartburn bom !! The ladies that helped us were very friendly and helpful but the food was not up to standard ! It’s a pity as it’s a really stunning place to stop instead of a garage ! The bathrooms are clean and it’s never crowded and the book selection on SA history is great . The shop has many interesting “ Antiques “ .More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 6 October 2023 via mobile

This is always a “must stop” when we travel from JHB to KZN and vice versa with our fur babies. The staff are amazing and their food and cakes are out of this world. This pleasant small Tea Garden also has a gift shop that...offers a variety of lovely items, such as nick-nacks, gifts and collectibles, as well as jams and preserves. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 February 2023

Beautiful place away from the hectic places we usually visit on our trips. Definitely will be back. Good was good and arrived in good time.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 25 March 2022

The owner baked both my son's wedding cakes and they were delicious. We have gone there several times and never has the food or the company failed us. Devine, devine devine is all I can say! While there, pop into the little church and light...a candle ... its worth the little walk overMore

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 19 March 2022 via mobile

What a lovely place for a stop on the drive from Johannesburg to Natal. In our case it was a breakfast stop and we didn’t have a lot of time. It is lovely sitting in that beautiful little garden (with our dog!). The breakfast menu...is perfect and to our surprise the food came quickly and was really tasty. We even did a little shopping in their store. A really good stop which we will repeat.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 30 December 2021 via mobile

The most delicious food, friendly service and breathtaking view! This stop is a must when driving down to Durban. The church is so beautiful, the gift shop is filled with the most amazing homemade treats and the scones are to die for! What a way...to start a holiday :)More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 19 December 2020 via mobile

A must stopover on your way to Durban. Situated in the hills of Van Reenen’s Pass. Perfect setting, awesome food and just such friendly service and environment. Oh and the view is to die for

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 13 December 2020 via mobile

There is always such a rush to get to the sea.... we pass the gems on the way. This little spot is so quaint and unexpected.

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 17 October 2020 via mobile

What a pleasant surprise to find this lovely spot just off the main Rd. We stopped here for brunch and had to have the devine cake as well!! "The view is awesome.! Service friendly and efficient and for this it deserves the 5*rating.

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 27 September 2020 via mobile

A lovely pitstop & leg stretch. The best cakes & berry compote. Great coffee & hot tea beautifully served in vintage silver & floral crockery. Clean bathrooms & a lovely gift shop with ample jams, preserves & marmalades. Take a jersey if you opt to...sit out in the garden, as there's usually a fresh mountain breeze.More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 26 September 2020

We finally made our long overdue stop at this intriguingly sign posted invite atop Van Reenan's Pass. Drive past the derelict and abandoned petrol station to a pastoral hinterland of mountain views, farmland and a tiny little church built in honour of a much loved...son. In the same grounds is the tea garden, antique shop and tearoom in a converted house that resonates with the courtesy and welcome of days gone by. We enjoyed scones with Earl Grey tea served on fragile porcelain and our tea arrived in aged solid silver ware. This place is delightful. You may have to wait for a table but it is worth it. If you prefer the intimate and home cooked to the noise and fast food of elsewhere then do not hesitate to add this venue to your preferred stop over list.More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 12 February 2020

A lovely tranquil, unfussy, tea garden that serves up fabulous dishes and great coffee. Great spot to stop on the N3 Durban/Joburg route, especially if you have small children or pets, Lots of space to RUN.

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 13 January 2020

We stopped in after visiting the little church. We had cream scones with blueberry jam which we enjoyed under the trees in the neat little garden overlooking the valley. This is a good stop for a leg stretch, four-legged patrons are welcome as we did...see a few on leashes.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 24 December 2019

If one is going to the Natal Coast a visit to the tiny church and restaurant are a must.Interesting history,good coffee and apple tart,friendly hosts with a lot of animals.Just the place to stop before continuing your journey with a smile.

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 30 November 2019

We had a quick stop and enjoyed a super brunch. Magnificent view, cute little church, very friendly ownerand staff. You can spend hours in the gift shop! Highly recommend this stop over.

Date of visit: November 2019
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Top of Van Reenen's Pass---opposite Green Lantern
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