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Hours
Sun
8:00 - 15:00
Mon
8:00 - 16:00
Tue
8:00 - 16:00
Wed
8:00 - 16:00
Thu
8:00 - 16:00
Fri
8:00 - 16:00
Sat
8:00 - 16:00
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PRICE RANGE
R 51.00 – R 245.00
CUISINES
Cafe, Contemporary, Fusion, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Does it mainly serve crepes / waffles?
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About
Founded by the Orbans in the early 2000s, The Lemon Tree is an Underberg institution. If you have visited Underberg, you have most likely stopped and sipped on a cappuccino in the warmth of the yellow-walled bistro. The Lemon Tree Farm Shop & Bistro is a family run business situated at the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg. With a community filled with talented producers (both animals and people) our pantries are always filled with delicious, local, homemade produce. We hope to be able to make these products accessible to anyone who comes to our lovely village. Whether you're looking for some homemade produce or a delicious meal out, we're here to elevate your experience in the Southern Drakensberg
PRICE RANGE
R 51.00 – R 245.00
CUISINES
Cafe, Contemporary, Fusion, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, BYOB, Dog Friendly, Family style
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4.5
683 reviews
Excellent
411
Very good
206
Average
51
Poor
5
Terrible
10
JonathanE
Durban12 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
We visited the lemon tree bistro on our way to our destination in the Drakensberg. The food was really good, I had the value burger, and it didn't disappoint. Burger had a lot of flavour, and as the name suggests it was good value for money. The service was also on point, with all of the required Covid19 protocols in place. Their claim of having the best cappuccino in Underberg deserved to be tested and the cappuccino was exactly what you would expect.
Written 25 September 2020
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Thank you ever so much JonathanE for making time to visit the Lemon Tree and more so for posting a review of your experience. We appreciate the 4-star award and your kind words. All the ladies who were privileged to serve you thank you for your custom and friendliness. We hope to see you again on a future visit.
Written 6 October 2020
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irishmike60
South Africa258 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
Some good menu items that are not the usual customary fare offered. A bit of a twu=ist to some dishes, even though all the straight forward type items are available. Only gripe is service was very slow and meals were rather pricey
Written 20 October 2021
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Will
Toronto21 contributions
Dec 2020 • family
Stopped here after a hike with my family and ordered almond milk cappuccino and some milk shakes, both were great and a dairy free option is good since my wife can't have dairy.
For lunch each dish was amazing, beef Bunny was the delicious and the perfect size, the fish cakes were so flavourful, the peri peri chicken was perfect and the Mango Jango salad was the perfect mix of salad and "stuff".
We are definitely coming back.
Written 28 December 2020
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Thank you ever so much Will for making time to visit the Lemon Tree and more so for posting a 5-star review of your experience. We appreciate your kind words. All the ladies who were privileged to serve you thank you for your custom and friendliness. We hope to see you again on a future visit.
Written 4 January 2021
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Roger W
Durban20 contributions
Dec 2020 • couples
Whilst our food was fresh and absolutely delicious, we were disappointed at the quality of service as well as the pricing.
They do allow small pets outside which is nice for dog owners.
The service was slow and lackluster but one cannot always fault an establishment on one person having a bad day so I’m sure we were just unlucky.
The R290.00 for 2 prego rolls and two cool drinks left a bitter taste... way too expensive. WAY too expensive...
Written 31 December 2020
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Thank you ever so much Koketso for making time to visit the Lemon Tree and more so for posting a review of your experience. We appreciate your frankness. All the ladies who were privileged to serve you were shown your take and apologise for their tardy service. We hope to see you again on a future visit.
Written 4 January 2021
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Pierre M
Pretoria34 contributions
Jan 2021 • none
Had a great lunch on our way from Coffee Bay to Estcourt but sadly the service went down the tubes. Ordered lunch and was waiting time was not very long. Decided we wanted some take-aways as well and immediately put in our order so it could be available when we leave. Had quite some distance to travel via wet muddy gravel roads ( Underberg via Elandskop to Estcourt ) and had no time to waist. When the take-aways did not arrive after 45 minutes we enquired about the order just to be informed that they haven't even started with the order. Come on you waist ones time and then carry on as nothing is wrong. Well hence the 3 dots for this bistro as service is a one and quality of food a 5.
Written 5 January 2021
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So sorry, Pierre for keeping you waiting for so long. Besides the quality of our food, service is usually our strategy suite.
Social distancing and Covid protocols really slowed our kitchen production line this past busy season. We chose not to compromise on the quality and unfortunately failed on the speed element. We too are anxious to get our ducks in a row again as soon as this pandemic is under control. We truly hope you'll give us another chance when next you pass through Underberg.
Written 5 January 2021
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Maresa G
Port Elizabeth976 contributions
Jan 2021 • couples
With not many restaurants open til late here in Underberg, we rushed to get to the Lemon Tree an hour before their closing time.
Our entire time in this otherwise very pleasant, quaint and cosy little restaurant, we could not help but feel a bit unwelcome and under pressure to order and finish our meal before their closing time.
The menu is vast and varied with a great selection for meat-lovers and vegetarians.
My pork belly was not of fine-dining quality but was a decent portion of tasty (not the most tender) meat with a fair amount of crackling. My plate was whisked away from me before I could even finish my last bit of crackling which I was savoring as the last bit of my meal!
The battered fish was a bit disappointing giving the appearance
of a store-bought frozen dinner.
They do however, make a great cappuccino, apparently best in the Berg for 3 years running.
I would rather recommend one to visit this lovely little restaurant for breakfast and lunch😊
Written 3 January 2021
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Thank you ever so much Maresaa for making time to visit the Lemon Tree and more so for posting a detailed and frank review of your experience. We appreciate your feedback and are striving to improve on what has been rather difficult summer season forus. All the ladies who were privileged to serve you thank you for your custom and friendliness and offer their apologies. We hope to see you again on a future visit.
Written 4 January 2021
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Jason K
2 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
Our favorite spot to stop off for coffee and a bite to eat after a lovely hike! The food is absolute exceptional, and the staff are very pleasant. You can see a lot of detail and effort is put into each and every dish. Huck and Elsabe are the sweetest people and run this restaurant magnificently. I would highly recommend the brekkie scones for breakfast or a Juicy beef burger for lunch, and you have to finish your meal off with the best Crepes and Ice cream in the berg!
Written 23 January 2022
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Magdelien
6 contributions
Jan 2022 • family
We received a warm welcome upon arrival. The freshly pressed juice was refreshing and you could taste each flavour. The Bean and potato bunny with salad was absolutely devine. It had a beautil thick gravy and so much flavour. My son did not even miss the meat. The portion was huge. The men had the Nosebag burger and enjoyed every bite. Like a proper home made burger pattie. The cappuccinos were served in a nice big mug and very frothy on top. It was well worth the trip to Underberg.
Written 8 January 2022
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Jozi_Family
Johannesburg9 contributions
Sept 2021 • family
We are a family of 4, two teenage sons, rugby players who are hungry all the time. This is the one restaurant where all our cravings are satisfied.
Breakfast - strawberry smoothie (you have to try it!) and the boys have a basket of chips each - seriously these are insanely delicious served with mayo.
Nose bag burger is the late lunch favorite for all three guys and my all time favorite is the halloumi salad.
You must give the lemon tree a try xoxo
Written 24 September 2021
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Mason Pillay
Underberg1 contribution
Mar 2021 • family
Great food with a chef's finishing touch on the presentation.
Perfect eggs Benedict
Big boys brekkie, excellent, good quality pork sausages and all other ingredients on a simple breakfast perfectly cooked.
Best coffee milk shake.
Appreciated the ' wettie' recommendation 😁
Friendly service
Written 12 March 2021
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Candice P
Durban255 contributions
May 2023 • couples
Stopped here for a quick nibble before heading to our accommodation. Friendly and clean. We sat outside even through it was a bit nippy, but it was lovely and quiet. We ordered a chocochino's, they serve it as a cuppachino with a dollop of whipped cream and 4 blocks of chocolate that you stir in. Was delicious, we ordere chicken and cashew wraps with a little cabbage side salad. Was really amazing, tasty and fresh. Well worth a visit.
Written 9 May 2023
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Ankur P
Johannesburg62 contributions
Sept 2020 • family
Outstanding found, right in the middle of Underberg. We happened to discover this place by accident but what a beautiful accident it was. Came back twice to try out different dishes. It is fantastic for Vegetarians as well, with a good number of Veg options (which is rare in this area)
Written 26 September 2020
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Thank you ever so much Ankur P for making time to visit the Lemon Tree and more so for posting a review of your experience. We appreciate the 5-star award and your kind words. All the ladies who were privileged to serve you thank you for your custom and friendliness. We hope to see you again on a future visit.
Written 6 October 2020
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Lorr J
Durban211 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
We have visited this restaurant on all our trips to the Southern Drakensberg. The staff are friendly and the food well presented. We were disappointed in the fishcakes as they tasted as though they were of the bought frozen variety and we expected them to be homemade.
There is a photo gallery at the back with stunning prints of the mountains etc on sale.
Written 23 November 2021
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Tim B
12 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
Huck and Elsabé have created a delightful, welcoming and wonderful restaurant in the heart of Underberg. We stopped for lunch the other day and were made to feel incredibly welcome. The food was delicious, beautifully prepared and presented. The staff were lovely and Huck was especially friendly, and not just because my son's also called Huck! He even gave us all a slice of exquisite chocolate cake each. I ate the lot, and I very very rarely eat Chocolate cake, especially after a filling lunch. The coffee was excellent and I'm extremely picky about my coffee. We send our very best wishes to Huck and Elsabé and next time we're over from the UK I look forward to coming back :).
Written 12 January 2022
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CorvanDeventer
Sandton2 contributions
Sept 2020 • couples
No wonder Lemon Tree Bistro has been voted the top restaurant year on year in #Underberg. Great food and great atmosphere. Be sure to go for a meal whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Written 24 September 2020
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Thank you ever so much CorvanDeventer for making time to visit the Lemon Tree and more so for posting a review of your experience. We appreciate the 5-star award and your kind words. All the ladies who were privileged to serve you thank you for your custom and friendliness. We are confident that we'll be seeing you again on a future visit.
Written 6 October 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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