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Reviewed 12 September 2023

My Daughter brought me here for breakfast - what a wonderful experience. We decided on French Toast & Croque Monsieur, which I had and can say it tasted delicious. We also shared the Pastry Plate. Everything about this Bistro was superb, toilets were very clean,...and the staff were very friendly - special mention to Nyasha who waited on us with a most friendly smile-Nkosi Nyasha. You epitomise everything good about Joostenberg.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 5 July 2023

Very disappointing. We were served really sad burgers - the patty, ordered medium, was extra well-done, had no taste (hardly salt), was tought, the bun was not toasted, nor buttered, so very dry and had to be left on the plate. The pricy burger is...served with one slice of tomato, a lettuce leaf, chips (they were good) and a small side-bowl of mayonaise. Cold plate, no follow-up service once the food was served. Noticed the prices of their winelist was high - considering it is in the heart of the Winelands, it was suprising. The bistro borders on one of the best butcheries in the area, I recommend they order their patties from them. Won't go backMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 20 February 2023 via mobile

Red wine poached eggs, spinach, mushrooms. Just no. 3 hard no thank you’d around our table. Bring back eggs Benedict pls

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 5 January 2023

Excellent food. Excellent service. Manager is attentive and involved with patrons. Beautiful nurseries and gardens to visit. Amazing desserts - my mother loved every bite. I enjoy this venue - very calming. Good for the sole. A nice halfway meeting spot to meet friends who...live on the outskirts of Northern suburbs and SBosch.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 13 October 2022 via mobile

I have been here numerous times. The one time we even celebrated my son’s birthday with family and friends. I was looking forward to visiting again. The setting is beautiful. Service was a bit on the Luke warm side. We were in the mood for...meat so we all ordered the rump. Salad was delicious, chips were Okay and the highlight that was supposed to be the rump was a total disappointment. We asked for medium rare and we got closer to well done, dry and extremely tough. I struggled to cut through with my knife. My daughter loves meat and she took one bite and left the rest. Will not be coming back too quickly. If we do we will rather buy a picnic at the deli and sit on the grounds.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 12 October 2022 via mobile

Had lunch on Saturday- fabulous service!- our waiter Andrie was on point with everything! Explained in detail what to expect (when we requested a variation of an item on the menu) Kept the wine topped up, every item delivered with a huge smile!- took the...trouble to go into detail on certain requests- will most definitely be back!- The deli itself was also most enjoyable experience- although very busy, both bakery side and butchery never had to wait longer than an few minutes- fast, efficient service right to till point- well done Joostenberg!!!- 10/10!!! Give that waiter an increase, he is worth it!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 4 September 2022 via mobile

Hi I invited friends over to the bistro based on a previous visit which was great. But today the food was a letdown. Especially the omelette served with mushrooms, baby spinach and cheese shavings. It was tasteless. The omelette looked like a piece of French...toast - no fluffiness there! It was rubbery and tasteless. The mushrooms were… tasteless. It was a mission to cut off all the stems of the baby spinach leaves. I was disappointed. The service was good and everybody was friendly but I will think twice before I go there again for breakfast. It is a pity. ElmariMore

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 17 May 2022

what a stunning venue and the cold meat platter is excellent - service a little on the slow side and the wine prices a little high - but well worth a visit

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 11 May 2022

Andries, our waiter was a huge highlight of our visit! He is a gem. Starters were delicious! Chicken liver parfait and smoke trout crepes. Our mains were the curry (best roti...wow) and the fillet. We were enjoying our food so much, hence no pics of...the mains :) Lovely setting and great food! Would love to try their other menu as this was a Mothers Day set menu. I'm sure that will be just as delicious!More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 14 April 2022

We have booked a group for lunch at the Bistro. They made a mess with the orders and the food was absolutely terrible. Burgers were left as really not good and chicken pieces in one of their dishes were not eatable. Tried to get a...feedback from the managment, but everything was denied and no apology was done. You need to do better !More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 29 December 2021

Popped in on the way to the airport and wow the food was exceptional and the deli and pork products delicious - worth a little visit

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 25 December 2021

We had a lovely breakfast here - french toast and the omelette. Really good coffee, good service and extensive deli to browse on your way out.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 14 March 2021

We visited for Saturday lunch. The bistro was very busy, so unfortunately there was no opportunity to sit outside on the verandah. The menu was imaginative, with many items from which to choose. Service was prompt and very obliging, and the food was good and...tasty.More

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 24 February 2021 via mobile

After a missable experience at lunch at Val du Charon we arrived at Joostenberg Bistro for a coffee, cake a cheer up. What a wonderful idea. We walked thro this wonderful butchery/deli and then were ushered into a stone floored cafe with wooden tables and...chairs. Beautifully laid out gardens and views ....so relaxing. Brilliant service, beautifully clean and the pastries and desserts were fresh and deliciously stunning..,,,,,,we definitely will come back here for lunch . All of us bought meat, spices, bread, veg and coconut pudding to take home Yum Recommend a visit.......you will go back😄More

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed 25 November 2020

We went for a brunch and were pleasantly surprised! The choices were plenty and when we asked about something off menu it was served with a smile! The problem here is that there are too many choices!

Date of visit: November 2020
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Hi Michiel Yes you may, but I suggst that you book ahead & ask for an outside table. And please do keep your dog on a leash & close to you as we have dogs who live on the farm, as well as chickens & geese wandering around... More
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