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Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Valet Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Table Service
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We are passionate about quality coffee and food. Our unique setting coupled with our 1st class service will always leave our customers wanting more and returning :)
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Valet Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Table Service
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4.0
108 reviews
Excellent
53
Very good
37
Average
9
Poor
7
Terrible
2
TravellingLes
Durban129 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
They never fail to serve a pleasing meal, though the service can get very slow if they have quite a few people there. The menu is varied, and the dishes are very attractively presented and the helpings are large. They also offer free wi-fi and they don't rush you if you stay a bit long catching up on your emails/work....
Written 7 January 2020
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RODNEYANDPAT
192 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Great views from the stoep. Excellent coffee and tea and probably the best iced coffee we have had in South Africa. Have managed to resist the wonderful cakes! Food being delivered looks very appetising.
Written 2 February 2020
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Eric J
Johannesburg436 contributions
Sept 2021 • couples
My wife and I stayed in PA for four days and unlucky for us got terrible weather ( the locals said they needed the rain so we were happy for them)
We stumbled on the PF on the last day having eaten at the alleged top three restaurants in PA.
What a treat, friendly staff and owner, great food and coffee served with a smile.
I can’t say the same for Graze by the River.
Nice furniture and surprisingly a water front view of the duck pond and a lovely veranda
We will be back đź‘Śđź‘Ť
Written 30 September 2021
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hospitalitypro45yrs
Kenton-on-Sea5 contributions
Nov 2023 • solo
Have not been to Penny Farthing often but went there on 02 Nov for my second poor experience in the past few months. No friendly greeting just a gruff "We are not open as its loadshedding !" (despite a wide open front door). I told the lady that I was aware of the loadshedding and would wait on the closed patio for the remaining 15 minutes of loadshedding to elapse. What I took to be kitchen / cleaning staff continued to conduct an extremely loud & animated discussion with the "front" lady, throughout my wait. After around 25 minutes I went to see whether the power had been restored, it had been (presumably around 10 minutes prior). As I appeared to be their sole customer at that stage I asked the "front" lady why nobody had come to see if I was still there or what I would like to order, she said that the coffee machine needed time to heat up. This despite the fact that I had never had the opportunity to indicate that I might want to order coffee. Not sure if she was meant to be supervising but there was no sign of anyone else performing that function. No supervision, no welcome, no care, no service, no attention to anything especially customer care. Other staff still making such a noise to make staying longer out of the question. This place will not last & can take a leaf out of their competition, "Burksies", book (just on the other side of the carpark. Never again !!!!
Written 3 November 2023
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Marissa
Gig Harbor30 contributions
Mar 2022 • family
We were looking for a restaurant with a view for lunch, and regrettably chose Penny Farthing. The service was TERRIBLE. Our waiter had to have been drunk or something bc he could not get our food or drinks order right after asking us again and again. My sister was very pregnant at the time and was having a blood sugar spell and feeling faint. We told him what was happening and asked for ice water urgently. It never came, so I went and got some. We were there for 3 hours waiting for our small lunch. We had to go and buy food at the shop next door for my sister to help her sugar levels. The food was not worth it. I did speak to the manager afterwards telling him nicely how awful our experience was, and he took the comments well. We would though never return.
Written 22 December 2022
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Glenda
Herolds Bay21 contributions
Mar 2021 • none
Have been going to Penny Farthing for many years. Due to Covid, have not been for 6 months. In this time there has been a change of ownership. and the menu has changed. Our breakfasts were cold. the Eggs Benedict was on cold dry toast with a cheese sauce. It really was not pleasant and should not be on the menu as Eggs Benedict, as this should have been served on a muffin with a hollandaise sauce. We did complain to the waitress but she was not very interested and did not call the manager. Will not be going back there in a hurry!
Written 21 March 2021
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Glenda
Herolds Bay21 contributions
Jan 2023 • none
I have been going to Penny Farthing for many years. Was there at the end of January.
The waiter did not have a clue what was going on. The Eggs Benedict which I go there for was very poor. TRAIN your staff Penny Farthing!
Written 9 February 2023
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laurenbotha9003
Bathurst16 contributions
Sept 2022 • none
Beautiful, peaceful setting with amazing food! Great value for money and a wonderful variety of goodies to purchase too
Written 10 October 2022
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NicolaBooyse
13 contributions
Mar 2020 • couples
Loved this restaurant on the river. Fantastic view, great service and perfect meals. Would recommend the health sarmie, eggs Benedict, breakfasts and the coffee... oh my word the coffee. Great cocktails as well. Try the sex on the beach. Best of all they are petfriendly and if you are looking to book any water adventures they can point you in the right direction. Booked the most amazing river cruise on their recommendation.
Written 15 March 2020
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Cherondie
Mokopane120 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
Always delicious food and lovely ambience. I have been here very year for the last 3 years and they have never disappointed! Absolutely love the fact that I can get low carb options here. Right next to the water so real holiday vibe. Highly recommended!!
Written 19 December 2019
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Mike D
Port Alfred45 contributions
Jan 2019 • none
We're heading back to South Africa for the winter and will stay in Port Alfred for three months. Our first stop will be the Penny Farthing for their great breakfast and coffee. We eat there at least three times a week. Hi to Brett and Gill and all the great staff!
Written 14 December 2019
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Stephanus B
Sasolburg277 contributions
Jul 2019 • couples
The eats and drinks were great with excellent service. The view across the lake is also great. Slightly out of the way but worth a stop
Written 2 July 2019
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Eddie G
Cape Town Central138 contributions
Jun 2019 • family
Nice location and view, excellent breakfast and service really cant be faulted, a must do if you are in the area I will go back for sure. Breakfast highly recommended as is the coffee.
Written 28 June 2019
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Anonymous1099
44 contributions
May 2019 • family
Scenic outdoor seating, with a view over a lake/lagoon, from which fish, various birds and a pied kingfisher could be seen. Nice Raspberry Ice Teas served professionally by staff.
Written 5 June 2019
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AmbLee
Oxford215 contributions
May 2019 • couples
We had a fantastic breakfast here and some really delicious coffees. Recommend the classic breakfast. Service was good and not badly priced.
Written 1 May 2019
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