Guidebook for Franschhoek
Food Scene
Where do you go to eat in South Africa ...Franschhoek!
For Breakfast..Everything under the sun on offer – from biker's omelette to pancakes, burgers, curry and steaks. Where's the focus? Good Malay-style curry with sambals and poppadums, and Thai fishcakes.
Essence
Main RoadFor Breakfast..Everything under the sun on offer – from biker's omelette to pancakes, burgers, curry and steaks. Where's the focus? Good Malay-style curry with sambals and poppadums, and Thai fishcakes.
Great lunchtime picnics on beanbags ...On Boschendal today little has changed, with our restaurants offering an array of authentic culinary experiences. First and foremost our focus is on providing flavourful and nourishing farm-to-table food; celebrating the bountiful produce of Boschendal and the Franschhoek valley with menus that shift with the seasons. Much of the fresh produce you’ll find on your plate is sustainably grown right here on Boschendal Farm, and where possible we source other ingredients from farms and small producers in the surrounding winelands.
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Boschendal Wine Estate
Great lunchtime picnics on beanbags ...On Boschendal today little has changed, with our restaurants offering an array of authentic culinary experiences. First and foremost our focus is on providing flavourful and nourishing farm-to-table food; celebrating the bountiful produce of Boschendal and the Franschhoek valley with menus that shift with the seasons. Much of the fresh produce you’ll find on your plate is sustainably grown right here on Boschendal Farm, and where possible we source other ingredients from farms and small producers in the surrounding winelands.
Quaint location, good coffee, the go to place for your morning coffee fix!
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The Hoek Espresso Bar
Reservoir StreetQuaint location, good coffee, the go to place for your morning coffee fix!
Great food. Chef Pierre never fails to impress, our 'go to' restaurant.
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Le Bon Vivant
22 Dirkie Uys StGreat food. Chef Pierre never fails to impress, our 'go to' restaurant.
New in the village, Tapas style menu, very nice....Chefs Warehouse at Maison is about experiencing food like you’ve never experienced it before. In short, it’s about the sheer pleasure of taste. By pairing flavours in unexpected and exciting ways, an infinite number of fresh taste sensations is created for you to enjoy.
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Chefs Warehouse at Maison
R45New in the village, Tapas style menu, very nice....Chefs Warehouse at Maison is about experiencing food like you’ve never experienced it before. In short, it’s about the sheer pleasure of taste. By pairing flavours in unexpected and exciting ways, an infinite number of fresh taste sensations is created for you to enjoy.
We haven't tried it ourselves yet, but we have nothing but rave reviews from our guests about the new restaurant.
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Le coin Francais Restaurant
17 Huguenot StWe haven't tried it ourselves yet, but we have nothing but rave reviews from our guests about the new restaurant.
Reuben's Franschhoek
2 Daniel Hugo StGreat food
Situated on Chamonix Wine Farm in Franschhoek, this restaurant is a culmination of chef Richard Carstens’ more-than-30-years experience in some of the top kitchens in the land (most famously an eight-year stint at Tokara). The menu at Arkeste combines Richard’s past passions and triumphs (molecular gastronomy and Asian-fusion), his self-taught techniques (classical French) and his most recent musings: clean eating and pescetarianism.
Arkeste
Uitkyk StreetSituated on Chamonix Wine Farm in Franschhoek, this restaurant is a culmination of chef Richard Carstens’ more-than-30-years experience in some of the top kitchens in the land (most famously an eight-year stint at Tokara). The menu at Arkeste combines Richard’s past passions and triumphs (molecular gastronomy and Asian-fusion), his self-taught techniques (classical French) and his most recent musings: clean eating and pescetarianism.
Authentic food prepared with love, elevated yet homely. An experience to entice guests to return for a flavourful and visual experience.
Ingredients are sourced locally, respecting the seasonal produce, and allowing each ingredient to showcase their best flavour.
Deux Lions
Excelsior RoadAuthentic food prepared with love, elevated yet homely. An experience to entice guests to return for a flavourful and visual experience.
Ingredients are sourced locally, respecting the seasonal produce, and allowing each ingredient to showcase their best flavour.
Jewells
Suid-Agter-Paarl RoadA bit of a drive away from the village but well worth the effort!
Franschhoek Creamery
66B Huguenot StreetAwesome Ice Cream
Italian themed chain restaurant, offering take aways should the evening get all too difficult! ...With artisanal wood-fired pizzas, sumptuous pastas and gourmet salads, it was not long before the Col’Cacchio magic spread far and wide. And now, 25 years later, with restaurants all over the country, the mere mention of Col’Cacchio sends taste buds into a wild. It's more than a menu. It's a celebration.
Col'Cacchio Franschhoek
Italian themed chain restaurant, offering take aways should the evening get all too difficult! ...With artisanal wood-fired pizzas, sumptuous pastas and gourmet salads, it was not long before the Col’Cacchio magic spread far and wide. And now, 25 years later, with restaurants all over the country, the mere mention of Col’Cacchio sends taste buds into a wild. It's more than a menu. It's a celebration.
Parks & Nature
Stunning views down the Franschhoek valley
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I-Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve
Stunning views down the Franschhoek valley
Provides mountain bike and hiking trails catering for all levels. A permit is required and can be obtained from the Tourism Office in the village
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Berg River Dam
Provides mountain bike and hiking trails catering for all levels. A permit is required and can be obtained from the Tourism Office in the village
La Motte Wine Farm & Restaurant
R45A civilised 5.6km hiking trail
Getting Around
Franschhoek Cycles
2 Main RoadThe easiest way to taste the valleys' wines.
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Franschhoek Wine Tram
Cabriere StreetThe easiest way to taste the valleys' wines.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tuk Tuk Microbrewery
14 Huguenot StTaki's
32 Huguenot StFranschhoek Station Pub & Grill
4 Main RdEssentials
Woolworths Franschhoek
19 Huguenot StLittle more expensive but the food is good
Clicks Pharmacy - Franschhoek
25 Main RdPharmacy
Link Franschhoek Pharmacy
62A Huguenot StPharmacy
Pick N Pay, Franschhoek
13 Main RdHas pretty much everything you need.
Another quality food store, home delivery is available using the Checkers 60 / 60 App.
Checkers Foods Franschhoek
23 Huguenot StreetAnother quality food store, home delivery is available using the Checkers 60 / 60 App.
Arts & Culture
Huguenot Memorial Museum
Dirkie Uys StreetEverything Else
Le Vallon Farm
Get in the garden, kick back and just relax!