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The Victorian Secret

85/100 (1780 ratings)

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"Luuuurv this place!! Ambiance is so lovely and the decor is exquisite.... The menu changes every now and then so you cant have the same thing twice,..."

LeNé Booyse

"What a stunning place this is!! I've celebrated my 21st with some close friends and family here over the weekend and everything from service up to..."

Corien Corneelsen

"We had the most delightful morning!!!! Will definitely be going back😀 My mom in law celebrated her birthday and she was so spoilt by the chef. The..."

Leigh-Anne Anderson

"Had a delicious breakfast with Les and Sandy, their beautiful daughter Claire who is dating my son Struan, and my husband, Stewart.. It was a lovely..."

Margie Campbell

"Thank you Chantel for the yummy Macarons today... I'd planned to post a pretty pic, but unfortunately the were sooooo good they had all been eaten..."

Tamara Skye Matthews

"What a wonderful afternoon spent at The Victorian Secret. The food was absolutely delicious. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Our..."

Jeanine Dowie Wills

"As always the food and customer service was exceptional .. Just miss the Banting cauliflower rosti which is no longer on the menu. Thanks for the..."

Denise Davies Minnaar

"I cannot find words to describe how happy my family and I were with the service we got. We had a luncheon on the 27th May and what a blast we..."

Thantaswa Anovuyo Dolonga

"It is a pleasure to enjoy a good light meal at the Victorian Secret with friendly waitresses. All dessert is so..."

Sandra Gaitskill

"Oh wow, words fails me. What an awesome place, the experience is just on another level. Thank you..."

Lebogang Martha Nyakale

"What a treat, it was such a lovely surprise, we absolutely loved our visit here and will definitely be back, the lattes and cappuccinos were..."

Megan Leigh Merrifield

"If you're looking for something a bit different in a great setting outdoors, this is the place :-) Great food and excellent..."

Janita Vermeulen

"Thank you to Chantel and Les for an awesome high tea yesterday!! Worth every cent and..."

Mark Hogarth

"Thank you so much Chantel for my amazing gluten free birthday cake. This was very special as my husband could enjoy this amazing cake with me on my..."

Storm Cheetham Botha

"Went there for a baby shower very recently. This little place in Benoni, has a very relaxing environment with very friendly staff. The macaroons are..."

Loveroffood

"In the area for post parkrun breakfast we decided to head to Victorian secret ,the premises is beautiful as well as interior .I had Queen Victoria..."

A Foodie Travels

"Hi I love Victorian Secret, but was disappointed with their scones the other day. They are smaller and not as light as they used to be. I also..."

Karen Kleve-Abrams

"Love the ambiance, friendly staff good food and a great place to have baby and bridal 🚿 had a very wonderful time there and really enjoyed their..."

Munyai Mulalo Hope

"Love the ambience and decor and friendly staff. The bakery next door is wonderful... The food is of high standard and beautifully presented. The..."

Robyn Brown

"The service was a bit sub optimal. Waitrons did not check on the meal, and waitress had to be found when things were needed. The food was..."

Keabetsoe Phello

"Wife and I love this place. It’s our favourite breakfast nookie and just down the road which doesn’t help the cholesterol. Great cakes, great..."

George Eire

"Great ambience but the scones are the star of the section. Good service. Friendly staff. Lovely place and will definitely be back again. Even my..."

Chanene Ablett

"We recently took our daughter and a few of her friends out for a princess themed tea party/Breakfast at The Victorian Secret, they went out of their..."

VisZA

"So charming!! The Victorian secret serves up delightful meals that are satisfying. The restaurant is located in an old Victorian house in Benoni. The..."

Chiv

"Such a beautiful little spot in the heart of Benoni. Delicious food and great service. The atmosphere is just as nice! The setting is quaint and..."

Nicole Coutinho

"Had an absolutely wonderful experience here ! 👌🏼Amazing food , great service and a lovely ambiance. Everything we ordered was..."

Fabiana

"The Victorian atmosphere is pleasant and inviting, the food wasn't bad and the quality and preparation of the food are excellent just lacking in..."

Derick Roodt

"The venue is gorgeous and easy to find. There isn't enough parking though. I booked months in advance for mother's day and confirmed several times...."

Cherise Vogt

"This little coffee shop nestled in the heart of Benoni town provides an incredibly high standard of baked goods. I do feel like that luxury comes a..."

Chris Rafael

"Set in a magnificent old victorian house in the suburb of Western Extention in Benoni this quaint cafe/patisserie is definitely worth a visit. There..."

Jeff Siepman

"Love, love, love this special little place - not your average coffee shop / café!! I have only ever had good experiences here. The staff are super..."

Candice De Alcantara

"...what a lovely hidden gem in the heart of Benoni, great food awesome service, already planning my return to another worthwhile meal, with flavors..."

Johnny Orijona

"We had lunch today at this truly lovely cafe. The outside eating area was really comfortable and we were able to smoke which was great -you can relax..."

Peter

"The Victorian Secret is truly a well kept secret, hidden away in a suburb of Benoni. The food, ambience and service make it well worth the drive out..."

B4r3nd

"We had a Zomato voucher for another restaurant just around the corner but when we arrived there, they had no power so couldn't serve brekkies...."

Marc Schmidt

"What a cute little restaurant! I had an amazing lunch here over the weekend enjoying the fresh air on a spring day! I ate the chicken pot pie which..."

Caitlin Hanck

"A lovely quaint little place. Breakfast took 2 hours because we were then tempted to try their desserts. Which didn't disappoint. Presentation was..."

Michelle North

"Had a ladies brunch with family this morning and had the most amazing first experience! Their flat bread dishes and chicken pot pie is absolutely..."

Demi Rae

"I think this place can fall under the hidden gem category. Very well done. Clean food. Friendly staff. Good croud also little hidden gem. The kids..."

Andries Christine Van Staden

"We stopped here after lunch for some coffee and cake and it was lovely. The rest of the menu looks quite limited but the confectionery we ordered was..."

Laura Brewer

"The Victorian Secret is like a little getaway! Lovely scenery and the desert was wonderful. We had macaroons and a chocolate brownie. The macaroons..."

Micaela Rodrigues

"Really top class pastry chef. The macaroons are world class. I bought cupcakes for my sons birthday and was blown away by the taste the freshness and..."

Lliam

"They get a few stars for trying. Have bought from the bakery a few times. Have even had coffee there. The food is okay. The setting is pretty..."

Saaleha Bhamjee

"Went here for a ladies lunch. The venue is beautiful, old vintage vibes with British humor on the menus and classic interior aesthetic. The exterior..."

Angie

"So this is the second time I've decided to experience the,"Garden"...so the ambience and atmosphere has been tweaked slightly with a couple of new..."

Emile Schindehutte

"I blame my sweet tooth for the regular trips I take to The Victorian Secret 🙊 Catch ups with school friends, indulgence in macarons,..."

Kirst Talbot

"I love this place! A regular breakfast haunt for me. Sit indoors in winter near a welcoming fire, or outdoors in the warmer weather. Order the 'Allo..."

Bradley Lutz

"I scanned through the reviews posted on the The Victorian Secret and had a complete different experience. I personally loved the menu and the layout...."

Chokker

"Hosted a 60th birthday party here recently. The high tea menu is beautifully presented and very filling. A lovely variety of sweet and savory. The..."

Jacquelise

"Oh my word Where I begin Food on restaurant side is really good and the cake and pastry shop next door is to die for Awesome ambience and lovely..."

Tamarin Temblett

"Lovely little spot for coffee and a treat, delicious variety of baked goods with no sugar/flour options also available. Cappuccino was really good,..."

Michelle Rocke

"They sell the best pie I have ever had! Very unique with its savoury scone topping! A very nice place to visit for a nice relaxing and time..."

Rachel Dunne

"I need to get hold of Oxford to update their dictionary. I can not get the right word to describe this blissful nostalgic girly day my daughters and..."

Sharon du Toit

"Wow... A beautiful garden setting with a delicious bakery! The food is amazing The macarons are to die for. The service is excellent. 100%..."

Gillian

"What a wonderful breakfast experience. We enjoyed it and so did our..."

Nicole Kleinsmidt

"Wonderful place. Great vibe about it . First time there and it was lovely . Went to wedding reception in the evening and it was outside and very..."

Delta Ralph

"Beautiful place. Great food. Dog friendly and they have Pup cakes and Donuts for dogs, made of unseasoned carrot cake, plain yogurt and crispy bacon..."

Frikkie Prinsloo

"Was there for a birthday. This hidden antique house is a jewel not to be missed. You experience the ambiance of the victorian era the moment you step..."

Louise Van der Linde

"The place is absolutely stunning, it has the perfect vintage set up. The little bakery is just amazing, lovely desserts and friendly staff. The food..."

Vaneshree Pillai

"Beautiful vintage setting and food was delicious, with fresh bread baked at their bakery. They also offer a wide variety of gin. The Artisan bakery..."

Debs_ H

"We had an birthday event in the Lavender Room. And it was soo special and they were very helpfull and very fast with the orders. They have unique..."

Steffen M. “Shtaffen” Engelbrecht

"Found them at the Bedfordview Night Market and so happy I found them here so I can visit them again, Salted Caramel cake was amazing aswell at the..."

Jawwaad Le Grange

"Definitely one of our favourite local destinations! Quiet, homely coffee shop in a beautiful setting, with a unique menu of delicious goodies. The..."

Tiago Nazareth

"The Victorian Secret is undoubtably a hidden gem in the neighbourhood. The service is world class and the food promises to not disappoint. The quaint..."

Devon Llywellyn

"What an awesome, quaint place. The scones were scrumptious, melt in your mouth, hot and fresh out of the oven. Would love to try other items on their..."

Debbie Rabie

"Nice food and service, although a bit expensive. We have been multiple times and have not been let down once. Will definitely visit..."

Wandré Grobler

"Have been meaning to visit the Victorian Secret for quite a while, and I was pleased with the great food, service and hospitality. The food is of a..."

Gregg Mulzack

"Such a lovely little spot with a beautiful garden. A peaceful and relaxing environment. The food is absolutely delicious, especially their baked..."

Erin Stuart

"Lovely tea garden and very nice atmosphere. Will definitely see me again. Only had coffee but confectionery goods looks..."

Maureen Kruger

The Secret Garden

82/100 (545 ratings)

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"Wonderful vegan food. Beautiful place. Awesome staff. Highly..."

Cherise Vogt

"I always have a lovely experience at The Secret Garden! The food is amazing with Vegan Friendly options! The service is always good and very..."

Karla Steenkamp

"Quaint and cute - this is a little gem. Booked High Tea for 6 little girls. Les was amazing - professional , friendly and very accommodating ...."

Nalinee Soobramoney

"Loved our little stop in here for tea and pancakes on Saturday morning. Lovely food! Really enjoyed our meal and love that they have vegan options...."

Jessica Armstrong

"I’ve tried to find this restaurant more than once before today. It’s been a struggle. Then once we found it, all we could see was an outside..."

Marc Schmidt

"If you want a really cute and quaint atmosphere and what tastes like home-cooked food, this place is a real winner. The fact that they have meat,..."

Laura Brewer

"Absolutely superb vibe. Every second sunday there is a open antique market just outside bustling with activity and music. The food was really good..."

Danny Botes

"Dankie Arno Steenkamp, eienaar van Secret Garden Benoni vir die 4x4 XTR marshals se heerlike kuier! Die diens, kos en atmosfeer was uitstekend! Julle..."

Renier Crous

"Pretty Awesome !Great staff .Delicious food and drinks . Fantastic service . Amazing atmosphere . Thank You Arno Steenkamp (..."

Cherise Fourie

"What a wonderful experience. We had such a ball. Good was exciliant. Will recommend this place for anybody. Staff was helpfull and friendly. Owner..."

Hazeldene Mouton

"Baie dankie aan Arno Steenkamp, eienaar van Secret Garden Benoni vir 'n AWESOME venue, goeie diens en heerlike kos. Julle sal ons beslis weer..."

Anina Crous

"Quiet and peaceful. Fantastic food and great service. Lovely hostess and friendly waitresses. Beautiful garden. Will recommend this for tea parties...."

Hendi Janse Van Rensburg

"What a beautiful spot! So many different little sections to sit and great atmosphere. We enjoyed a great tasty breakfast and some delicious carrot..."

Sky Gordon

"This gem of a restaurant never disappoints. Most amazing Vegetable Curry Special followed by vegan chocolate cake & three different vegan ice creams...."

Gregg Galbraith McQuarrie

"Thank you to The Secret Garden team for an amazing 50th birthday party - food and service was above and beyond. They accommodated my special menu..."

Yvette De Jager

"My friends and I decided to grab brekkie here after a lovely morning run. It was a wonderful breakfast. The owners are vegan so understandably there..."

Taralyn Moodley

"Delicious vegan food and desert options, including homemade ice cream, in a lovely old worldly garden setting. A must for all vegans and vegetarians...."

Anita

"Superb venue, superb food, superb service! 5 star Great getaway for relaxation and great food experience, no place like it. Try the vegan ice..."

Alad Yariv

"We are regulars at The Secret Garden since 2013. When you arrive, you quickly realise that you are there to spent time chatting and relaxing. It’s..."

Vintage Vibes

"Our favourite place. The food is original, creative and of extremely high quality. The staff are friendly and attentive. It has become a regular..."

Corene O'Donovan

"What a fabulous place. The best kept Secret. My husband and I and many of our friends are regulars. Food is to die for and they cater for my Vegan..."

Cheryl Gaw

"Excellent service and very good meal selection. Staff are prompt and orders placed are delivered piping hot and with very little waiting..."

Andre Janse Van Rensburg

"The best Kept Secret... Hence the name... Fantastic Hosts, wonderful staff and very relaxed atmosphere. This establishment is an acquired taste, the..."

Herman Van Heerden

"Such a beautiful place to spend a lazy Sunday. Sitting amongst nature and taking in the beauty of spring. The food was absolutely delicious. Love the..."

Bronwyn

"I love this place! The fact that there are so many options for vegetarians and vegans is already a winner for me. I had the vegetarian English..."

Megan Fairhurst

"Visited after a while. The bruschetta that used to look like this, doesn't anymore :( Still, the setting is lovely. Relaxing and totally..."

Saaleha Bhamjee

"My experience at the secret garden left me in awe,speechless,amazed,tastes buds buzzing and so full I had to have a late dinner. So my..."

_Malenda

"I thoroughly enjoy my time here. The setting is so tranquil because of the garden but also so artsy inside because of the antiques that they also..."

Boitumelo Moyo

"Very nice restaurant. Great service, awesome food. well worth the visit. And return visit. Nice garden set up and friendly family feel. Definitely..."

Glen Wentworth

"The food was fresh and absolutely stunning. You really can tell when a dish is made with fresh, homegrown ingredients.The atmosphere was also..."

Tegan Kelly

"This restaurant is one of the more well kept secrets (pardon the pun) this side of town. Their eclectic flavours are a great change from the..."

Michael Cloete

"Such a perfect place to visit with ladies! The decor and setting is beautiful! They sell such delicious scones! You may take forever to choose from..."

Rachel Dunne

"Wonderful setting, very peaceful and relaxing, soooo excited to find this quaint venue after some exploring round the antique shops! Our meals were..."

Michele Smith

"The best kept secret on the East Rand - definitely worth a visit. Quality food and salads, just delicious. This lovely restaurant is out in the..."

James K

"Wow. I cannot recommend this cafe enough. The service is impeccable - helpful and friendly. The setting is gorgeous! We sat outside on a patio under..."

Dominique Herbig

"What a wonderful place in the city A farm feel -I’m referring to the building style and it has a “ secret garden “ as you meander round the..."

Andy Bremner - IG- {and_he_goes}

"Beautiful place with a lovely garden and a tranquil atmosphere. Wonderful vegan and vegetarian options. Friendly and welcoming service. Definitely..."

Alena Osina

"Setting so beautiful.. food was delicious and so fresh. Staff were..."

Evi Moller

"Super meal, breakfast and brunch menu options are excellent. Menu pricing is very reasonable and plated quantity is definitely for the ravenous 😊..."

Sandra Mackay

"I had their vegan burger which was absolutely divine. Best vegan burger I've ever had. Their meat burger was also very good. The atmosphere was..."

deandra van heerden

"This is a really great restaurant, vegan, vegetarian options are great. For the meat lovers there are fantastic choices on the..."

Ben L

"Great food in a lovely setting. The owner is very friendly and there are antique shops in the adjacent buildings for those..."

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