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"Fantastic experience the Bistro tonight. The ambiance was great, the place was spotless, the food was delicious, and the service was excellent. Our..."

Verna Michelle Young

"We celebrated my son's 21st with some of his friends and fortunately it happened on a theme evening, they all had such a good time dancing and..."

Maria Da Silva

"I find that the moment you walk into a restaurant and you’re greeted with such welcoming you know everything is going to be fantastic. Homely..."

Michelle Erasmus

"Great place, good food and friendly staff. Can recommend..."

Mardi Naude

"Absolutely the best food. Best people, and great vibe. We come there more than often. Can not find fault. except that you exceed our expectations..."

Leonie Kambouris

"I won a R500 voucher to The Bistro through The Saint Newspaper, and my parents and I went there tonight. The food was delicious, the service was..."

Jess Qvist

"Really just wow. We’ve had a few small visits at The Bistro, but last night blew us away. Hosted my fiancé’s birthday with a large group of..."

Dillan Visser

"This place makes the best tasting coffee! It is served in beautiful see-through cups which makes it even more delicious! The waitresses are polite..."

Olga Kazakova

"We had a lovely evening. Our waitress Tandiwa was awesome. The atmosphere out of this world and the vibe better than the best. Had a wonderful..."

Rene Karidis

"What an amazing establishment. From friendly owners and staff, beautiful decor and styling, amazing food. This is the full package and if you haven't..."

Bruno Kopf

"Excellent place and John is a great host. Great food and the atmosphere is one o relax in. No rushing here, take your time and enjoy..."

Shane Gavin Payne

"Manager found space for us and the prams on a very busy Friday night even without a booking. Steak special was very good as well. Will be..."

Ian Hurn

"I have been to The Bistro on at least five occasions for dinner. I have enjoyed the meals; the friendly, helpful staff; the decor, ambience and the..."

Leigh Boyd Patterson Chazen

"Thanks the Bistro for a lovely breakfast and cute gift. I had a beautiful morning with all my friends for my birthday. Very friendly staff and good..."

Mariana Louw

"Awesome service and great food! Being Vegan and Gluten intolerant, it’s never fun going out most of the time it’s a chore to order food but Clive..."

Amy Wilkins

"Thoroughly enjoyed the open omelette yesterday. It was my first time here and I’m definitely going..."

Mabena.s12

"What a good place for toasted cheese. Soooo yummy. Great staff. Good survive.The menue has interesting combinations.... That taste great. The..."

Annagret Booyse

"Best place in Benoni for me and always great food have been coming here for years and have never had a bad experience Thank you!!! Will keep..."

Eutimia Garces

"Absolutely great burgers, and chocolate milkshakes. Good interactions with waiting staff and managerial staff alike. Good clean restaurant, with a..."

Robert

"I haven't been out for a breakfast in a long time and I thought I would pop in for something different as I am not usually in the area and thought I..."

Gary Greenberg

"Gorgeous atmosphere. Stunning fresh hearty portions. Excellent service. Staff and managers here are friendly and attentive. Our new favroutie local..."

Marizelle Geldenhuis

"This is my favourite place to have a coffee and a catch up with some friends. The waiters are so polite, the service is fast, the place is beautiful..."

Sarah

"We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. A delicious and well presented breakfast with efficient service is what you can expect when coming to this..."

Hayleyreyneke

"2018/05/07 - 2nd visit here in 2 days. Dinner- ordered Palermo linguini and Rump creamy chicken livers. Both were excellent choices. Loads of tender..."

Rene

"Great place! I love the atmosphere, the staff is friendly and made us feel welcome. The food is good however the fish had a lot of bones in, it..."

Mariska Nel

"Lovely food, a real gem in Benoni Pasta was al dente, meaty, saucy with big chunks of feta- Will be back. What a find Love the copper..."

Wendy Wabbit

"Amazing service today by Fathima and the willingness of the chef and management to accommodate my plantbased fussiness!!! So appreciated! Food was..."

Leeanne.jonsson

"The decor is stunning. Our waitress (sadly I do t remember her name) was entertaining and joined in with the family banter nicely. I had the beef..."

Gillian Hattingh

"Went to @ the Bistro for breakfast... The service was great, the atmosphere was very nice... The food was very good... I had the Mega breakfast,..."

Megan Santiero

"It's my first time visit, it's really a lovely place and they got lots of delicious vegetarian dishes !! Most of all I love their service, it's the..."

Jenny Lin

"Great food, great service, friendly stuff and beautiful restaurant..... top notch 👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️ my friend was celebrating her..."

Kabelo Kupcakes Lebeloane

"Great service and a lovely menu. Had brunch there! Nice little gem in Benoni. Would've been even better if they offered soy/almond milk lattes...."

Belinda Jane Levinsohn

"We have four birthdays in one month at our company in benoni and decided to go to @ the bistro for lunch. Because we were a large group we phoned in..."

Mallory Coetsee

"Best service quick and friendly food great tried most and the coffee is awesome, Decor and table settings are great I would highly recommend it..."

RickStarRicky

"I was really excited to see a cafe/bistro with such a contemporary style open so close to home. We decided to stop by for an early morning..."

Jeff Siepman

"Ok so then I was here two Saturdays ago . The first thing that made me to even visit this place is the gorgeous interior design , yes I'm a interior..."

Teekay Mhlongo

"Pastas are good, portion and flavour was excellent , steak was not as good ok but nothing special , must have has to be the sweet Railway Coffee a..."

Kavi

"I've eaten here twice. Once for a quick light dinner, and once for a quick breakfast. Overall, not bad. The service is quick, the food is good given..."

Ka Wing 88

"14.01.2017 There is nothing better than an overdue catchup with friends. I've always been a fan of their boksburg branch and was excited to learn..."

The Food Musketeer

"Gorgeous food that is not pretentious and owners that are just wonderful . We eat there at least once a week and never tire of the superb quality. If..."

Heather Collin

"Upmarket atmosphere. Good food and nice coffee. I wouldn't say very child friendly..."

Lila van der Merwe

"Great food. My wife and I had such a lovely time here. Will definitely come..."

Matthew Ogilvie

"Had the Chicken Parmesan and Pasta from a set menu on the evening. Highly recommend..."

Robert Crosbie

"Awesome..."

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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..."

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