TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

"Really really nice. A busy spot so get there early. Waited for a table (worth the wait) but the food service was fast and friendly and the food was..."

Elna Schoeman

"First visit to French Toast Koffie Kafee yesterday (03/12/2017). Hubby and I arrived there at around 11:00 and the place was so busy, however; we..."

Farzanah Butler

"All I can say is WOW. So very glad we decided to give French Toast a visit. We did have to wait a while for a table, which was understandable seeing..."

Jana Brink

"Brilliant restaurant excellent service great food friendly staff very busy restaurant. But I would most definitely recommend all my friends and..."

Berno van der Berg

"We were really blessed. Our waiter was Carlton - he was excellent, attentive to our order and all our needs. Breakfast was great. The ambiance was..."

Suzanne Henry

"The food was great! French toast seems to be made with thick slices of home made bread. We had the Hot dog deluxe and chicken fillet burger. The..."

Anthoney Boucher

"Please update the menu and prices on..."

Lynton Vermaak

"Great..."

Anesh Tonisi

"Very lekker plek, I don't know the French word for lekker. It's cost, great service and the food portions are insane, I had to have the biggest thing..."

Wez_Undercover

"Romantic, festive and pet friendly!We visited this Cafe twice during the previous three days, and will most definitely go back. I love..."

Ronel Stapelberg

"Lovely spot for a breakfast or brunch. Has nice outdoor seating and a mini eiffell tower which is cool for photos and photoshoots. Milkshakes and..."

Izelle De Jager

"French Toast Koffie Kafee is a recommended and landmark eatery in Hartebeestport area.The menu is largely based on 'French Toast' with..."

SHAMEER KIKA

"We visited French Toast Koffie Kafee on New Year’s Day and it was spectacular. The restaurant is situated in a quaint block of shops, the..."

Gautam Ranjit

"Not many vegetarian options but still a lovely vibe, the wait wasn’t too long and the staff was very helpful and kind, I would definitely recommend..."

Mi-Cha

"Absolutely adore this place! The food, ambiance, setting and location. It's absolutely perfect and worth the drive. I'm always keen to go on a road..."

Ornella Scarpellini

"Can't go wrong with the banana, bacon and maple syrup French toast. The coffee is amazing. Truly a gem in harties and worth the short drive...."

Zethu Dumakude

"A very cute, sweet and thematic Café I must say ♥ . I ordered apple crumble and it was good with a generous portion 👌😀. It wasn't too sweet..."

Angelo Toitoi

"Breakfast with my baby sister. We had delicious bore coffee and a hearty breakfast fit for vikings! Service was good, food was delicious and ambiance..."

Pre

"This weekend we needed to drop off a package in Harties. Not wanting to leave it as a boring trip, we planned a stop at French toast. It's an..."

Lois Qutob

"Looking to do something different for breakfast, try this place. Liked the look and feel of the Paris themed venue. Breakfast recommendations were..."

Sean Slabbert

"The scenery is beautiful, it’s not like Paris though. The restaurant service wasn’t up to par but tolerable. The food was delicious!!..."

Valery Mthunywa

"Such a fun concept. French toast is included in almost every meal. The service is friendly and the food is well prepared and tasty. The..."

Nikita

"This is a most memorable outing. Though I'd rate the food alone at 3 the entire experience upped it to a 4. Surrounding by the Eifel Tower in every..."

Eurisa Silushka Naicker

"Beautiful setting under large trees, with stunning attention to detail in the decor. Most menu items include French toast and some dishes are quite..."

Adele Du Toit

"Must try restaurant!! Portions sizes are small like is Paris, France. The Eiffel Tower and love lock idea was cute. Prices on the menu affordable...."

Little Miss Rabbit 🐇

"Best french toast ever tasted!!!And not just plain french toast.... you can have anything from breakfast to lunch to dessert... but the one..."

Tashnee Dhaver

"Friendly staff with very good food. Pricing is quite reasonable value for money. Atmosphere is relaxed even on a busy Saturday, background music was..."

Hanno Nel

"An interesting concept that imitates a French café experience well. After seeing it, naturally I had the burger. A huge, double patty affair crammed..."

Lucianrajah

"Excellent service! Friendly staff. Warm welcome from Pretty at the front desk and a very pleasant and smiley waitress Sharon! Food was very tasty,..."

Michael

"If you want a short trip to Paris, this is the place to go. This very cute cafe really made an effort to include every possible detail to make your..."

Cecilé Cloete

"Right in the centre of Harties is this little Paris cafe called French Toast Koffie Kafee. The setting and ambience is pretty amazing and gives us a..."

Kimson Chan

"Beautiful peaceful setting. Lots of parking. Feels like Paris even if I've never been there. Surrounded by nature. I prefer outside sitting to..."

Mamare

"This cafe has such a lovely vibe with fitting decor! The mini Eiffel tower makes for a lovely background for photos. The coffee is delicious and the..."

Carla Role Du Plessis

"Beautiful setting, food presented well and staff very friendly :) I recommend the camembert French toast and French toast with roomkaas en bessies :)..."

Kelley Joubert

"Loved the ambience of this restaurant. The food was really good. The overall concept is very beautiful and definitely worth the trip if like me you..."

Ameera Sackoor

"Our first time at the venue. Came through for breakfast and we weren’t disappointed, kids enjoyed their food and so did we. Atmosphere was ..."

Joao Paulo Henriques

"Wow, wow, wowSay no more! Awesome breakfasts and lunchesNeed to go early for breakfast, some days so busy, people Q outside to get a..."

Carin

"Very nice concept. Ideal for a Sunday afternoon tea. Great service. Had the French toast with cranberry and camembert. It was good. I will be back...."

Karyn

"I finally made it to PARIS!😍Drove down with my partner on a Sunday morning just in time for brunch, unfortunately it was booked to capacity...."

Hellen Malandule

"Venue is great. Love the bridge and "Eiffel tower", Its great for pictures and smiles.Food was okay. Perhaps I just ordered the 'wrong..."

Brandon Parker

"Been to this establishment quote a few times now and tried various things on the Menu and to date I have not been disappointed yet. The..."

Jurie Hayes

"Paris 45minutes from Fourways?You would never believe it... but yes!I short drive from Fourways to Hartebeestpoort you will find..."

Dean

"If you are looking for a little Paris in the middle of Hartbeesport, this is the exact place you are looking. The food is good and the little Eiffel..."

Jess Morris

"It was hubby's birthday yesterday so we ventured out to this little gem with our special people.The decor and atmosphere really makes you..."

Tenisha Frank

"Another place to visit if you're looking for something different with a great atmosphere and some decent food. I had the mini hotdogs those..."

What Litha Ate

"La nourriture est la vie et elle devrait être appréciée dans un environnement détendu. (Food is life and it should be enjoyed in a relaxed..."

Hlayisani Sambo

"Wonderful atmosphere! Amazing tasting food and very creative! The one downside was that we had to come back on another day as it was too busy and..."

Rachael Lombard

"A nice day visit to the Dam ended up with a late breakfast at this establishment. We waited for over an hour to get a table but it was a public..."

Raoul

"The family wanted to try something different so off we trekked to Harties to experience a bit of 'Paris'. The restaurant and surrounds are perfectly..."

Cauliflower Head

"If you're looking for a little bit of Paris in the middle of your busy day just to unwind and have a coffee, French Toast is the place...."

Nolene Du Preez

"Outstanding ambience, preferably sit out on a sunny day. Had a chicken hamburger. The chicken had a tandoori flavor. Enjoyed every bit of it...."

Hitesh

"If you're looking for a quaint spot outside of Jozi to commit carbicide, this is the place. Nestled in the heart of Hartiwood, you might just be..."

Bruce J. Little

"My boyfriend took me to French Toast over the weekend for a little adventure and we were not disappointed. The scenery was lovely and gives the place..."

Jessica Armstrong

"Father's Day spent at French Toast Koffie Kafee. We decided to have lunch here as we were in Hartebeespoort for Sunday afternoon. We arrived at the..."

Nicole Melissa Brooks

"Really enjoyed coming here. Just stopes in for some coffee and cakes, however was so pleasantly surprised with how well the staff managed with..."

The Hungry Blonde

"Beautiful place.. like a little mini paris.. my boyfriend and i got a lock engraved to put on the bridge.. took some awesome pictures by the eiffel..."

Lauren Gibbs

"Beautiful morning spent @ French Toast Koffie Kaffe..Enjoyed brunch and their famous French toast ...Good coffee and beautiful..."

Abs

"Since I am a huge French enthusiast visiting this "Paris" in SA was a must for me! From the decor to the background music and the Eiffel Tower..."

Monique Barnard

"Cute little breakfast spot in Harties. Had the bacon,banana and french toast skewer. Service was good and the food was really delicious. The food..."

Bhav

"Been here in 2 separate occasions.. Its beautiful and lush, however the waiting period is a drag,its better to make a reservation beforehand. The..."

TRICIA

"Beautiful little place to have a meal. Very peaceful! We loved our food, it just took a bit long to get to us, but was worth the wait all together...."

Caitlyn Thomson

"A little bit of Paris in Harties. There was a 45 minute wait when we decided to pop in on a Sunday, but we kept busy walking around the faux Eiffel..."

Jenni From The Block

"Charming French restaurant in Haarties that serves lovely French cuisine. This restaurant is always buzzing and has a mini Eiffel Tower that's the..."

Mona Makwakwa

"This place is awesome. When we drove in I didn't expect much but when you're inside it feels like you just walked into a different country. The vibe..."

Neil Hogg

"This is the an amazing day trip date activity or girls day out. the ambiance is so warm and romantic. the manager was friendly and helpful. He knew..."

Masoodah Essop

"Setting and food just awesome. While you wait for your table you can take a walk through to Eiffel tower or browse Deli and bakery. Just sit and..."

Sales Sales

"I've visited this sweet French themed restaurant twice now, once on a Saturday and once during the week. Although I've thoroughly enjoyed both..."

Candace Gloag

"The atmosphere is amazing and the service is really great. My only criticism is the lack of variety for sides to accompany your dish of choice. My..."

Rori

"French Toast is tucked away in Hartebeespoort.The hype around this place is a bit exaggerated , however, the set up is really cute and well..."

Orielia Pria Egambaram

"Little Paris in JHB - a beautiful setting with unique sights to adventure into. The food is fresh, unique and delicious with very reasonable prices...."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"My friend kept telling me about French Toast late in the year so we decided soon as I got off work we are going. The atmosphere and ambiance is to..."

Thato

"What a little gem! I had no idea French toast could be so delicious for lunch. The food was great, the decor was cute, service was..."

Christo Stone

"From the food to the location to the setup to the service staff to the atmosphere... everything is perfect. The first time I visited the place with..."

Kineta Hari

"A little Paris in South Africa. Quaint place in hartebeesport. We had :Tarte aux pommes a la cannelle avec crumble(Apple French..."

Kev

"Such a cute little set up! Had a lovely lunch here with a great ambiance. The service was very slow and kitchen was backed up but other than that,..."

Fabiana

"Little Paris executed very well. French style set up, French music in the backround, French toast sweet and savoury dishes and ofcourse the love..."

Moshibudi Mphahlele

"The food was really good and very well presented. We went in December and they were extremely busy so had to wait about an hour but that was not a..."

Janine Urwin

"Been wanting to go here for a while now. Loved the ambience, friendly service and effort put into making it unique (photo booth, love locks, live..."

Erusha Raju

"Such an amazing place at the harties dam. A little French inspired cafè with great food. Their burgers are amazing The setting whisks u..."

FoodiewhippedSA

"The perfect spot for a breakfast out of the city! The setting is something you don't find everywhere and the atmosphere is so relaxed. We enjoyed the..."

Jacquelise

"Love this French inspired deli, everything on the menu is French whether it's sweet or savoury. This place is a perfect stop on the drive into..."

Neeta Raga-D

"Really great spot for Sunday breakfast. We had yummy cuppochinos accompanied with French Toast (it was a must) and we also tried the French Toast..."

Nicole Kruger

"We did a Sunday breakfast run to the quirky little spot in hartebeespoortdam. The venue formed part of the movie set and was in fact named after the..."

Vivien Natasen

"This is a quirky eatery in the French style. Tables are outside under the trees with a view of the model Eiffel Tower (which was built as part of a..."

Sarah

"Heaven Heaven Heaven! 😍 service is a bit slow but the staff is wonderful and this is a super cute cafè. I'm obsessed with everything about it,..."

Noku

"I love love love this place! It's awesome for a nice Sunday drive out to Harties, away from the bustle of the city for a yummy breakfast. We sat..."

Natasha Fryer

"Visited recently with a group of 6 for breakfast. There was a 40 minute wait due to the popularity of the restaurant but time went by quickly while..."

Nafisa Akabor

"A picturesque, quaint little place that seems very popular as there were hundreds of people coming and going. There is a miniature Eiffel Tower and a..."

Christian Nenkov

"Went for lunch today..the atmosphere is AMAZING...especially outside basking in the winter sun with the amazing views loved it..the food is average..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"French Toast is a very stunning place , the setting of the entire restaurant makes you feel as though you are in another country . The menu..."

Khelan Dahya

"This little French gem actually deserves a 10!!!!! What a stunning little place. Service is excellent, absolutely love love the decor and the..."

Alma Pretorius

"We tried French toast out with some reservation because of comments about their slow service but we were not disappointed - good service, great food..."

Wendy Naidoo

"This is such a pretty spot to spend the afternoon and soak in some sun. Have been here on more than one occasion and always gravitate back when..."

Tania Samantha Reddy

"This is such a fun quaint place to go visit. They have made everything looks very pretty and its more of a bit of an experience than just a meal...."

Samantha Bekker

"You must love eggs when you visit this Parisian restaurant. The menu has very few options for anyone that doesn't want an egg option. I would have..."

Candice Gerber

"We decided for a drive out to Hartees for the day and we had heard so much about this place. Date: Friday 27/05. On arriving the surrounding..."

FoodieM

"Beautiful Views, Good Coffee and Delicious French Toast - what more could you ask for?! This place is definitely worth the visit! I felt as if I were..."

Monique Pereira

"Really great little restaurant, food was good and the feeling of the place was great, can't believe the amount of people that wanted to get in there!..."

Shearidan-Jon Rabsch

"Very very cute surroundings. So well thought out. Everything is French toast and oh so delicious. I chose the cambert option French toast. A definite..."

Alexia Bosanquet

"It was a long weekend and P and I decided to go for a little road trip. We heard about the French toast coffee place and thought to give it a try...."

Jose De Carvalho

"45min drive from Joburg , wanted to visit the French Africa tower, specially made for a movie called French Toast.After having lunch we walked to the..."

Kim Chi

"Sunday morning and the restaurant is heaving with families all looking for breakfast. The coffee arrived quickly and was great. The food is tasty,..."

Stuart McClarty

"If you are looking for a romantic vibe this is definitely the place to go.French Toast was originally a movie set and is now a restaurant...."

Yolleen

"High expectations popping in here. Called 10 minutes ahead and were seated as soon as we arrived which is great. Awesome atmosphere, very scenic. The..."

Seshan Rau

"Granted we waited for a bit, the quiet Tuesday afternoon was totally worth the wait. Come heat and all, all the french toast meals we orded were so..."

Kendra Gypsy-Princess Hughes

"Went to this restaurant for Valentines, well purely because of the Iefel tower and the way the restaurant looked so romantic on pictures. We..."

Yolisa

"Food love hit the next level this weekend with this syrup-lathered French toast stack 🍓🍴🇫🇷If you're up for a little road trip, a..."

Shae Leigh

"French toast Koffie Kafee based on the movie French toast..Been here a few times before and have to say it's quite impressive. I guess..."

Abdullah Mahamed

"When I found out most meals are actually made with French toast I was a bit skeptical but food turned out great. Definitely a must visit if you in..."

Chisumbu

"Went there on the 29th of December 2015 and did not make a reservations for 9 people. Was received with open arms and accomodated the 3 little ones..."

Carel Frederik Kallie

"Went to this tucked away piece of "Paris" wasn't too bad, the food was tasty. Had the fillet on French toast, was a very good size portion. The wait..."

Matthew Hatton Walker

"I've always been a dreamer who is searching for places that's something else. If you have never been to Paris, this place may hive you a taste of how..."

Lyndall Vorster

"I love coming through to the café. Polite staff, amazing milktart - I am amazed by how they incorporate local bakers and students to keep this..."

Monique Christy De Kock

"Unexpected surprise! It's a taste a France with a South African twist. It's in a beautiful location and the food is amazing. We wanted to do..."

Mckyla Brandow

"So pleased with experience my best friend and I had at French Toast. After a long drive from Limpopo on the hottest day this past week, we stumbled..."

Middleclassconcerns

"The food is tasty but not worth 5 stars. I did enjoy the uniqueness of the menu, French toasty and all. The service was really good and friendly!..."

Calista

"This French Parisian themed restaurant is the perfect choice for a Sunday if you're looking for elegant and fun at the same time. The mock Eiffel..."

Azrah Kadwa

"What an experience! This was a fun day out with friends, although we waited 30min for a table, this french toast breakfast burger was delicious! The..."

Leandie Swanepoel

"Passing through Hartebeespoort we were looking for a place for breakfast. Came across French Toast Koffie Kaffee and what we found was an absolute..."

Grant Rawson

"Early Sunday morning breakfast with friends, what a great way to start a relaxing Sunday!! Beer is cold, food is great and the setting is beautiful...."

Dilene Cranna

"This was the Bar that was a built for a South African film set and has now been opened as a little coffee shop/restaurant. Being in a..."

Princess Petra

"Service is a bit slow. Excellent coffee. Most of the menu has French toast. I had the Camembert French Toast which was really nice. Great atmosphere..."

Malika

"Really enjoyed this restaurant, awesome food enjoyed the fact everything comes on French toast super unique. Book if you want to go on a weekend, we..."

Chelcie Barnard

"Good food, very attentive and friendly manager. Something different. The food takes relatively long but it's clearly freshly made; the proof is in..."

Leon Richman

"Great place, book ahead on weekends as it gets busy and there's a waiting list. Food was good, the service was excellent from our waiter. Will be..."

Guillaume Ducray

"Nice setting and something a bit different. We had breakfast there and had two french-toast based dishes, both of which were quite tasty and really..."

Marius Jooste

"An absolute must even if only for the ambiance and stunning setting. The food was amazing with generous portions and a relaxed atmosphere! We had a..."

Juanita Hawley

"Everywhere I went in Hartbeespoort people asked me if I had been to French Toast yet. It has a reputation after being used as a set in a South..."

Justin Griesel

"What a great place. Friendly staff, value for money. Will definitely go..."

Dawie Marais

"I have never been disappointed when visiting French toast. Food outstanding waiter going that extra mile, a truly wonder..."

Lynn Grobbler

"A little French cafe at haarties. Friendly waiters, generous portions and an family friendly open setting. Peacocks roam around the restaurant as..."

Avesh Sundarlal

"French Toast Koffie Kafee in Hartbeespoort is a charming cafe that serves up delicious food and excellent coffee. The menu is varied and includes a..."

Joanne Joubert

"If you’re looking to get a feel of mini Europe then this is the place for you. The meals are delicious, filling and affordable. I love love the..."

Lungile Longmans

"What an exceedingly delightful and tranquil encounter. The cuisine is exquisite, and the service is prompt and impeccable. I have naught to express..."

Marcus Lyons

"Simply perfect. The restaurant is quaint and beautifully french. The menu adds a premium cuisine. Lovely..."

Duncan Brown

"Enjoyed a my afternoon with a friend and kids at The French Toast spot. It is really beautiful, peaceful and a great atmosphere us created by the..."

Thobile Dubazane

"Relaxed atmosphere, great coffee, excellent staff. The food is great. Quiet corners to enjoy..."

Yelo Flower

"Great vibey area for good Chillas and relaxing … great restaurants to hang out and good..."

Lucky Evans Chairperson

"A stunning venue to walk around, enjoy the beautiful scenery and decor, enjoy the music, watch the ducks, peacocks and peahens, and have something..."

Pryaska Naidoo (Cinnamon Pancake)

"Charming place, it kind of felt they didnt want us to stay long. Waiter was a bit pushy. Cake was excellent though and it says free but you either..."