13 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hillcrest
13 restaurant menus in South Africa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"A lovely little coffee shop in a small but comfy space. We sat outside on the balcony. It was busy but not over full. The staff were very attentive..."
Patricia Bezuidenhout
"We had the great pleasure of having Madeleines' first ever biscoff cake... And oh my word!! It was one of the best cheesecakes we've had. Yum yum......"
Riccardo
"Lovely cozy atmosphere with some delectable and delicious treats. The milkshake was amazing and there were just too many great looking treats to..."
Nicole Goss
"Madelines made the most amazing cakes for my sons 1st birthday! They not only looked good but tasted amazing too. Thank you so..."
Sarusha Pillay
"I bought a bacon and cheddar quiche and also a chicken panini. Both were fabulous in every way. I will definitely go back to this place as soon as I..."
Sile Owo
"The best cakes, I use all the time for all of my cake needs. Delicious and moist and so friendly and accommodating. Best gluten free cake I’ve..."
lungile nhlanhla
"I called Madeline’s from Australia to order a cake for parents 50th wedding anniversary. Communication was so easy via WhatsApp - they were able to..."
Sue Linstrom
"My mom and I took a trip up the hill to try a new (new to us, not new to the area) little spot, in Hillcrest, that I'd seen countless posts about on..."
Ashley Korsman
"Oh my Soul...
I Woke up and realized again it was in Heaven on Earth in A Hillcrest Of 1000 Hills... At a lovely Cafe called Madeleines.
So firstly..."
Katlego Neteru ISIS Mojapelo
"Just had coffee and a chat. Friendly staff, clean environment. Quick service. Love the palm trees..."
dianne carey
"Cute space, a beautiful lookout to a pond with some geese, warm and cozy inside. The waiters were friendly and efficient, and the food was..."
Cass Dekker
"Friendly staff. Delicious cakes! Even better frozen meals!!! Always great for a breakfast or..."
Anthea
"Fantastic cozy spot! Madelains hosted our brunch bridal shower and it was perfect! Madelaines..."
Alice Pienaar
"Food is a bit pricy but definitely worth it. You pay for what you get. Great food and..."
Sherzel Kisten
"Amazing food and coffee. Friendly staff with amazing service and delicious..."
Mark Fouche
"Today's special - chicken, avo, salad open wrap was delicious! Healthy, filling and only R90, with complimentary min (=guilt-free) cheesecake. ..."
Francine
"The waitresses were very friendly and the food was delicious! Lots of great options for meat lovers and vegetarians..."
"There's a restaurant / coffee shop in Kloof that my wife and I usually go to for a bite to eat and for coffee. We won't be going back there after our..."
Craig Nicholson
"Had sunday lunch... wow what a portion and such friendly staff. Good value for money. Without a doubt we will be back for..."
Priscilla Burkinshaw Boscombe
"Only had coffee but I was happy to see breakfast on the menu, and spoke to the lady running the coffee shop and she reassured me the bread was all..."
Natalie Jonathan Gordon
"Friendly staff and free wi-fi. like that you have a daily special and great value for..."
Tristian Gale
"Absolutely stunning place. Wonderfully friendly staff. Wide variety of delicious..."
Charmaine Steyn
"Excellent establishment, excellent service and..."
Avesh Rupram
"Beautiful new location in the same area. Always excellent service and really great food. Highly..."
John Swales
"Awesome little coffee shop with great food and friendly..."
Justin Duncan
"Recently moved to KZN and one of the first places I tried just for a quick coffee and a slice of cake. Took my daughter there just to have slice of..."
Cheryllee McColl
"Great to see this little spot growing in popularity. Friendly service and well prepared..."
Malcolm Plint
"Service is excellent. Menu could have more of a variety but what is on the menu is tasty and affordable. Very friendly..."
Rose Spence
"Had a Christmas party at my home and Cafe Breve cooked all the food.It arrived beautifully packaged with instructions on how to heat it up and the..."
Ang Gardner
"What a little cosy place... Coffee and menu are devine. Lovely and friendly..."
Mannie Bester
"This is a beautiful place to get out and have a great date. Good food, good setting. Good..."
Sihle Ngubane
"Food brilliant service excellent price very reasonable try it you will come back..."
peter smith
"Great little coffee shop with awesome owners and friendly staff. Our favourite spot for a weekend breakfast and..."
Mike Chaplin
"Warm, friendly place with good food and excellent service. Best Chai tea and pankackes in..."
Tracey Pretorius
"Always a great experience, food and service on..."
Calvarine HARROD
"Food is really good, generous portions and the staff are especially..."
Karen Farrell
"Lovely restaurant, great and simple food, friendly..."
Russell Smith
"Such an awesome restaurant with good service and very nice..."
"The best Soy Cappuchino we have ever had , and to enjoy it in such a peaceful and beautiful setting was an absolute treat♡ Vegan carrot cake must ..."
Karen Lee Goldberg
"The conscious cafe is a magical place. Eating at the cafe is such a treat especially if you are vegetarian or vegan - absolutely delicious! The..."
Gonda Golden Abundance
"The place to BE! The best keep hidden secret treasure of the Hillcrest..."
Bo Tasker
"I absolutely love going to the Cafe and the entire "castle". For me it is a place to just be one with yourself... love the food, love the people and..."
Heleen Page
"Delicious apple and ginger juice and vegan beetroot burgers, in a characteristically verdant Hillcrest setting, home grown veggies to boot! And..."
Michael Glover
"This is a magical place that makes you believe that peace really does exists! The best part is it does inspire one to be apart of the change in this..."
Priya Kishori Devi Dasi
"I was early for an appointment and decided to have a cappuccino whilst waiting. Wow!
The atmosphere is so relaxing and the vibe is awesome.
Will..."
Chantal Wright
"Great place, Great food. Christmas market is a great idea, it was really a fun day. Thank..."
Eduard Trietsch
"A truly special place, good food, fascinating setting and wonderful people.
Profoundly simple and simply profound :) I will be..."
Maureen Rudham
"This is such a peaceful and unique place with the most amazing selection of heavenly food. We will definitely be back..."
Sue Preller McAlpine
"Brilliant find whilst looking for things to do on a rainy afternoon. Good hearty vegan fare thrilled my fiancé no end. Would definitely return next..."
"The moment I walked into Watercrest Mall I knew I was popping into this cozy spot🙋♀️ The cappuccino was delicious, a strong burst of coffee..."
Yugi Subramany
"Great spot to hang out and serves great coffee as well as add-ons like biscuits and croissants. The service is great and atmosphere is really..."
Zinhle Ndlela
"Very impressed. Great coffee, excellent service, modern atmosphere. Lineage brings quality coffee to the Hillcrest/Waterfall area. It's definitely..."
Steven Edwards
"One of the best coffee shops I have been to in Durban. The drinks are delicious. I just wish they had a few more unique options on the menu.
The..."
Joey R
"This is one of the best place to have a peaceful and quiet time to yourself and also with friends in the morning. A great place to sit and study as..."
Tori Tite
"Nice working space and good coffee. Can get extremely busy midmorning but quite in the afternoon. Lots of other people working so no pressure to be..."
Kylie Buckle
"Lineage has the best coffee, easily competing on an international level with Kgune, SA Barista champ, working there. The food is also made with..."
Nicky vdA
"I found a hidden gem today when in the area. As I walked in I was greeted with a warm smell of freshly roasted coffee, and even warmer smiles on the..."
Mike Beuster
"Coffee is really good, Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Light meals..."
D Moods
"Great place to work, with a cool breeze and amazing Aromas of coffee being made and their fresh food, I'd recommend many friends to come and worm..."
Danielle Moodley
"Always a great experience, lovely food, but after all the best coffee..."
Peter Butterworth
"We were in KZN for the Easter weekend and I was excited to make a pilgrimage to Lineage.
We were not disappointed.
The space is awesome, it's a..."
Ed Wrede
"Lovely place to be especially a nice get away from home if you work from home!
Lovely healthy food
Divine..."
mandisa Gumede
"My favourite local coffee spot. Good vibe, great coffee, tasty food & best staff! Lineage has..."
Hilton Greig
"A really nice, central meeting place or even to sit and do some..."
Brendon Funnell
"Excellent coffee and reasonably priced café food made from excellent healthy ingredients sourced from top suppliers. Lineage has a delightful buzz..."
Dave Raulstone
"Nice coffee and avo on toast. Very busy. Looks like the place to meet for coffee and also remote..."
Craig
"Love the vibe at this place, and they have a super friendly staff that serves excellent coffee. It's one of my favourites Coffee Shops. 100%..."
Greg Melson
"Great coffee ☕ experience. Great place to work or to have a..."
Carlos Da Cruz
"The cappuccino was amazing! No sugar needed! I found the flat white too strong (I normally like strong coffee!)
There was nowhere to sit inside, so..."
Shelley Frow
"Excellent remote working space (laptop friendly), great vibe and good..."
Lauren Rosenberg
"Lineage serves some really good coffee. They change the roast on a regular basis also so it's always different. For those with a sweet tooth be sure..."
"Treated my Dad for his 70th Birthday on Monday. Hearty welcome by the manager and John our waiter was amazing! Delicious food, Dad loved the seafood..."
Dawn Jordaan
"4 stars because I cannot Rate their food at this point but the service and atmosphere is superb. Their cocktail specials on a Friday afternoon is..."
Sarah-Lee Gernetzky (Sarah)
"I love going there when I feel like spoiling myself for some work lunch, service is always quick and easy. Waiters and waitresses are always so kind..."
"If I could rate the food 6 stars 🌟 I would. THE best ribs I have had in years. My wife had fillet medallions that were cooked to perfection. Well..."
Allan Sheppard
"Stretta!!! Yum!! Rustics pizza for the win! This place has the freshest ingredients, the pizza bases are super thin crispy.Tasty...."
Louise Samantha Bartlett
"We went to try the Fitch and Leedes cocktail menu at Stretta. The venue is modern and stylish with an indoor and outdoor seating area. Service was..."
Nicole Goss
"Good food. Steaks were done according to our liking. Will return to try out the pizza and..."
Delane Ragavan
"Food is delicious and service is really good. Always a good choice, never..."
Nadeen R
"Delicious, authentic Italian food with an exfellent selection of wines. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and efficient. Will definitely be..."
Mandy Watson
"My partner and I spent this evening and Stretta and it was simply amazing. We had the calamari starter, I had the Pollo Pesto pasta and he had the..."
Beryl Pretorius
"Amazing food! We ordered the Steak and Cheese Wrap and the Pollo Pesto. Bear in mind that the wrap is kind of smaller in size, but that is to be..."
Elizabeth Maré
"Was given the restaurant as a recommendation. Went with low expectations but were blown away. We were a table of six and all our meals were..."
Vanessa Davies
"Beautiful place. The food was great. Service was good. Friendly staff. Loved the..."
Kay Makhanya
"Varied menu options and centrally located. Been there 3 times and each occasion was good. Like their..."
Karl Fick
"Popular restaurant with cosy fireplace when cold and big deck when..."
Lawrence Blackbeard
"Stop for a quick lunch at a place we have always seen or walked passed but never actually been to. So we tried it, warm welcome and then seated...."
JJ Du Toit
"Very nice cafe. Very reasonably priced food.
Service was top notch, kind and friendly. Food is simple and flavorful and comes out quickly.
No..."
"We booked a table for 9 during the week, for outside, this morning someone phoned to say they were putting us inside due to it being a bit "chilly"...."
Kylie Maherry Spires
"I had my 40th Ladies tea at Two Acres. What a beautiful morning spent under the trees. Amazing food and just so much care taken my Kathleen and..."
Tracey Douglas
"This will always be my favourite place - a little bit of country, pleasant staff, a choice of being inside or out and yummy food � Love you 2..."
Beth Marlin
"Two Acres is my go to happy place. It is life in abundance. Food, care, love, gardens. Thank you to Kathleen, Richard and all the staff...."
Diane Grobler
"Thanks to Kathleen at Two Acres for hosting a wonderful kitchen tea! Scrumptious food, a gorgeous setting and friendly, helpful staff! Thanks for..."
Claire Bekker
"Wonderful setting. Great service. Lovely few short food and awesome coffee. Special..."
Marlene Van Rensburg
"We had such a stunning Bridal Shower for Kate last Saturday- the food was amazing, service awesome & Bridget was such a great help getting it all..."
Chonell Kinnear Roy
"What a stunning venue and the food..."
Janine East
"Always good to visit..."
Andrew Brown
"A lovely..."
Elizabeth Bartholomew
"Really amazing birthday lunchtime celebration. Every aspect was perfectly handled. Stunning venue, helpful and very friendly staff, beautifully..."
Cyndy McKeown
"They have really great coffee at an affordable price, and lovely baked goods too. It's an awesome venue for various functions, and includes a mani..."
Melll Mew
"A very cozy tea room with good food and good service. The Welsh Rarebert was superb. My wife had sweetcorn fritters that she said were superb. The..."
Paul Lloyd
"This delightful gem in Hillcrest is a must visit. It has the perfect combination - a delicious menu, great staff/service and a beautiful location...."
Anne de Chazal
"A calming and relaxing lunch nestled under gigantic trees. Food was fresh light and delicious. Smoked salmon with avo on artisnal bread. Definitely..."
Shamilla Budhai
"Quaint place.. wonderful setting. Such a lovely place to spend your afternoon. Delicious food and the Gin tasting experience and info were very..."
Bronwyn Morgan
"The food here is incredible. Please visit at least once to see for your self. I am in LOVE with the quiche. Salad greens and herbs come straight from..."
Soul School Mentors Wholistic Higher Learning
"Relaxing afternoon at their garden and restaurant. Service is quick and the food is good quality. Good place for a tea party and to chill. Selection..."
Ben Meyer
"Food was very good as was service. Only problem is parking area where large tree roots are a danger for elderly and handrail is non available due to..."
Sue Simpkins
"Excellent customer service. Delicious food fresh and hot. Menu varied and covers for most tastes and..."
Sylvia Panico
"Homely quaint restaurant with great service and divine food. We had breakfast and cappuccinos there. Kids play area is a..."
Maryanne Comrie
"Attended 21st celebration at one of my favourite local eateries. Beautiful venue and delicious..."
Toni Schumann
"Great food in a beautiful setting - they also have a gin..."
Lance
"Friendly staff, quite good food, and a nice location. Service was on the slow side, but nothing to become angry..."
Kobus Scheepers
"A pleasant location for good food and service. An ideal place for small informal..."
JOHN MOORE
"Thanks so much was a lovely afternoon ....service was excellent and the food was delicious and beautifully presented ...welldone keep up your..."
Allison Van Der Merwe
"Stunning venue. Superb food. Love the gin..."
Trish Guilhermino
"Surely one of the best hidden gems of Durban , great food a gin bar , under the trees , living la vida..."
"Was a lovely experience on a Sunday afternoon. The dessert were delicious and original. Would be great to have a little more seating. The store was..."
Lyn J M
"They have plenty of very nice deserts. The milkshakes are a particular favourite of mine as I appreciate that they are made well and are not just..."
Jason Leeson
"Wow. Delicious everything!! The ladies behind the counter are really sweet and friendly. And accommodating to our needs of 4 small kids. Didnt chatch..."
Shannah Rene Stewart
"Very rarely, can a person go to a place and enjoy simple good dessert. Without a doubt, their Oreo and chocolate ice cream bubble waffle will warm..."
Mohamed Azyr Nagesar
"Lovely choice of waffles and pancakes! Best place to go on a lazy Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Not alot of space to sit if busy,but pleasant enough...."
Yolanda Oosthuizen
"Great place for a quick..."
John Swales
"Friendly efficient staff, but the process is a bit slow so don't expect a quick in & out unless you're getting a simple ice cream. Exotic fantastic..."
Melanie van der Linde
"Absolutely delightful and novel little dessertery! Seems very popular, with a lot of foot traffic, and often queues out the door. Seating is limited,..."
Jaco Sapet-Nel
"If you love your sweet..."
Richard Hipkin
"Great dessert. Only thing I always wander about is why can't they simply have a hand basin to wash your hands? See what places like My Diner..."
Roy Hellenberg
"Great waffles, the chocolate oreo bubble waffle was my favourite. Very popular even at 8pm when we went. They could do with a bit more..."
Bruce Lowe
"Ot much of a sweet tooth myself. However they do cater for the sweeter amongst us. Nice variety menu good quality..."
Barend Pieters
"Absolutely amazing desserts. Honestly if you havent gone before I suggest you pay it a visit. Great unique flavors. Well worth..."
Ryan Smith
"So much yumminess in one place. A great place to satisfy those naughty desires. Landed up trying plan b on voting day and there rainbow special..."
"Visited this wonderful place for lunch with my family and well it was incredible to say the least!
The staff members are very friendly, especially..."
Tristin Sarah Knott
"We visited Bona Terra for the first time last week and the breakfast and service were phenomenal. We decided to visit again today to try something..."
Celeste Vahl
"Absolutely adore your restaurant!! Thank you for yet another amazing meal and we are always SO GRATEFUL for the incredible dedicated ladies who look..."
Caitlyn De Beer
"Had lunch at Bona Terra today - what an incredible place for adults and toddlers! Play area is amazing with lovely staff but does not detract should..."
Renette Van Der Merwe
"Came across this beautiful setting by shear chance whilst exploring different stop over lunch venues to the norm. Of course we were delighted we..."
Dawn Manuel
"� we had the best time. I highly recommend it. Two kids play area's. The kids had a ball and my breakfast was..."
Jennifer Harms
"Service is always excellent. Thank you to the staff making this place worth coming back to . Awesome thx..."
Philip Strydom
"Lunch on Eater Sunday was excellent, wonderful service from amazingly friendly staff and delicious food and drink.
Totally..."
Russ Booth
"We love visiting often for the friendly staff, amazingly delicious food and tranquil scenery! My new favourite go to place as a mom of 2 small..."
Sarah Fortmann
"This has been one of my favourite local spots over the years, I've watched it grow and expand considerably. I'm very impressed and relieved to know..."
Melisha Durais
"What a gem! Definitely for the whole family, a loved one, or just a catching up with friends. They have a great menu to suit a wide variety of taste..."
Lucy Viljoen
"It's always great to enjoy a meal here ,let the kids play in the sunshine and trees, and plants. Love this..."
Vevegan James
"This place is perfect if you have kids, there is so much entertainment. Esthetically pleasing as well.
Food was really good, Staff are so helpful. We..."
Sadeqah Sulaiman-Punchum
"We loved having breakfast at Bona Terra Café on a beautiful, warm, sunny, December day. It’s amazing to see how after the flood damage in April..."
Nobuhle Wiens
"Had an amazing day here with family. The place has a huge outdoor play area for kids with lots of equipment for playing.
The setting is nice and..."
Lungile Sibiya
"An absolutely beautiful place. They have the food, service and atmosphere down to a tee. Perfect for the entire family and absolutely kids friendly...."
Robynn Lisa Paul
"What a lovely place for big and small! Great venue, great food, great company. Beautiful decor. Coffee is amazing! Loved the..."
Esmari Marais
"As a restaurant it is great! Went to a wedding here and it was also great - you practically have to do zero decor work because it already looks..."
Lance
"The food was delicious and service very friendly
The atmosphere is just what you need after a hectic week. Calm and winding down. Very beautiful..."
Michelle Schlebusch
"Great spot for the entire family. Massive play area for the kiddies and great foot and drinks for the adults. I'm definitely planning to visit again..."
Alan Pillay
"Honestly 5 star for a hidden gem in Hillcrest. We went on a cloudy , slightly rainy day but was such a beautiful atmosphere. Sitting next to the fire..."
Ashveer Supkaran
"What an awesome restaurant!
We went on a rainy Sunday so there was no line to get in (a miracle).
The staff were friendly and efficient and the food..."
Durban Explorer
"It's a modern country eatery that I highly recommend you visit. You will love the hospitality. When we arrived it was busy but the owner overheard..."
Rodney Govender
"Child friendly, lovely atmosphere and great..."
i am u photography (Nirdev Udith)
"This is a really great venue. Fantastic menu and excellent service. Prices are SPOT-ON. Family friendly. Highly..."
FireStone
"Really great place,I love it.I would highly recommend. The staff were friendly, the food was great, the atmosphere is perfect. The venue is..."
Y G
"Bona Terra is a not so hidden gem in the upper highway area. Offering everything from delicious breakfasts, light lunches, decadent cakes and..."
"I loved the vibe that this restaurant gave me. The setting was really nice but I did think that the oreo milkshake I had was a bit expensive and the..."
Kiara Harilal
"The welcome and service was good. Food was flavorful. We had the calamari starter, crumbed button mushrooms, garlic and herb focaccia with a bacon..."
Rishern Rambakus
"love Essence Cafe !! the food is good and tasty the staff are awesome ! love the by one get one free evenings ! Definitely my local spot when I don't..."
Devon Hunt
"I ordered a peri-peri chicken burger with mixed berries crush, it was so nice, the atmosphere is awesome. My waitress gave me the best service ever,..."
Sthandiwe Msomi
"Pizza was Great..we did wait a while to check out hower our waiter was friendly and accommodating. The caramel milkshake was also..."
samuel soobramoney
"What a fantastic surprise this place was. What appeared to be "another coffee shop in Hillcrest" turned out to have one of the nicest pizzas in..."
Wayne Lion-Cachet
"Fresh food
Good size portions
For those who have a sweet tooth....this is the place for..."
Sabz
"Had coffee and cake. Friend and I shared the cake . It was a huge slice. Very..."
Cynthia Hart
"Good selection of meals. Well and nicely prepared and tasty. Friendly..."
Eberhard Haberkorn
"Good food and service. Convenient after shopping at hillcrest..."
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