TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

Grounded At Echo

87/100 (1746 ratings)

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"In love with this place! Recently went with my best friend for his birthday.Food: Loved the breakfast (we had the Grounded Benedict &..."

Tumi

"Bless my pregnant belly oh my soul! This Benedict breakfast is amazing (I added avo) ! And this latte! Wow! Killer combo - just do it! Yumm! My..."

Pravani Kelderman

"My sister and I decided to go do a park run in Pta one Saturday and because we were Banting at the time, it’s always difficult to find a place that..."

Leché Joubert

"We had breakfast at this hidden gem. Friendly service and outstanding food! Every dish was innovative and perfectly prepared. My smoked trout & avo..."

Nic

"2018 made me a regular at this place since I moved to a house just up the road!Good food, superb coffee. Creative interior, and always a..."

Hannah

"Don't be fouled by the bad reviews. This is a special place that does more then just food. They are heavily involved in the community and have a..."

Kate Bester

"Absolutely delicious food. They put twists on traditional dishes that enhances the taste.Found out today that they do a harvest table (see pic..."

Susan Burger

"So.. yesterday Mother craved her favorite carrot cake..We took the drive to the Moot. Stopped by at a good veggie shop, got some seedlings -..."

Hanli

"Thank you Grounded at Echo. One of the best sarmies I've had in a while! The vegan kickboxer was an absolute treat and the Moot BLT looked just as..."

Kirsten Ashleigh Rowe

"Grounded is a wonderful little cafe in Riveria. The overall design of the space is great - the use of pallets and exposed wood contribute to an eco..."

Orielia Pria Egambaram

"The best coffee shop in the Moot area, and very high on the list in Pretoria. I also recommend this place if you're freelance and want to get some..."

Modderbek

"This little hidden gem in the heart of the Moot, is perfect to grab a coffee or light lunch. They create a prefect atmosphere, even though..."

Adri Wolvaardt

"A true Pretoria gem! My turn to pick a surprise coffee spot for my partner, and he was delighted. The menu is amazing and the food lives up to..."

Mieke Oelofsen

"What a lekker place with such chill vides. I would definitely recommend going there i you have either nothing to do, looking for a relaxing coffee..."

Melt Van Der Spuy

"Great coffee, friendly staff. I'm a Tuesday regular. I love the fact that they promote creative talent from the area and you get that wonderful sense..."

Milan Philip Olivier

"Good value for money breakfast ( bacon was best I have had at a restaurant for some time), coffee good and hot. I like the vibe and the service was..."

Mark Kingon

"Absolutely love this place! First came here at 6am and had a huge absolutely delicious breakfast. Best thing to start the day as a teacher! Followed..."

Elizabeth

"Did I just have the best cappuccino in the whole wide world? 💃💃💃 you definitely need to give Grounded at Echo a try! The staff are super..."

Lawrence Magubane

"This was such an amazing little place to visit, with the friendliest staff I have met in a very long time. The menu is very inventive and I..."

Linda Prinsloo

"Was a "omw there's Grounded" moment when we were driving past it. Made a quick u-turn so that I could run in for a take away. Just had time to grab a..."

Lizanne

"One word...yummy. Little gem with delicious sandwiches and breakfasts,great milkshakes and drinks. The vibe is great and intimate. But best of all is..."

Dirk

"I love Grounded. The service is always friendly, not always fast, but if I wanted fast service I could just as well make myself a cup at home. The..."

Sasha Stroebel

"Love it, love it, love it! The Moot is catching on fast!! Great food, lovely atmosphere. I was looking for a place like this close to home where i..."

Louis Le Roux

"This is a cosy hidden gem... And thanks to Zomato I found it! Very cute and quaint restaurant ;) the decor, the food and the service was really..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Awesome Friday Jam at Grounded, entertained by CH2. 😬 Excellent coffee and well presented tasty cheese & bread platter. Book well in advance to..."

Karin Scrooby Oberholster

"A typical quaint neighborhood coffee shop situated near a street with a pleasant "hometown" atmosphere. This little place is an absolute gem situated..."

Tyler Mirtle

"I am still in awe after our trip to Grounded. The atmosphere was incredibly welcoming and warm, and the restaurant itself was tastefully decorated...."

Kirst Talbot

"Grounded is lovely! It has such an attractive, cozy environment. There are blankets available on most chairs to snuggle up and play the available..."

Anna Potgieter

"We love discovering quaint restaurants (with good coffee) out on the town! Lovely place with great sandwiches and again, great coffee. We will..."

Meet & Eat

"Without a doubt Grounded At Echo makes the best coffee in Pretoria, but that's just one part of what makes this community-centred coffee shop..."

Emily Potgieter

"Always a great experience. We are usually about 12 people at the long table and we never wait more than 15min for our food. Their menu is also..."

Isabella

"One of my favourite places to eat. I have never been disappointed and it makes me feel the joy to come here. The food is very tasty. Njammie njammie..."

Merle Potgieter

"What a neat little spot :) friendly staff, very accommodating, cute corner cafe vibe, and good coffee. Free wifi is a bonus. I'll be sure to munch..."

Shae Leigh

"Have awesome food at reasonable prices, really great chill spot to start your day or take a break. Sunny D sarmie was fresh and tasty. Enjoyed the..."

Ricardo De Freitas

"Had a delicious cranberry chicken sandwhich and a yogurt shake. Perfect place to go and study if it feels like the walls of your room are closing in...."

Philippa

"Best coffee spot in Pretoria, and for some reason a very well kept secret. I'm surprised that there weren't more people flocking to this little..."

Claudia

"A wall filled with #moot postits and a menu filled with a foodies dreams. Grounded is on my top 3 for places to go to, if you are looking for..."

Wessel Pretorius

"Fantastic absolutely fantastic, the place was buzzing packed to the rafters yet the service was fast and effective. Peanut butter milkshake and..."

Stephen Coetzee

"Great place to grab some of the best tasting coffee around! The food is maybe a bit expensive but the vibe is great and has a cozy feeling...."

Conradiejaro

"Best breakfast to hit The Moot. Fresh and inspiring with an almost enduring attitude to food.Plain, simple and as uncomplicated as a Saturday..."

Cbpaul87

"Easy going hip coffee shop with a good value for money menu and friendly vibes. Definitely the perfect place to just cool down and relax a bit with..."

Miranda Van Zyl

"Delightful place. A hub of muse and contemporary thinking all stirred into one...."

Reinard Bekker

"Waiters needs a bit more training, but i Love this place! Great vibe, awesome coffee, lovely salads and sarmies. Authentic and cool respite from the..."

Marlene Raubenheimer Van Rooyen

"This is a real neighborhood, local coffee place with good food and freshly baked pastries. We're not from "the Moot" but drove from Centurion to have..."

Alet Fell

"Very nice atmosphere. Milkshakes are great. Coffee also tastes nice. The staff makes you feel at home. Tge decor is also appealing to the eyes...."

Mark Pretorius

"Lovey coffee shop in Pretoria with good coffee and an appealing menu of sandwiches and pastries. Great atmosphere to work in with wifi and eye candy!..."

David Leibowitz

"A lovely hidden nook off busy Pierneef. Fantastic service. Gorgeous rustic decor. Perfect for a quick cuppa with a friend in the afternoon...."

Megan Martin

"Absolutly amazing experience today! Friendly service, cosy atmosphere, the most delicious cranberry sandwhich i have had in a long time! Will..."

Monet Molman

"My favourite place besides home. Its absolutely awesome, the food and the vibe. Also love the Friday night live music. Definitely a place to check..."

Martie Vosloo

"To me this is the coolest little place in the area. The decor is absolutely awesome, from the industrial style windows and the cool furniture and..."

Cheryl Von Solms

"What a lovely unexpected little place! Atmosphere is warm with excellent service. Breakfast eggs benedict was the best I ever had! Look out for the..."

Liza

"My husband and I LOVE good food and spend most of our time dining out. We found a little gem in Pierneef street, Pretoria ... GROUNDED ... and we..."

Inge-Marie Kleynhans

"Good coffee, great atmosphere and free wifi! Food is fresh and not expensive. Open from 6 am for takeaway coffee. Good place to get work..."

Natali

"The best thing about Grounded is it's location. Situated next to a petrol station, on a road which can only be described as busy! The second best..."

Grant Williams

"Great atmosphere and great cuisine style food and drinks !!Friendly staff for days !! A must have - their coffee milkshake and croissant..."

Nadia Els

"Best BLT on toasted ciabatta in town!Lovely laid back atmosphere where you can sit at a farmhouse size wooden table enjoying excellent coffee...."

Nita Kleynhans

"Grounded is a great neighbourhood coffee shop, it has an intimate and laid back atmosphere and good coffee. I have unfortunately had two instances..."

Nadja Louw

"Grounded is my home office away from home and is one of the best things to happen in the Moot in Pretoria. I love walking in, seeing a shop full of..."

Alessio La Ruffa

"Grounded at Echo is the epitome of what a coffee shop should be. It is the kind of place where you walk into an atmosphere which forces you to..."

Adriaan Louw

"Grounded at Echo. What a great place for something sweet to eat , and great coffee to drink. I had the chocolate brownie, and it was delicious! Love..."

Lara Nortje

"A neighbourhood coffee shop but worth visiting from afar. My snack sandwich portion was generous, what I would judge adequate for a regular sandwich..."

Wilna Bester

"If I had the money I would by a Vienna coffee here every day! Love the interior, atmosphere and where its set. Hope to see some banting food..."

Jonelia Theron

"We had my Mom's 60th birthday breakfast here. This is such a nice, down-to-earth place with the right amount of attention paid to the right amount ot..."

Riette

"This is the perfect place to pop in for a coffee with a friend or even have a lunch. I love the vibe. The food is good quality and very tasty and the..."

Angeline Openshaw

"Went to Grounded for the first time, and i was pleasantly surprised. Service with a smile, and the shop setup is great. Their BLT sandwich is..."

Jarryd Wood

"Fantastic atmosphere, great coffee, lovely food!!! Everything done here definitely had some thought behind it. Personal touch made the..."

Marius Stoltz

"I have been to Grounded a couple of times now and I absolutely love the space. The ambiance is really nice with people chatting over coffee and lots..."

Willem Potgieter

"I like the vibe with it being next to an old petrol station. Busier than I expected it would be, especially on a Monday afternoon. Pleasantly..."

Madelinenortje@me.com

"Great chilled vibe. Good food and excellent coffee. Supports a good cause too! Simplicity marks the style. Lekker vibe to chill.on a Saturday morning..."

Chris Townsend

"Awesome place, awesome people! Like the vibe, great food, great..."

Danel Strydom

"Grounded has the tastiest food in the entire Pretoria! You can literally taste the love the food was prepared with in every bite. There is a wide..."

Truhande Kotze

"Loved it Great for breakfast! Friendly efficient staff and had an ordinary French Toasts, but prepared and dished up exceptionally well! Loved the..."

Charlotte Du Plooy

"Delicious meals and drinks with a serene atmosphere. A perfect spot for a out of office work space or just to catch up with a lunch date. Thoroughly..."

Jaqualine Cerveira

"Great local spot for breakfast, lunch or a quick coffee. Food always looks and tastes amazing! Lots of vegetarian options. The Vietnamese iced coffee..."

Michelle Karim

"Loved the atmosfere, food, service and convenient save parking, had the breafast croissant, and filter coffee which btw comes with a free refil, the..."

Martin van Staden

"Superb service, great food and good coffee for early mornings before..."

Julian Hardaker

"The food is delicious. Very chilled vibe and service. Enjoyed the heritage day melktarts and photo opportunity. Thank you...."

Claire Fordred

"Love this cute little shop, serving healthy and vegan friendly coffee and food. Lots of seating, free wifi for an hour, plugs for charging laptops..."

The List

"Love this place since they've opened up. They use fresh ingredients, always innovative with their dishes. The coffee is constantly..."

Natasha du Toit

"Homely laid back coffee shop. Uncomplicated corner shop setup where you just park and walk in. Breakfast cooked to perfection. Waitrons focused and..."

Dumisani Tona

"Coffee extraordinaire and tiny watercolour affectations stare with a grin and a nod at the best breakfast I have had in the Moot... ever. A roasted..."

Hein De Vries

"We had a wonderful time. Coffee for me and milkshake and Chocolate croissant for my son. Absolutely wortwhile to stop..."

Anneline Joubert

"Oh wow what a change. Had the best chicken mayo sarmie. You have gained 2 more stars from my last visit 3 years ago and you deserve..."

Monique Lovelock

"I absolutely love spending time at Grounded at Echo! The service is great and the coffee is even better. My favorite thing on the menu currently is..."

Antoinette Claire du Plessis

"Excellent food and drinks! Love the fact that Grounded is open for super early breakfast and that Grounded also has a remote work space just around..."

Ilse Van Zyl

"One of the best coffee shops I've visited. Unbelievably welcoming and helpful staff. Excellent food at reasonable prices. The Vibe is very pleasant..."

Pieter Coetzee

"Food was good. Service was good. There is a co working space which is actually really nice. Excited to work through the menu. Will definitely be..."

Nkateko Mathebula

"Great coffee and breakfast, generous portions and reasonably priced, pleasant atmosphere, will definitely be back..."