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3.9
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4.0
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#9 on "Top 50 things to do and attractions in Swellendam"Permanently closed
$$$$affordable
South African restaurant
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Phone
+27 63 351 0535
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241 Voortrek St, Swellendam, 6740, South Africa
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About
The Old Gaol Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with its delicious food and excellent service. Guests can enjoy a variety of tasty dishes such as bobotie and homemade chicken pie in the charming ambiance of the restaurant, which features outdoor seating under grape vines. The friendly staff ensures a pleasant visit, making it a great choice for brunch or breakfast. Additionally, visitors can appreciate stunning views while savoring their meals at this lovely establishment in a small town.
Why you should go
- Enjoy tasty dishes like bobotie and homemade chicken pie
- Experience outdoor dining under a big tree
- Delight in unique offerings like roosterkoek with homemade apricot jam
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The food was very tasty and well prepared. We had an incredible bobotie and home-made chicken pie.Lovely restaurant with outdoor seating and great service.
Small Town GOOD FOOD. Friendly service and stunning views.
Lovely, quirky coffee shop in a beautiful old building. Good offerings on the menu - the roosterkoek with homemade apricot jam is a winner! Service was very slow with the kitchen not quite keeping up with the demands of peak season.
The food was very tasty and well prepared. We had an incredible bobotie and home-made chicken pie.Lovely restaurant with outdoor seating and great service.
Small Town GOOD FOOD. Friendly service and stunning views.
Lovely, quirky coffee shop in a beautiful old building. Good offerings on the menu - the roosterkoek with homemade apricot jam is a winner! Service was very slow with the kitchen not quite keeping up with the demands of peak season.
We gathered reviews from Google and Tripadvisor, and summarized helpful tips as well as commonly mentioned things others might find useful.
- Visit during off-peak hours to avoid potential slow service
- Don't miss trying the traditional milk tart recommended by reviewers
- For an enjoyable experience, opt for breakfast under the grape vines
Reviews
The Old Gaol Restaurant in Swellendam is praised for its good food, friendly service, and stunning views. Reviewers enjoyed dishes like bobotie and homemade chicken pie. The outdoor seating under a big tree provides a lovely ambiance, with delicious offerings on the menu such as roosterkoek with homemade apricot jam. While some reviewers mentioned slow service during peak times and issues with staff knowledge, others highlighted the excellent cakes and coffee served at the restaurant. Overall, visitors recommend trying traditional milk tart and enjoying breakfast under the grape vines for a delightful experience.
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The food was very tasty and well prepared. We had an incredible bobotie and home-made chicken pie.Lovely restaurant with outdoor seating and great service.
Small Town GOOD FOOD. Friendly service and stunning views.
Lovely, quirky coffee shop in a beautiful old building. Good offerings on the menu - the roosterkoek with homemade apricot jam is a winner! Service was very slow with the kitchen not quite keeping up with the demands of peak season.
Lovely place as in venue. The food is very good. Staff seemed friendly at first. The waitress didn't know the the menu very well. She gave me at lunch menu and it was 17:30, didn't know where or what things where. She also got quiet rude and defensive when I wanted to split the bill into 2 as she didn't know how. There was no manager on duty. it got to the point where it become an argument and i had to tell her that how she speaks to people is wrong.It wasn't nice at all, I left feeling disturbed. I also wanted to buy olive oil that was sold there and they didn't know the price so I couldn't purchase it. Maybe they should train their staff.
Such a nice place to come. You can sit outside in the shadow of a big tree ehen it's hot. We had capuccino and carrott and chocolate cake - delicious!
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