I found a new coffee shop tucked away in Pledge Square next to the Movie House. The Olive Tree has completed their renovations which are looking good. Enrico’s, Ile de pain and East Head Cafe have all closed up for their winter break. Whilst we have new faces at the 2 Dogs which has opened at the Oude Fabriek with Hugo’s on Deck in the throes of opening at the end of Grey and an traditional Irish pub setting up in Memorial Square next to the Thai Kitchen. Bosun’s forgot to renew their liquor licence and will be re-opening along with Lunar Cafe on Thesen’s which has been closed for winter and reopening in the new Mall. There are changes at Morton’s and Quay Four have opened at long last. Then on the flip side Portland Manor are now closed to the public,
I have just rediscovered a very pleasant small eatery in Plett called the River Cafe which actually is right on a small river with plenty of reeds and trees to attract birds of all sorts, both flying and swimming. It is situated at the lower end of Wildwaters swimming pool and Slide in the Piesang Valley area and ideal for families as long as an adult supervises the water activities One can either sit on the Deck overlookings this attractive venue or at tables under the Pine trees. I had a late breakfast with Plunger Coffee (2 cups for the price of one!) at a very reasonable price and Kirsty told me she serves Sunday lunches for R38 – Roast with veg and rice plus a pud. If the breakfast is anything to go by this will be the best value on the Garden Route? Bookings are essentail for Sunday Lunch – 044-5333815/ 083 459 4550.