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MAP: 53 Fabulous Farmstalls you have to stop at


Cape Town - South Africa is blessed with plenty of unique traveller-loving perks. We have biltong, the big 5 and 2 of the world's 5 oceans colliding on the southernmost tip of the African continent. We have the Karoo, and Table Mountain, and we have the longest wine route in the world! 

Another unique South African treat is our roadside farm stalls, or 'padstalle' – as the Afrikaans call them. These quaint little gems scattered all over the country probably first came about due to the long distances between SA’s small towns, and travellers needing to stop over and recharge.

If we think about it, the Cape of Good Hope was once an entire 'padstal' in itself - when Van Riebeeck and his gang used Cape Town as a much needed 'padstal' between continents.

So, in honour of our heritage and nostalgic love for padstalle, here are some of the farm stall treasures found in our country.

Some are hipster and happening, others have an old-school charm, and most will welcome you with open arms, delicious home-made fare and some cleaner-than-BP washrooms. Shame on you if you ever drive by one without stopping… 



N1

Veldskoen - De Doorns
What to buy: Wine and grapes 


Matjiesfontien's Lord Milner Hotel
What to buy: Old-style English Breakfast

#lordmilnerhotel #lordmilner #matjiesfontein #hotel #holiday #weekendaway #iphone #iphoneography

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Hartland Karoo Butchery - Laingsburg
What to buy: Biltong and Droëwors 


Kuilfontein - Springfontein, South Free State
What to buy: Carrot Cake and Coffee 



Off the N1

Vetkuil - between Beaufort West and Aberdeen
What to buy: a Steri Stumpie 


Potbelly - Klapmuts
What to buy: Home-made bread 

nothing bears the smell of fresh bread! #potbellypantry #stellenbosch

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Jasmyn Market - Hartbeespoort
What to buy: Fresh bread 



N10


Polka – Graaff-Reinet
What to buy: a real Karoo lamb burger 


True Living - Cradock 
What to buy: home-made lemonade and venison products 

Daggaboer - between Cradock and Cookhouse
What to buy: Roosterkoek (no dagga available, unfortunately) 




N9

Kapoet - Willowmore
What to buy: The best ever lamb pie


Kamdebo - Aberdeen
What to buy: Wool slippers 


Sophie’s Choice - Willowmore
What to buy: Afternoon tea

Tea @ Sophie's Choice

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N2

Nanaga - Outside Port Elizabeth
What to buy: One of their famous pies
 

Tredici - Swellendam
What to buy: A brownie 


Dassiesfontein - Overberg
What to buy: Moerkoffie


Houwhoek - Elgin
What to buy: Stop for lunch 


Peregrine - Grabouw
What to buy: Elgin Valley fruit and wine


The Orchard - Grabouw

What to buy: Chicken pies 
 

Ou Meul Bakery - Riviersonderend
What to buy: The best pies in SA

#yummy #roadtrip #pies

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Crossways Country Kitchen - between Jeffrey's Bay and Port Elizabeth 
What to buy: See the sustainable farming community 


Oudebosch - Tsitsikamma
What to buy: Locally made jams and preserves 


Finebush - Tsitsikamma
What to buy: Alcohol-infused preserves and marmalades  


Klipheuwel - Klein-brak River
What to buy: Roosterkoek

#KlipheuwelPadstal

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Off the N2

Padlangs - Patensie
What to buy: Old-school tractors and toys 


Le Chameleon - Humansdorp
What to buy: Good coffee and wine 


Tolbos - Patensie
What to buy: Old-school sweets wrapped in newspaper cones

#patensie #tolbos #naartjieplek #altydlekker #lovely @danellevanrooyen

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Hops Valley Padstal - Waboomskraal
What to buy: Beer and pizza 


La Rosa Blu Cafe - Waboomskraal
What to buy: Burgers


The Fox - Napier
What to buy: Beer


Rotunda Farm Stall - Midlands
What to buy: Locally made cheese


Mac Bananas - Port Edward 
What to buy: Pancakes 

What a cool shop!!! #macbanana

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The Barn - Midlands
What to buy: Locally made cheese 


Red Apple - Bushman's River
What to buy: Good coffee 


Oakley Farm Stall - Bushman's River
What to buy: Fresh farm bread 



N7


De Tol - near Citrusdal 
What to buy: Freshly baked breads and pizza 


Die Winkel - Paternoster
What to buy: Snoeksout

Oep Ve Koep

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Kardoesie - Citrusdal
What to buy: Home-made pies 




Route 62

Ronnie’s Sex Shop - outside Barrydale 
What to buy: Beer


Clark of the Karoo - Barrydale 
What to buy: Karoo 'Oysters' 


Diesel and Creme - Barrydale
What to buy: Milkshakes

Diesel and Creme on the R62. Best milkshake spot. #barrydale #cape #milkshake #capewineroute #kleinkaroo

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Karoo Hotel - Barrydale 
What to buy: Gourmet Karoo fare 


Dung Beetle Bar - Barrydale
What to buy: Home-made chips




N3 (and off the N3)

Zandspruit Farmstall - Van Reenen's Pass
What to buy: Home-made jams


Piggly Wiggly - Midlands
What to buy: Locally produced cheeses 

#roadtrip #holidays #midlandsmeander #KNZ #pigglywiggly @mrtwala1

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IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE



Affie plaas - Robertson
What to buy: Local wine


Karoobos - Hofmeyr 
What to buy - Karoo bitlong and droëwors 


The Karoo Lamb - Nieu Bethesta 
What to buy: Well, karoo lamb 


The Wheelbarrow - Tzaneen 
What to buy: Specialty burgers 


The Cabin - Ladybrandt
What to buy: Home-made pies 


Constantia Farm Stall - Ladybrandt
What to buy: Cherries


Die Kontrei - Barkley East
What to buy: Farm breakfast

And back again after a devastating fire, Tankwa Padstal - Between Calvinia and Ceres
What to buy: A 'dop'




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