Ilse van der Merwe
Delicious French-inspired seasonal fare and top-drawer take-home deli items.
Joostenberg Bistro’s French-flecked cuisine, excellent organic wines and rustic country atmosphere are spot-on for kicking back with friends and family in a wonderful Winelands setting – with old-school hospitality, friendly service and a lovely deli enhancing the overall experience.
Conveniently situated between Stellenbosch, Durbanville and Paarl, it’s the ideal spot to enjoy breakfast or lunch before stocking up on your weekly groceries. (There’s even the option to order oysters with a glass of bubbly for breakfast!)
The Bistro
Mirandi Nel
In a homely setting, head chef Garth Bedford and his team have created menus that are ingredient-focused and cater to all tastes.
The breakfast menu is as varied as it is flavour-packed and features the likes of Croque Monsieur, naturellement; a classic farmhouse; homemade toasted muesli with fresh fruit and local yoghurt; and French toast with fynbos honey and streaky bacon. Lunch is also a bountiful affair, offering everything from cheese and charcuterie platters to pan-fried linefish; free-range beef burgers; slow-braised lamb; and pickled pork tongue.
On Wednesdays, there’s a brilliant-value plat du jour (R95) for lunch, and every Sunday, there’s a succulent roast and a choice of seasonal dishes to choose from that change weekly.
Oliver von Wiese
The deli
Why head to a crowded shopping mall, when you could do your weekly grocery shopping in an authentic farm setting? Joostenberg’s wonderful deli is filled with the cream of the crop, sourced from a variety of trusted local producers, farmers and purveyors.
A full range of deli items, such as cheeses, preserves, cold meats, ready-to-eat frozen meals, desserts, eggs, seafood, dry goods, seasonal fresh fruit and vegetable boxes, baked goods, meat and, of course, wine.
Ilse van der Merwe
Whether you relax on the vine-shaded stoep before popping into the deli, or you cosy up next to the indoor fireplace on chillier days, you’re in for a treat at this Winelands gem.
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