The 20 Best Wine Farm Breakfasts in The Cape

Is there any meal more comforting than breakfast? Creamy scrambled eggs on sourdough toast, crunchy granola with honey and thick Greek yoghurt, brioche French toast with maple syrup and mascarpone…

Now add a tranquil country setting – with sunny-side-up views of vineyards, mountains or a gurgling stream at a Cape wine farm – and you have the makings of picture perfection.

We’ve rounded up the Top 20 Wine Farm breakfasts, where magical surroundings match the scrumptious food. 

Stellenbosch
Franschhoek
Paarl
Constantia
Somerset West
Durbanville

Stellenbosch

Lanzerac Tasting Room and Deli

With its giant oak trees and vineyards, Lanzerac is a majestic slice of Stellenbosch history, offering visitors everything from accommodation and conference facilities to excellent food. Their Tasting Room and Deli serves scrumptious meals, as well as a selection of take-home goodies (such as freshly baked loaves and pastries, cheese, preserves and more). Famous for its moreish cappuccino, the menu is divided between early breakfasts and all-day breakfasts. Early birds (before 10am) can grab the famous breakfast pocket (wrapped around scrambled egg, smashed avo, boerie mince, boerenkaas and bacon tomato jam); the Deli English breakfast; or eggs Benedict on a brioche bun. And mid-morning brunchers can still enjoy scrambled eggs on a croissant; a smashed breakfast bun, toasted banana bread; croque monsieur; or chicken livers on toast – to be enjoyed outside on the terrace, or inside the cosy interior when it’s cold outside.
Good to know If you’re looking for an opulent buffet breakfast, head to the estate’s Manor Kitchen (7am – 10.30am; bookings essential).
Opening times October – April: Monday – Sunday, 8am – 7pm (breakfast served all day)
May – September: Sunday – Thursday, 8am – 5pm; Friday + Saturday, 8am – 6pm (breakfast served all day)
Contact 021 888 5516, [email protected]
Where to find it Lanzerac Wine Estate, 1 Lanzerac Road, Stellenbosch
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Spier

The archetypal Stellenbosch wine farm – with age-old trees, Cape Dutch buildings, vineyards and a river running through it – the focus at Spier is on ethical farming and creativity. Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery embraces the same ethos, and its setting right on the historic werf with shaded tables under old oak trees (and lawns and boulders tempting the kids to run off and play), is ideal for a relaxed family breakfast. The bakery is beloved for its fabulous pastéis de nata (the perfect finale to your brunch with coffee) and excellent sourdough breads, which provide the toast foundation for breakfast dishes such as the Farmer Angus breakfast with farm eggs, bacon and boerewors; avo toast; and eggs Benedict. Then there are sourdough waffles with smoked trout, breakfast buns, and bacon flatbreads, as well as several kids’ options.
Opening times Sunday – Thursday, 9am – 4pm (breakfast served until 11am)
Friday + Saturday, 9am – 8pm
Contact 021 809 1137, [email protected]
Where to find it Spier Wine Farm, Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch
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Tokara Delicatessen

Perched on a mountainside overlooking a valley of vineyards below, Tokara Wine Estate is one of the most breathtaking spots to spend a morning! It appears so suddenly while driving down the beautiful Helshoogte Pass into Stellenbosch that it’s easy to miss – but, trust us, you’ll be glad you didn’t. The main restaurant is a well-known fine-dining spot, while the Delicatessen, nestled next to the estate’s olive groves, is where magic happens during the day. Diners sit inside the large glass-encased interior, or perch on the sun-kissed deck next to the lawns while the kids play in the spectacular architectural playpark – either way, a front-row view of the valley is always the order of the day. Breakfast includes favourites such as homemade granola; brioche French toast; the Farmer’s breakfast (eggs, bacon and boerewors); the popular Deli Benedict; and pap en lewers (mieliepap fritters with creamy peri-peri chicken livers).
Good to know There’s also a bubbly (or juice) breakfast set menu served until 11am.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm (breakfast served until 11.30am)
Closed Monday in winter (May – September)
Contact 021 808 5950, [email protected]
Where to find it Tokara Wine Estate, R310 Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch
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Postcard Café at Stark-Conde Wines

Located in the serene Jonkershoek Valley at Stark-Condé Wines, Postcard Café, as its name suggests, flaunts one of the most picture-perfect settings in the Stellenbosch Winelands.
Coupled with its spectacular vistas, the eatery’s selection of simple yet expertly prepared dishes and baked goods make it an ideal venue for a sumptuous Winelands breakfast – whether you choose to sit inside or on the shaded verandah. On the menu is a diverse array of options, including Turkish eggs; toasted croissants with smoked trout and scrambled eggs; Dalewood yoghurt with homemade granola and fig compote; and a Valley Breakfast of Usana eggs, herb and pork sausages, smoked belly rashers, tomato smoor, mushrooms and toast – all of which can be enjoyed overlooking vast lawns and a sparkling farm dam.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 8am – 4pm (breakfast served until 11.30am)
Contact 021 861 7703, [email protected]
Where to find it Stark-Conde Wines, Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch
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The Cellar Door at Jordan Wine Estate

Overlooking peaceful lawns, a dam and the Stellenbosch Kloof valley, The Cellar Door at Jordan Wine Estate is a wonderful place to enjoy a casual brunch in Stellenbosch amid birdsong and leafy shade. The delicious all-day menu features the likes of freshly baked croissants with scrambled eggs and bacon; eggs Florentine; mushrooms on toast; and omelettes with a choice of fillings. Or you can segue straight into the lunch side of the menu with an Usana beef burger, or a cheese and charcuterie platter to share. Lemon tarts, baked cheesecake and salted caramel squares are the final sweet temptation, as you sit outside on the shaded deck under the trees during summer, or cosy up inside when it’s chilly, for a laidback brunch with a view.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 10am – 3pm
Contact 021 881 3441, [email protected]
Where to find it Jordan Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Vlottenburg, Stellenbosch
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Lievland Café

Just a short drive from Stellenbosch, the elegant glass-walled café in an atmospheric old farm building at Lievland Vineyards has two fires burning in winter, and green lawns running down to  the farm dam, towering oaks and verdant vines. It’s an ideal setting for a hearty breakfast or brunch with friends and family. The well-conceived bistro-style menu features seasonal, local produce in a delicious and varied breakfast menu: go for an omelette with smoked ham and Dalewood cheese; a cheesy baked spinach and gammon pancake; a croissant filled with smoked trout; or spicy aubergine with hummus and falafel. Then there are classic farmer’s breakfasts and brioche French toast with mascarpone, apple and pear. A three-course brunch menu is perfect for lingering over: it starts with shared platters of charcuterie and cheese with fresh bread, pickles and relish; then a choice of hot breakfast; and a selection of dessert pastries (lemon drizzle square, canelé and chocolate truffles) for a suitable decadent finale.
Opening times Daily, 10am – 3pm (breakfast served until 11.30am)
Contact 021 879 7892, [email protected]
Where to find it Lievland Vineyards, R44, Stellenbosch
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Vonkel at Simonsig

As the cradle of cap classique, bubbles and brunch go together naturally at Simonsig, where a relaxed new restaurant, Vonkel at Simonsig, has just opened. A wide oak-shaded terrace with views of the Simonsberg is the ideal setting for extended morning feasts (there are lawns for kids to play) and a cosy inside space looks out over the same views for cooler mornings. The tempting brunch menu goes beyond the basics, designed to go perfectly with a glass or two of bubbly: smoked salmon blinis, homemade bagels, banana bread with espresso butter; and a smoked salmon and seaweed caviar croque monsieur. Then there’s the Royale crayfish roll on a brioche bun with scrambled egg. Or go for a classic farm breakfast, or bacon and blueberry flapjacks. Freshly squeezed juices and Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel (cap classique) by the glass or bottle are the natural accompaniments.
Opening times Daily, 9am – 5pm (breakfast served until 11.45am)
Contact 021 888 4915
Where to find it Simonsig, Kromme Rhee Road, Stellenbosch
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Marks at Hazendal

Relaxed elegance is the default setting at this comfortable dining lounge set between the tasting room and the working cellars at Hazendal. While evenings here are for live music, cocktails and tapas, the daylight flooding in from the glass wall looking out over gardens makes it a sophisticated breakfast and brunch spot. An ideal prelude to exploring the rest of this Bottelary Hills wine farm, or whiling away a morning while the kids explore the Wonderdal edutainment centre. Tuck into a bacon and egg flatbread with homemade tomato jam; a croissant croque monsieur; aubergine and tomato shakshuka; or a classic breakfast plate. Finish with the signature cruffin (a croissant-dough muffin) filled with roast chocolate and custard, or buttermilk scones with homemade jam and cream.
Opening times Sunday – Wednesday, 8am – 6pm (breakfast served until 12pm)
Thursday – Saturday, 8am – 10pm
Contact 021 903 5034, [email protected]
Where to find it Ronelle Street, via Kruis Street, off Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch
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Webersburg

A historic Cape Dutch manor house, a bistro with a long covered verandah overlooking a dam and magnificent Heldeberg mountain and vineyard views, Webersburg is scenic, chic and family-friendly (kids love to see the farm geese and ducks wandering over the lawns to the dam for a paddle). The breakfast menu covers all the classics, from a generous farm breakfast to eggs Benedict, trout croissant with scrambled eggs, omelettes, oat porridge with apple and peanut butter and berry smoothies. There’s also a selection of fresh seasonal fruits, artisan breads and pastries, locally sourced cheeses and cold meats. Complement your meal with freshly brewed coffee, specialty teas, and refreshing juices while taking in panoramic views of the vineyards and surrounding mountains.
Opening times Daily, 8am – 5pm (breakfast served until 10.30am)
Contact 021 881 3636, [email protected]
Where to find it Annandale Road, Stellenbosch
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Franschhoek

La Motte Artisanal Bakery

Baker extraordinaire Markus Färbinger (founder of Knysna’s Île de Pain) worked with resident baker Ricardo Slawers to create the stunning wood-fired bread offering at La Motte’s relaxed and informal artisan bakery. Carefully sourced flours, slow-fermented doughs and old-school artisan methods result in beautifully chewy ciabatta, crusty sourdough, crustique, rye bread and the fabulous ‘Motte’ organic sourdough (plus divine mosbolletjies in harvest season). Then there are pasteis de nata and a delicious range of patisserie. The breakfast and light lunch menu is approachable and delicious: scrambled eggs on fresh-baked croissants, eggs Bennie on toasted brioche, mieliepap or slow-cooked oats with honey, full farm breakfasts, or French toast with ricotta and apple; plus winter soups, potted chicken, braised beef short rib and summer salads, and the various breads featured as generous open sandwiches. In the historic Jonkershuis, with glass walls opening onto a terrace and looking over shaded lawns, ancient oaks and a farmyard-inspired playground, the café appeals to the whole family.
We recommend Take home a different loaf (or two) each time you visit… it’s impossible to decide on a favourite.
Good to know Book ahead at weekends, it gets busy.
Opening times Tuesday – Sunday, 8am – 4pm (kitchen closes at 3pm)
Contact 021 876 8825, [email protected]
Where to find it La Motte Wine Estate, R45, Franschhoek
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La Cotte Farm Restaurant

The farm restaurant in the historic homestead at La Cotte is a short walk up from the village but a world apart, serenely wrapped in lush gardens and shaded by old oak trees. From the tables on the wide stoep you have mesmerising views across the valley to the mountains… Then there’s the airy conservatory, a sheltered sunny courtyard and the beautifully decorated voorkamer (front room) with its East Indies-inspired hand-painted wallpaper. Chef Neethling du Toit creates simple but luxurious South African farm fare with a deft touch. Breakfasts star the free-range eggs from the farm, with eggs Benedict (with salmon or bacon), a classic farm breakfast, pap en wors (with fried egg and tomato smoor), French-toast croissants, and a croque monsieur (or madame which comes with a fried egg). Toast the morning with a Bucks Fizz (MCC and orange juice) or broach a bottle of Moët & Chandon Impérial for a special celebration.
Good to know For coffee and patisserie, pop in at the Mill House, a restored and fully working original watermill with a handful of tables and glorious sweet treats.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 9am – 4pm (breakfast served until 11am)
Contact 021 207 3907
Where to find it 24 La Cotte Street, Franschhoek
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Babel at Babylonstoren

Dating back to 1692, Babylonstoren lies in the very heart of the Cape Winelands, halfway between Franschhoek and Paarl. The luxury of this farm haven is in the integrity and authenticity of it all. Housed in the original cowshed, the farm’s signature restaurant is a laidback yet sophisticated space, a mix of Cape-Dutch architecture and contemporary decor. The simple menu changes seasonally to maximise what’s on offer in the farm’s famous 4.8-hectare garden, and each meal is plated as beautifully as the garden that surrounds it. The breakfast spread includes sweet or savoury granola with Babylonstoren water-buffalo yoghurt, garden crudités, Alta’s hang op cheese from the farm and other regional cheeses with charcuterie from the Meat Room, croissants fresh from the on-site bakery (served with the farm’s butter, honey and preserves), and a traditional hot breakfast of farm eggs, bacon and Chianina boerewors with a choice of breads.
Good to know Booking is essential. Breakfast is a set price and includes coffee, tea and cold-pressed fresh juices.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 8am – 10pm (last breakfast orders 9.30am)
Contact 021 863 3852, [email protected]
Where to find it Babylonstoren, Babylonstoren Road, Franschhoek

Arum at Boschendal

With its ancient oaks, verdant expanses of gardens and dramatic mountain and vineyard vistas, Boschendal is blessed with some undoubtedly spectacular scenery. At Arum (part of the FYN group) executive chef Travis Finch has added a delicious breakfast menu using the freshest farm produce (eggs and bacon from Boschendal itself), which you can tuck into in the conservatory looking over the organic vegetable garden. Choose a classic farmhouse brekkie; huevos rancheros (with smashed avo, fried eggs with pico de gallo, black beans and a corn tortilla); buttermilk pancakes with bacon-fried banana and maple syrup; or go continental with a charcuterie plate followed by just-baked pastries. You can even add freshly shucked oysters, a wagyu flat-iron steak and bottomless bubbles (or Bloody Marys) to turn breakfast into a full-on morning feast.
Good to know The laidback Deli – with its scattering of tables under the shady oak trees – is another Boschendal favourite for a wholesome brekkie.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 8am – 8.30pm (last seating for breakfast 9.30am)
Contact 021 569 9383, 079 640 5284 (WhatsApp), [email protected]
Where to find it Boschendal Wine Estate, Helshoogte Road, Pniel, Franschhoek
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Paarl

Harvest Restaurant at Noble Hill

Situated on the granite slopes of the majestic Simonsberg, and surrounded by hectares of vineyards, Noble Hill is a secluded sanctuary ideal for escaping the hustle and bustle of Paarl, and follows a regenerative organic farming philosophy with a top-notch selection of delicate wines with fresh minerality. Overlooking wonderful valley views, Harvest showcases the best of local produce and the estate’s olive oil with savoury, Provençal dishes chosen to reflect the wines. Breakfast alfresco on the lawn or on the covered deck, and savour a green omelette or chorizo omelette with toasted sourdough, breakfast wraps with homemade chorizo (or potato and black beans), eggs on toast with tomato and avo, or avocado toast with za-atar and chilli.
Opening times Wednesday – Sunday, 9am – 4pm (breakfast served until 11.30am)
Contact 021 874 3844, [email protected]
Where to find it Noble Hill Wine Estate, Klapmuts-Simondium Road, Simondium, Paarl

Stoep at Laborie

With views over vines and up to the Taal Monument at this heritage Paarl wine estate, a leisurely breakfast at Stoep Restaurant is very much part of local Paarl life. Conservatory-style glass walls give onto a wide terrace (there’s an extensive jungle-gym among the vines close by) and the mood is elegant and contemporary but informal. Using seasonal ingredients from the farmers and artisans of the surrounding Drakenstein region, hearty breakfast dishes include the boerewors with poached egg and chakalaka smoor; a haddock skillet with caramelised onions and spinach; the Stoep brekkie with eggs, apricot-glazed gammon, sausage, roast tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms; eggs Bennie; and poffertjies (mini Dutch pancakes) with bacon and banana or cream and berries.
Opening times Monday – Saturday, 7am – 10pm (breakfast served until 11am)
Sunday, 7am – 5pm
Contact 021 807 3232, [email protected]
Where to find it Laborie Heritage Estate, Taillefer Street, Paarl

Constantia

Tryn at Steenberg

When it comes to breakfasts in the Constantia Valley, the location of Tryn at Steenberg is hard to beat. Surrounded by verdant vineyards and majestic mountains, the eatery is a vibrant venue brimming with a relaxed yet sophisticated energy. It pays homage to Steenberg’s 17th-century owner, Catharina Ras (affectionately known as Tryn), and boasts a plush interior and lovely sun-kissed patio. Known for the wonderful seasonal menu created by executive chef Kerry Kilpin, the refreshing mix of flavours follows through to the delicious breakfasts. Try the moreish flapjacks, eggs Benedict, homemade nut and seed granola or a hearty breakfast wrap, and for more of a brunch vibe, West Coast oysters with a side of bubbly. Bringing the kids? There’s more than enough on offer (including lawn games!) to satisfy them too.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 8am – 11am (breakfast); 12pm – 3pm; 6pm – 10pm
Contact 021 713 7178, [email protected]
Where to find it Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Constantia
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Jonkershuis at Groot Constantia

Situated on the oldest wine farm in the Cape, Jonkershuis brims with breathtaking views of the False Bay coastline, sweeping vineyards and unrivalled history. Entering the estate, you are drawn towards this characterful eatery that offers outdoor seating under ancient oak trees, a cosy courtyard, and fireside intimacy indoors. A lovely venue for breakfast with friends and family, or after a dog walk (they’re allowed outside with leads), the classic menu includes freshly baked croissants, pasteis de nata and scones, oats, French toast, a farmer’s breakfast, eggs Benedict in various ways, and fresh sourdough toast with an array of toppings such as smashed avo, scrambled eggs and bacon (plus morning cocktails and fresh squeezed juices). Bring the little ones as there are tasty options for them too – not to mention a duck pond and lots of grass to run around on.
Opening times Monday – Saturday, 8am – 9pm (breakfast served until 11.30am)
Sunday, 8am – 5pm
Contact 021 794 6255, [email protected]
Where to find it Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Groot Constantia Road, Constantia
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Somerset West

Idiom Restaurant

Perched on the slopes of majestic granite mountains, and cooled by winds from the Atlantic Ocean, the vineyards at Idiom Wine Estate benefit from a unique combination of climatic conditions, resulting in a spectacular and award-winning range of wines. It’s a stunning setting for the glass-walled restaurant where an outdoor terrace makes the most of spectacular views over mountains and vineyards to the sea. The decadent range of breakfast options add to the appeal: an Italian frittata with bacon and homemade ricotta; eggs benedict with prosciutto; cinnamon and mascarpone brioche French toast; or the breakfast Duology (for two) that includes bowls of truffled mushrooms, scrambled eggs, tomato salad, crispy bacon, home-baked bread and fresh fruit drizzled with lemon and fynbos honey.
Opening times Saturday – Wednesday, 9.30am – 4.30pm (breakfast served until 11am)
Thursday + Friday, 9.30am – 8.30pm
Contact 021 858 1088, [email protected]
Where to find it Idiom Wines, Da Capo Vineyards, Off Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, Somerset West
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Durbanville

Jéan Restaurant at Klein Roosboom

This family-run boutique winery is a hidden gem, known for its unique wine-tasting caves. The contemporary restaurant-deli is the vision of owner and winemaker Karin de Villiers (named after her late husband, Jéan), with a wall of windows looking straight out onto the vines and a homely ambience with farm-style wooden tables. Chef Lorianne Heyns takes an uncomplicated approach to food, delicately balancing flavours that shine with freshness. Tuck into morning delights that include banana bread French toast, a bacon-and-feta open omelette, a breakfast bagel, Turkish eggs or a full farmhouse breakfast. And on Sundays there’s a full-on brunch menu. Only a handful of wine-farm restaurants are positioned this close to the vineyards, especially if you’re on the shaded patio – simply magical!
Opening times Tuesday + Thursday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm (breakfast served until 11.30am)
Wednesday, 9am – 4pm (breakfast served until 11.30am)
Sunday, 10am – 3pm (brunch)
Contact 079 693 9646, [email protected]
Where to find it Klein Roosboom Boutique Winery, Tygerberg Valley Road, Durbanville
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Groot Phesantekraal

Just outside the hustle of Durbanville town centre, this farm is a convenient and lovely escape from the city. Surrounded by rolling vineyards, the restaurant at Groot Phesantekraal is housed in the converted farm stable (built in 1767), a wonderfully unique setting in which to enjoy a selection of wholesome, country-style dishes with a modern edge. Take a seat at a table beside the original wooden mangers, and pick your favourites off the seasonal menu, which currently includes plaatkoekies (pancakes) with whipped peanut butter, grilled banana, bacon and syrup; pap and wors with fried farm eggs and tomato smoor; a double-baked Simond soufflé with bacon jam; and their take on eggs Benedict with their own farm bacon and eggs. No matter what you choose, this fabulous location will offer a wonderfully authentic countryside experience.
Good to know This is a popular place, so book before you go.
Opening times Tuesday – Sunday, 8.30am – 3.30pm (breakfast served until 11.30am)
Contact 021 825 0060, [email protected]
Where to find it Groot Phesantekraal Farm, Klipheuwel Way, Durbanville
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