This is a nice place to stop passing by. Very good caffee. Okey wifi. There is a guy on the other side of the rode who makes incredible animal figurines (definitely check him out).
Awesome place to overnight, friendly staff and great service. Highly recommended
Lovely, warm little restaurant. The menu is small, but the food is great and excellent service. Thank you
A perfect stop on your way back from anywhere. Quaint and good quality.The food was fresh and delicious and the mango chutney is to die for
A delightful and refreshing little stop on route. You immediately feel the tranquility. Its a great place to unwind.Its beautiful amongst the trees and the outdoor seating is a benefit during these covid times.We were 7 people that all orders different meals and we were all satisfied with the quality of the food and service.The scones can definitely be recommended!The restrooms are convenient and clean.
Cute roadside shop. With seriously yummy takeaway carrot cake and coffee!
A great stopover along the route.Beautiful views, nice food.
Highly recommended. We were thrilled to find this delightful spot on a pass going into the Drakensberg. We made sure we stopped again on the way home. Delightful service and brilliant food both times. Also loved the country shop. Cant wait to visit again. No visit to the Drakensberg should be without a stop here !
Great food next to the warmth of the fireplace. Beautifull historic sandstone house with a view to die for
This was our third visit to this lovely establishment. When we are in the area we always plan a stop for a breakfast or lunch. This time we were driving past and had a quick stop for an early morning scone and cappuccino it is definitely worth a visit. If your are in the area stop for a freshly baked scone or a hearty breakfast.
We booked a little cottage last minute due to amended travel plans. What a delight :) Siti booked us in quickly and efficiently before showing us our little cottage. It was clean and comfy with DSTV, a mini-fridge and a coffee/tea station. The stunning view stretches for miles!Also onsite was an awesome shop with basics, freshly baked home produce and delicious coffee. Unfortunately we didnt get to try the menu as we were rushing :/Nearby is the Sterkfontein Dam, and many historical and natural walks and hikes. We will certainly be back to explore the area and to stay here again :)
Stopped to get coffee and milkshake at the little shop, plus the best healthy muffin ever. All delicious. Our one stop halfway shop.
We had delicious coffee here this morning seated on an immaculate lawn under an umbrella. We did not have anything to eat by choice but from what we saw the breakfast served to the table nearby was well presented. The staff too were quietly positioned and ready to serve. The toilets were not up to standard. Broken seats and no means of drying hands. A disappointment considering the beauty of the grounds and buildings. The access road from the R74 is dangerously situated on a bend of the road - ripe for an accident to happen at any moment. I’d urge the owners to get the roads authority to install rumble strips before the bend to slow down traffic.
Holy smokes. This was our best breakfast of our whole trip, the scones are world class. Definitely worth the stop.
Very nice area. Worst hamburger i have ever had. Service was good.
Friendly hosts, comfortable and warm. Great food
Excellent coffee. Great place for a stop over.
After reading the comments below I also share the same sentiment of poor service, average food and a arrogant manager/owner who retaliates with go to Wimpy for every negitive comment. I dont understand how in Covid times such places have support... It is shocking that your comments to all the clients complaining is... we were busy... Or rather go to Wimpy... These statements blow my mind... Either you have shares in Wimpy that you keep wanting customers to go there instead of fix the issues at hand... Or you have a vendetta against a well established frachise...either way we are all humans, so instead of using all your energy to bad mouth another franchise rather use it to fix the issues in your service. I hope you can learn from your negitive feedback and respond positively instead of go to Wimpy.
Incredible!Excellent Service. Food is 5 out of 5! Scones and Brownies delectable.❤
If tou find yoirself in this part of the world a stop for breakfast or lunch here is a must. This was the border post between Natal and the Orange Free State during the late 1890s (Anglo Boer War time) and is rich in history of the time.They also cater for sleepovers with rooms to rent or just a stop to quench your thirst during your travels or to stem the hunger pains with a nice menu.
Lets discuss the owners response to my review...Firstly for a padstal, whose focus is on food and service, has made a miserable attempt to remedy the situation once again. An unpleasant experience by a group of 9 customers and a bill of R600 later we can break down the experience into the following:1. The definition of busy, is when all your tables are fully booked and all the tables and chairs are occupied. Unfortunately this was not the case.2. As per your menu a milkshake includes icecream. The milkshake recieved was that of only milk, maybe think of changing your menu to read milk with some flavour added.3. To wait for an hour after placing an order for food is by any means unacceptable. No matter how busy you claim to be.4. It is advisable as an owner and or manager to attend to the table that has indicated that theyre waiting for their food for an hour, to apologise for the inconvenience and there after attend to the kitchen to get those orders out timeously and still maintain the quality that you strive for.5. There after, once the food has been served to that table, to once again attend to that table and ensure that the food is of quality.6. The food was rushed and as a result thereof, the food was simply put... Average.7. To take on another company, by using Wimpy to show how low my standards are, as a customer is not acceptable or applicable in any sense. I would rather say that you should learn something from a nation wide franchise like Wimpy.8. From my experience in the hospitality industry, a customer is your bread and butter and to retaliate with an uncceptable response to a complaint is not the best solution to your problem.9. Take the advise and do some damage control and sometimes the consequences to your response might in return warrent even further issues and complaints.I truly hope that everyone looking at reviews of your place will read this response.Have a wonderful year ahead and I will be sure to stop by Wimpy.
We just stopped to have a look at the shop. They are a little low on interesting gifts. Their public restrooms could do with a more regular clean.
Cozy break on the route
Fantastic!Excellent service and excellent food at very good price.Congratulation.
Perfect setting. Great food and friendly staff. Homemade burger is an absolute winner.
Nice and rustic, no TV to distract just the view. Accommodation real farmhouse style, comfortable and plenty adequate with ensuite bathrooms. Great for an overnight stop on the way to south coast. Breakfast excellent. Will definitely do again and Sterkfontein damn looking good.
Dark & dingy uninviting place to eat so just ordered take away coffee. Ladies toilets had no loo paper. I had been warned by other people who had stopped there and told me not too but decided to try for myself. Totally agree with them.
Friendly management, willing to help. Lovely views although we had lots of mist and on this day, poor visibility. Good rates.
Great burger & chips with seriously hot chili sauce, a welcome stop along this lovely piece of road.
We went out our way to try this stop but when we arrived and were ignored and while waiting several people left because they were waiting so long for their food. We decided to rather.mive on.
Excellent food as always!
We stayed here while participating in a conference in nearby Bergville and it was very pleasant.The rooms are large and very comfortable while maintaining an authentic farm style.Breakfasts are delicious and abundant.The in house restaurant serves delicious meals for dinner and the pub with its original and funny quotes and signboards ensures great dinner talk.The owners are friendly and caring, providing insightful comments and recommendations to take advantage of your stay in the area.Highly recommendable!
Delicious breakfast with great value for money. Very friendly owners.
Having just got back from a very nice 2 night stay at Windmill Farm cottages I feel its only right to comment on the food we had for breakfast at the Phatt Chef:The omelettes served at this establishment are hands down the best Ive ever had. They are a textbook example of what an omelette should look and taste like. The cappuccino was also top class. Having had a good look at the menu we will definitely be back to try out a burger or three.Highly recommended. 10 stars !!!
Very good food and friendly service lovely setting too
17 April 2021: I had a very mediocre hamburger, with sub-standard chips
Had a huge and great breakfast.
Driving up the Oliviershoek Pass we stumbled upon a very interesting looking establishment and we decided to visit. And we are so glad we did! A uniquely interesting pub/restaurant/diner with the most captivating interior. Take some time to wander around and take in the decor. The friendly hostesses welcome you warmly. A very diverse menu with very well prepared food, priced right. I was adopted by their dog Mungo, which made my day! This will go on our places-to-loose-track-of-time list. Stop here when you are in the vicinity, you will not be disappointed.
Great food
Terrible service! Worth a skip...
Absolutely adore this place! Its the perfect stop to add to your trip. Great food, fabulous atmosphere and the most adorable doggo, Mungo.Anytime Im in the area I make sure to stop by. Their service and quality of food is always on point and the owners are such delightful people!Highly recommend!
Nice little Roadside stop. The restaurant has very friendly service (from the local dog as well) and the food is nice. The convenience factor is great and a really nice quick stop for while youre travelling. Very nice, quiet atmosphere (well accompanied by the ABBA playlist) in the outdoors. Id recommend it for anyone in need of a food stop on the go.
This review concerns only the restaurant.The setting is spectacular. A great place to stop, relax and refresh.Unfortunately the full menu is not available at all times. Breakfast is only up until 10AM, and lunch starts after 12PM, and in between the options are limited. No problem with the food though, the scones and the flapjacks are very good. Service was a bit slow though.I would recommend stopping there.
Very good food and swift service. Really cute decor and homey ambience. Nice stuff in the shop. Definitely worth the visit.
Excellent muffins. Lovely quirky decor. Worth a visit. Cross the road for a fantastic view
Well I cannot say I dislike the place - it just needs Jacking Up !The food was ok ( smoked chicken salad ) but my wifes Pork sandwich was awful (meat was off ). We did complain ( to the waitress) but management did not bother. ..? So no communication between waitress and management.Flies were a huge problem so waitresses sprayed poison. .? While we ate. ...Noisy from the road noise but great view. Be careful when exiting as ZA drivers dont give way !The building does need qualified maintenance.
Lovely breakfast in the sun
Very nice food and souvenir shop
You have to stop at the top of the Oliviershoek pass - the border post and enjoy the view, the history, step back hundreds of years ago in the history of South Africa. Enjoy something to eat at the restaurant (called The Phatt Chef) and visit the shop to buy some things of *long ago*. There are accommodation as well.
Delicious food that looked too nice to eat! Friendly service. Will definitely stop there again if we pass there.
We had a lovely 4 night stay. Great restaurant. All the food was amazing and well presented. The room was spacious and clean. Had a tea and coffee station. We travelled with our little dog. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Great breakfast made to order was included. We also had dinner and bought snacks, biltong, succulents from the shop. We enjoyed lovely walks to the damn and around the area. Great views. Easy drive to Clarens or Winterton for a day trip. Wifi worked. No TV. No hairdryer. We brought a laptop and watched things we brought with. Bring a book or crossword book. Or hang out in the bar. Board games were available. Fantastic way to unwind from Joburg. The fact that the stay included breakfast, made it really good value for money.
What a delightful place. We only had scones with cream and jam (which were to die for) and cappuccinos but would love to visit again for something more substantial.
Love the combination of charm, location and the food. No fuss staying with friends at their farm house feel. With the Sterkfontein road now a lot better the perfect place to spend a few nights or stop off for lunch.
Had an amazing breakfast with the family. Good was very good and loved all the preserves offered for you toast. Great service as well 😀
The hospitality, service and value for money is out of this world, highly recommended
Great food and service. Worth a stop. Very good coffee
Fabulous hosts, spacious rooms
Beautiful B&B. Rooms are well decorated. Setting and scenery breathtaking. Restaurant serves excellent gourmet food.
Awesome food. Awesome atmosphere. Awesome hosts. Treat yourself!
Perfect stop. Good meals. Relaxed setting. Pet friendly.
Nice place. Always just drive past. But from now on would stop here. Frendly staff. Great menu. Shop a little disappointing. But the view from the stoep where you can sit. Mmm the view with the menu. Cant ask for better. And if i may mention again the view.
Wonderful stop over enroute to Durban. We spent the weekend there for the DNT race and it was fantastic staying at the start & finish line. The rooms are rustic yet very neat and tidy and reminds one of oldschool hospitality. On the food front, they deliver an amazing breakfast omelette and Im definitely going to have dinner there soon!
Pet friendly and great service. Relaxed atmosphere.
Food great. Lovely atmosphere. Great place to stop on a Durban trip via Oliviershoek Pass.
We had breakfast there from our return from The Amthitheatre mountains. Peaceful with friendly staff and the omelettes were amazing!! Compliments to the sheff!!Will definitely stop there again
Service was good. Food’s turnaround time was quick. Chill atmosphere. Cappuccinos need some work.
Love the view! Love the coffee! Added bonus: Mungo the friendliest dog on earth!
Nice view,but very disappointed inside. Bathroom not clean,no shampoo,chairs on bedroom a disaster. Breakfast not fresh.
I love the country atmosphere and the tranquility of the eastern Free State.
The Phatt Cheff road side B&B with there staff and owners are not only a B&B... They are also road side life savers. The have assisted me with my motorcycle accident yesterday and Jenna the manager went out of her way to let me feel comfortable. The place is very quiet,cosy, clean with lovely furniture and various fireplaces. Friends, you got to stop their and see for yourself.I will suggest this B&B to everyone I know.Thank you for the tasty food and pleasant stay. Gys Barnard from Invite Guest House.
A must stop in North Drakensberg with an excellent choice of accommodation and delicious meals.The Phatt Chef Roadside is simply unique with an incredible atmosphere. The place is in an old mansion with the mountains in the background to complete the charm of the place. So its a must-do, even if its to enjoy a delicious meal with a sensational landscape or a warm fireplace.With super cozy and spacious rooms, they also have facilities for the cafe, restaurant, a small shop and a super cool bar. The shower is great, the super comfy bed and the tranquility of the place provided us great nights sleep. For anyone going to access anywhere in the North Drakensberg super we indicate the location.Parada obrigatória em North Drakensberg com excelente opção de acomodação e deliciosas refeições.The Phatt Chef Roadside é simplesmente único com uma atmosfra incrível. O lugar fica em um antigo casarão com as montanhas ao fundo para completar o encanto do lugar. Por isso é parada obrigatória, nem que seja para aproveitar uma deliciosa refeição com uma paisagem sensacional ou com uma lareira quentinha.Com quartos super aconchegantes e espaçosos, ainda contam com facilidades para o café, restaurante, uma lojinha e um bar super legal. O chuveiro é excelente, a cama super confortável e a tranquilidade do local nos proporcionou ótimas noites de sono. Para quem vai acessar qualquer lugar do North Drakensberg super indicamos o local.
Definitely worth stopping at the Phatt Chef!! Very cosy with great service & good food.
Very enjoyable breakfast on Oliviershoek Pass. They host some really cool adventure sports events
Quick stop on our way down Olivershoek Pass for a great cup of tea and scones. Very friendly and efficient services from our waitron.
Has great old farmhouse ambience, cozy bar, awesome 60s to 80s music played on vinyl, and best of all is the food quality and too tasty for words.Worth a stop or overnight stay and have dinner and fabulous breakfast.
Great place to stop and eat if youre passing through. Really tasty burgers and friendly service.
Quaint restaurant in beautiful colonial farmhouse. Nice menu and friendly staff
Lovely stop in beautiful scenery. Had a great breakfast..good fresh food
Loved this cozy restaurant a lot! Had a delicious breakfast and bought homemade jam!
Very nice scones
Great stop. Nice breakfast. Cool place.
Hospitality. Great food. Comfortable accommodation. Friendly welcome and staff
A wonderful place to stop for a early morning breakfast on your way home from a perfect week at Qwantani.
A must-stop venue - friendly and cozy with an amazing menu and superb food!!
- Address:Windmill Farm R74 Top of Oliviershoek Pass, Bergville, 3550, South Africa
- Site:https://phattchef.co.za/
- Phone:+27 71 696 3000
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