Absolutely good food, par excellence in service and location…The owner- Ryan and Manager - Simon are very friendly and accommodating.Location is beautiful and serene. One of the best in Midlands. We will revisit again…

There is such a hype about this place and sadly very over rated. As you enter, the building, decor and setting is really stunning. The service is friendly, helpful but slow. The food unfortunately was a huge let down. My Jamaican chicken salad was so underwhelming. The bulgar wheat is dry and the sauces do not adequately bring it together. Two of the tiniest and extremely dry pieces of chicken garnished the salad. Sticky chicken wings was drenched in a sickeningly sweet basting. Chicken ssndwich..meh..And really peeps what is the rave about the carrot cake? It really was average - nice but average. You guys certainly havent tried the one at the Arabella.

Awesome place! Attended a wedding at The Barn Owl recently and we had a blast. Ryan (the owner) is an impressive dude! Especially in the manner that he connects and communicates with his staff!Ps. The coffee is also hands-down the best in the Midlands (next morning when we returned to the scene of the crime 😊)

Simply sublime.Everything from the decor and menu and service. The setting is simple and sophisticated and chic.Loved it here!We will be back…

Lovely spot with the most beautiful views. The coffee and shakes were delicious. The carrot cake and baked cheesecake were served as a generous slice and even with sharing we could not finish it.

Lovely setting with great views. Good coffee. Great for kids too.

Been wanting to visit this cool building for a while now and it didn’t disappoint with its Picturesque views and delicious coffee and meals. We also got to meet the owner Ryan who turned out to be a local Durban guy, what a really friendly good host. The Food was superb plus A grade coffee. Visit their Florida road branch in Durban too.

World-class place that is such a joy to visit. Great food and coffee, friendly service, nice bathrooms and ideal views and play areas!

Very cool and relaxed place to unwind in the view of nature, away from urban. Im glad finally went !

Beautiful views with rustic decor makes you feel like youre on holiday at a farmstead.The food is delicious but a touch pricey for the portions served.

Probably the best cafe in the midlands. The food is absolutely incredible, we really enjoyed our meal. The staff are super friendly and really efficient. The restuarant has a lovely area for kids to play. Nice place to bring g the whome family.

A most exquisite gem in the midlands! Thank you for making our anniversary so memorable. We will be back. Tammy and Clive

Sadly, I was so hungry I was half-way through the DELICIOUS jerked chicken thigh salad before I remembered to take a pic... The last time I ate tzatziki that sublime I was on a Greek island at a taverna with my feet in the beach sand. Go to The Barn Owl. Feast on the views while your children play. Feast on the food. Relax. Be glad youre in the Midlands.

Great setting, lovely drive out to the country to the Barn Owl. The menu is simple and the food is great.The Fathers day Triple burger is a winner and the Vegan Curry was (I believe) fantastic. Followed by superfluous Carrot cake and good cappuccino.

Got to meet the owner on our visit who was quite lovely. Great staff, picture-worthy views and delicious things to do. 10/10

One of the reasons I cant wait to be back in the Midlands is to be able to visit The Barn Owl. Beautiful aesthetics and amazing views. The food was good although we went midweek with a limited menu. I enjoyed my afternoon here.

Situated in the middle of Curry Post Hill is the little gem called The Barn Owl, very popular and busy place indeed. Booking over weekends recommended. Great coffee and delicious dessert. They do serve breakfast and a variety of other meals. You can even go for a walk, hike or cycle while you spending the day out. Stunning views and a great way to spend those Sunday day times.

Was attending my cousins traditional wedding celebration and it was gorgeous. The restaurant is spacious and has beautiful scenery, with some of the best coffee Ive had.

By far the best coffee that is consistently good every time we go there for breakfast or lunch. Attentive team, delicious food, amazing venue! Food changes with the seasons so theres always something new and exciting to try! Great kiddies play area too

We loved everything about this place.Beautiful building, magnificent views, food was great and we even took dessert home:)Do try the Middle Child Coffee👌🏾Great open area for families travelling with kids;)

Beautiful experience, peaceful and something different. Owner Ryan very friendly and welcoming. Looking forward to going again

What an awesome little gem in the midlands was a wonderful experience and the breakfast was delicious

Hit this place up for breakfast really good fresh food with amazing scenery and a kid friendly place a must try in my books

It was worth a second visit in 2 days. Amazing food and Midland views

One of my favorite spots in the Midlands. The Barn Owl is situated in the country side amongst a scenic valley and horses. Stop for breakfast or lunch or to simply indulge in some sweet treats. Food is always of top quality and incredibly tasty.

A lovely venue with beautiful views and delicious coffee.*The Unicorn Tea is really fun for kids (and adults)!! 🦄

Great service! Lovely atmosphere! Try the strawberry crusher its delicious!

A cool stop when Meandering, it can get rather busy during the holiday periods, good coffee and friendly service.

Carrot cake & nature?Thats pleasure for everyone.A magical sunset is always a must.

Brekkie Bowl (I did fried instead of poached eggs) is heaven on a plate! Beautiful place & top notch service!

Nice setting. Good food. Good value for money. 1 star down for the menu being a bit too small.

Our lunch was delicious. The service was amazing, wed go back for both. We sat at a table near Groundcovers front door as the Restuarant was full and the young waiter ran up and down for us nothing was too much trouble for him 🤗

This place a quaint little gem - breakfast was lovely!

Truly beautiful setting and vistas.Warm welcome at the door.Sticky wings tasty and served with exceptional coleslaw.Cappuccino served in a glass.... WHY??Americano served lukewarm.Waiters got confused a few times - perhaps more training? Granted it was Sunday and very busy.Definitely heaps of potential here.

Love the great views and open airyness of this place! The vegan sandwhich with hummus and veggies were v enjoyable and the frappe is my favourite thing to have even in the cold.Kids love playing in the sun on the trampoline and jungle gym. Nice spot to relax unwind and catch up with friends and family.

What a great interior design! Love this place. And the food and cappuccino were truly delicious. The staff was very friendly so I recommend this place!

So I dont usually post reviews but this was a terrible dining experience. My wife, daughter and I arrived for lunch and were seated on the couch to wait for a table. The venue itself is beautiful but Im afraid that is where it ends.After a wait someone eventually came to take a drinks order and we ordered food as well as we were quite hungry, not having had breakfast.The food and drinks arrived together and we were not offered a table despite there being a few tables free by this point and I had to ask to please be seated at a table which was then organized.The food portions were small. My wife ordered a R110 double cheese smash burger which was about the size of the mini burgers at McDonalds. The bun was toasted and nice enough but the burger patties were dry and overcooked.I had the toasted Cajun chicken mayo for R78 which was alright with regards to taste however the chicken was terribly over cooked and tough and stringy. In addition there was not much filling.My daughter had the toasted cheese for R70 and there was almost no cheese on one side of the sandwich, you could see the bread on both sides of the bread when you opened the sandwich. If there was one thing I thought they could not get wrong its a toasted cheese. Feels like we payed R70 for toasted bread.All meals came with chips that were very average.With drinks my wife had a cappuccino that was decent enough. My daughter ordered the Chai which was unpalatable and took a couple sips and abandoned it. I had an earl Grey tea which was served in a nice fancy tea pot but the pot itself did not allow the tea to brew well so I had to take out the tea bag and place it into my cup to allow it to brew.Overall. Service 1/5Food 1/5Value 1/5Ambience 4/5I would never recommend anyone ever visit this establishment and further if someone asked me to meet them there, I would kindly request that they choose an alternate venue.

We had a wonderful experience. Brilliant venue, great view, awesome childrens play area. Best Chocolate Milkshakes we have had. Lime Milkshake was also brilliant. Chicken wings are delicious and the smash burger also great, a large portion with double patty. All in all a brilliant experience. Thank you

Gorgeous scenery and quick, efficient service. There are some vegan options on the menu, including a vegan waffle.

Serendipity at its finest.Our road trip was well underway and we had been doing very well with sticking to our plans, until of course, the breakfast spot we were heading to was closed.Luckily, not too long before that, we saw a humble sign pointing towards The Barn Owl. One U-turn and a few minutes later, we were at one of our all-time favourite cafés.All the essentials are present; friendly staff, a delicious menu, amazing coffee and a picturesque setting. The only thing we would change is moving it closer to home (Joburg)!

Awesome views, tasty food. Lovely spot for a breakfast or lunch. And the cakes are superb.

Delicious coffee, such a scenic spot, friendly folk, really good play area for children including a mini climbing wall and a sunken trampoline. You must try their novel middle child coffee option ☕and their gluten free vegan waffles 🧇

Words are wholly inadequate to fully describe just how amazing the food at The Barn Owl is! Everything else about this place is also incredible. The staff are so friendly, it’s like they are welcoming you home. The ambiance is warm, comfortable and oh-so inviting. The views are spectacular. If you are in the Midlands, drop everything and pay The Barn Owl a visit. You life will be better for it.

We returned here 3 weeks in a row as it was just so lovely to enjoy the winter sun out on the lawns. Staff are super friendly and attentive. Menu is delicious. Plant based options are available.

Superb coffee in a relaxing, comforting atmosphere. Service is good and the manager is friendly and ensures the customers are happy. Just lovely.

Beautiful and peaceful. Would recommend this to anyone who enjoys the outdoor feeling of being around nature. Also accommodates for all dietary needs.Defs worth the visit.

Best Cajun chicken toasted sandwiches & chips I have had in a long time. Lovely location & friendly staff. Highly recommended

Awesome service and great food.

Stunning scenery..I would have loved to be given the opportunity to experience their meals and services but was met with the disappointment that it was just too full .. so hopefully next time I will experience this in a better way🤗🤗

Lovely place, delicious food but the coffee doesnt impress.

The right place for an awesome cup of coffee, some great eats and a pitstop for the kids. The Barn Owl is a lovely open restaurant with a rustic peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy the view overlooking the surrounding hillside with horses roaming about.

This place is incredibly aesthetically pleasing. The views are great and staff were really efficient and helpful.

Spent the day at The barn Owl 🦉for a private function today. Was a memorable day on account of the owner/manager. He was attentive and engaging in the most unexpected ways. It felt like we were at a friends home. As the day turned nippy he built us a fire around the seated fire pit🔥. Also, provided us with beautiful crochet blankets. We walked and talked about his garden/plants and he was kind enough to give me some shoots🌱 to bring back to Ballito. My dad was sick in the late afternoon and he took charge of my dads care, whilst reassuring us that everything was fine❤. Would definitely like to visit again for this kind of hospitality 👌

My Beautiful daughters booked a table for us to spend Mothers day.. They couldnt have picked a better place to enjoy not only the lovely setting, the care of the Owner and his Staff.. From comfy warm rugs to the excellent food.. Thank you for making it a memorable day..

Seriously still love this place, not only because they have played a massive role on our wedding day, serving my friends and family coffee in the pouring rain but because they are SOOOOOO consistent. Two years later and the coffee is just as good as I remember on our wedding day! We made a little Midlands trip and I will let the photos speak for themselves. I think the barista and cheff both deserve some prize coz this was all kind of amazing!

Beautiful setting. Great discovery for us. Food fantastic and decor beautiful. Loved it

Lovely place with a fantastic view. The carrot cake was heavenly 😍

Staff were so welcoming and made sure we were happy even on a busy Easter Saturday. The hot chocolate was perfect in the chilly weather and was soon followed by the food. Toasted sandwiches were delicious - rustic look with gourmet flavour! The views are beautiful and the restuarant itself is stunning - beautiful architecture and well laid out. Tables both inside and out. A jungle gym for kids. A clean bathroom. A fresh bakes table with cakes and a coffee trailer outside for quick takeaways. They also have a walk down to the dam as well as a longer trail walk/run. Highly recommend a visit when youre in the Midlands. Ill be back on a warmer day to enjoy the views and relaxing atmosphere.

Lovely food and great service, trampoline and jungle gyms for kids and beautiful views along with it.

Beautifully situated, perfect coffee

Located behind Ground Cover. Bucolic setting. Good coffee and good food. The Americano provides the best opportunity to experience the flavour profile of this local roast, follow up with a cappuccino to capture the subtle notes better complemented with the smooth steamed milk froth. The cappuccino was indeed very good. The hollandaise sauce on my eggs Benedict was not fluffy smooth emulsified perfection, which was the only disappointment of the experience.Very pleasing interior with ample natural light and tasteful decor.

Totally worth the detour for breakfast or lunch. Coffee is delicious, food great too. Like the venue and the people.

A beautiful setting for lunch stopover after a 1.5 hour Harley bike ride. A destination venue that is run by friendly and helpful staff serving tasty food. I wasnt blown away but was happy that I had gone there. These restaurants nestled in the midlands areas are worth the travel and should be supported.

Super friendly staff, delicious carrot cake and spectacular views...

Fantastic setting, excellent service, scrumptious food and great menu. Good value for money. Well worth a visit. 👍👍👍👍

Nice views while having your meal, great spot when you have kids too.

I loved this place. I had the breakfast bowl. It was amazing. Lovely view. Good coffee. Overall a great experience. The atmosphere and the music was first class, too. Do yourself a favour and stop here!

Beautiful, relaxing space and very possibly the best chocolate brownies in the universe. Friendly and accommodating!

Awesome atmosphere and great people. The food was delicious

Excellent venue . Worst food. Miniature sized portions with monstrous pricing. My meal was sent back to the kitchen 4 times just to get Eggs fried hard. Finally I lost hope n just accepted their useless kitchen service. Our tabel of 12 were all unhappy. Waiters were good but thats about it. NEVER GO THERE, ITS A RIP OFF.

Beautiful venue for a great lunch in the Midlands. Service was amazing and the food even better! Would highly recommend!

A stunning coffee spot that completely encapsulates the Midlands and where its headed. Stunning views. Delicious coffee. Wonderful service. Hard to find anything to complain about.

Lovely place, unfortunately it’s raining but I want to come back on a hot day and sit outside.

What an awesome experience, we will definitely be back🤣

Great food and friendly fast service, on Sundays and holiday time there might be waiting time for table, defenetaly recommended

Absolutely love it here! Besides for outstanding coffee (and I mean truly the best in probably the country!), the food is always very tasty and fresh. Really lovely and friendly staff.The owner is passionate about milkshakes... so you can imagine the treats!Love the building, airy and light and the setting is beautiful.Great place for kids with a walk to the dam or the playground right near the restaurant, so parents can chill at their table while the kids climb or jump on the trampoline.Parking ample and safe.Would highly recommend a visit for breakfast, lunch or just a coffee stop.And apparently the weddings here are great! So if youre looking for a venue....

What an amazing place to find out in the Midlands. An upbeat cafe with a great menu and accomodating and friendly staff. We had a great time there and will definitely go again.Not sure Id take the kids, but there is a bit of space for them to run around on the grass.Highly recommended.

Beautiful setting and building. Unfortunately we never have a great experience here with food. It’s better to stick to ordering tea/coffee and a cake or sweet treat. We ordered chicken strips for a 4 year old and as we cut into the chicken it was thoroughly raw! Not even partially cooked, but a raw chicken breast inside the batter. Very alarming as this would’ve made our little girl very sick!! The waiters weren’t that bothered or apologetic. They just asked if we’d like something else instead. It put us off our food entirely.The couches we sat on were rather grubby and dog muddy prints on the wall and tons of flies etc.

I dont hate it I love the places the food and the service the provide the is good I would like to go again

Honestly the best food in the Midlands, drinks and food come out in a timeous manner... which in the Midlands is rare find! Atmosphere is great... and oh the food.... the food and the food... Amazing! Always something different and youre never disappointed!

Nestled in the hills of KwaZulu-Natal, the Barn Owl is a great little stop along the route through the midlands for a coffee and a well deserved vacation pit stop. The location and view from the restaurant are worth taking a moment to appreciate how beautiful this province is. You will quickly find yourself losing your imagination in the wandering hills and trees of the midlands. The interior decor and furniture are both visually easy on the eyes and relatively comfortable. Service is good but nothing worth writing home about. Now the problem. The price related to the quantities you are served, in my humble opinion, are too high for very small. We had a party of 10 and ordered various meals, but unfortunately were all below standard in size and serving proportion. Especially the gnocchi. A bit of a disappointment. Even the great coffee couldn’t save the lack of taste left in our mouths. Easily solved though.

This is a lovely, homey and picturesque little coffee shop / eatery in die midlands Meandre of Pietermaritzburg/Howick area.The restaurant itself boasts a rustic and neat look with a veranda along the north and west side overlooking farmlands. The veranda offers tables both in the sun and shade depending on the time of day.The staff are friendly with good service. The manager is a pleasant man to have a quick chat or a laugh with. If you experience any problem he is speedy to see if it could be amended.The food is top notch both in appearance as well as taste. The prices are affordable with good value for money. If you are a coffee enthusiast - this is a definite place to have a stop over.The Barn owl is situated next to a hand made and locally produced leather store named Ground cover. For any leather product : pop in on your way out✌🏼

Great coffee, service, food and venue,no matter the weather.

The most wonderful Gem in the Midlands, I so so will be back ...

Light, open barn like seeing in a great natural vista. Perfect for just absorbing nature, reading a book, maybe writing one and enjoying some good food fair

Wonderful summer salad with a kombucha to wash it down! My daughter had the triple cheese toasted sarmie. Came with chips & a little coleslaw. Beautiful view. Super plant baskets hanging over the wash basins of the toilet area. Very pretty.

The Barn Owl has been making some of the best coffee around for ages so its great to see them finally in a permanent venue-and what a stunning venue at that! The building is light and airy and suits the surrounds perfectly. The coffee is still great and the menu while relatively simple provides an interesting take on well known and loved meals. The execution of the food was excellent for such a new restaurant and Im sure theyll just keep improving. Definitely a must stop visit in the Midlands.

Great venue for a breakfast or lunch, owner is hands, great service

Perfect place if youre a lover of quality coffee, good food, nice interior and spectacular midlands views.

Beautiful setting and views. We only had coffee, I felt the size of the coffee for the price (unless you order the Makhulu which is for me a normal size) was disappointing.

SUPER BUSY on Sundays so I didnt get to try anything yet but I just want to say what a fantastic view, set up, location, decor and friendly staff! Cant wait to try something next time :D I rate booking is essential!!!

Limited menu, double espresso was weak and awful, out of stock of fruit juice....very picturesque setting but just not the best place to lunch.

Amazing food and fantastic service! Really worth a visit.

Great service, delicious meals and stunning scenery.

I ordered a pastrami, kimchi and cheese toastie. What arrived was a very generous taste adventure, beautifully presented and delicious. The view is magnificent.Highly recommended.

Fantastic coffee, great food, and glorious location.Disappointing service this particular morning, but sure it will only get better.

Amazing place which evokes a sense of tranquility. The milkshakes and burger were worth the trip. Wish there were more items on the menu. Waiters were very friendly and welcoming.

Really beautiful setting, great service, simple menu and vegan options! I would highly recommend it!

Beautiful venue but a bit disappointed in the poached eggs which were underdone. Hopefully a once off issue as it has alot of potential.

A superb spot....unique, very chilled and laid back. Excellent food and such a variety of different gift choices..... Outstanding coffees...