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The Coffee Shop

77 Kerk Street | (Swartberg Hotel), Prince Albert 6930, South Africa
+27235411332
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Price range: ₹ 221 - ₹ 552
Cuisines: African, Bakery, Mediterranean, Tapas
Good for: Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Buffet
Restaurant details
Good for: Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Buffet
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7 reviews from our community

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Cape Town
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

My husband and I stopped here for afternoon tea and drinks. The service is excellent. I had carrot cake which was fresh and very flavorful, while the hubby had a waffle. He mentioned that he would have preferred it a little crispier, but overall it was fine. I would've liked to have had another meal here in order to give... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

The new owner has invested some serious time and effort to uplift the Food and service standard of this stunning old Victorian Hotel. The rooms are beautiful, the gardens are lush, the pool crisp and inviting. the food is without doubt the best in Town, not only the "Stoep" menu, but more so the stunning Victoria Room Restaurant. the food... More

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52 reviews 52 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

Ate here whils staying at the hotel . Poor quality food , but very pleasant staff . Breakfast was cooked breakfast , bacon nearly raw , cheap cartoned orange juice , not sure if staff understand what is expected in a cooked breakfast ,which is a shame as they were lovely .

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012 via mobile

The waitreses are always very frieinly ma y be also coz they now is. We often travel through prins albert on our way too other places and it is A good stop off point. The quality of food has gone. The hotel has just been bought by a new owner soau prove. I hope so coz it is a nice... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012 via mobile

Normally we would just go to the number one or two place on TA but chanced this one after reading the reviews of others - we were not disappointed. Food - we ate lunch and relatively simple food with our kids but it was delicious. My wife loved the Bobotie on special and I enjoyed a good sized portion of... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

Friendly service. The food here fluctuates. BUt a nice chef when we went there had some interesting and tsty dishes.

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South Africa
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17 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2010

We visited a couple of times during the Olive Festival and were very warmly welcomed by the staff who remembered us from last year. We enjoyed wonderful teas/coffees and delicous and decadent freshly baked cakes, as well as early evening drinks. The small deli inside also stocks wonderful home-baked breads and goodies to take home - very resonably priced. A... More

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