Oak Leaf Restaurant, Gourmet Deli & Coffee Bar
A charming restaurant and deli nestled among oak trees, offering home-style cooking with diverse options in a cozy vintage setting.
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Oak Leaf Restaurant, Gourmet Deli & Coffee Bar
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A charming restaurant and deli nestled among oak trees, offering home-style cooking with diverse options in a cozy vintage setting.
Visit Off-Peak Hours
Avoid crowds by visiting during off-peak hours, as the restaurant can get very busy.
Try Unique Menu Items
Explore creative options like French toast with various fruit toppings or bean burgers.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Cafe, Deli, American
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+27 66 141 5204
Address
168 Duthie Dr, Belvidere Estate, Knysna, 6571, South Africa
Website
oakleafknysna.co.za/Highlights
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Cozy Vintage Atmosphere
Experience a warm, vintage vibe by the fireplace with friendly staff, perfect for a relaxed meal.
Home-Style Cooking with Options
Delicious home-style dishes cater to meat-lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike.
Artisan Breads & Sandwiches
Savor premium sandwiches and delicious artisan breads, a true highlight for many diners.
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Visit Off-Peak Hours
Avoid crowds by visiting during off-peak hours, as the restaurant can get very busy.
Try Unique Menu Items
Explore creative options like French toast with various fruit toppings or bean burgers.
Dog-Friendly Environment
Bring your furry friends along, as the restaurant offers a doggy menu and is pet-friendly.
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Visit Off-Peak Hours
Avoid crowds by visiting during off-peak hours, as the restaurant can get very busy.
Try Unique Menu Items
Explore creative options like French toast with various fruit toppings or bean burgers.
Dog-Friendly Environment
Bring your furry friends along, as the restaurant offers a doggy menu and is pet-friendly.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Oak Leaf Restaurant garners praise for its delicious home-style cooking, particularly its vegan options and artisan breads. Diners frequently commend the cozy atmosphere and friendly service. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few mention occasional slow service and some find certain dishes, like the cheesecake, to be unusual in texture.
"Highly recommend! The cappuccino double shot was the best coffee I had this whole December. Loved the decor and had professional and friendly service. We had the full english breakfast and the french toast. The artisan bread is super delicious and the different fruit(other than the usual banana) on the french toast was fitting and yummy. My husband was impressed with the creamy scrambled eggs. We went on a rainy day and the place was quite occupied. I believe it can get quite full. There is a small corner with lovely goodies for sale. Will definitely visit again."
M Terblanche
"Reliable toasty. Not fantastic culinary experience over all. I paid R50 for a decaf americano 😭
Other than that, convenient to not have to go into town.
Chicken salad was also a bit sad, but the greens were fresh.
Service was lovely! Garden and environment was lovely! Would go back and bring my own kwafee in a flask. 😂🫶🏻"
Hanna Butler
"We came here to try their Sunday roast and I have to say it was amazing! The food brought back memories of Sunday lunch at my grandparents house. It was that good. Cozy atmosphere inside with a lovely fire going. I had some of the best tea I’ve ever had here. There’s a lovely selection of premium loose leaf teas. Our waitress, Jade, was really great. Will definitely recommend and will most certainly be back for more deliciousness!"
Nadia Hyland
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Oak Leaf Restaurant is dog-friendly and even offers a special doggy menu for your furry companions.
Diners highly recommend the vegan walnut and chickpea burger bowl, beef cheese burger, and the artisan breads and sandwiches. The French toast is also a popular choice.
Yes, the restaurant offers gluten-free options, making it a great choice for those with dietary restrictions.
The restaurant offers a cozy vintage atmosphere, especially by the fireplace, making it a pleasant place for a meal.
Weekday mornings are generally recommended for quicker service. Weekends, especially Saturday mornings, can be busy.
Yes, Oak Leaf is also a coffee bar and is known for its excellent coffee, including cappuccinos.
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The Oak Leaf is not just an exceptional coffee bar, but a brunch café and deli too. The café is in the beautiful Belvidere estate, just outside of Knysna as you drive to Brenton-on-Sea, and even has a doggy menu for your furry companion.
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