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The best farm stall in the Cape: Houw Hoek Farm Stall
What’s a road trip without a few pitstops? Well, Houw Hoek Farm Stall in Elgin is a reason to make a journey in itself. From pickles to preserves and pies, there’s no better place to fill your tank. Prince Harry, the gorgeous resident cat will surely be there to welcome you.
Just over an hour’s drive from Cape Town, this charming farm stall is a must-visit for lovers of artisanal goodies. Grab something fresh, something pickled or something baked.
This quaint one-stop shop really has something for every traveller.
Celebrated for its legendary pies, in particular, you know bakery is banging. Enjoy sweet, savoury, or both. We always recommend both.
The gourmet free-range chicken pie is out of this world. Also on the menu is a divine bobotie pie for a real taste of the Cape, and you can never go wrong with a spinach and feta delight as a vegetarian option.
Become one with the crumbs as you devour a pastry from your car, or take a moment to enjoy the coffee shop. We suggest the latter – you get hot chips or salad, and sterling service, with your meal.
Houw Hoek’s sweet treats are well worth throwing any summer diet plans out the window. Think home-baked cakes and cookies, and the best apple pie ever. Saviour each bite with a cuppa in hand or grab a takeaway for the road. Whatever you do, don’t skip dessert.
In addition to delicious bakes, beautiful Overberg views, and the charming café, is a grocery section that stocks the best of the best local, organic fruits and veggies, pantry gems and meat (and wine, of course). All fresh produce is picked and plucked by Elgin farmers – an ode to the area’s rich culture and emphasis on community.
All this deliciousness is packed inside a gorgeous, white farmhouse that’s complete with a green corrugated iron roof and lined with plants. Located between Overberg’s Houw Hoek mountain pass and Cape Town, this farmstall really is a little slice of heaven on earth.
Houw Hoek Farm Stall’s details:
- Website: www.facebook.com/houwhoekfarmstall
- Location: National Road, N2, Elgin, Western Cape
- Contact: 028 284 9015 / [email protected]
The finalists in this category were:
- Deli on Main in Velddrif
- Desert Rose in Koringberg
- De Tol Farm Deli in Citrusdal
- Houw Hoek Farm Stall in Grabouw
- Peregrine Farm Stall in Grabouw
The 2021 winner of this category: Houw Hoek Farm Stall
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