For many people Graskop in
Mpumalanga is the place where you eat pancakes at Harries on your way to God’s
Window and the rest of the Panorama Route. While I’ve been a big fan of Harries’
Pancakes for years now, it’s good to know that there are several other places
in town which also serve good food. From Tasties and Royal Treat for take away
delights to Portugese cuisine at Canimambo’s or a lovely breakfast at Silver
Spoon.
If you really want to treat
yourself, stay for the weekend, there are many lodges and self-catering
accommodation in Graskop and make sure to book your Sunday lunch at West Lodge
Bed and Breakfast. The chef in charge at this lovely establishment, Resne
Deeks, has a passion for food and you can see and taste it in every bite. The
Sunday lunch menu is different every week, but you are likely to find old
favourites like roast pork, roasted lamb, baked potatoes, savoury rice,
butternut fritters with caramel sauce and creamed spinach on your plate – all for
only R85. Her traditional baked puddings are to die for and if you are really
fortunate, there will be caramel espresso cheesecake on the menu. I actually
don’t like cheesecake, but this one beats all my other favourite cakes, sweets
and puddings hands down.
Fortunately
I’ve heard through the grapevine that she will be opening a teagarden at West Lodge
by middle February, which means we will be able to eat cheesecake every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I recommend you try her carrot
cake – it’s simply divine.
You can
always burn those extra calories off again by climbing to the rainforest on the
top of God’s Window or cycling to Sabie if you are extremely fit.
Which one is
your favourite restaurant in Graskop?
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