Kontrei Padstal


I cannot believe that I have never written about Kontrei Padstal on the blog.  This is one of our favourite places for a breakfast or lunch in the George area.  This restaurant can be found on the N2 out of George in the direction of Wildernis/Knysna at the Sasol Fuel station.


We love the breakfast with great coffee and homemade bread.  And we also love the Sunday lunch…a homemade plate with a cooked meal like my grandmother would have made for us.  Usually this meal includes two meats, 2 vegetables, potatoes and rice.  And best of all is the prices are very reasonable.

Outside they have a lovely play area for kids.  The area can only be accessed through a door from the restaurant and it is surrounded by fences.  This area includes a jungle gym with a slide and swings.  On the one side of the jungle gym is a steering wheel, key and gear lever.  JW loves to “drive” in this car.  And usually his grandfather has to climb in and “drive” with him. There is also a jumping castle.

Inside is also a small toddler play area with a ball pool and black board for drawing.

Sundays can be very busy… especially if you arrive just after the church service that is held across the street has just finished.  But we most times we get seated quickly and the service is good.

A part of the restaurant is also a shop selling homemade items like jams, honey, soaps, cream and small gifts.


 




USEFUL INFORMATION:
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Address:                      N2 Kraaibosch, At Sasol Fuel Station, George                     
Tel no:                         +27 44 889 0097        
Website:                      http://kontreipadstal.co.za/     
E-mail:                         info@kontreipadstal.co.za     
                       

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