#Articles
Why should you live in, or at least visit, the Upper Highway Area? Well, because nowhere else in the world will you encounter so many different cultures, adventures, city life and country life, all in one place. Every need is catered for and there is so much to be explored.
The local communities are home to people who care and foster a neighbourly attitude; giving the area that extra touch of magic.
This “articles section” is dedicated to showcasing the community, local businesses, events, local hot spots and so much more…. Take a look!
Talloula
This month we will be visiting different establishments to track down the best scones in the Upper Highway! Our first stop was the beautiful Talloula It was a crisp cold morning but Treat Cafe at Talloula in Bothas Hill was warm and inviting. So we could tell you...
1000 Hills Chef School
1000 Hills Chef School is to be found at the top of Bothas Hill. We ventured up there on a hot Saturday afternoon. We were immediately impressed by the Covid Protocols in place. We were met at the entrance to the establishment by a student who took our temperatures...
Millflour Cafe @ Fig Trees Farm
Fig Trees Farm This quaint little "farm" has undergone a major facelift in the last couple of months, and boy has it bounced back in a big way! With offerings from Lazer Tag to golf, biltong, boutique shops, and the fabulous Millflour Cafe, there's something for the...
Velvet Coffee Co
Velvet. Coffee co A very quick cappuccino on a Friday afternoon. We popped into Velvet Coffee Co in the Maytime Center (Kloof) Service was prompt and friendly. Quality coffee from Bluebird Coffee Roastery combined with the perfect silky foam made for a very enjoyable...
The Italian Corner Upper highway
Wow, it's hot! Ice Cream anyone? Milk tart flavour? Mango sorbet? Bubblegum? We visited The Italian Corner Upper highway located at Fig Trees Farm and another branch in Link Hills Center. They have a wide range of sorbets and gelato, can be served in a cone, cup or...
NOSH
On a sweeter note, if you are looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth (or savoury), N O S H is the perfect spot to do just that. This dainty dessert cafe, located in the Hillcrest Centre, offers everything but a dainty selection of the most tantalising...
Norrir
We are trying to be a little healthier Lets be honest we not the water and boring food kinda couple but we found a solution to our bad eating habits We discovered a small startup business in UH owned by two incredible ladies! Norrir ! Quick, convenient, fresh, healthy...
The Real Meat Co
The Real Meat Co located in Builders way Hillcrest is a beautiful hidden gem with incredibly friendly staff and a wide range of specialty items from meat to jams. We regularly pop in for a coffee but today we tried their burgers. Burgers are a good size for the price,...
Stonehouse Kitchen
Stonehouse a mid week day off found us travelling up Bothas Hill to stone house cafe for a late breakfast/early lunch. The ordering system is different but effective. Collect your table number on arrival, choose your table, go through the menu and make your choices....
Refurb & Uplift for Asivuke Community Centre
Dear friends and business associates, I'm so excited to share that the NPO, Hearts in Hands, is looking to "break...
The Library Bistro
What are you to do on a wet and rainy Friday, it's after work you honestly don’t feel like cooking, yet you crave a hearty meal without the hefty price? Simple, you go to The Library Bistro in Hillcrest’s Lillie’s Quarters. The Library Bistro offers a wonderful...
The Hussar Grill Kloof
We visited The Hussar Grill Kloof and were seated by a hospitable waitress Ntokozo. She offered us the couples special which is a starter and main or main and dessert for only R370! For Monday – Thursday evenings. Plus we received a complimentary bottle of The Hussar...
The Real Food Store
What does a R100 buy you in Kloof on a Saturday morning? 2 cappuccinos 1 toasted cheese on freshly baked Sourdough 1 toasted cheese and ham on freshly baked Sourdough And a bonus prezzie of 2 mini Did our morning shopping at Kloof Village Mall and I needed a...
The Nature Company
The giant crumpet! On our mission to explore the Upper Highway we found ourselves at The Nature Company 102 Kloof Falls Road. The Nature company is a beautiful nursery and cafe. The nursery is renowned for its different orchids, statues and interesting plants. The...
The Green House Cafe
Keeping it local, we had a very pleasant lunch at The Green House Cafe today. It's super hot and Friday so we opted for Milkshakes rather than a coffee (we'll return for the coffee ) 1 Chocolate and 1 Strawberry! I had a chicken, bacon & mushroom stack served with...
The Mushroom Farm
It was an overcast day in the upper highway area and what better way to get over a gloomy day than to go in search of the perfect brownie. We found ourselves at the very popular The Mushroom Farm near Hillcrest hospital. The team at SEE are all too familiar with the...
Impala Ridge Farm
I needed a little break from content development and opted to take a drive through our beautiful Upper Highway. I've seen many posts regarding this farm stall but always seem to forget to stop or we in the area when they closed. Tucked away under the trees is the...
Ice Cream Truck!
Look look what rolled into Kloof!! An old fashion ice cream truck! Want them to go to your area ? Give them a call 084 788 1929
Giba Gorge MTB Park
We found a hidden little Gem last weekend. After hiking to the local waterfall at the Giba Gorge MTB Park we made a stop at the GibaLand Cafe Umfula for a bite. We were seated by a polite and friendly waitron and ordered two gourmet milkshakes as well as their...
Fatpig Smokehouse Hilton
Feel like a little drive? We ventured to Fatpig Smokehouse Hilton in Hilton. What a treat! Now don't get us wrong we love the Upper Highway area & all our beautiful spots but the Fat Pig Smokehouse was a page that we've been checking out for a while and we wanted...