Hidden in the Montebello Design Center and Nursery is this quaint little cafe that has been serving locals for decades. Serving thoughtful breakfasts, light lunches, sandwiches, and a select number of delicious hot meals. There is an extensive cake, pastry, and deli counter with all kinds of homemade goods.

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This 30-year-old restaurant at the Montebello Design Centre offers a tranquil reprieve from the noise of the city (squirrel spotting included). Ask any Newlands local, and they’ll tell you that a meal here is a special treat. On sunny days, sit outdoors under the camphor trees amid lush gardens and enjoy delicious home-cooked breakfasts, from their famous eggs Benny or the classic full English, to generous veggie breakfasts, fruit parfait with granola, and overnight oats.

The Gardener’s Cottage, the original gatekeeper’s cottage on Montebello Estate, has been serving breakfasts, lunches and light meals since 1993. Sit outside under the magnificent old camphor trees, or take a seat inside alongside the delicious deli goodies. Keep an eye out for Montebello Open Nights, when the centre stays open after nightfall and you can enjoy a tapas selection at this restaurant after perusing interesting art and craftworks by talented local artists.

If you’re yet to discover the very popular Montebello Design Centre in Newlands, then consider this your official invitation. Located, in the original Gatekeepers Cottage of the Montebello Estate, The Gardeners Cottage Restaurant and Coffee Shop offers hungry customers a little slice of the English countryside in the leafy southern suburbs of Cape Town. Diners can expect great coffee and a menu offering wholesome eats and freshly baked treats.

With exquisite grounds and traditional, heartwarming cuisine, The Gardener’s Cottage is charming by all accounts. Best of all, with its lovely indoor and outdoor spaces, it is very much family friendly, allowing families the chance to enjoy some fresh air and garden walks during their visit. Join them under the vast Camphor trees for breakfast, lunch or tea – you won’t regret it!

For nearly 30 years, the Gardener’s Cottage in Newlands, has been serving Cape Town’s best Eggs Benedict. Under the giant Camphor tree families, friends and colleagues gather to enjoy the most delicious breakfasts, lunches and early suppers, we are fully licensed. Everything is made in our kitchen with love and you can also take home […] More

This is a great place to go for a nice cup of coffee or a light breakfast or lunch. Their cottage is nestled in the Montebello estate in Newlands, and it really is such a pretty place to go to. It’s very outdoorsy, but they have a great cosy inside area for the cold days too.

This hidden gem at Montebello in Newlands is a great spot if you’re going out for a walk or hike with your dog in that neck of the woods. Gardener’s Cottage serves up great breakfasts and eggs Benny. Sit under the shade of the trees while you enjoy a lovely meal.

The Inside Guide community of 71 thousand users, we are honoured to be recognized amongst other fab spots in the area such as Starling’s Locale, our friends at Sushi Box and Gardener’s Cottage who are so well established.

Now and again you come across a memorable place that’s so well concealed you feel reluctant to tell anyone about it. The Gardeners Cottage is just that. A haven of tranquility in the heart of Cape Town’s southern suburbs.

ituated in the heart of the very popular Montebello Design Centre in Newlands, The Gardener’s Cottage Restaurant offers patrons a cup of coffee and something to eat in old English countryside style.

The Gardeners Cottage is a picturesque little restaurant that forms part of the Monte Bello Design Centre who commit themselves to promoting local design. The Cottage has a relaxed, warm atmosph

The Gardener’s Cottage (Newlands) – A great spot for a light lunch. It boasts a very cool garden area that will definitely keep the little ones occupied for a while.

Who doesn’t love the sound of clinking plates and muted chatter whilst enjoying tea and scones under the trees (and overlooking a gorge little nursery)?

I've been to this lovely hideaway twice in the past year and I've been pleased both times with the food, presentation, service, and general ambience....