restaurant, gourmet deli & coffee bar
the
Oak Leaf
magic…
join us for a celebration of flavors, exquisite coffees & hearty brunches
only the best
Quaint restaurant in Knysna
Located in the heart of the Garden Route, Oak Leaf Café is nestled amongst the oak trees in beautiful Belvidere, Knysna.
Authentic home-style cooking
Delicious home-style cooking for all dietary requirements – meat-eaters, vegetarians, vegans, kiddies, cyclists, runners and even doggies!
Ethical sourced produce
Our produce is sustainably and ethically sourced from local farms in and around Knysna, ensuring that our ingredients are fresh, wholesome & nutritious.
Award-winning artisan coffee
We offer a variety of speciality coffees, using award-winning locally roasted coffee beans from Brothers Coffee.
a few signature dishes
vegetarian
Superfood Smoothie Bowl
A beautiful bowl of blended fresh banana, berries, almond butter, yoghurt and organic berry superfood mix, topped with fresh fruit and Sandy’s home-made granola
omnivore
French Kisses
Two slices of crispy pan-fried French toast made with crusty artisan bread, topped with Charlesford bacon and fresh seasonal fruits, drizzled with golden syrup and a dusting of icing sugar
omnivore
Traditional Sunday Roast
Karoo Lamb with mint OR tender Beef Fillet with mustard and Yorkshire pudding, served with crispy golden potatoes, baked cauliflower in cheese sauce, roasted cinnamon pumpkin, vegetable medley and a rich home-made gravy
vegan
Spicy Bean & Walnut Burger Bowl
Our spicy home-made bean & walnut burger patty with fresh garden greens, cherry tomatoes, carrot, roasted butternut & beetroot, dressed with cashew nut cheese, balsamic & toasted seeds.
our story
It all began…
Both with a passion for sustainable & ethical foods, we started out at the Wild Oats Market with a hugely popular vegan food stall, then on to our Vegan Kitchen Restaurant & Deli in the Knysna Mall and finally opened our beautiful Oak Leaf Café in 2019 where we provide fresh, wholesome & nutritious cooking for all to enjoy, meat-eaters, vegetarians & vegans alike.
Our friendly team is ready to serve you a delicious home-style meal to enjoy at breakfast or lunchtime.
Sandy & Leeanne
client love
What our customers say…
“Always warm & welcome”
“We cannot speak highly enough of Oak Leaf Café and always enjoy a warm welcome from the friendly staff. When there, we can relax and escape to normality, a rare commodity during these difficult times.”
“Delight your palate”
“Leeanne, Sandy and the team delight your palate along with the changing seasons of the Oak Leaf Café. Whether you’re having a delightful summer salad or a warming winter soup, your experience will be lovely and relaxing.”
“Food variety & quality”
“Both Elaine and I are immensely impressed with the ambiance, food variety and quality of Oak Leaf Café. Friendly and efficient staff. Just what the area needs to provide a truly delightful culinary venue.”
blog
News from our restaurant
Our blog will keep you up-to-date with news from our Café, product launches, new meal creations, community initiatives and up-coming exciting events.
Oak Leaf Restaurant Featured in South Magazine
There’s something special about seeing your story told through someone else’s eyes. Recently, Oak Leaf was featured in South Magazine, a...
Winter season at Oak Leaf Cafe
There is nothing better than cozying up to a warm crackling wood fire and being fed delicious food and yummy red wine…at least that’s my idea of a...
The story behind Acorn Square
“From a small acorn bursting with promise to a mighty oak tree, which is Oak Leaf Cafe today, building this business with my sister Sandy has been...
Come and visit us…
We’d love to welcome you to our cosy restaurant!
