by Leeanne Greyvenstein | 3 Jun, 2026 | Knysna Garden Route
There’s something special about seeing your story told through someone else’s eyes. Recently, Oak Leaf was featured in South Magazine, a moment that gave us pause to reflect on how far this journey has come. What started as a simple idea, two sisters, a...
by Leeanne Greyvenstein | 13 May, 2026 | Knysna Garden Route
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 good time! At Oak Leaf Café, we aim to bring you exactly that and more. During the cooler months, May – October, Sandy...
by Leeanne Greyvenstein | 15 Apr, 2026 | Knysna Garden Route
“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 one of the great joys of my life!” Leeanne Greyvenstein During 2024, after five years of utilizing the space on the...
by Leeanne Greyvenstein | 15 Mar, 2026 | Knysna Garden Route
In 2024, when we decided to develop the property further and incorporate a few small bespoke retail services to compliment Oak Leaf Cafe, we decided to refresh our interior look and feel at the same time. When we first opened in 2019, we were going for a quaint...
by Leeanne Greyvenstein | 22 Feb, 2024 | Events, Knysna Garden Route
We recently hosted our first vegan afternoon tea, and we received this review from two of our guests. “We recently had the pleasure of experiencing a vegan afternoon tea at Oak Leaf Restaurant in Knysna. The restaurant is situated in the Belvidere Estate, with its...
by Leeanne Greyvenstein | 7 Sep, 2023 | Events, Knysna Garden Route
We are super excited to introduce our Afternoon Tea experience! If you’re looking for a way to treat yourself and your loved ones to a delightfully elegant experience, you can now book a tailor-made afternoon tea with us. Our charming restaurant, gourmet deli and...
by Leeanne Greyvenstein | 14 Oct, 2021 | Knysna Garden Route
Updated: 13 May 2026 Arrival in Knysna My name is Leeanne and I moved to Knysna in 2015. After spending 14 years in corporate in Cape Town, I was craving a more peaceful life and wanted to be closer to my parents. My sister Sandy arrived in Knysna in 2016 and we...