Yellowwood Cafe

There's been some improvements done on the place since I last visited. It's a great place to go to with kids. Sitting space has been extended and there's plenty of playing equipment. The food is still delish as always

HOWICKS HIDDEN GEM One of the most tranquil settings on the beautiful old Fairfell Farm with views overlooking the Howick Falls. The House was built in 1870 and stone that was quarried on the farm was used to build the beautiful homestead. All the wood is mainly Yellowwood that came from the Yellowwood indigenous forests in the Karkloof. A wide range of great food at exceptionally reasonable prices. Services was attentive and efficient. All and all a great experience and stunning venue rich in history.

It was ok. Positives: extensive kiddies play area and bike trails for the little ones. The miniature horses and donkeys are adorable. There is a lush lawn and ample seating. But: The food was ok, but underwhelming. Service was ok, could have been better. This is such a beautiful venue with an old stone house old enough to have been declared a national monument, gorgeous lane of yellowwood trees along the entry path, breathtaking garden with tall lush trees at the entrance... and then the rest leaves one underwhelmed. Do not expect a spectacular view of the waterfall. Expect to be placated by several placards instructing you what not to do. Perhaps more energy has been put into the function venue.

Lovely place, the people we met there were so friendly, amazing staff, great service and the food is just tasty

Great views, play area for the kids and nice food. If you're looking for a peaceful, relaxed place to have a meal.

If you have kids this is a definite stop. Lots of space to run and play. Gorgeous views with Howick falls in the background. Delicious, fresh and tasty food. Great service from the staff!

On the 29th of December '22, The family decided it would be a great idea to go to this restaurant for the kids ages 3, 7 and 14 to see the animals and what not. First red flag was when we arrived there it was not very busy and the waitresses still got our orders wrong? We had to relocate inside due to a storm and the interior of this building is a bit shocking, no work or maintenance has been done in there, for what looks like maybe years worth of neglect makes one wonder what's going on inside the kitchen if everything else looks the way it does. A friend of mine visited the restaurant two days before Christmas '22 and the day of Christmas woke up to a lovely surprise. Food poisoning... Thinking very little of it because she has a sensitive stomach she tried contacting the owners and they didn't seem to be worried at all by not answer whatsapp and when they finally answer on Facebook they were not sorry or concerned at all, . I ordered the Mediterranean lasagna being a vegetarian I expected Mediterranean veg, I got maybe 4 pieces of red pepper, maybe one mushroom cut up, a few bits of eggplant in a dreadful Grey sauce wrapped in undercooked lasagna sheets for R99, with a little bit of FOOD POISONING! I visited my doctor and he said with all my symptoms, I unfortunately contracted Rotavirus. Need an explanation? I have basically eaten contaminated food containing FECAL-MATTER. I am disgusted, being in the food industry one need to make sure that their customers are safe from stuff like this. I have spend the first few days of my new year in pain with medical bills. Not worth it!!! Vegetarian options: Terrible. Will not be visiting again nor putting friends and family in risk!

Disappointing is a understatement. Sad food. Terrible service. Waited an hour for water. My daughter's chips was dry and stale. As if it was re heated or defrosted and left out for hours before frying. The owner sits and does nothing when there is clearly unhappy clients all around. Payment is almost impossible because of internet connection. So take cash. Eventually left because our brownies never arrived.

Stopped here for a lunch and we had a great view over the waterfall. Food was good as well and not a too busy place

Warm, fresh, softly delectable scrummy scone, served with strawberry jam and cream, and a pot of tea ... Perfect way to end a glorious day in beautiful Howick!