There are many things that lure people to the Midlands. Sometimes, it is a longing for some quiet farmland surroundings, while other times it is the call of an action packed adventure. Or could it be as simple as the best chocolate covered waffle? Armed with a sweet tooth and a map, discover how many temptations are tucked away in the Midlands Meander. If you are driving to our Lemonwood Cottages from Durban or Johannesburg, here’s a list of the best confectionary pit stops.
#1 Wanda’s Cafe
Stop here for an amazing cup of coffee, brewed by the Barista ‘Wanda the Fish’, and a homemade biscuit or a slice of farm style lemon meringue
Yard41, 4 Shafton Road, Howick | 22 min from Lemonwood Cottages | 033 330 2673 | http://www.yard41.co.za/ | open Monday to Sunday from 6.30am until 3pm
#2 Florentines Belgian Chocolate shop
Imagine a classic and crispy waffle with Italian ice-cream and 70% dark chocolate sauce.. its a taste unlike anything! Or treat yourself to fresh strawberries dipped in a cup of white chocolate
R103, Howick | 20 min from Lemonwood Cottages | Open daily 8.30am – 5pm (except on Monday) | +27 33 330 4146 |
#3 Tasha’s Fudge
After studying at the Silverwood kitchens , Tasha Jardim took her grandmother’s fudge recipe and started this successful home grown business. You’ll love her ‘pick n mix’ jar of fudge with all sorts of crazy flavours such as red velvet, mince pie, French vanilla coffee, honey & Horlicks and cheesecake !
Shop 1, Jacaranda Centre, Hilton Avenue, Hilton | 27 min from Lemonwood Cottages | +27 (0)83 381 8483 | Email: tj@tashas-fudge.co.za | visit http://www.tashasfudge.co.za | Open Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30
#4 Blueberry Cafe
As the name suggests, they have the best blueberry cheesecake (the berries are freshly picked!). Their restaurant is artistic, spacious and relaxing with large windows that look out over to the surrounding farmlands and the distant Drakensberg mountains
Netherwood Farm, R103, Nottingham Rd | 33 min from Lemonwood | Open everyday 8-4pm | +27 33 266 7132 | http://www.blueberrycafe.co.za | info@blueberrycafe.co.za
#5 The Sugar Shack and Chocolate Heaven
How divine does a handcrafted Belgian Chocolate fondu sound? We love this shop even more for the long list of health benefits that come from eating chocolate that they’ve put on their website. High quality dark chocolates has flavonoids and theobromine that help with immunity, lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and even sun protection!
The Junction, Nottingham Road | 32 min from Lemonwood | Cell: +27 (0) 83 305 2273 | cynthia@traditionalsweets.co.za. | http://www.chocolateheaven.co.za