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Koekela Huiskafee

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Vegan restaurant Cake shop Function room facility Food products supplier Restaurant supply store Cupcake shop

One of the Top rated Function room facilities in Bloemfontein


Address

17 Reid St, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa

Website

koekela.co.za

Contact

+27 73 141 1730

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (552 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (27) atmosphere (15) great (14) friendly (14) cake (13) good (13) Koekela (10) delicious (10) staff (8) recommend (8)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Iclix B. 1 year ago on Google
    Was a great place to have breakfast, garden is beautiful and serene. Food and service was amazing. Well done!
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ems R. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent chicken pie with cheese and fantastic creative salad. Koekela is tops! Very friendly and helpful service. Koekela has improved their garden area and it looks lovely.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 FensecSA a. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved it!!! The food, the staff, and the atmosphere is f'ing amazing!!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannes H. 1 year ago on Google
    Tucked away from the hustle & bustle of the malls, just what I was looking for. The Charley is their top deck baked cheesecake. I loved it, with a cup of Rooibos tea.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizna de W. 9 months ago on Google
    We love that place, and delicious food, carrot cake and the place is so beautiful and there is small garden for small kids to play . I will bring my friends or families to this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antoinette J. 3 years ago on Google
    Thanks to Gabrielle and staff for a lovely Brunch with my dad and my birthday 🎂.. The Birthday cake 🎂 tasty and beautifully done..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel G. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, the service was good, and I had one of the best breakfasts ever! I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Juan H. 11 months ago on Google
    So someone needs to learn the staff how to make an iced coffee. And also the rest of the drinks menu needs a Run through.... Like the nutella Hot Chocolate which needs some attention.. The Services is more than excellent. And the Cake is really good. Well done. And the cat.... What a Love ball.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon D. 3 years ago on Google
    Quite a nice cafe, with affordable food and a variety of cakes and tarts. Hostess was extremely helpful and friendly. Beautiful little decorations and we loved the house and home feeling it gives you. You can sit in the garden too. A few parking spots if you drive in.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Helgacorp C. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere and good food. Friendly staff. Love the decor and architecture. 🇿🇦
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Letshego M. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is so cute. The atmosphere was great. The service was wonderful. I had the best carrot cake I've ever had. Their chocolate cake has a caramel filling, topped with chocolate ganache. It really is the most charming spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andra K. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place for intimate eating, or bigger groups. Delicious food, great value for money
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annine F. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food and beautiful venue. Great to host baby showers or kitchenteas at
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rudolph T. 4 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the outdoor garden atmosphere in the city. The people are very friendly. I Can high recommend it for a quick refreshment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thabo M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place for people who want to have chilled breakfast.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alma B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice, just had the feeling it should be a fairy garden
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Soemarijn K. 4 years ago on Google
    Picturesque unique decor, very homey feel. Amazing food with lots of healthy options - several vegetarian/ vegan options available. The best cakes and pastries. Perfect for functions and also just for having a good time with family and friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mirinda B. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly service. Good food
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alma F. 4 years ago on Google
    A hidden gem, you must vissit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fran W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best bday party! Fantastic & friendly service, fast and quick help with arrangements. Best choice for an unforgettable day! (Original) Beste bday partytjie! Fantastiese & vriendelike diens, flink en vinnige hulp met reëlings. Beste keuse vir n onvergeetlike dag!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marina M. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic thanks very much.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johan S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very Nice Place and a friendly hoast.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daniel M. 3 years ago on Google
    Worth a stop if you are traveling. The place is very homely and has great furniture. The food is good and the service is on par. Very clean bathroom.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anél W. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a baby shower for one of our receptionist's at Koekela. Gabrielle was very diligent and executed a perfect event that the mother absolutely loved. We had a lot of fun and we had the best food ! At first I was a bit surprised at the prices but once we saw the food, how beautiful it was presented and the quality of the food. It was totally worth it. Thank you Koekela for a wonderful babyshower! Highly recommend this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Roshe R. 3 years ago on Google
    Very peaceful and service is great, feel like you're out of town and in nature.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hardus E. 3 years ago on Google
    Waiter is friendly and let you enjoy the coffee break
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benetia R. 3 years ago on Google
    Kos is altyd verskriklik lekker!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cindy H. 1 year ago on Google
    We had such an amazing time at Koekela for a kitchen tea we held there! They have a wonderful atmosphere and excellent service. All the food was really good too and they decorated the private room beautifully for us! Thank you Gabriëlle and team! Can't wait to visit again🌸☕🍰
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vincent M. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a marvel ! Perfect for nature lovers, Koekela's ambiance makes you feel like you're in your own little forest and your inner child romps. It has a wonderful aesthetic, great for art lovers too, you can spot your favourite artworks here and there as fun conversation starters. Their china tea sets are fit for aristocracy and the beauty of the place just takes your worries away, your inner Gypsy comes free . They also have great chai tea and cheesecakes .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jan N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food neatly served in a delicious home atmosphere (Original) Lekker kos keurig bedien in n heerlike huisatmosfeer
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kurauone m. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome! Nice cakes
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Candice K. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! What a lovely place. Outdoor seating under the trees or indoor in a very pretty house. The food was delicious, very generous portions and the caramel cheesecake was the best I have ever tasted. Worth the 10 minute detour off the N1
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Roxanne S. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly service. Quirky decor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LimitLiz the Talent C. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Hot Chocolate!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mpho K. 3 years ago on Google
    We visited as a family and their service was excellent.Food very nice and one could ask for more
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sannett V. 3 years ago on Google
    A lovely place, delicious food, friendly people
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carli P. 5 years ago on Google
    Hosted my best friend's kitchen tea here. Wonderful service, devine good, lovely ambience.

  • 1/5 Chantelle Van der M. 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately today I didn't experience the warm welcoming atmosphere that I'm used to. Otherwise its a great place.

  • 3/5 tertius f. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place with a relaxing atmosphere. The coffee was great. The staff are friendly, but service was very slow. In a duration of two hours we had only one cup of coffee each, because the waiter didn't come around to check up on us.

  • 5/5 Liandi Janse van R. 1 year ago on Google
    We held a babyshower at Koekela and they were amazing! The food was so delicious, the staff friendly and professional and the decor perfect for the theme. 100% would recommend Koekela to anyone

  • 3/5 Hendrina H Janse van R. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice, quiet places. There is a safe place for children to play. See photos for the menu and prices.

  • 5/5 Samantha Z. 1 year ago on Google
    A very special place for much needed delish cake and quality time with my bestie. Their Thrift shop full of divine goodies and the team are very good hosts and friendly. The cake is next level. Your liver might need a few months to recover but totally worth it. Garden full of wonderful old shrubs, butterflies and bumble bees.

  • 5/5 Sarita L. 1 year ago on Google
    I started a new job about a month ago and it was my turn to provide tea-time treats on Friday, 10 March 2023. So of course I wanted to impress my new boss and colleagues! I told Gabrielle what I had in mind and she suggested the most divine items for individual grazing boxes. The food was delivered (at a very reasonable fee) on time and beautifully packed with such care and attention to detail. The food was out of this world! Everyone in my office was simply blown away and I was very chuffed as well to say the least. I will most definitely recommend Gabrielle and her team to a anyone looking for good quality food with a lot of pizazz!

  • 5/5 Bani L. 4 years ago on Google
    This place has decent atmosphere and food and drinks are always up to standard. You can rent rooms for private functions etc

  • 5/5 Simonei Le R. 1 year ago on Google
    The best of the best! Gabrielle and her team goes OUT OF THEIR WAY to create the most amazing experience! We chose Koekela for our wedding cake, and “my oh my” 😍😱 still after 10 days we ate from the most moist chocolate cake I’ve ever had! Well done Gabrielle & Team! 🌷

  • 5/5 Mrjustin0 10 months ago on Google
    Wonderful little place that has a nice selection of vegan options on the menu. Their carrot cake is also vegan-friendly :)

  • 5/5 Thys du P. 4 months ago on Google
    This lovely old rustic house, beautifully restored, offers you great meals, a variety of treats for the sweet tooth and hot and cold drinks to wash it down. The staff are super friendly and very professional. You can decide to sit inside, in one of the rooms, or outside on the stoop. This venue caters for many different occasions. Even if you just feel like just getting out and having something to nibble on and something to drink, alone or with friends or family, this place is for you

  • 5/5 palesa m. 6 months ago on Google
    Definitely recommend. The service was great. They quick to respond to messages and they are very professional. Not only was the cake beautiful, it was also very soft and delicious.

  • 5/5 Nilay B. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place. Tranquil. The coffee and my carrot cake were very nice. The welcome is fantastic.

  • 4/5 Hannes Van der W. 8 months ago on Google
    It is a very tranquil place. According to the number people guests it is very popular.

  • 4/5 Sindiswa M. 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place with a pretty garden! The food is good and so is the service. Definitely one of thee best places in Bloem to unwind and just be one with nature and art whilst enjoying some good food. I love how ‘natural’ and artistic the decor is. Great for some alone time or with friends and family.

  • 5/5 Colleen K. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely food

  • 5/5 Leigh J. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service, quality food... delicious!! Wonderful atmosphere... just the break away we needed today!!

  • 5/5 gerrie du T. 3 years ago on Google
    Bought a cake for my mother's 60th birthday, and MAN, what a beautiful and delicious cake it was. Moist, full of flavor beautifully decorated. Thanks Koekela team!

  • 4/5 Valerie C. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely food and great service every time l've visited. Although their party platters are a bit expensive, it is a high step above the usual 'frikkadel' and sausage roll we are used to. With delights like salmon and cream cheese pita, spinach and ricotta tartlets, brie and fig quiche and many more, you can't go wrong. Would recommend highly if you feel like relaxing with great food on your ouma's stoep-vibe.

  • 5/5 James H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, wonderful staff and delicious food. Highly recommend Koekela.

  • 5/5 Carita V. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely! Excellent service. And a really nice menu.

  • 3/5 Jack P. 3 years ago on Google
    Ice cold beans. Weak, watery coffee. Black avocado. Cheap juice. Wouldn't reccomend, though I'm glad they have vegan options. The vegan options are the only reason they get three stars and not one.

  • 5/5 Christel U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great service, quiet area with best food! (Original) Goeie diens, rustige omgewing met beste kos!

  • 5/5 Yolandi P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cute place with delicious Food and hospitable people! (Original) Baie oulike plekkie met heerlike Kos en gasvrye mense!

  • 5/5 E B. 3 years ago on Google
    VERY nice food and friendly personnel

  • 1/5 Con R. 3 years ago on Google
    This was such a bad experience. The service was terrible. The food was also not good. Brown bread is not a recommendation as it breaks apart when trying to cut.

  • 1/5 Patricia M. 3 years ago on Google
    took weeks for them to respond to me

  • 1/5 Marina V. 4 years ago on Google
    We were served old bread and it was reported without offering fresh bread.

  • 5/5 Laurie E. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere, good food, generous portions and efficient, friendly waitrons 😀. To be recommended.

  • 5/5 Mel L. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly and relaxing - most enjoyable

  • 5/5 Theresa A. 4 years ago on Google
    What a gem!!!! Marvelous, well presented food and excellent service!

  • 3/5 Driekie T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food.

  • 4/5 Aileen H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice friendly service great menu

  • 5/5 Willie & Annelize P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place.

  • 5/5 Annalize K. 2 years ago on Google
    I planned a Kitchen tea here and the owner was very accomodating and even when the weather changed suddenly they provided a plan b for us which was amazing

  • 5/5 Johan P. 2 years ago on Google
    Something different and peaceful. Excellent service and fantastic quality of food.....well done...!!!

  • 5/5 Carinda Janse Van R. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food. Excellent atmosphere and service.

  • 5/5 Janes van J. 2 years ago on Google
    After struggling to find a decent coffeeshop to work form while visiting Bloem, I rediscovered this gem. Impeccable service and lovely coffeeshop style food. Well worth a visit.

  • 4/5 Caitlin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Super yummy food, however the service lacks a bit. Very awesome experience and pretty ambience

  • 4/5 Arishka K. 1 year ago on Google
    Cosy place to grab some breakfast. Great service and atmosphere.


Call +27 73 141 1730 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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