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The Pottery

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Pizza restaurant Coffee store Health food restaurant

One of the Top rated Pizza restaurants in George


Address

42 York St, George Central, George, 6530, South Africa

Website

www.thepottery.co.za

Contact

+27 44 333 0421

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (531 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (19) great (13) amazing (11) good (11) coffee (11) pizza (10) friendly (8) pottery (8) delicious (8) vibe (8)
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  • 4/5 Maryke J. 1 year ago on Google • 75 reviews
    Very fun activity to do while waiting for your food and chatting about!🙏🏻 just do not go when it is busy, then the paint may be used up or you wait super long just for 1 milkshake - even though you have asked 4 different waiters🙈. I went 3 weeks later when it was not too busy and they are definitely short staffed. Had to wait a lot for service and for the bill. But the crafting was once again fun and their Avo and Ciabatta is amazing😍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christien van Zyl (. 2 years ago on Google
    A popular eating place in George, the food is good and freshly made & the waiters are super friendly and very helpful. We like to support this well run business and the setting in the garden is very nice. The entrance to the pottery shop is in the gardens of the restaurant, however there is a door to the shop from the road to.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffany B. 3 months ago on Google • 68 reviews New
    A very hip, tranquil place with indoor and outdoor seating. You can paint pottery at your table while enjoying great food and beverages. We had the Potters pizza. It came with garlic oil and pepper oil on the side. These and the pizza were delicious. The spiced G&T and the floral G&T were both delicious and refreshing. They were setting up for a local art event while we were there so definitely connected with the community.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janine F. 4 years ago on Google
    LOVE this cafe!! They are helpful, accommodating and best of all have Vegan options and are environmentally conscious !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dee 4 months ago on Google • 122 reviews
    Love this little escape. Food is awesome, and waiters are friendly. Only place I know of in George with fresh salads 🥗. Can wait a while for service in peak hours, but relax and enjoy, it's worth it. Bonus, there is smoking area!

  • 4/5 Nicholas G. 1 year ago on Google
    The chips are really delicious and so moreish 🤩. The Caramel Latte which I had was very tasty 🤩. The Pottery has a very chilled vibe and the staff are friendly 😄. One of my favourite restaurants in George 😎
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Darren H. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely no service. It wasn’t even busy we had to cancel our order because they took longer than 40 minutes to bring out one pizza. I work as waiter and I know the industry. Waiter visited our table 3 times in the 4 hours we were there last night. Very cool place for aesthetics and pink lighting pictures for Instagram. Otherwise. Thumbs down.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melanie B. 1 year ago on Google • 93 reviews
    Great coffee and they also have an extensive menu. Lovely family venue for kiddies & fur-babies with lotsa activities. Great food and you can get the tastiest pizza in town for a very good price! They have a great vibe and kind, helpful staff!

  • 4/5 Reinhardt V. 7 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Best atmosphere of any restaurant in George. Great cosy vibe to get together. We love to come here for their Thursday night pizza special. I just find their service to be bit slower than expected, particularly when they are busy.

  • 5/5 Chris C. 1 year ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Best chicken wrap I’ve ever had. It took a while but was worth the wait, which was maybe on account of there being quite a few families with kids on the last day of the school holidays. The restaurant is clearly popular with parents of kids, there’s a very cool looking, safe play area. But with plenty of more private spaces as well, it appears to be a decent spot to have an excellent coffee and cake or a more substantial meal while working remotely. I’ll definitely return.

  • 5/5 Shervon S. 7 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Awesome atmosphere. Cosy. Warm. Authentic. Hearty and unique

  • 5/5 Candice O. 5 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Absolutely loved everything about the Pottery. I could sit there all day and not notice a minute go by. Its got a good vibe to it, and I will definitely go again

  • 5/5 Joanette S. 2 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    Went for first Thursday and what a vibe. Nice garden table. Super friendly staff. Nice music. Opportunities to paint and play with clay while looking at art and listening to a DJ. Only downside is not staying longer. Absolutely recommended for creative souls looking for inspiration and something different

  • 4/5 Chane M. 4 years ago on Google
    If you painted your cup or plate it takes a week until you get it back but over all it is an amazing place!!!

  • 5/5 Johan Du T. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent

  • 5/5 Liza V. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic ambiance and great service.

  • 5/5 Matthew C. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the outdoor vibes, and the milkshakes are amazing.

  • 5/5 Bronwyn B. 4 years ago on Google
    The waitress was very friendly

  • 5/5 Christa R. 4 years ago on Google
    Style, atmosphere, good coffee, good food

  • 5/5 Andrea K. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved it.

  • 5/5 Annalene L. 4 years ago on Google
    Its a happy, relaxed awesome place. Staff friendly and the food fantastic. Lovely atmosphere, best pizzas

  • 5/5 Liane Van Z. 4 years ago on Google
    It's earthy, artsy and just downright fantastic! A little piece of creative paradise

  • 5/5 Emma van D. 2 years ago on Google
    We hosted my best friend’s kitchen tea here and had the most amazing service. Our waiter, Hugo, went above and beyond to make sure we were very well looked after and even helped get our painted items a bit sooner as many of us came from all around SA and wanted to take them back home with us. The food and drinks were also delicious! Would highly recommend this spot, and Hugo in particular!

  • 5/5 Herman P. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow, what a surprise! Total upgrade from when I last visited when they just opened a while back. Good coffe and food! Well done!

  • 5/5 Luan “Lu” J. 1 year ago on Google
    Good vibes only! This is a great spot, with amazing staff, super tasty food, and beautiful scenery. Some nights they’ll have live music, and most nights there will be a special of some sort for every kind of visitor’s pleasure. This spot is also very child-friendly, with a safe and well built playing area. Bring your parents for brunch, your kids for lunch, your clients for a coffee, and your friends for drinks. Good vibes, always.

  • 5/5 Christel B. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place if you want to have your kids properly entertained for a few hours. The painting of the pottery is a great way to spend quality time with the kids and the play area is really nice. Good food is obviously a bonus too! Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Rene B. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent place for breakfast or lunch... best lamb wrap I had, a must if you are in George!! Will be back for sure!!

  • 4/5 John H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and pizza. Looks like nothing from the outside and parking can be a challenge. AND PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE FLIES. Not difficult

  • 5/5 Karen R. 1 year ago on Google
    What a unique experience - sitting in the tranquil garden having coffee and painting, the best relaxation after a busy and hectic week. This is one of my favourite activities to do with my sister❤️. If I could add one note - I tried contacting you on multiple platforms as I live outside of South Africa, and wanted to organise a special surprise for my sister during my visit earlier in February. It has been a month and I still haven't received any response which is sad - 😢

  • 4/5 Esther P. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful venue. Coffee was amazing, service amazing, pizzas were amazing but the sandwiches though well presented were over by priced

  • 5/5 Sunelle D. 1 year ago on Google
    We had 2 different types of vegetarian pizzas. They were absolutely delicious. They use free range eggs and chicken in their products and have items that vegetarian people can choose. Will definitely support them in future... can't wait to try their cake.

  • 5/5 Chaniqua B. 1 year ago on Google
    Do yourself a favor and stop here. This is sooo relaxing just to paint your own design on a mug plate you name it and not expensive at all. The food vibes, and everything is just relaxing. it's something new

  • 5/5 sacha c. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely LOVE the pottery, if not more than my children did. The atmosphere is wonderful with a bohemian themed layout, with hanging plants hanging from the ceilings. The children enjoyed picking out their pottery to paint and they were entertained the entire time painting their piece. I loved the fact that many adults were painting projects too. The pottery has a live band in the evenings- definitely the yummiest pizza's too. I highly recommend the POTTERY!

  • 5/5 Rehan H. 3 years ago on Google
    I was pleasantly suprised by how good and well portioned their food was! Excellent burger and chips and the wife had a fantastic open lamb sandwich. Coffee's great as well. Cool place. Thanks

  • 5/5 Monique Van Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Placed an order for delivery during lockdown. Received our Pizzas 10min earlier than the specified time and it was still warm 🤩 Impeccable service. Excellent timing. Best Pizza I've had in a long time #thepottery #pizzaislife

  • 5/5 Ivor Van R. 3 years ago on Google
    10/10 ... Best food, venue, service and all this at the most affordable price. Awesome experience ... Thnx to all.

  • 5/5 Donné T. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a gem, set in a beautiful garden with ample space for the little ones to run around.

  • 2/5 Kayleigh T. 3 years ago on Google
    Didn’t even make it in. We had some car guard acting as a doorman who put up his hand for us to wait then disappeared and acted as a car guard walking around the parking. No communication about whether it was full or what to do. We eventually walked in because we were confused but no one helped us or said anything.

  • 5/5 Rita W. 3 years ago on Google
    Very friendly service and delicious food!

  • 5/5 Nikola H. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious freshly pressed veggie juices, crispy mouth watering pizza and REAL garlic! Play area for kiddies and plate painting creativity!! Can't wait to visit again 😊

  • 5/5 Kaylene H. 4 years ago on Google
    Traveling on Valentine's Day and most places near us were booked The wonderful people at The Pottery welcomed us without a reservation. We had some fabulous pizza and they also included us in their Valentine specials. A wonderful dessert which was very yummy and a beautiful piece of pottery that they had for their guests that evening! Best overall customer service I have seen in a long time!

  • 5/5 Karl A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, stunning venue and amazing staff

  • 5/5 Linda S. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely outdoor seating. Friendly service

  • 5/5 Donald C. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a great place to escape the hustle & bustle of George - so peaceful. Consistently excellent coffee and delicious breakfasts. Thank you and see you soon...

  • 5/5 Ludolph P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great vibe, great food, great service! Thank you

  • 5/5 An-So J. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the painting while enjoying good food.

  • 5/5 Sonja M. 3 years ago on Google
    The Pottery has a lovely vibe. It's got a pretty garden and lovely food on the menu. Their vegan range is delicious and their pizzas are great!

  • 5/5 Rudolf van A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service, amazing food, fun painting. Bonus: kept my girlfriend busy for hours and happy for hours afterwards.

  • 5/5 Desiree T. 3 years ago on Google
    The children loved painting their pottery and we got to have a lovely cup of coffee and breakfast with friends.

  • 5/5 Timothy S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best to go and experience it urself.! 😁. Amazing and the best products u can buy. Total bliss..🥴

  • 4/5 Cornelia S. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful food and great to be able to take my puppy with me. Lovely vibe and music in the garden.

  • 4/5 Anthony S. 3 years ago on Google
    Ambience, good service and food, friendly young service.

  • 5/5 Jean F. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 Jacqueline 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious pizza

  • 5/5 Kester g. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, great food fast service and super vibey

  • 4/5 Charmaine R. 4 years ago on Google
    A delightful surprise.

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely ambience, tasty coffee and vegan cake!

  • 4/5 Terry J. 4 years ago on Google
    Had lunch, pleasant experience.

  • 5/5 Landi E. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place. Amazing food and best atmosphere.. well done beautiful people. I have a whole cupboard full of wonki ware items and i love it. Each individually handpainted by my kids.

  • 4/5 Brenda J. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely venue and good service.

  • 4/5 Johan d. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice fresh 100% Beef Burgers with a nice cold Beer Saturday. Try it!!! There's a safe kiddies play area.

  • 3/5 Johann M. 4 years ago on Google
    Mediocre Coffee is nice Atmosphere spoiled by horrible reggae music choice. Food(bacon) was overcooked.

  • 5/5 Holistic Horse Farm Garden Route, South A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great coffee shop out in garden... Lovely products

  • 5/5 Judy de Sa P. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful quaint coffee shop with a good lunch with fresh ingredients and the coffee is very good! A must visit when in George

  • 1/5 Wessel P. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    The service is non existent, the waiter brought our pizza without side plates and we asked for garlic and chilli. We saw the waiter go in and stand and chat at the bar and I had to go get the condiments and plates myself. Ordered a waffel and after about 25 min we asked the waiter about where it is and he came back and said they just put the waffel in the iron. We had friends join our table and asked the waiter to come and he took about 15 min before he even came to get our orders. We cancelled our orders and won’t be going back. Very sad because it’s an amazing setting and could be great if the waiters were better


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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