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Breakfast Menu
Hillcrest Berry Orchards Main Menu
Beverages Menu
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Breakfast Menu
Served until 11am daily
1. Menu
  1. Freshly Baked Butter Croissant
    With a Hillcrest jam of your choice & cheese
    R 65.00
    With bacon and cheese
    R 75.00
    With scrambled egg and cheese
    R 76.00
    With scrambled egg, bacon and cheese
    R 95.00
  2. Muesli & Yoghurt (G.F.V)
    R 65.00
    Homemade wheat free muesli with homemade yoghurt, raspberry compote and fresh seasonal berries (Contains oats)
  3. Blueberry & Raspberry French Toast
    R 95.00
    With blueberry compote & fresh raspberries in season. Drizzled with golden syrup. Served with bacon, pecan nuts, raspberry jam and fresh green leaves.
  4. Three Egg Omelette
    R 99.00
    - Sautéed tomato, mushrooms mild cheddar cheese with a slice of homemade bread OR
    - Sautéed bacon, tomato, mild cheddar cheese with a slice of homemade bread
  5. Homemade Crumpet Stack
    R 125.00
    Homemade crumpets stacked with cream cheese,bacon and blueberry compote and drizzled with syrup
  6. Melon & Ginger Eggs Benedict
    Two poached eggs on a toasted homemade English muffin,with hollandaise sauce and melon & ginger jam served with
    Smoked Salmon Trout
    R 125.00
    Bacon
    R 95.00
  7. The Berry Farmer’s Breakfast
    R 145.00
    Choice of scrambled or fried eggs with bacon, beef sausage, grilled tomato, roasted potato, sautéed onions and mushrooms. Served with homemade bread and a Hillcrest Berry Orchards jam.
Menu last updated: 11 Jul 2025
Menus are deemed correct at time of publication but may vary over time. It is the responsibility of the restaurant to maintain the menu and ensure prices are up to date.

Hillcrest Berry Orchards Main Menu
Served From 11:00 - 16:00
1. All Day Meals
  11:00 - 16:00
  1. Soup of the day - V
    R 50.00
    A choice of hot soups. Served with homemade bread.
  2. Peri peri Chicken Livers
    R 99.00
    Chicken Livers in a tomato and buttermilk peri peri sauce,served with homemade chicken liver pate and toasted baguette
  3. Falafel & Keftes Duo
    R 74.00
    Chickpea falafels infused with roasted coriander,cumin and cardamom and mediterranean herbed meatballs served with tzatziki and tomato chutney
    Vegetarian option: only Falafels
  4. Tapas and Cheese platter for 2
    R 195.00
    A selection of cheese accompanied by Hillcrest cheese jams and preserves.served with hommemade pesto,hummus,balsamic olives and melba toast
  5. Quiche of the Day
    R 105.00
    Please ask your waiter for the choice of the day. Includes a vegetarian option. Served with salad OR chips.
    (Allow for 20-25 minutes cooking time)
  6. Roasted Butternut & Basil Salad
    R 105.00
    Crispy lettuce,mixed green vegetables and herbs,labneh cheese and crispy bacon with a lemon & herb dressing (veg option without bacon)
  7. Cape Chicken Curry
    R 140.00
    Classic chicken curry served with fresh coriander,vegetables,savoury rice,a crispy poppadum and a Hillcrest apricot & raisin chutney
  8. Seafood Chowder
    R 105.00
    Hake,smoked snoek and shrimps in a creamy white wine sauce with garlic,onion and finely chopped fresh celery and carrots,topped with grilled prawn served with toasted baguettes slices
  9. Roast Vegetable Tramezzini
    R 110.00
    Roasted green peppers, onion and zucchini with Cheddar cheese and Hillcrest Cape Gooseberry Chutney. Served with a side salad or homemade fries
  10. Pulled Pork Tramezzini
    R 140.00
    Pulled pork with fried onions, peppers and Hillcrest Cranberry sauce. Served with a side salad or homemade fries
  11. Grilled Chicken Tramezzini
    R 132.00
    Grilled chicken with basil pesto,sauteed onions and cheddar cheese
  12. Grilled Chicken Burger
    R 140.00
    A grilled free range chicken fillet topped with homemade chutney,cheddar cheese,peppadews and wholegrain mustard mayonnaise on a homemade bun served with onion rings and hand cut fries
  13. Hillcrest Raspberry Beef Burger
    R 155.00
    Homemade 100% beef burger topped with raspberry caramelised onions, dill cucumber, tomato, cheddar cheese, wholegrain mustard mayonnaise on a homemade burger bun. Served with hand cut fries and battered onion rings.
  14. Vegetarian Burger
    R 130.00
    Homemade chickpea burger with caramelised onion and cabbage relish,served with hand cut or sweet potato fries and onion rings
2. Lunch Menu
  Served From 12:00 - 16:00
  1. Slow braised Lamb Shank
    R 285.00
    Lamb braised with red wine and herbs,served with mashed potato and caramelized butternut
  2. Home made Chicken & Mushroom Pie
    R 125.00
    Free range chicken topped with puff pastry. Served with vegetable stir-fry and fresh herbs. (Baked to order: please allow 20-25 minutes cooking time)
  3. Cape Malay Bobotie
    R 135.00
    A traditional dish served with turmeric and raisin basmati rice, tomato and cucumber sambal, toasted coconut flakes and Hillcrest homemade chutney.
  4. Pasta of the Day
    Please ask your waiter/waitress for details
    Price
    R 120.00
    Vegetarian option
    R 95.00
  5. Chicken Schnitzel
    R 149.00
    Chicken breast flattened and rubbed with fresh herbs from our garden,crumbed and perfectly seasoned with a choice of cheese or pepper sauce,served with roasted veggies and a choice of chips or rice
  6. Fish & Chips
    R 175.00
    Battered Hake fillet served with crispy handcut chips
  7. Side Orders
    Seasonal stir fry vegetables
    R 20.00
    Hand cut fries OR sweet potato fries
    R 40.00
    Simple salad (raspberry vinaigrette on the side)
    R 15.00
3. Something Sweet
  1. Belgian Chocolate Brownie
    R 49.00
    Moist chocolate brownie with hazelnuts.served with raspberry compote and vanilla ice cream
  2. Apple Crumble
    R 72.00
    Classic homemade Apple crumble served with cream or ice cream
  3. Blueberry Pancakes with Berries
    R 64.00
    Two deliciously thin pancakes filled with blueberry compote & cream. Topped with fresh berries in season and sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar
  4. Trio of Home made Ice Creams
    R 65.00
    3 Scoops of handcrafted ice cream.
    Choose from;
    
    Fig & raisin,Blackcurrant,Strawberry & Choc chip,Marmalade and Brandy
  5. Homemade Berry Pies
    R 70.00
    with sweet crust pastry served with cream or ice cream
    
    - Blueberry OR
    - Blackcurrant & Apple
  6. Sweet Waffle
    R 75.00
    A hazelnut and cinnamon waffle served with blueberry compote, fudge crumbs and berry garnish.
4. Tea Time Favourites
  Served throughout the day.
  1. Red velvet cake
    R 49.00
    Moist red velvet sponge with cream cheese icing served with ice cream or cream
  2. Traditional Carrot Cake
    R 49.00
    With pecan nuts, poppy seeds and cream cheese icing. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
  3. Berry Muffins
    R 58.00
    Two muffins (blueberry and / or raspberry) two Hillcrest jams of your choice (see the back page of the menu) and cheese
  4. Home Baked Scones
    R 68.00
    Two scones, butter, cream OR cheese and two Hillcrest jams of your choice (see the back page of the menu)
  5. “Devonshire” Scones
    R 75.00
    Two scones, butter, Jenny's clotted cream from Robertson and two Hillcrest jams of your choice.
    "Clotted cream" is made by heating double cream with a high percentage of butter fat. The milk solids separate to the bottom and the rich, creamy, buttery clotted cream is skimmed off.
  6. Our Signature Baked Cheesecake (GF without biscuit)
    R 85.00
    A rich & creamy decadent portion is not for the faint hearted. Served with a shortbread biscuit, cream or ice cream and drizzled with our raspberry, blackberry, Cape gooseberry or cherry coulis.
5. Hillcrest Berry Orchards Jam Selection
  All our jams are cooked in small pots, stirred by hand with wooden spoons.
  Choose from:
  Blackcurrant / Blackcurrant & Raspberry / Blueberry / Cape Fig & Raisin / Cape Fig / Blackberry / Cape Gooseberry / Cape Fig & Walnut / Raspberry / Melon & ginger / Honey / Apricot / Hanepoot Grape / Blackcurrant & Raspberry / Morello Cherry / Quince / Plum / Strawberry / Orange Marmalade / 4 Red Berry / Cape Gooseberry / Blackberry / Raspberry / Fruit Marmalade
Menu last updated: 11 Jul 2025
Menus are deemed correct at time of publication but may vary over time. It is the responsibility of the restaurant to maintain the menu and ensure prices are up to date.

Beverages Menu
1. Hot Drinks
2. Coffees
  Pure Arabica Coffees blended by Masterton’s of Port Elizabeth
  1. Filter Coffee
    R 35.00
    Generous plunger
  2. Out of Africa Filter Coffee
    R 35.00
    For those who prefer a stronger coffee. Generous plunger
  3. Flavoured coffees
    R 35.00
    Contains no alcohol
    Kahlua, Caramel Cream
  4. Cappuccino
    Regular / Decaffeinated
    R 35.00
    Espresso
    R 28.00
    Macchiato
    R 30.00
    Americano
    R 30.00
    Café Latte
    R 38.00
3. Hot Chocolate
  1. Chilli Chocolate
    R 35.00
    Truly decadent. Inspired from the movie “Chocolat” An espresso cup filled with rich, creamy Belgian chocolate with a touch of fresh chilli.
  2. Milo
    R 34.00
  3. Gourmet Hot Chocolate by Red Espresso
    R 38.00
    Topped with a spoon of whipped cream and served with a marshmallow on the side.
    Choose from our selection:
    Rich Chocolate, Hazelnut Mocha, Salted Caramel, Swiss White Chocolate, Sugar Free Chocolate
  4. Alternative Milk Options
    Almond Milk
    R 6.00
    Oatmilk
    R 6.00
4. Teas
  Our teas are served in a generous pot per person, either plain or with additional spices or dried herbs from our garden.
  1. Five Roses Tea
    R 29.00
  2. Red Espresso Rooibos Cappucino
    R 34.00
  3. Red Espresso Chai Latte
    R 34.00
  4. Dilmah Teas
    These single origin 100% pure Ceylon teas are packed at source on the Dilmah family estates in Sri Lanka. Brewing with loose leaves allows the full flavour of the tea to be enjoyed and maximises its antioxidant properties
    Dilmah Ceylon Supreme (per pot)
    R 32.00
    Dilmah Earl Grey (per pot)
    R 34.00
    Dilmah Green Tea (per pot)
    R 34.00
    Rooibos Tea loose leaf (per pot)
    R 29.00
    Red Espresso Rooibos Cappuccino
    R 34.00
    Honeybush Tea loose leaf (per pot)
    R 32.00
  5. Alternative Milk Options
    Almond Milk
    R 6.00
    Oatmilk
    R 6.00
5. Spiced/Herb Teas
  Add a lift to your tea with spices or dried herbs from our garden.
  Add: Fresh ginger
  R 34.00
  Add: Peppermint
  R 34.00
  Add: Lemon Verbena
  R 34.00
  Add: Cardamom Seed
  R 34.00
6. Cold Drinks
  1. Cordials
    R 8.00
    Lime / Kola Tonic / Passion Fruit
  2. Fizzy Drinks:
    Coke (300ml glass bottle), Coke Light, Coke Zero
    R 25.00
    Cream Soda, Fanta Orange (330ml)
    R 25.00
    Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water, Dry Lemon (200ml)
    R 22.00
  3. Red Grapetiser, Appletiser
    275ml
    R 32.00
  4. Mineral Water
    250 ml Still / Sparkling
    R 25.00
    750 ml Still / Sparkling
    R 35.00
  5. RBT Sparkling Rooibos Tea 275ml
    R 35.00
    All natural, sugarfree
    Lemon, Hibiscus, Cranberry
  6. Orange Juice 250ml
    R 30.00
    (SOGA certified organic)
  7. Naartjie Juice 250ml
    R 30.00
    (SOGA Certified organic)
  8. Homemade Juices
    Lime syrup with water 250ml
    R 22.00
    Rose Geranium cordial 250ml (seasonal)
    R 22.00
    Homemade Ginger Beer 250ml with fresh ginger and yeast
    R 24.00
    Mixed berry juice 250ml
    R 28.00
    Cranberry juice 250ml
    R 28.00
  9. Iced Strawberry & Honeybush Tea
    R 28.00
    With frozen strawberries. Sucrose Free
  10. Milkshakes
    Strawberry, Chocolate,Vanilla
    R 45.00
    Coffee
    R 48.00
  11. Chocolate Brownie Milkshake
    R 50.00
  12. Healthy Homemade Smoothies
    Our smoothies are made with homemade yoghurt and frozen fruit. Contains no thickening agents.
    
    Please see the menu page or ask you waiter for the available options
    Blueberry, Pear and Cinnamon
    R 45.00
    Mixed Berries
    R 45.00
    Blueberry and Banana
    R 45.00
    Strawberry and Pineapple
    R 45.00
    Plumcot ( a plum/apricot cross)
    R 45.00
    Fig and Peanut Butter
    R 45.00
  13. Rock Shandy
    R 44.00
7. The Perfect Summer Cooler (New)
  1. Icy Cold Limecello & Raspberry Tonic water
    R 55.00
    A locally produced variation on Italian Limoncello made by the Stillman Distillery in Simondium, using limes from Hillcrest Berry Orchards.
    
    Served with frozen raspberries and a slice of lime.
8. Share a Gin & Jam Experience
  R 95.00
  We invite you to enjoy your regular Gin & Tonic and take it to the jamming level. Included in the sharing experience:
  40ml Wilderer fynbos Gin
  200ml Barker & Quin Indian Tonic Water (choice of original or hibiscus tonic)
  30g Hillcrest Berry Orchards Jam
  Selection of fresh herbs from our garden: Peppermint, Lemon Verbena, Fennel sprig, Rose Geranium
  A slice of Lime
  STIR AND ENJOY
9. Ales, Beers & Ciders
  1. Beers
    Jack Black Lager 340ml
    R 37.00
    Jack Black Atlantic Weiss 340ml
    R 42.00
    Jack Black Pale Ale 340ml
    R 42.00
    CBC Lager 340ml
    R 37.00
    CBC Pilsner 340ml
    R 37.00
    Tafel Lager 330ml
    R 35.00
    Windhoek Lager 330ml
    R 35.00
    Castle Light 330ml
    R 35.00
    Castle 330ml
    R 35.00
    Devil's Peak Hero NON-ALCOHOLIC 330ml
    R 34.00
  2. Ciders
    Savannah Dry 300ml
    R 34.00
    Savannah Light 330ml
    R 34.00
10. Wines
  Guests are welcome to bring their own wine. The corkage fee is R45 per bottle.
  We source well priced local wines. The wine changes from time to time so ask your waiter for more details.
  House White Carafe 250ml
  R 45.00
  House Red Carafe 250ml
  R 50.00
11. White Wine
  1. Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2022
    A great food wine. Comes with un-irrigated low yielding Swartland bushvines. Flint, honey, orange blossom with some stone fruit.
    Per glass
    R 55.00
    Per bottle
    R 130.00
  2. Bosman Generation & Chenin Blanc 2022
    This multi-faceted food wine displays nuances of pear and peach that are balanced on the pallet with a dry lingering finish.
    Per glass
    R 55.00
    Per bottle
    R 130.00
  3. Cederberg Bukkettraube 2022
    A lively spicy semi-sweet wine with a rich fruitiness that lingers on the palate.
    Bottle only
    R 155.00
  4. Dewetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2022
    Unwooded vines grown on heavy clay soils rich in limestone. Matured on fine lees for 5-6 months.
    Bottle only
    R 155.00
  5. Zorgvliet Silvermyn Sauvignon Blanc 2023
    Pale green with a light straw hue, Gooseberry, Green apple and sweet melon on the nose. Tropical fruit and mineral undertones on the palate.
    Per glass
    R 42.00
    Per bottle
    R 115.00
  6. Spier Signature Sauvignon Blanc 2023
    This wine offers intense aromas of gooseberries and passion fruit, with well-balanced acidity and fruit on the palate.
    Per glass
    R 45.00
    Per bottle
    R 120.00
  7. Neil Ellis West Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2023
    Grapes come from bush vines grown in the Groenekloof near Darling. Morning mist imprint salinity on the grapes and the wine has bright acidity with ripe fruit flavours
    Per glass
    R 45.00
    Per bottle
    R 120.00
  8. Shannon Sanctuary Sauvignon Blanc
    The vineyard for this fine Sauvignon Blanc is situated on the rockiest soil on the estate near Robertson. It produces wine with a flinty, black powder nose and a mineral palate.
    Bottle only
    R 160.00
12. Rosé
  1. Blushing Strawberry 250ml
    R 50.00
    Summer Cooler Special
    
    A 250ml carafe of chilled rose wine from Robertson infused with strawberries and served with macerated strawberry ice blocks & mint
  2. Rainbow’s End Rosé 2022
    Located in the scenic Banghoek Valley. Fruity flavours and a dry refreshing finish.
    Per glass
    R 40.00
    Per bottle
    R 105.00
  3. Neil Ellis Wild Flower Rose'
    Dry Provence-style wine made from Cinsaut.Bright with a salmon hue colour and low alcohol but substantial in taste and texture.Floral and spicy notes linger the background along with the slightest tang of sea salt
    Per Glass
    R 50.00
    Per Bottle
    R 120.00
13. Red Wine
  1. Rainbow’s End Mystical Corner 2021
    Bordeaux blend. Deep red colour. Blackcurrant and cherries with underlying characters of Cabernet Franc on the nose. Well structured with soft tannins
    Per glass
    R 57.00
    Per bottle
    R 135.00
  2. Zorgvliet Silvermyn Argentum 2021
    A red blend that shows plumb and cinnamon spice on the nose. Black cherry and mulberry fruit show on the palate along with spice, all leading to a well-integrated, firm tannin structure.
    Per glass
    R 55.00
    Per bottle
    R 130.00
  3. Spier Signature Pinotage 2021
    Succulent Black Cherry & Plum with dark chocolate on the nose. Black forest, chocolate and toasty oak on the palate.
    Per glass
    R 57.00
    Per bottle
    R 135.00
  4. Neil Ellis Syrah 2020
    Sourced from low yielding bush vines from Groenekloof. Fresh berries and spices. A long layered palate, fine tannins.
    Bottle only
    R 150.00
  5. Sutherland Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
    Grapes from Elgin where cool climate styling gives dark, succulent fruit flavours and cassis on the nose. Refreshing fruit and ripe tannins on the palate.
    Bottle only
    R 225.00
  6. Thelema Merlot 2019
    Smooth, elegant bright red fruit and hints of spice on the nose. Concentrated flavours on the palate with hints of dark chocolate complete this wonderfully balanced wine from our own Banhoek Valley.
    Bottle only
    R 265.00
14. Sparkling Wine
  (served with frosted berries upon request)
  1. Darling Blanc de Blanc Brut
    Fresh Lemon, Lime and Green Apples on the nose with creamy palate with hints of baked bread and toast broadens the palate
    Bottle only
    R 225.00
  2. Darling Brut Rose
    This Brut Rose' has a salmon pink colour with an elegant nose.The nose shows a fruity bouquet of strawberries,watermelon,pomegranate and candy floss.The palate has a fresh acidity that results in a clean dry finish
    Bottle only
    R 225.00
  3. Darling Nectar (Semi Sweet)
    R 225.00
    Palegolden in color with a unique bouquet of green apples,pineapple,lemon and orange zest.the pleasing mouth showcases notes of bisquit flavours and a delicate touch of sweetness that ends with a crisp and well-balanced acidity
15. De-Alcoholised Wine
  Leopard's Leap Natura Classic White 750ml
  R 99.00
  Leopard's Leap Natura Classic Red 750ml
  R 99.00
Menu last updated: 06 Jun 2024
Menus are deemed correct at time of publication but may vary over time. It is the responsibility of the restaurant to maintain the menu and ensure prices are up to date.