Millstone Farm Stall & Café
About Millstone Farm Stall & Café
Millstone Farm Stall & Café sits within Oude Molen Eco Village in Pinelands, a working farm and café rated 4.5★ across 73 Google reviews. The kitchen operates from a 17th-century farmhouse, with fresh bread baked daily in a wood-fired oven and vegetables grown organically on-site. Customers praise the wholesome, locally-sourced menu—from country breakfasts with ciabatta to freshly squeezed juices—alongside a relaxed garden setting where kids can feed horses and pigs, and live guitar music plays on weekends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What food does Millstone serve in Pinelands?
Millstone in Pinelands serves fresh, organic, and locally-sourced meals including country breakfasts with ciabatta baked daily in a wood-fired oven, sandwiches, omelettes, pizzas, and vegetarian options. The café also offers freshly squeezed juices, chai lattes, and homemade koeksisters on Sundays, with most produce grown organically on the Oude Molen Eco Village site.
Is the café in Pinelands suitable for children?
Yes, Millstone is designed as a family-friendly venue with a spacious tree house, swings, and the ability for children to feed horses and pigs on-site. The café also hosts children's birthday parties and offers wagon rides around the eco-village, making it a popular destination for families visiting Pinelands.
What are the opening hours in Pinelands?
Millstone in Pinelands is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday to Sunday. The café is closed Mondays.
Can you ride horses at Oude Molen Eco Village in Pinelands?
Yes, a small riding school operates within Oude Molen Eco Village next to Millstone in Pinelands, offering riding lessons and opportunities to ride across meadowland alongside the Black River. Riding lessons are available Monday to Thursday and Saturdays.
What homemade goods are sold at the farm shop in Pinelands?
The farm shop at Millstone in Pinelands sells homemade preserves, jams, olive oil, and freshly baked bread. The café also grows its own vegetables organically on-site and transports produce to nearby suburbs by horse and cart.
Is there live entertainment on weekends in Pinelands?
Yes, a guitarist performs and sings at Millstone in Pinelands on Saturdays and Sundays, adding to the relaxed garden atmosphere. This makes weekends a particularly popular time to visit the café.
How far is Oude Molen Eco Village from Cape Town city centre?
Millstone in Pinelands is located approximately 12 minutes from Cape Town's city centre, making it an accessible destination for both locals and visitors. The café is situated opposite Pinelands Station on Alexandra Road, off Raapenberg Road.
What sustainability practices does the café use?
Millstone in Pinelands operates with solar-heated water, uses recyclable packaging for all products, and grows vegetables organically on-site. The café is part of Oude Molen Eco Village, which emphasizes sustainable practices and community-focused living alongside the Black River.