Taki's — Restaurant in Stellenbosch Local Municipality

Let's get this straight. Taki's is a bar which serves food. There are locals, farmers, old men playing cards, and people smoking out back. It's a haven of normality in a town where high flying gastro establishments try to out do each other. But that's not to say its below par, far from it, because what you get here is good wholesome home cooked food. Whether it's Greek, Italian French or African you will not go hungry that's for sure. So if you have become weary of cordon splodge menus, this will help you adjust to real world food. Or, just pop in and enjoy a drink and watch the world go...

Franschhoek has a glossy side that all the tourists come to see but then their is a secret world hiding in plain site that only the locals know about. And I think Taki's is their godfather. Walking down the main road, all you see is the unassuming stoep with people having a drink. But if you step inside, their is a whole different world of generous people waiting to welcome you in. All the shops had music blaring but none at Taki's, their buzz came from people sharing stories and laughs. Who knows, next time I might actually have something to...

This is a really homey place right on the Franshoek main street. It has seating right at the entrance of the restaurant looking out at the street, a bar inside with additional tables and a beer garden type seating arrangement towards the back in another outside area.

I recommend getting a table at the front of the restaurant, it is excellent for people watching. I also highly recommend their pizzas, you get a lot for what you paid for and they are delicious. Also great coffee and...