4.5 232 reviews

• Johann de Villiers ★★★★★
  The food is always amazing! Every dish is special and you can taste the love that goes into the preparation. I had a most amazing avo-toast and asked for two extra boiled eggs. Had it with a great coffee! Best dining experience in Swellendam. Beautiful breakfast location! Kids play area. Thank you guys, keep it up.
• André Plöger ★★★★★
  Lovely Restaurant with a lot of vegan alternatives on the menu.
  The terrace of the place is quite lovely and the interieur is clean white with a lot of beautiful details.
  By accident we were there on a saturday and got surprised by a little market right next to Grace + Marcis. We loved the view from the restaurant on the playing children and relaxed people sitting around zipping on their drink or just strolling around. Can really recommend this!
• Ben Steyn ★★★★★
  Restaurant serving thoughtful and delicious meals across the road from the beautiful historic church in central Swellendam. The shop is also definitely worth a visit.
• Ben Fuhrmann ★★★★★
  The Food is fantastic and the service even more so. Highly recommended!
• Marianna Pienaar ★★★★★
  Was very nice to go to Graci + Merci. Lovely setting under huge trees that gives a lot of shade. The food was nice and the staff was very friendly.
• Lucinda Deane ★★★★★
  We really struggled to find a kid friendly eatery in Swellendam that’s open before lunch and happened to stumble on Grace and Merci. It’s easy to find just off the main road and is a lovely upmarket and quaint restaurant. The best part is the jungle gym and zip line for the kids so I could be left in peace to enjoy the most delicious dark chocolate cake.
• Karl Viljoen ★★★★★
  A must-visit when in Swellendam. Breakfast by a crackling fire in a gorgeous setting. The best Eggs Benedict in a very long time! Delicious roosterkoek, scones with homemade preserve and a very different omelette.... all served on beautiful crockery. We highly recommend this exquisite new gem.
• Brent Spilkin (Spillly) ★★★★★
  Such an amazing meal. Local IPA beer and wonderful service. It’s next to the Saturday morning market. Bonus!
• Ingrid Tucker ★★★★★
  Lovely place to stop for lunch. Top quality food. Service good. Highly recommend you give it a try.
• Rosie Child ★★★☆☆
  Arrived 90min before closing, range available was limited. Cakes are very tasty, albeit a little pricey for the size. Good for stopping and picking up a coffee and a few biscuits.
• Carlen Wahl ★★★★★
  Emanuel the waiter is such an asset to this place! Wonderfully freshly prepared food. He made extra effort with our wine selection. We will definitely be back!
• Dave Wright ★★★★★
  We had a delicious lunch today with excellent & friendly service. Also has two associated shops with lots of interesting goodies. Well worth a visit if in Swellendam.
• Kata Scheder ★★★★★
  Perfect place for a cafe or breakfast. Beautiful interior and super friendly staff!
• Angela G. Horn ★★★★★
  What a lovely experience. Beautiful setting under the trees. Well spaced tables for social distancing. Awesome service from Emmanuel.Best of all however is the fact that they have vegan options on the menu! We had the chickpea omelette and mushroom & beetroot hummus toastie. Both out of this world.To drink we had homemade ginger beer and a lemon infused something or the other (can't remember the name). Super tasty and refreshing.We'll be back for sure! 😁
• Mark Chimes ★★★★★
  What a gem of a place! Easy to miss although situated on the main st of Swellendam. Nice atmosphere. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Food was excellent. Nice venue under the trees. Recommendable.
• Simoné Steyn ★★★★★
  Wonderful, relaxed atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, absolutely delicious (and beautiful) food, and lots of food and drink options. We would definitely recommend grace + merci and will be back for lunch soon. Covid regulations were adhered to and respected, which is a bonus. 5 stars! Thank you grace + merci!
• Beate Van Rooyen ★★★★★
  Love it, love it!The food is so Good, fresh ingredients, new flavour combinations and a great atmosphere. The owner is such a sweetheart and always makes sure to come and hear how your experience is and if there is more she can do for you. The staff are friendly amd the service is fast. Seating inside and outside. For a date idea take that someone special for a picnic by the river.We Would go back anytime!Excited for the up and coming saterday markets.
• Nicole N ★★★★★
  Beautiful restaurant with delightful atmosphere. The food is extremely fresh and tasty. Great service too.
• Stew West ★★★★★
  Impeccable service, friendly & attentive staff. Food was delicious, fresh & vibrant. Highly recommended.
• Deon van Zijl ★★★★★
  What an amazing shop! Not only is the food amazing, but the little store has the most interesting (and tasty) items! Absolutely worth a visit!
• Christelle Faul ★★★★★
  Good food, great service. Best homemade marshmallows I have ever tasted!
• Kyle Brown ★★★★★
  What a gem! Had a top lunch on a great afternoon in Swellendam. Really enjoyable experience
• Alysia Prinsloo ★★★★★
  Clean, minimalistic decor, friendly service, excellent food!
• Theunis van der Merwe ★★★★★
  What an awesome coffee shop/deli/restaurant in this beautiful town. On Saturdays they host a wonderful outdoor market which is right up there with the best I've seen.Theres ample parking, wheelchair access, clean bathrooms and even a little curated shop with local produce and beautiful items.We did a quick takeaway coffee and some pastries (they looked too good to say no to). The only coffee shop we could find that's open on a Sunday.I would highly recommend this stop!
• Ruth J ★★★★★
  Lovely restaurant in such a beautiful and historic town! Great food and service. Bathroom facilities are excellent
• Ernst Retief ★★★★★
  Really nice quiet restaurant, tables under beautiful trees. Staff friendly and food great!
• Pinky Bowles ★★★★★
  1st time visit having been kept away from SD for 2yrs due to covid very pleased to see it under new ownership, just had a simple Caesar Salad to test the water, and I have to admit one of the best I have ever had. Definitely a new Day & lunchtime place for for our 3month stay in SD fresh ingredients & well sourced productsWell done nice to see changes have been madePlease keep it up
• Renee Poultney ★★★★★
  Having a lovely visit at Grace + Merci. Beautful under the trees, enjoying coffee and scones😍, friendly service and scrumptious scones. Must visit. Thank you George and Pauline!
• Dalene Gibson ★★★★☆
  Wonderful and enticing menu. Helpful staff. Beautiful view of the church across the road. Got sour cream in my cuppachino, they immediately replaced with no fuss. This is a great place for the weekend vacationer
• Darryl Crossman ★★★★★
  The best...I mean the best cheesecake in the world! No jokes
• Chris Tobler ★★★★☆
  Lovely place. Went there for coffee and ice cream on the morning of the local product fair. Friendly staff, nice open deck. Very relaxed.
• Charl Louw ★★★★★
  Good standards. Healthy food freshly prepared and nicely presented. Excellent coffee made to your specific order. Friendly service. Owner present and attentive. Great improvement on previous offering at this premises.
• Jeramey Mason ★★★★★
  Interesting and tasty food. The food was fresh, thoughtful, and presented well. It’s quite obvious that there is a strong emphasis on the quality of food. The service was also friendly and accomodating. Would definitely return.
• Suzie Trickey ★★★★★
  Wow! What a treasure of Swellendam! The food was delicious, fresh, innovative, the service just as amazing & the decor so stylish and beautiful.I loved my meal and even better were the gorgeous gifts and treats being sold. Again, innovative, interesting & delicious. A must try are the beetroot and choc chip rusks.I would travel far for this restaurant! Bravo- such a wonderful experience.
• Janine Flint ★★★★★
  Delicious food. Amazing vegan and vegetarian options! So many to choose from it would put CPT restaurants to shame. We left with flourless chocolate cake and all the cookies we could fit. An absolute gem and must visit!
• Jonathan Gill ★★★★★
  We visited twice. Both times we walked away, happy. They make lovely food and drinks and have a lovely garden too.
• Shinel Schoeman ★★★★★
  A friend and Iet there for coffee. Very nice experience.I often visit here with different friends.Unusual foods on the menu, like flourless chocolate cake served with a yogurt of sorts, and other tasty treats too.
• David Muller (the Merry Scholar) ★★★★★
  Bev Missing was a sweet, caring host and sent out of her way to give me info which had nothing to do with Grace& Merci. It's going to be my stop everything I drive through Swellendam. Thanks.
• Sylvia Wyngaard ★★★★★
  What a beautiful experience i had here...In every way food,staff and atmosphere plus beautiful gift shop met all my expectations.If i mentioned all this already,here i go another time...Well Done...Grace+Merci
• Wilhelm Hertzog ★★★★★
  Tasty food, good coffee, interesting decor and shop.
• susan hulme ★★★★★
  Always looking for a good lunch on my way to Knysna.Found it today.Best Coffee and lovely savoury muffin with home made fresh thick cream cheese and fig preserve..prices unbeatable and lovely venue across the church in the main road next to estate agents.
• Marelise Van Loggenberg ★★★★★
  What an amazing little gem in the middle of Swellendam. A real little haven and kids-friendly restaurant after the hustle and bustle of city life. An amazing organic menu with multiple options. This quaint restaurant will definitely see us again.
• Gareth Rutherford ★★★★★
  Stunning setting and relaxed atmosphere. Simple and well compiled menu very reasonably priced. Devoted and friendly staff attending to every detail.Old swellendam in its Sunday best..
• Adele Du Toit ★★★★☆
  What a good afternoon tea! 🌟🌟🌟The cake tastes do good and they look so beautiful, with fresh roses on your plate.For sure a coffee shop / restaurant to visit in Swellendam.
• Richard Charlton ★★★★☆
  Lovely cafe in pleasant location. Lovely cakes and croissants. Some deli items for sale too.
• Sheryl Hanger ★★★★★
  Awesome atmosphere here, and right on the doorstep of the Saturday Market
• Craig Blewett ★★★★★
  Grace & Merci = Quality + quantity + service + setting. The food was amazing delivered by the friendliest staff, in a beautiful setting.
• Pieter-Paul van Jaarsveld ★★★★★
  Amazing menu and brilliant staff. Very pet and child friendly with a large grass play area and a lovely stroll to the river. Had a fantastic time and would highly recommend.
• Esmeri Painter ★★★★★
  Won't easily forget this experience! Loved this place.
• Gawie Gouws ★★★★★
  Wonderful atmosphere and great service with a smile!
• ליעד רזניק ★★★★★
  The menu is very diverse and everything on it looks amazing the pulled pork sandwich was incredible so was the eggs benedict. Great service with great food.
• Renee Poultney ★★★★★
  Just had a lovely lunch at Grace & Merci! Had the best Pot Pie with a lovely salad. Worth it to visit under the old trees❤️
• Albertus Francis Van Heerden ★★★★☆
  Thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast. Great service and food. A must when visiting swellendam.
• Vivek Rendall ★★★★★
  Amazing food! Serene outdoor seating. All the staff wear masks. Tables are very spread out, feels very safe!
• Jeremy Wyngaard ★★★★☆
  Great relaxing place for a stopover breakfast/lunch just off the N2. The staff areevn MORE amazing!😇
• Angie Remley ★★★★★
  Spent my birthday in Swellendam and as a big city girl Grace+Merci was no disappointment for our family lunch. The menu is extensive enough for a light meal or to eat yourself into a stupor.
• Lesley Masterson ★★★★★
  This restaurant served the freshest, tastiest, most beautifully presented breakfasts and lunches we ate during several weeks in the Cape. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
• cecelia davis ★★★★★
  Crissy clean restaurant, like the white crisp decor. Food was very good, all fresh. Wide variety of cakes
• Willie Kroukamp ★★★☆☆
  Very nice outside atmosphere with trees for shade. The price is a bit high compared to competitors. With my visit, alot of menu items were out of stock.
• Fang VV ★★★★★
  Great food and service in a reaxing environment
• Michael Wheeler ★★★★☆
  Great coffee and excellent variety of food on the menu for light lunches, breakfast or dinner. Kids friendly restaurant absolute little gem in Swellendam.
• Christopher Neethling ★★★★★
  Really nice place. Loved everything and very inviting atmosphere + kid friendly.
• Beverley Goslett ★★★★★
  Fun small market in the grounds which I am not sure if it is every week. Locals were fun and our food was good.
• Emile Stenekamp ★★★★★
  Excellent food, warm and friendly service. Everything works in the Cape Region. People here have pride in what they do and own unlike
• Derek Lowe ★★★☆☆
  Hi presentation excellentgreat food but our service was not great had to ask for menu menu was dirty and not well explained at all just training I come out of the hotel business after 39years love the place keep it upRegarda
• Anne Thomson ★★★★★
  Wonderful. Coffee and fresh croissant were excellent. Sat under the trees and watched the world go by. Excellent service too.
• Paul vd Poll ★★★★★
  Well worth stopping here en route and enjoy hearty well prepared food at a very reasonable price
• L Lander ★★★★★
  Relaxed and peaceful, with great coffee
• Megan Petersen ★★★★★
  The waiters are the best 🍰Loved it
• Dave Hooper ★★★★★
  Our favourite stop over. Great food and lovely atmosphere.
• Thinus Eloff ★★★★★
  Lovely place to eat and relax!
• Steve Henning ★★★★★
  What a pleasant ambience I got from my visit to G+C Also the Egg Benedict was 5* Also the food market satisfied my pancake craving. BaLekka!
• Jon Calder ★★★★★
  The food was so good!
• Sihle Mkosi ★★★★★
  Amazing fresh food. Everything is made fresh with delicious ingriedients. Their vegan options are good.
• Neha Awasthi ★★★★★
  Worth visiting this charming, open planned cafe. The food was unexpectedly good.
• Heather Lane ★★★★★
  Such a beautiful setting, friendly staff and fantastic food!

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