Grass Roof
Eastern Cape
At a glance
Grass Roof is a farm-based restaurant, bakery and farm stall at 663 Heron Road in Lovemore Park, Gqeberha. The venue combines casual dining with a working-farm setting, making it suited to relaxed meals, family outings and time spent outdoors in the Eastern Cape.
The restaurant follows a farm-to-table approach, using vegetables grown on the property alongside products sourced from local makers. The food offering is described as wholesome and suitable for dining out with the whole family. Fresh baking is served in the restaurant and is also available through the farm stall, adding a bakery element to the visit.
The farm stall extends the experience beyond the dining room. It stocks locally grown produce, handmade local goods, fresh flowers from the greenhouse and homemade treats. It provides a practical stop for visitors looking to take farm and small-producer products home, as well as for those combining a meal with a browse through the property’s other offerings.
Grass Roof also has several features for children and active visitors. A play area near the café includes swings, slides and jungle gyms. The property is home to adopted cats and rescue donkeys, with animal encounters forming part of the farm atmosphere. These features give family visits a broader focus than dining alone, while keeping the setting informal and outdoors-oriented.
A bike park offers tracks for riders of different ages and ability levels. The farm also has a five-kilometre closed-loop trail for walking or running, and the property hosts a Saturday Park Run. The combination of food, retail, animals, play areas, cycling and trail access allows each visit to be shaped around a meal, a short outdoor stop or a longer family outing.
Grass Roof is appropriate for families seeking a farm setting, cyclists looking for a place to ride and runners using the trail, while the restaurant and bakery provide a quieter reason to visit. The address is in Lovemore Park, away from central Gqeberha, so checking venue arrangements before setting out is sensible, especially for group visits, bookings or specific dietary needs.
