A Taste of Africa Restaurant & Coffee Shop

A Taste of Africa Restaurant & Coffee Shop is a relaxed dining stop on Jetty Street in Colchester, beside the Sundays River and close to the southern Matyholweni entrance to Addo Elephant National Park. The setting places the restaurant within easy reach of safari routes, river activities and the wider Eastern Cape travel circuit.

The menu draws on South African flavours and covers several parts of the day. Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, coffee and sweet treats are served in a setting suited to travellers, wildlife enthusiasts and local diners. A traditional braai experience is also available, giving the restaurant a distinctly South African style of dining alongside its broader café and restaurant offering.

Dining areas include an indoor space and a garden setting, allowing guests to choose between a more sheltered table and an outdoor meal surrounded by birdsong and a bush-like atmosphere. A beer garden adds another informal area for relaxing, while free Wi-Fi supports travellers who need to stay connected during a stop in Colchester.

The restaurant has space for up to 60 guests and can accommodate private functions, birthdays and group celebrations. These gatherings can be combined with a Sundays River cruise, creating an option for groups looking to pair a meal with an outdoor activity. The venue’s location also makes it suitable for a meal before or after time at Addo Elephant National Park, or for a quieter stop while exploring the Sundays River area.

With its combination of South African-inspired food, coffee-shop fare, braai dining and river-side surroundings, A Taste of Africa provides a flexible setting for breakfast, a daytime refuel, dinner or a planned celebration. The menu and atmosphere suit both casual visits and organised group occasions, with indoor and garden seating offering different ways to enjoy the setting.