Lust Bistro & Bakery, Franschhoek

Rating summary

Food

Service
Value

Atmosphere

Cuisine

Contemporary, Healthy, European, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks

Restaurant features

Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Takeout, Reservations, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards

Good for

Child-friendly, Business meetings, Special Occasion Dining, Groups, Romantic, Local cuisine, View, Kids

Open Hours

Sunday

08:00 - 16:00

Monday

07:30 - 17:00

Tuesday

07:30 - 17:00

Wednesday

07:30 - 17:00

Thursday

07:30 - 17:00

Friday

07:30 - 17:00

Saturday

07:30 - 17:00

Location and Contact Information

Address: Intersection of R45 and Simondium-Klapmuts Roads | Simondium, Franschhoek 7680, South Africa (Formerly Lust)
Location: Africa > South Africa > Western Cape > Franschhoek
Phone Number: +27 21 874 1456
E-mail

Description

There is nothing like a familiar welcome to create an atmosphere of warmth, a sense of coming home and of good things prepared with love. The Lust Bistro & Bakery enfolds you with that feeling of belonging that fills up your senses with satisfaction. Cradled in the folds of the peaceful Vrede en Lust wine estate in Franschhoek, the Lust Bistro & Bakery entices one's surroundings with the tantalising aromas of freshly baked artisan bread - imaginative creations of Jean Pierre Smith, patron chef and baker extraordinaire whose lunchtime chalkboard presents a constantly intriguing invitation of discovery. From breakfast to late lunch, there is something for everyone: salads crisp with dew-fresh seasonal garden produce, cakes just out the oven, cheese and charcuterie platters boasting South African specialities, mouthwatering chicken and beef dishes all exquisitely presented. The Lust Bistro & Bakery is definitely an experience you do not want to miss.

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leslie1667

Twyford, United Kingdom

4411

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Excellent breakfast

This place is part of the Vrede En Lust vineyard and is a great place to have breakfast before you start a hard day of wine tasting. Recommend you try the eggs benedict or one of the omelettes which are both excellent. Added bonus is...More

Thank leslie1667

Hi Leslie1667 Happy to hear that you had a great breakfast experience at our Bistro! Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Warm Regards The LUST Bistro & Bakery Team

ZA_Mark

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

329

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

You get poor service and then you find this

Most inattentive service experience to date - haphazard and unorganised. You will need lots of patienceMore

Thank ZA_Mark

Dear Mark, I am sorry that you received anything less than stellar service. It would greatly help me if you would take a couple of minutes to send me an email (jp@lustbistro.com) with some more information. Please accept my apologies and I hope to hear...More

SandraMaartens

Paarl, South Africa

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Very Poor Service

For the last three years a group of friends - 14 - have celebrated their birthdays every quarter at this restaurant and never had a bad experience. Sadly today the food was good but the service was very bad. The waitress was very inexperienced or...More

Thank SandraMaartens

Dear SandraMaartens, It saddens me that I have to respond to a review like this, however context is necessary for any reader. Additionally it might provide you with some perspective once you've taken a break from poking complete strangers in the chest...:-) (Incidentally - you'll...More

MLou228

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Tasty Lunch

We visited Lust for lunch whilst on the Franschhoek wine tram. Unfortunately the food took a little longer than expected to arrive and we had to rush our lunch to make the tram. The build your own sandwich concept was fun and the sandwiches were...More

Thank MLou228

Dear MLou, Thank you for your review and the visit. We will be sure to have another Gin Float on standby ;-) Hope to welcome you back again in the near future or next trip to South Africa. Best JP

tommc666

London, United Kingdom

254

Reviewed 10 March 2018

Excellent

Used the Bistro a couple of times whilst staying next door for a wedding over a weekend. The quality was excellent and all of the party felt the same. Will definitely be back.

Thank tommc666

Hi Tomm! Thank you for sharing your experience at LUST Bistro & Bakery on TripAdvisor. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Warm Regards Susan

NikkiSewpersad

Durban, South Africa

3422

Reviewed 8 March 2018

Scrumptious food - fantastic service!

My husband and I visited the Lust bistro twice during our 3 night stay in Franschoek. We were doing a late afternoon wine tasting at Vrede en lust, but decided to order some pizza for take away before doing the tasting. Placing the order was...More

Thank NikkiSewpersad

Hi Nikki! We are happy to hear that our staff and service met your needs & expectations! Looking forward to welcoming you back to LUST Bistro & Bakery! Thank you for taking time to review our restaurant. Warm Regards Susan

millicLeyland

leyland

9837

Build your own sandwich

Lovely Brunch with friends. Excellent homemade bread and it is perfect to be able to choose your own filling. Staff very obliging and always smiling. After you have eaten you can go into the Winery which has breathtaking view of the mountains. A lovely picture...More

Thank millicLeyland

Hi! Thank you for the positive response! Looking forward to seeing you again soon at LUST Bistro & Bakery! Warm Regards Susan

Samantha P

Perth, Australia

5913

Reviewed 18 February 2018 via mobile

Delicious food and outstanding service

Sunday breakfast in an exceptional setting. The service is outstanding, the food is delicious. They have a selection of artisan breads . Coffee is good, I can recommend the omelette, it was fluffy and delicious. This is an upmarket experience at reasonable prices . Lots...More

Thank Samantha P

Hi Samantha Thank you for the good review. We do take pride in catering to our customer's needs the best way we can. Looking forward to seeing you again soon at LUST Bistro & Bakery. Warm Regards Susan

VOYAGEUREPICURIEN

Arras, France

245138

Reviewed 16 February 2018

Nice place, Nice lunch !

We were six people for lunch time on a week day. Nice welcome, good food, we felt at ease. The terrace is a charming place. I recomend.

Thank VOYAGEUREPICURIEN

Hi there! Thank you for the positive review! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Regards Susan

Paljas1976

17070

Reviewed 21 January 2018 via mobile

Good but not great

We decided to go for breakfast at Vrede en Lust. Friendly welcome and we were seated. It was so dirty under the table next to the skirting that could not put my handbag down. The food was good, we had omelettes. The waiting staff literally...More

Thank Paljas1976

Dear Paljas, We are happy to have had you visit us at LUST Bistro and sad to hear that you had less than a stellar experience, which is what we aim for every time for both tourists and local guests alike. The floor are scrubbed...More

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