A Saturday morning treat

Strolling down the narrow pathways in amongst a bustle of hungry people who are soaking up the sun and enjoying their day off; hearing the birds chirping and the low hum of happy, chatty families you cannot help but smile. Curry spices, burgers, mushrooms cooking and pizzas fill the air with a tantalizing scent. Walking inside you don’t know where to start- from decadent chocolate brownies to exquisite Belgium waffles and cheesecakes and a huge variety of cheese; every direction contains a little bit of magic that needs to be tried. At every other store there is a cold glass of bubbly or a bottle of beer for the adults so they can treat themselves to a perfect breakfast, there is a juice store for the others, a little counter with divine lemonade and a stop off with some spectacular coffee which will cure a hangover in a whiff. This is a perfect Saturday morning get away whether you are with your partner, kids, parents or friends or dog this market caters for all- even the vegetarians! There are benches scattered around the place which people sit down at for their brunch, or there is a lovely patch of grass to enjoy, you will also always find people sitting in the stairs as well. Relaxed music in the background gives it the touch of ambience that is needed while you are strolling around trying to decide what to eat. Not only can you find food and drinks here, but it is also the perfect place to buy a gift for a friend- the selection of different odds and ends is quite impressive. The people behind the counter are extremely friendly and will always greet you with a smile. Whilst walking past all the other Saturday marketers you will be able to pick up on hearing their accents that there are a few tourists who are also enjoying their holiday away. The place that I am raving about is the Stellenbosch Market. If you haven’t been, it is certainly a recommendation. Best advice is to get there early as it can get quite busy, and when you are there be sure to try the brownies!