West Coast & Swartland
Specialising in handmade toffees, Darling Sweet is a popular addition to the town's foodie scene. You can watch the toffee being made then indulge in a…
Must-see shopping in Western Cape
Western Cape
Locals love to stop here for a freshly baked pie and some just-pressed apple juice before heading off on a road trip. As well as the farm stall, there's a…
Wild Oats Community Farmers Market
Garden Route
A Garden Route institution, this farmers market has been operating for over a decade. Arrive early to get your pick of the pies, biltong, cheese, cakes,…
Garden Route
This complex off the N2 between Wilderness and Sedgefield has the pleasant Zucchini restaurant and some small shops selling fresh produce, boutique…
Western Cape
Based in Rondomskrik, 3km north of the town centre, this community craft project serves as both a youth centre and a way for teenagers to earn some pocket…
Franschhoek
An empowerment program gave the two local guys who run this chocolatier a leg up and now people are raving about their confections. There are daily…
Stellenbosch
This place was on the Stellenbosch map before Stellenbosch was on the map. It’s an unashamedly touristy general dealer but still worth visiting for its…
Lugro Ostrich Leather Products
Route 62
Lugro is independent of local ranches, so offers a shopping experience that avoids the tacky tourist vibe that can accompany the search for ostrich goods…
Western Cape
Drop by this women's empowerment project to watch the ladies in action creating adorable knitted bunnies and elephants, crocheted blankets and colourful…
Plettenberg Bay
For a bit of retail therapy, head for this complex 3km east of town, with resident artists, a weaving museum, antiques and a restaurant.
Stellenbosch
This open-air market is a great place to haggle for African carvings, paintings and costume jewellery.
