The Service Station Wine Bar

Wine bar & restaurant

The Service Station Wine Bar is a small paradise in an isolated corner of the Free State. A full service restaurant with slow food based on local ingredients—wherever possible—crafted with love and subtlety. Full meals as well as snack platters and tapas style dishes.

There is an extensive wine list of well-chosen South Africa wines at good prices—the wine cellar is located in the station’s old mechanics pit. We also offer a cocktail menu and an extensive list of artisanal spirits from South Africa’s best craft distillers. Look out for our collection of Canadian whisky’s—South Africa’s largest. In total there are 31 whiskys from Scotland, Ireland, Japan and the US.

Events venue The Service Station is available as an events venue that can accommodate numbers large and small. We can host large private parties, weddings, sporting and other events. Be in touch to discuss your needs.

Hours
Friday: 14h00 – 21h00
Saturday: 12h00 – 21h00
Sunday: 12h00 – 18h00

Daily happy hour (2 for 1 beer and wine ): 17h00 –18h00, Sundays 15h00 – 16h00

393 Van Der Merwe St, Rosendal
Contact: 082 493 7711 / 072 824 9151
servicestationwinebar@gmail.com

Yolla’s

Bar & restaurant

Very cosy bar, restaurant and performance venue for musicians in the heart of the town. Join locals and visitors alike for drinks, pizzas and meals. Also serves breakfast and cakes.

Live sport events screened.

Pizza night is on Friday and Saturday nights – a wonderful social evening where all the locals get together for a drink and a pizza.

Hours
Wednesday to Friday: 10h00 – 20h00
Saturday: 08h00 – 20h00
Sunday: 08h00 – 12h00 (Breakfast menu only)
Monday & Tuesday: closed

Opening hours may extend past 20:00 when busy; otherwise, the kitchen closes at 20:00.


Corner Hertzog & Van der Merwe Streets, Rosendal
Contact: Yolanda 082 660 5443 

Rosendal Handelshuis

Waffle House 

The Rosendal Handelshuis is host to the best waffles in the Free State. Some people claim the best waffles in South Africa, but we are humble and will only claim the Free State. Our sweet and savoury waffles are freshly made and we promise you a taste experience you will never forget. 

We specialise in breakfast waffles, with our Eggs Benedict Waffle, leading the pack. Our Bo-bo-ti waffle with Cape Malay spices and a Rosendal twist is a must have for lunch. The sweet waffle selection includes a Peppermint Crisp waffle and a traditional waffle with locally sourced honey. 

The drinks menu include a variety of fabulous milkshakes, including peanut butter and chai tea, as well as our homemade ginger beer.

Eating at the Rosendal Handelshuis is an experience you will remember.

Hours
Saturday: 09h00 – 15h00
Sunday: 09h00 – 13h00
Monday – Friday: closed

Corner Hertzog and Church Streets, Rosendal
Contact: 064 813 4933 

MoCo Coffee

Mobile Coffee Bike at ark. contemporary

Serving specialty coffee with a view, MoCo is a mobile espresso bike parked outside ark. contemporary on weekends. Come for a flat white, cappuccino, latte, hot choc or chai.

Saturdays and Sundays see locals and visitors gathering for their morning fix, often with a sweet treat.

Whether you’re passing through or starting your day in town, or heading home, MoCo is your weekend go-to for a damn fine cup of coffee.

Hours
Saturday: 09h00 – 12h00
Sunday: 09h00 – 12h00

Outside ark. contemporary, 342 Kriek Street (Corner Van Der Merwe Street), Rosendal
Contact: Mo 081 346 9707
admin@mococoffee.co.za
www.mococoffee.co.za 

Stina’s Coffee Pot

Coffee, tea and sweet treats

Come enjoy a cup of coffee or a cup of tea at Stina’s Coffee Pot.
Serving Boeretroos, Station Master Coffee, and various varieties of tea.

Ask Stina for a sweet treat with your coffee!

Hours
Monday – Friday: 09h00 – 15h00
Saturday & Sunday: closed

Sonneblomhoekie, 38 Neethling Street, Corner Church Street, Rosendal
Contact: Stina 083 296 0121

Kasi Pizza • Kasi Kitchen

Take-away • By order only • Deliveries

Award-winning chef Makatleho Maseko is a child of Rosendal, and has worked at a number of local restaurants. She, together with her husband Maseko, is now the proud owner of the Kasi range, which includes pizza, traditional and fast food.

House no. 124, Mautse
Orders: 079 411 7009 or 079 227 7453

Potluck Pies

Take-away • By order only

Delicious freshly baked pies, other prepared meals and snacks, made to order.

Pies are just the beginning of our culinary journey; we offer a delectable array of prepared meals, all made to order to satisfy every craving. From savoury quiches to delicious desserts, our changing menu boasts a variety that caters to every palate.

Sonneblomhoekie

Take-away • By order only

Pre-order the take-away meal of the day from Sonneblomhoekie. Cooked meals to be ordered before 10h00, but take-aways, such as toasted sandwiches and chips, can be ordered at any time. Friday is vetkoek day!

Hours
Summer Monday – Friday: 07h00 – 15h00
Winter Monday – Friday: 08h00 – 15h00
Saturday & Sunday: closed

38 Neethling Street, Corner Church Street, Rosendal
Orders: 083 296 0121