A Foodie's Guide to Highland Flavours
Last updated: 17 August 2025
Slow mornings, crisp highland air, and small-batch flavours — Dullstroom is made for eating well at an easy pace. Use this insider guide to plan a foodie weekend built around coffee, tastings, and proudly local producers in town and just down the road.
Base yourself at The Browns' Luxury Guest & Cottage Suites in Dullstroom. Book an entire house for self-catering, or choose a suite-only stay with a beverage station (minibar fridge, Nespresso coffee, tea selection, hot chocolate, still water, milk) for effortless early starts.
Coffee to Start the Day
Beans About Coffee (Dullstroom Espresso Bar, Naledi Drive)
Dullstroom's original roastery brand pours freshly roasted coffees at its espresso bar on the main drag. Grab a bag for your room and enjoy that first cup before the village wakes.
Handy tip: weekends can be busy. If you're heading out early to fish or hike, get your take-away before peak breakfast time.
Cheese, Pasta and Pantry at 84 on Main
Bergen Cheese (84 Naledi Drive)
A local favourite for tasting and take-home wedges — from cheddars to softer styles. Perfect for building a late-afternoon snack board.
Pasta Dullicious (same centre)
Handmade, small-batch pasta made in Dullstroom, plus sauces and specialty pantry goods to match.
Dullstroom Cultour Co. Wine Club (same centre)
A cosy spot for guided wine tastings with cheese boards inspired by Bergen's range. Book ahead on busy weekends.
Infinite Tea (same centre)
Bubble tea and refreshing sips while you browse the centre.
Tastings with a Local Twist
Wild About Whisky (Naledi Drive)
One of South Africa's most renowned whisky experiences, with curated flights across whisky — and increasingly gin, agave and more. Sessions are relaxed, informative and easy to book.
Dullstroom Gin — Gin Emporium (Ivy Lane, 65 Naledi Drive)
A small, characterful tasting room pouring craft gins made for highland evenings. Expect guided tastings and a shelf of infusions and signature serves.
Chocolate, Sweets and Family Treats
Shautany Chocolatiers (Ivy Lane, Naledi Drive)
Handmade Belgian-style chocolates, truffles and bars — great gifts or dessert for the cottage table.
Udderlicious Milkshake Bar (Old Transvaal precinct)
Double-thick, fun flavours and kid-friendly energy. A light-hearted stop after a stroll down Naledi Drive.
Classic Farm-Stall Stop (Nearby)
Milly's on the N4 (Machadodorp/eNtokozweni)
A regional institution en route to or from Dullstroom. Stock up on hot- or cold-smoked trout, legendary trout pies, pâtés, and pantry fillers from the on-site bakery.
A Microbrewery with a View (Easy Side Trip)
Hops Hollow Country House & Brew Pub (Long Tom Pass, near Lydenburg/Mashishing)
Small-batch beers poured at the highest point of the pass, with hearty pub plates and big escarpment views. Ideal for a leisurely lunch on your way in or out.
Local Trout: What to Buy and Where
Dullstroom sits in trout country, with producers in the wider area supplying smoked ribbons, fillets and pâtés to shops and restaurants. For a sure-thing takeaway, pick up smoked trout and pies at Milly's; in town, look for stocked fridges in main-road delis and bottle shops, especially on weekends.
Build-Your-Own Dullstroom Tasting Board (10-Minute Plan)
- Cheese: two contrasting wedges from Bergen Cheese
- Carbs & crunch: fresh baguette or crackers from a village bakery/deli
- Protein: smoked trout from Milly's for ribbons or pâté
- Something sweet: a small box from Shautany Chocolatiers
- Sip: book a Wild About Whisky or Dullstroom Gin tasting before dinner, or take a recommended bottle from the Dullstroom Cultour Co. Wine Club back to your suite
Practical Planning
- Book tastings ahead for whisky, gin and wine on peak weekends
- Pack a cooler bag if you'll be buying chilled goods and continuing to wander
- Self-catering vs eating out: if you've booked a whole house at The Browns, plan one relaxed dinner in with fresh pasta and a salad; for suite-only stays, keep meals simple in town and use your beverage station for early coffees and night-caps
- Seasonal hours: many spots adjust trading times in winter or on Sundays — check same-day hours before you drive
Where to Stay
The Browns' Luxury Guest & Cottage Suites (Dullstroom)
- Whole-house self-catering is available when you book an entire house
- Suite-only stays include a beverage station (minibar fridge, Nespresso coffee, tea selection, hot chocolate, still water, milk)
Set your foodie base and check live Rates & Availability at The Browns — then eat, sip and explore at your own pace.