Hit the road and find the best breakfast spots in Knysna

There are some breakfast gems in Knysna. Image via Adobe Stock

If you are heading up Knysna for the Garden Route International Film Festival (previously known as the Knysna Film Festival), here are some great spots to enjoy a delicious breakfast before you spend the day watching the impressive line-up of both international and local films featured at the festival.

KNYSNA’S BEST BREAKFAST SPOTS

EAST HEAD CAFÉ

This little café with its bright interior, elegant décor and beautiful shaded deck that commands spectacular views of the lagoon and Heads is a perfect breakfast spot for those who are looking for super food with a view.

Great deluxe coffee, succulent French toast, and fabulous omelettes.

25 George Rex Dr, The Heads, Knysna, 6571, Phone: 044 384 0933 www.eastheadcafe.co.za/

ILE DE PAIN

Packed to the rafters every day of the week, Ile de Pain is somewhat of a legacy in Knysna.

Head there early to secure a table and start your day with melty all-butter and almond croissants, pain au raisin or poached eggs on their famous 50% rye-sourdough. This is an extremely popular spot and reservations are not accepted so get there early to get a table.

10, The Boatshed, Long St, Thesen Island, Knysna, 6571, Phone: 044 302 5705, iledepain.co.za/

CAFÉ Z AT PEZULA

For a super sleek breakfast, this trendy venue won’t disappoint.

Serving simple and wholesome food that is freshly from local produce grown in the resort’s vegetable and herb garden, a delicious array of traditional and adventurous dishes is on offer and well worth a visit. Try the shitake mushroom open omelette for a winning breakfast.

Lagoon View Dr, Sparrebosch, Knysna, 6571, Phone: 044 302 3333, pezulahotel.com/

LUNAR CAFÉ

Lunar Café is all about coffee and fantastic coffee at that! Small and intimate, the quirky bistro fills up quickly with coffee aficionados seeking their daily fix and foodies looking for a tasty bite.

Funky white designer chairs and simple grey tables offset the exquisite detail of an ancient Persian carpet which proudly takes centre-stage in the middle of the triple volume interior. The chocolate cake is to die for.

Shop z2-09, 51 Main Rd, Knysna Central, Knysna, 6570, Phone: 044 382 0758,  knysnamall.co.za/shops-knysna-mall/lunar-cafe/