Menu - Steam

After spending the full day walking around Stellies sightseeing, my friend and I were craving something sweet and a cup of coffee. <br/ <br/ Approaching from th... read more After spending the full day walking around Stellies sightseeing, my friend and I were craving something sweet and a cup of coffee. <br/ <br/ Approaching from the Church street, we spotted the 'Truth coffee ' umbrellas in the distance and decided to plant ourselves at Steam, before making our way home. <br/ <br/ Upon entering we noticed that the decor was steampunk inspired and so were the waiters ' attire. Wonder if they have any affiliation to Truth in Buitenkant street...<br/ <br/ Both my friend and I opted for the Nutella pancakes. Super delicious and served with a very generous serving of Nutella. Coffee was great too. <br/ <br/ I flicked through the rest of the menu and it looks very promising. I need to make a point of returning here for a full meal.

Steam Stellenbosch will always stay a classic weekend starter for me. <br/ <br/ The open rooftop bar is the perfect place to be on a early summer afternoon, as... read more Steam Stellenbosch will always stay a classic weekend starter for me. <br/ <br/ The open rooftop bar is the perfect place to be on a early summer afternoon, as the last moments of daylight melt away in shades of purple orange and pink. We sat at comfortable couches, sipping on one of their gin and tonic specials while enjoying the vibe, each other's company and a Steam basket. Their gin and tonic menu is quite versatile, with something for most gin drinkers to enjoy. The waiting staff is quite knowledgeable about gin and accompanied tonics. If you ever struggle to make your own decision on what to order... their suggestions rarely disappoint. The food is also of good quality. The Steam Basket comprised of curried spring rolls, chilli poppers, mouthwatering dukkah rubbed ribs, crumbed camembert wedges and the most delicious Cajun spiced chicken strips with a variety of two sauces. The only let down for me was the camembert wedges. It's only a mouthful of cheese, being a bit bland, spoiling what could have been a great addition to the basket. It needs something to bring out the brilliant camembert qualities or at least something to compliment it. The rest was enjoyable and more than enough for a party of two. Steam is and will definitely stay one of my favorite hang out spots in Stellenbosch. It is a perfect place for a sundowner, chilling spot and a gin and tonic heaven