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Atkins-dieters be warned. When Austrian chef-patron Markus Farbinger bakes, bread is all you'll want to eat! Whether it's his fresher-than-fresh potato bread, fluffy croissants, fragrant focaccia, crispy ciabattas, or signature companion (half-wheat, half-rye sourdough made with a 300-year-old starter dough), Markus makes you realize that there is something seriously wrong with the bland stuff you find in supermarkets. In addition, all the produce is free-range and from the farm, and the cappuccino is the best in town. You sit at long wooden tables, either under the trees or inside the rustic bakery, from where you can choose which of the daily sandwiches (don't miss the toasted baguette with figs, Gorgonzola, rocket, and balsamic reduction), salads, soups, light grills and sweet treats -- all chalked on the blackboard. Despite the limited menu, this is generally considered the best value restaurant in Knysna.
- © Frommer's 2013
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User Reviews for Ile de Pain Bread & Café
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Fab eating experience
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Brilliant nothing like it anywhere else. The food is healthy and different and the staff friendly. Beware in season you cannot get in and have to queue. Well worth it though!!!
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- posted on 11.15.12
- by flovosloo
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Bread of Life
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No matter what time of day you can enjoy the Bread of life in many forms. Artisan bread at its best baked with heart and passion
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- posted on 11.14.12
- by FrancoisF5100
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Beach and bread day bar
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I loved Markus' asparagus tart! Ile de Pain is one of the few beachy-style places that exist and that really work along the Garden Route. Well worth visiting, but try to avoid...
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- posted on 11.12.12
- by ArtistsCottage
Awards:
Frommer's
- Very Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- tel: 044/302-5707
Address:
- 10 The Boatshed
- Thesen Island
- Knysna
Hours:
- Tues-Sun breakfast and lunch 8am-3pm
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