Your Secret Garden
Escape in Waterkloof

Fresh, thoughtfully crafted cuisine
served in a peaceful sanctuary.
Where every detail is considered
and every guest is treated like family.

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Family-Owned

12 Years of Excellence

50 Intimate Seats

Fresh Menu, Made Daily

Sound Familiar?

Tired of Rushed and Noisy Restaurants?

Most dining experiences feel like an assembly line.

Loud, impersonal, and over before you've had a chance to breathe.

You deserve better than that.

Most dining experiences feel like an assembly line.

Loud, impersonal, and over before you've had a chance to breathe.

You deserve better than that.

Craving Real Food Made with Real Ingredients?

Mass-produced menus and reheated shortcuts are everywhere.

You can taste the difference when a kitchen actually cares about what goes on the plate.

Mass-produced menus and reheated shortcuts are everywhere.

You can taste the difference when a kitchen actually cares about what goes on the plate.

Searching For
An Escape From
the Bustle?

Searching For
An Escape From
the Bustle?

There are few places in Pretoria
where you can truly exhale.

Where the setting itself slows you down and reminds you that a meal can be a genuine experience.

There are few places in Pretoria
where you can truly exhale.

Where the setting itself slows you down and reminds you that a meal can be a genuine experience.

"Alice in Waterkloof was created for people who believe

that a good meal in a beautiful setting shouldn't be hard to find.

We exist to prove that it doesn't have to be."

"Alice in Waterkloof was created for people who believe

that a good meal in a beautiful setting shouldn't be hard to find.

We exist to prove that it doesn't have to be."

Award-Winning Skill

Made Fresh

Every Single Day

Award-Winning Skill

Made Fresh

Every Single Day

Emma trained at the Prue Leith Chefs Academy
and honed her craft at some of South Africa's
top restaurants.

When the opportunity to acquire Alice arose,
she brought that expertise home - to Waterkloof,
where her family has always belonged.

Every dish that leaves our kitchen is made
fresh to order.

No shortcuts, no reheating, no compromises.

Just honest, high-quality food prepared
by a team that genuinely cares.

Emma trained at the Prue Leith Chefs Academy
and honed her craft at some of South Africa's
top restaurants.

When the opportunity to acquire Alice arose,
she brought that expertise home - to Waterkloof,
where her family has always belonged.

Every dish that leaves our kitchen is made
fresh to order.

No shortcuts, no reheating, no compromises.

Just honest, high-quality food prepared
by a team that genuinely cares.

Emma trained at the Prue Leith Chefs Academy
and honed her craft at some of South Africa's
top restaurants.

When the opportunity to acquire Alice arose,
she brought that expertise home - to Waterkloof,
where her family has always belonged.

Every dish that leaves our kitchen is made
fresh to order.

No shortcuts, no reheating, no compromises.

Just honest, high-quality food prepared
by a team that genuinely cares.

Prue Leith Chefs

Academy Trained

Prue Leith Chefs

Academy Trained

Experience in South Africa's Top Restaurants

12 Years Anchored

in Waterkloof

12 Years Anchored

in Waterkloof

Meet Our Family

Three Steps to Your Garden Table

Explore Our Menu

Browse fresh, thoughtfully crafted dishes made daily from quality ingredients. Something for every appetite and every occasion.

Reserve Your Table

Call us to book your chosen date and time. We keep our garden to 50 seats — booking ensures yours is waiting.

Arrive At Your Garden Sanctuary

Walk through the Garden Bleu nursery and into a world that feels entirely removed from the city outside.

Start With Our Menu

Why Guests Choose Alice

Fresh Daily Preparation

Our kitchen starts from scratch every morning.

Nothing is batch-produced, stored, or reheated.

What you taste is made for you, today.

Our kitchen starts from scratch every morning.

Nothing is batch-produced, stored, or reheated.

What you taste is made for you, today.

Intimate 50-Seat Setting

We chose 50 seats deliberately.

Enough to fill the garden with good energy,
small enough to ensure every guest is noticed and cared for.

We chose 50 seats deliberately.

Enough to fill the garden with good energy,
small enough to ensure every guest is noticed and cared for.

A Secret Garden in the City

Tucked inside Garden Bleu nursery, Alice exists in its own world.
Green, quiet, and unhurried — a few steps
from Milner Street and a world away from it.

A Family That Runs This Place

Our kitchen opens from scratch every morning.

Nothing is batch-produced, stored, or reheated.

What you taste is made for you, today.

Our kitchen opens from scratch every morning.

Nothing is batch-produced, stored, or reheated.

What you taste is made for you, today.

A Glimpse of Alice

"Beautiful and tranquil.
An escape from the busy city life."
Ina K, Waterkloof

When It's More Than a Table

Some Occasions Deserve the Whole Garden

Birthdays that call for more than a slice of cake.

A baby shower under the trees.

A corporate breakfast people actually look forward to.

When you're bringing a larger group, we set aside a section of the garden and build the morning around you.

Emma designs a set menu with you beforehand.

Nothing is decided in a rush on the day.

ne conversation, and then a morning that runs exactly as it should.

We host groups of 20 to 30 comfortably.

Tell us what you're planning and we'll come back with available dates, a menu direction, and a price per person.

Birthdays &
Milestones

Birthdays &
Milestones

The ones worth marking properly. Long table, garden light, no one watching the clock.

Baby & Bridal
Showers

Baby & Bridal
Showers

Soft mornings, beautiful food, and a setting that needs almost no decorating.

Anniversaries &
Family Lunches

Anniversaries &
Family Lunches

For the gatherings that only happen once in a while - and should feel like it.

Corporate Breakfasts

A meeting that doesn't feel like one. Quiet enough to talk, good enough to remember.

Farewells & Welcomes

Sending someone off, or bringing them home. Both deserve a proper table.

Standing Groups

Book clubs, committees, old friends. Regular mornings, held for you.

Ask About Private Events

Telephone

066 272 0231

Exclusive Evenings

Once a Month, the Garden Transforms

An Unforgettable Experience

Once a Month, the Garden Transforms

An Unforgettable Experience

Once a month, our garden transforms.

The lights change, the menu changes, and a small, invited group of guests
experience Emma's culinary craft at its most ambitious.

Multi-course. Seasonal. Intimate. Invite-only.

Join the waitlist and we'll reach out when the next date is set.

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What Our Guests Say

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good food. Reasonable prices. Beautiful things!!

Mornay S

Just the sweetest, cutest place. Stunning!! Loved our day out and scrumptious breakfast.
Shop next door is most beautiful too. Thank you to everyone there. For a unique and beautiful experience.

Martildie

What a lovely place. And the service is next level. The people go out of their way to make you comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.

Amanda B

"Delicious food. Friendly and efficient. Cool, cosy environment on a very hot afternoon. I will be back."

Arlene D

This morning was our 1st time visiting Alice in Waterkloof.
It is a quaint little place with lots of greenery around beautifully decorated. The breakfast and chocolate cake we had was good. Would like to see more exciting cakes on the menu. Great cappucino's with excellent service. We will visit more often. You must visit this lovely little gem in Pretoria.

Madelyn

Threw a baby shower at Alice in Waterkloof today and it was absolutely beautiful and perfect. Venue is so lovely, friendly staff and the food is delicious.

Carmen T

This place is amazing! Had a birthday feast! If you love nature and or artistic, Visit! The rain just added to the beauty of the place. When you walk in it's a garden pathway. Some tables are hidden within nature for those quiet intimate moments or you can choose a normal setup more in the open.

Gabi B

It's a beautiful little garden cafe tucked in a safe residential area. Get yourself a tasty scone with jam and butter, white hot chocolate, or a cup of cappuccino. The best scone in town, I say.
I loved the fact that they keep putting roses on the tables🌹... Feeling romantic all day 💗

Sara L

Beautiful peaceful place to have a lovely meal and tea. Especially if the weather is nice.

Natalie A

I've visited twice now: once for a birthday and once for a little book club get-together. Both times were delights. The setting is really special (I appreciate all the little alcoves) and the food is delicious! I was so grateful for the gluten-free options!

Emma P

Small little garden center with a very cozy restaurant, definitely something different. Food is excellent very friendly staff. We enjoyed our visit. Calm and relaxing atmosphere. Nice options on menu a must try!

Carol B

Lovely venue, friendly staff.

Joanne B

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good food. Reasonable prices. Beautiful things!!

Mornay S

"Delicious food. Friendly and efficient. Cool, cosy environment on a very hot afternoon. I will be back."

Arlene D

Gabi B

Emma P

Just the sweetest, cutest place. Stunning!! Loved our day out and scrumptious breakfast.
Shop next door is most beautiful too. Thank you to everyone there. For a unique and beautiful experience.

Martildie

Madelyn

Sara L

Carol B

What a lovely place. And the service is next level. The people go out of their way to make you comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.

Amanda B

Threw a baby shower at Alice in Waterkloof today and it was absolutely beautiful and perfect. Venue is so lovely, friendly staff and the food is delicious.

Carmen T

Beautiful peaceful place to have a lovely meal and tea. Especially if the weather is nice.

Natalie A

Lovely venue, friendly staff.

Joanne B

Ready for Your Garden Escape?

Monday – Friday: 08h00 – 16h00

Saturday: 08h00 – 14h00

Sunday: Closed

Public Holidays: 08h00 – 14h00

We encourage bookings to avoid disappointment.

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372 Milner Street, Waterkloof, Pretoria, 0145

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Make a morning of it.

A shopping and dining destination like
no other in Waterkloof.

Make a morning of it.

A shopping and dining destination like
no other in Waterkloof.

A secret garden restaurant
in the heart of Waterkloof.

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Hours

Mon-Fri: 08h00-16h00

Sat: 08h00-14h00

Closed: Sundays

Holidays: 08h00-14h00

Contact

372 Milner Street, Waterkloof

066 272 0231

Your Secret Garden Escape in Waterkloof

Your Secret Garden Escape in Waterkloof

When It's More Than a Table

Your Secret Garden
Escape in Waterkloof

Your Secret Garden
Escape in Waterkloof