Discover the Soulful Culinary Journey at Afro-Boer Baker’s Café

Since August 2013, Afro-Boer Baker’s Café has been a beacon of culinary excellence, earning recognition through multiple prestigious awards from Eat-Out, Best of Pretoria, Diners Club Wine Awards, and TripAdvisor Service Excellence Awards. Named one of the top 20 Iconic South African restaurants by Eat-Out Magazine, our café has been featured in esteemed publications such as Food and Home, Sarie Kos Magazine, MNet’s Kyknet Via T.V. channel, Pretoria News, and the Sunday Times Newspaper.

Driven by the visionary Michelle Cronjé-Cibulka, Afro-Boer nurtures a team of raw novices and newcomers, transforming them into skilled managers, baristas, chefs, bakers, and waiters. Michelle's approach focuses on imparting industry and life skills, fostering self-empowerment, and inspiring a positive impact in households and communities.

Our food philosophy is rooted in farm-to-plate, self-harvesting, and Slow Food principles. Afro-Boer proudly preserves and celebrates heritage across African and South African food cultures, delivering a unique blend of home-made, hand-made, and wholesome foods. We champion local farmers and small business owners, reflecting our commitment to supporting the community.

At Afro-Boer, being an Afro-Boer means embracing the richness of African culture, exploring diverse flavors, and celebrating the unique blend of European roots, traditional sentiment, Afrikaans heritage, and a deep love for the African continent. Michelle's café is an embodiment of this fusion, creating a space where Madiba's spirit is felt, Nguni-cowskin adorns the floor, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo sets the rhythm.

The café's ambiance is non-traditional yet authentically South African, a place where Zulu elements coexist with boerekos in the kitchen. Michelle's vision unfolds in a setting where a Madiba t-shirt meets a Nguni-cowskin, and Uys Kruger's verses echo alongside the aroma of a secret recipe-pudding served in a blikbord.

As Afro-Boer marks its 10th year, the journey extends into evening trade, inviting you to join our adventure towards an evening wine and food experience. With proteas in our hair and stars as our guide, immerse yourself in an enchanting atmosphere where the day begins early and concludes with the gentle hum of music fading into prayer.

Tomorrow is another day, and Afro-Boer invites you to savor each moment, relishing the slower pace, meaning, and celebration that permeate every aspect of our eatery. Come, be part of our story, and make memories as if sitting at your own kitchen table, where food is prepared slowly and lovingly by hand.