Restaurant · Garden · Culture · Philippolis

Good food, great company, Karoo skies.

A creative gathering place in the oldest building in town. Tender Karoo lamb chops, hand-cut chips and a garden made for watching the sunset.

4.7 ★73 Google reviews
Since 1830sthe town's first school
Fireplace& sunset garden
Our story

The creative heart of Philippolis.

Karoo Artist's Cafe lives in the town's first school building, built in the 1830s, on Tobie Muller Street.

Today it's the most popular spot for dinner in Philippolis, and a home for creative and cultural events. Inside you'll find a long dining hall, walls of books, art and a fireplace for chilly Karoo nights. Outside, a garden with a view of the sunset.

Our food takes time, because it's made properly. Don't be in a hurry: order a drink, sit back and enjoy the company.

The cafe entranceThe garden
1830s

The building that houses our cafe was the very first school in Philippolis, one of the oldest towns in the Free State. Every meal here comes with a little history.

Food

What our guests rave about

Fresh & colourful
Fresh & colourfulSalads, wraps and halloumi
The dining hall
The dining hallLamb chops, steak and burgers
Books & art
Books & artBrowse while you wait
Sundowners
SundownersA drink in the garden at sunset
Reviews
4.7
★★★★★
73 Google reviews

We didn't expect much in such a small town and were blown away by the hospitality and delicious food. Initially just wanting to order takeaway burgers, we quickly found ourselves with a beer in the garden watching the sunset.

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Google guestGoogle review

An absolute gem in this town, amazing service and even better food. We had the steak and beef burgers and they were some of the best meals we've had in a very long time.

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Google guestGoogle review

The ambience was out of this world. The food was to die for. We had the lamb chops for dinner. It was tender and cooked to perfection.

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Google guestGoogle review

What a lovely experience on a very chilly day. Nice warm fireplace going and I loved the decor. We arrived late and could still order.

Visit us

30 Tobie Muller Street, Philippolis

In the old school building, in the heart of town.

Bookings & contact

Lunch and dinner. Phone or WhatsApp to book a table.
30 Tobie Muller Street, Philippolis, 9970