Shew service was bad today. Walked in at 12:30 in the afternoon, waitress didn't have menus, took us to a table near the geese with the previous guests leftovers still on the table. She said she will be back to clean the table, we didn't see her for the next hour. The other couple seated next to us got up and said they were going to another place as they weren't getting served. Then we discovered the gate at the back was wide open and my 5 year old almost went out onto the road. Another Indian lady who sits at the front desk came to take our orders, she was even worse. We ended up moving to another table for safety of the kids (Also had the previous guests leftovers still waiting to be cleaned up). My wife spotted the Indian lady who then took our orders. She messed up the kid's orders (incorrect meals which the kitchen had to rectify), so my wife and my food waited their with our kids drinks, finally the food came with the first waitress who said she will bring my coffee. She brought the coffee without milk and said "Ooh I hope the coffee is not cold". What a joke! The Indian waitress came through again and she then promised to bring the milk. We didn't see either waitress until we went to pay. I had the coffee black. Lol. We went to pay and the Indian waitress was relaxing at the front desk, the black waitress was behind the counter on her phone whilst the 2 male waiters were vigorously making drinks. I normally give a decent tip but this time I didn't. Sorry Chocolate Garden, you have a lovely place for kids but you need to up your waitress service.
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 5

I live in Joburg but I recently hosted my baby’s first birthday party at The Chocolate Garden in KZN after a high recommendation from a close relative. I was so disappointed by the lack of management and organization we experienced on the day of the party. 1.) Due to a high number of delivery trucks offloading supplies for the various events occurring at the venue, our decor service provider was held up in the congestion at the gate and unable to start our party setup on time. The delay was horrible. We were forced to begin the party an hour and a half later than planned with guests having already arrived. 2.) We didn't have space to setup a jumping castle as promised because of two other birthday parties happening on the same day and close to where we were. One of them occupied the space that was initially allocated for us. I don't blame them though because there were no demarcations from the venue management to indicate the jumping castle/ inflatable space for each party. Our kids were so let down as they sat and watched the other children enjoy their inflatables. 3.) Also, the private party area was not enclosed even though there is a gate to do so. We had strangers walking in and out of our party several times. As a first-time mom, I was looking forward to this celebration all year and wanted the day to be perfect and memorable for our family but it was just filled with stress and disappointment.
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2

The Chocolate Garden is such a beautiful spot to spend the day at. The staff were so lovely and friendly, which always makes my experience at places feel so much better. Our waiter was also nice, he took our order which didn't take very long to arrive. Our food looked so lovely and tasted good too. He warmed our drinks up for us because it had gotten cold and was very helpful. My kids absolutely loved and enjoyed the play area and the animals. They were having so much fun and were entertained, which allowed my hubby and I to have some uninterrupted time together. My kids did not want to leave, so I will definitely take them back again. It was well worth it and a lovely experience. I would highly recommend visiting them. There is also accommodation and venue hire available.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
R 100–150
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Full House Breakfast, Crumbed Mushrooms
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Kid-friendliness
Absolutely amazing place to keep the little ones entertained. There are play areas for them as well as animals which they can feed. My kids loved it.

Wow! I only found out about this hidden gem two months ago but when I did we went three times in one week! I have had both breakfast and lunch at The Choc Garden and both were outstanding. The food is beautifully presented and the portions very generous. The lamb curry toasted sandwhich is sublime and their sweet potato fries are heavenly. A must if you have little ones who can play on the jungle gym and observe the giant tortoises, ducks, bunnies and Guinea pigs. Set in a beautiful garden they also have facilities for children's parties and even weddings. Do yourself a favor and take your family!

A truly magnificent place literally a minute away from the main road and barely 10 minutes from King Shake Airport. A great place to grab a delicious bite to or from the airport. I never knew such a place existed barely 5 minutes away from my office...The set-up, food and service all complement one another. A magical, serene place for blending with nature...tranquility...Oh, and they have this absolutely friendly cat who is just too gorgeous for words. I enjoyed every minute and look forward to my next trip there.

Be sure to check out this little gem, a short distance from the airport at the edge of Mt Moreland. The garden is absolutely stunning! So peaceful and tranquil. Take a walk through it and admire the beauty (you get to see some geese, tortoises and guinea pigs too) A great spot for Instagram photos. Service was good and friendly and I loved the cappuccino and chocolate cake. Definitely worth the trip. I highly recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
R 50–100

If you come here please have the caramel salted milkshake. It’s definitely tranquil and beautiful here
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 150–200
Recommended dishes
Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce, Death by Chocolate, Chocolate Lava Cake, Rib Burger with Brinjal Fries and Salted Caramel Milkshake, Crumbed Mushrooms, Chicken Schnitzel with Sweet Potato Fries, Chocolate Brownie and Ice Cream

Will never go back here. The waitress told us to take a walk while she wiped our table clean, only for us to return and see another family sitting at the same table. I enquired at reception, only to be told by another waitress that we'll now have to wait for an hour for a table because they were overbooked and didn't have any tables available. But she made no attempt in trying to assist in getting a table. Very unprofessional.

This is a lovely place to spend some time. The gardens are beautiful and immaculately cared for. If you have kids, they will love it. There are bunnies, guinea pigs and other animals. There is also a jungle gym for the kiddies to enjoy. The food is well presented and the service is fantastic. The only thing I found peculiar is the significant lack of chocolate dishes to enjoy. Strange given the name of "The Chocolate Garden."

It is large and very spread out so the service is slow naturally. This is easily overlooked because of the relaxing atmosphere and generous hospitality on offer. The food and drinks are well thought out with something on offer for every taste. The kids area is everywhere so don't expect to see much of them. It is very safe and a lot of fun for children. There are a lot of animals in small enclosures.

We came here on a Saturday to meet up with friends and their children. It is a lovely setting, with lots of cute seating areas. They have a great play area for children and there are live rabbits and tortoises here too :). The food and hot drinks I had were all absolutely delicious! It wasn't busy, so lots of space to relax. The people working here were friendly and professional too.

Beautiful place spoilt by horrible food, carrot cake had fake tastless cream, not worth the price, its called the chocolate garden with very few chocolate items on the menu. The food traumatized me - very poor quality - especially the ground beef burger, if i can even call it beef. Customer service was lacking. Also, worst chicken snitchel I have ever tasted in my life.

They ran out of chocolate which I found humorous. Incredibly beautiful setting however. They had some animals for the kids to look at as well and a small outdoor swing and jungle gym installation. I do think they need more chocolate items on their menu and they need to maybe think about some minor branding issues but really beautiful space and decent service.

2nd time we're visiting and it's just as lekker as the 1st time. Wheelchair accessible. Security on site (helps to keep bunnies away from car wheels). Awesome, friendly staff, great atmosphere and fantastic coffee/cake. Wonderful venue to relax and/or keep the kids entertained with farm animals on site. Next time we'll go for lunch. …

Awesome venue, especially for kids, great food and reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend to anyone with kids - I would also however recommend that the venue either trains their waitresses better or hire ones with a little more personality- was a little like dealing with a rock. Despite that will certainly be back

Excellent views ; good environment.... Just don't eat here ; overpriced meals and cakes but very poor quality ; the chicken stinzel was the worst I have ever tasted ; the beef burger is not even real or pure 100% ; the chicken wings are okay ;
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 100–150

Wonder why it's called the chocolate garden when chocolate has nothing to do with this place.its a place for coffee and chit chat.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Scone, Chicken Fingers and Fries, Death by Chocolate, Chocolate Lava Cake, Chocolate Brownie and Ice Cream

We absolutely enjoyed our time here! The food was high quality and delicious with perfect portioning. The service was spectacular, the staff lively and professional. I was expecting to see fairies flitting about.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

A delightful little gem in the middle of nowhere. Our first experience was superb, and we will definitely be visiting again. I love that there are animals to look at and a gorgeous jungle gym for my toddler to play on. Our food was also delicious and hubby and I had a lovely time there. We will be back …

Peaceful little restaurant tucked away in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the town. Has good food and a little play area with some animals for the kids to enjoy.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 150–200
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

Its the best place to visit with such a lovely menu. Every experience has been simply amazing. We love indulging and each time we find something new on the menu to try. Every person flying into KZN should give it a try as its so close to the airport. Its our favourite place.
Meal type
Brunch

Lovely place to have breakfast. Cute animals to view in the garden. The garden is exceptionally neat. The tables are underneath trees, lots of seating but because of the layout it creates little private areas.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
R 150–200

Good food and service, lovely surroundings and the animals are a wonderful addition to keep the kids entertained. Went there recently, both burgers undercooked from frozen, no apology from management, just didn’t pay for the meal, very disappointing considering the effort made to get there.

Great place to chill with family, lovely service and very nice atmosphere. The food was good too and was received on time with no hassles. This is great for a visit especially if you have kids, as there are ducks and bunny's on site, and even a play area. All round good place to visit.

An absolutely beautiful and tranquil place. Great for kids. Excellent service. Food was good too.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
R 100–150
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Crumbed Mushrooms

A beautiful, tranquil place and perfect for a morning or afternoon breakfast or luncheon. The food is delicious and beautifully presented and the staff are kind and professional. They also make the loveliest deserts. Will most definitely be going again and highly recommend them.

Great coffee, great dessert and very nice outing
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chocolate Lava Cake
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

The milkshake and chocolate brownie I had was excellent so well presented and devine, the downside to the place was there are way to many guinea pigs in the pen, but overall a great experience.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
R 50–100

Visited on 14 Feb 2020. Garden untidy and hadn't been deweeded or tidied. No vibe. Staff not very visible. No weelcome or intro to the place. No atmosphere. Coffee area untidy, mops and cloths and dirty dishes lying around. Play area and animals were a the only positives.

A gem in the middle of the canefields. Such a surprise. Family-centric. A clean animal farm without the animal farm whiffs. Beautiful private tables in a relaxed setting. Lovely outing. Great coffee. Chocolate cake looked like the most moist and rich... OHMYGOSH.

Come to this place and u will meet the most humblest man I ever met. His name is Bernard. He is the owner .Wedding conferences etc and not forgetting the fruit trees. Love you Bernard
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 50–100

A beautifully quiet spot with so much to do for kids, yet still feels like a tranquil spot for the adults. A tasty menu with good options. Would love to see them supporting craft beer and adding a few local beer options for the parents. Thoroughly enjoyable.

The setting is stunning but unfortunately the food isn't good. The staff are nice but seem to be under pressure. We went on a day when there was no barman so the service was awfully slow We also heard the managers speaking down to staff which is unacceptable

Manager was rude without any people skills. Google said dog friendly, she said absolutely not!!! No dogs allowed here and practicalky chased us off the property even tho the dogs were in the car. Such a disgusting experience for Joburgers visiting Dbn!!! Wow

Delicious food and friendly service in a wonderful garden. Give yourself time to enjoy the serenity of the surroundings. The menu is simple, and breakfast and lunch only. Kids are well catered for with a play area and a few animals to keep them occupied.

Staff was bad, I felt we where an inconvenience to them, and they where not even busy, menu wasn't good also alot of the items where removed. Really sad cause it's was great place for the toddlers.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2

I can't believe, I missed this little gem under my nose. Great spot to feel far away from home when you not. Food was great and they have delicious milkshake and ice coffee options. A must visit.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch

The place is phenomenal, the service are is spectacular ,everything about it is fantastic the staff is very friendly, the meals are to die for and i highly recommend that you come to THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN coz it is Dope⛤⛤⛤⛤⛤ …

The Chocolate Garden, love this place ❤️ A beautiful venue for a function or just enjoying a scrumptious meal. Welcoming service, clean toilet facilities, kids play ground and especially love the age old tortoises, ducks and rabbits. More

Cute animals and lovely setting. I had the potato rosti breakfast which was very good. Hubby raved about their croissant which is freshly baked per order. Will definitely come here again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

Magical place, great food...felt like I was on Holiday. The seating is amazing in the garden setting which was complimented by great company.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
R 350–400

Lovely gardens and clean facilities. Like the fact that tables are far apart. Service was good but food was a bit disappointing. Eggs were overcooked. Otherwise I highly recommend Chocolate Garden and would visit again.

Simply amazing. Beautiful tranquil garden. Fresh, home cooked food. Nice place for the kids to be free. Don't be afraid of its location, you will be in love. Very hands on service from the owner, adds that extra touch.

Relaxing. My son enjoyed playing there while we had a scrumptious breakfast. The chocolate cheesecake is incredibly delicious .
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
R 50–100

At 10 in the morning, I could not order of the lunch menu ... which I think is just ridiculous . We also waited an hour for breakfast as it was almost lunch time
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

Great place to bring the kids. So much for them to do. A lovely jungle gym. Giant tortoises, ducks, rabbits and Guinea pigs. Safe for the kids. And the food was great. The milkshakes are an absolute must.

A beautiful, serene and clean garden that is so calming. Breakfast was devine! Great place to socialize with friends and family in a tranquil setting away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

A remarkably peaceful and tranquil environment themed around chocolate and flowers. Delightfully quirky menu and delicious spritzers! Giant tortoises certainly a sight! Great playground for kids.

Lovely place! Peaceful and friendly environment. Rabbits, hamsters, geese, ducks, tortoises and cats kept our baby entertained for hours!
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

I would highly recommend it...if you haven't gone yet! The surroundings are very calming. It’s just beautiful out there... The staff were very accommodating , great place to relax and unwind

Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere ,tortoises,ducks,rabbits and guinea pigs to see,play area for kids.Food is freshly prepared and very tasty.Lovely place to relax and enjoy.Ideal for kids.

my friend and i were disappointed with food twice so will just have coffee as convenient as close to her home. food fairly small for price as well. lovely setting. staff are attentive.

Chilly rainy day, perfect for the lovely hot Sunday Breakfast. Really enjoyed the meal. The staff are very efficient and friendly. It's a beautiful garden setting. Very peaceful.

Busi and the team always give great service and the meals are lovely. Love the tranquil setting, great spot just to chill & relax. Looking forward to my next visit and the RIBS

Good food good price good place this place never disappoint you this place a inside the De Charmoy Estate Guesthouse at verulam number 1 Robert Armstrong coastal reach

An great place to enjoy the lovely garden good food and friendly service but make sure you have plenty of time ⌚to spare - we waited a looong time for our food. …

Great place for kids. Plenty shade and umbrella's, best enjoyed on a sunny day. Quiet, peaceful place with beautiful garden & setting. Good food and good service.

Waited 35 minutes for our meals to arrive and when it did arrive, it was drenched in oil... Definitely not worth the wait or money spent and very disappointing.

Very nice atmosphere, there was a function that was playing load and slightly inappropriate music but otherwise it was a pleasant experience with decent food.

Amazing place for a nice quiet lunch. Lots for the kids to do. Highly recommend the lamb roti.
Travel group
Family
Service: 5
Location: 5

Food inspired. Delicious! Atmosphere great. Host was friendly. Even had a free hand massage in the garden. Garden beautiful. Kids enjoyed the animals.

Idealic outing for little ones. Giant tortoises, geese and bunnies with a jungle gym. Beautiful place with friendly service and reasonable pricing.

The name does not do justice to the venue. I expected chocolate there was little to none.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 200–250

Serene atmosphere, lovely place to relax and unwind For the kids - Jungle gyms to play in and ducks, rabbits, tortoise and guinea pigs to view.

A great place to take the children to play in a safe environment. Tasty food, fast and friendly service. Our regular Sunday afternoon "drive".

Beautiful breakfast at an amazing Venue. Friendly staff n motivated talks from owners. Loved every minute of the day at Chocolate Garden.

Peaceful and beautiful place.. perfect for the whole family relaxed and calm atmosphere.. my 6 year old loved the ducks and tortoises...

Absolutely beautiful setting of the garden. Food was deliciously prepared. Kids also enjoyed the animals and play area. Good memories.

Food was good and priced well. One star lost for service, could of been a new waiter nothing that a little training will not correct

Beautiful setting, great food and friendly staff. Just bear in mind that service is not speedy and enjoy the lovely surroundings.

Lovely ambiance , service was good. Small limited menu considering its a tea. Siabonga and staff were friendly. We will be back.

The service took forever, the food was cold, the animals needed to be more personalized and there was no theme of chocolate

We love coming to Chocolate garden. Kids have a blast, love the animals and play area. The food and service is also great.

Good social distancing and absolutely fantastic staff. Very reasonable prices Would recommend this place for lunch.

Lovely well maintained place to relax with good food, excellent service and lots to keep the kids entertained with.

An excellent place for families with young kids and they are open from 6.30 am which is great for early breakfasts.

What an amazing little gem in the middle of nowhere. Lovely food, great value for money and stunning service.

Wonderful hidden gem. Breakfast was exactly per my order - highly recommended friendly and prompt service.

Lovely, tranquil setting with good food. A great place for children as there is a jungle gym and animals.

Good family spot with plenty of kids activities.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Lovely for a outing with the family. Especially great for young kids. Nice food. Pleasant atmosphere.

The warm and friendly owners...the serene ambiance ...the curious cats and the delicious curry rotis

Great ambiance and menu. Off the beaten path.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Beautiful surroundings. Excellent service and friendly staff. Delicious food. Wheelchair friendly.

Good and friendly service. Lovely outdoor setting
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other

Chilled our atmosphere and good food. There are a few animals to keep little kids entertained.

Beautiful restaurant. Great space for kids. Love the animals everywhere. Food was delicious.

Quiet serene beautiful outdoor setting. The founder is most amazing, friendly and welcoming.

Very serene and peaceful.Beautiful place to relax.The food was great. Will certainly return.

Beautiful garden, delicious food, friendly staff. Can't wait to go back and take friends!!

Beautiful, tranquil garden restaurant. Good food and refreshing drinks. Well worth a visit

This coffee shop is amazing! Child friendly with delicious food. The breakfast was great

Excellent food Excellent service Friendly people Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon

Great setting and venue although the items are average in taste (milkshakes, frappes)

Absolutely amazing. Delicious meals and such friendly staff. Will definitely be back.

Such a unique and amazing place. Smiles everywhere and full of surprises. Recommended

Beautiful place and good food.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Great place for kids to be, safe and friendly
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Great setting in tranquil gardens.. Love the food and coffee. Will be back for more.

Lovely place, picture perfect. Food is delicious. However service is not the best.