De Molen Pancake House - Edenvale

Amazing family owned and run gem with freshed baked good and traditional Dutch food... on top of a bakery in a WINDMILL. This place is an institution.

The decor and ambience was quite unique and the outdoor provides a pretty decent view especially on a weekend. Service was great and management is pretty hands-on which is good to see. As for the food, the pancakes served were amazing and made me feel like a kid again. As for the unusual, the hot chocolate is definitely one to try next time.

Magical little place to indulge. Chick and mushroom pies lovely. Pancakes never disappoints. Coffee is amazing. Even if you wanna stop for a cup. It’s well worth it. No issue with pricing. I don’t believe they are pricey at all. This place would have been a perfect 5. But the service costs them one star. Waiters have no idea what they are doing. And order was forgotten. But the friendly owner was very apologetic and sincere. Definitely recommend this place!

Had a great brunch experience at De Molen today! After buying up half the bakery downstairs we headed up the handmade spiral staircase to the charming windmill above. After settling in at a sunny table in the cozy wood-clad interior, our friendly waiter took our order: 2 Uitsmijter Specials consisting of egg, ham and cheese on toast with 2 krokette on the side. The latter was the reason we travelled all the way from Randburg to Edenvale and, once they arrived, did not disappoint! These krokette are the real Dutch deal! We promptly bought a dozen frozen krokette to take home and will definitely return to De Molen to try the pea soup with smoked sausage, poffertjies and appelflappen (since we didn't have space this time around). Great food, fast and friendly service good value in a charming setting. What's not to like?

Have always loved this place and will continue to come here until it shuts down or I shut down (hopefully the latter). Looooove yoooouuu De Molen....