Blog Feed: Plebs with Kids

D' Ouwe Werf @ Broadacres Lifestyle Centre, Fourways

Published on 2013-05-03 02:41:44

We have posted a review at Broadacres Lifestyle Centre before, when we reviewed Mugg

Pet Masters review, Boksburg (JHB East)

Published on 2012-04-24 09:00:48

Date last visited February 2012 Location and Setting Pet Masters is situated at 7 North Rand Road, Boksburg (next door to Flora Farm). It is fairly central for those who are on the East Rand of Johannesburg, while also being close to OR Tambo International Airport and East Rand Mall. You can view a map here. For the kids... The selection of pets and animals on offer here is really amazing - starting inside the pet shop itself, there are dogs, gerbils, parrots, fish of all sorts, d [..]

Da Vincenzo Restaurant review, Kyalami (JHB)

Published on 2012-02-10 13:41:41

Dotted all around Johannesburg you will find family restaurants which offer amazing food, along with lovely surroundings. Da Vincenzo in Kyalami achieves all of this and brings along with it fantastic authentic Italian fare, all the while keeping the kids in mind as well. Date last visited December 2011 Location and Setting Da Vincenzo Restaurant is situated at 29 Montrose Rd, Barbeque Downs, Kyalami, in Johannesburg. From the gardens of the restaurant, you get a great view of The Castle, whi [..]

Montecasino Bird Gardens review, Fourways (JHB)

Published on 2012-02-04 11:31:12

"The parrot with the blue feet"...:) Traditionally in Johannesburg, if you want to see wildlife, you head off to the JHB Zoo (which is very cool itself). If you feel like something a little different though, why not pay a visit to the Montecasino Bird Gardens. While you may not see quite the same variety of animals as you would at the zoo, it is a different kind of experience and well worth it, especially if you have little ones in need of a really cool bird show :) Date last visited January [..]

Garden of Lights @ Emperors Palace review, Kempton Park (JHB East)

Published on 2011-12-20 13:22:12

This is a bit of a different review, because it pertains only to the Festive Season. Even so, it is a seriously worthwhile one to check out with the kids these holidays - guaranteed to be a fun evening out for all. Date last visited December 2011 Location and Setting Emperors Palace Hotel and Casino, 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Johannesburg. You can find directions and a map on the Emperors Casino website here. For the kids... As Christmas approaches, kids just love all the lights and [..]

Mushroom Farm Park (also Hyundai Sky Park) review, Sandton (JHB)

Published on 2011-12-10 04:38:42

When last did you go shopping at Sandton City? Did you have the kids with you...? If it was a weekend or a public holiday (or even better, Christmas shopping like now :) , then chances are that it was pretty crazy, as the mall tends to get from about 10:00 onwards! It is at times like this that the Mushroom Farm Park (or Hyundai Sky Park) is ideal for a welcome break, away from the madness of the mall. Date last visited August 2011 Location and Setting It is fairly hard to miss the Mushroom [..]

Egoli Cafe review, Edenvale (JHB)

Published on 2011-12-06 03:18:55

Update - 05 December 2011 Before reading the review below, please take note of the following important update that we received from Egoli Cafe last week: As of Monday 12 December 2011, Egoli Cafe will be operating only as a private venue for kiddies parties, functions and conferences. Egoli Cafe thanks everyone for their support during the time that they have been open to the public. For any queries or further information, please contact Kirsten at Egoli Cafe, on (011) 609 4755, or email confe [..]

Primi Piatti Fusion review, Stoneridge Shopping Centre (JHB)

Published on 2011-07-09 15:59:43

I am a firm supporter of the Primi Piatti brand, mainly because every visit has been a pleasure. Their food is consistently great and their menu offers a good variety for all. Top it all off with their ability to keep the kids in mind, and it earns them a spot right here, on Plebs with Kids. Date last visited July 2011 Location and Setting Primi Fusion Shop 24A Cnr Hereford & Modderfontein Rd Stoneridge Lifestyle Centre Modderfontein Click here for a map - scroll down and look for "Location [..]

Mugg & Bean @ Broadacres Lifestyle Centre, Fourways (JHB)

Published on 2011-06-30 14:25:55

The Mugg & Bean brand can be found all over South Africa - you will spot it in most of the major centres, and with it comes the mark of a good quality meal and great coffee, at an affordable price. It is not normally the type of establishment tha

Rynfield Bunny Park review - Benoni (JHB)

Published on 2011-06-11 08:18:21

If you are headed out to the east of Johannesburg, or the "East Rand", as it is fondly known among locals, why not stop in at the Bunny Park in Rynfield, Benoni. The Bunny Park is a large farmyard where you can see a variety of animals, feed them b

Circus Allegria review, Park Meadows, Bedfordview (JHB)

Published on 2011-05-04 14:26:55

This one is a little different from places that would normally appear on Plebs with Kids, but we feel that it deserves a spot here because of the obvious family and fun element that a circus brings with it. Unfortunately this review comes a bit late

Jingle Jangle Tea Garden review, Moreleta Park (Pretoria)

Published on 2011-04-17 03:10:02

Credit: Luschka van Onselen Luschka has been at it again, scouring Pretoria for kid-friendly places where she can get a great coffee at the same time. Thanks Luschka! Jingle Jangle is my favourite place in Pretoria. It ticks all the boxes I need when

Papachinos, Crowthorne (JHB)

Published on 2011-04-10 15:26:23

Once in a while, you come across a venue which really just seems to do all the right things. If you ever find yourself in the Midrand area and you need just such a place, look no further than Papachinos Continental Cafe in Crowthorne. Date last visi

Irene Village Mall review, Irene (Pretoria)

Published on 2011-03-19 14:54:27

Credit: Luschka van Onselen Credit once again goes to Luschka van Onselen for this review :) While it might seem strange to review a whole mall, Irene Village Mall is no ordinary mall. Apart from its European 'feel' and the pancake stand at th

Kids Castle Animal Farm and Playground review, Die Wilgers (Pretoria)

Published on 2011-03-19 08:07:00

Credit: Luschka van Onselen Luschka van Onselen has been very busy in and around Pretoria - here is her next contribution - thanks Luschka! The urban farm is definitely the 'thing to do' in Pretoria, and Kids Castle Animal Farm and Playground is ano

Safari Garden Centre, The Willows (Pretoria East)

Published on 2011-03-12 14:21:00

Credit: Luschka van Onselen Thank you again to Luschka van Onselen for this, her latest contribution to Plebs with Kids - keep 'em coming! I'm not sure if it's all over South Africa, or just in Pretoria, but Garden Centres are glorified playgrounds t

Papachinos, Silverlakes (Pretoria)

Published on 2011-03-10 08:42:49

First off, thanks to Luschka van Onselen for contributing this article to Plebs with Kids :)...and now, onto the review! Papachinos is a restaurant, but it is one of the most child-friendly places I've come across.Need to sit and work, but have your

Lory Park Zoo, Midrand (JHB)

Published on 2011-02-01 06:05:26

Kids love animals. You just need to mention the word “lion” or “tiger” and their little eyes light up with glee and anticipation We have already reviewed the JHB Zoo, and of

Pumula Beach Hotel, Umzumbe (KZN South Coast)

Published on 2011-01-03 15:25:53

Taking the kids away for a holiday is a great thing to do, but there are a whole lot of extra things that you need to think about, just because the kids are with you. You cannot just lock up and go - there are tons of extras to pack - toys, 78 change

Johannesburg Zoo, Parkview (JHB)

Published on 2010-12-21 13:09:56

For as long as I can remember, the JHB Zoo has been a fascinating and wonderful place to visit, both for kids and adults.It provides a beautiful green belt where you can see a wide variety of animals, right in the middle of the concrete jungle that i

Flora Farm, Boksburg (JHB)

Published on 2010-11-17 13:37:54

If you are ever out on the JHB East Rand (passport in hand :), looking for a place to chill for a bit in pleasant surroundings, don't overlook Flora Farm.From the outside it basically looks like a nursery. Step inside though and it becomes a nice lit

The Waterberry, Ballito (KZN North Coast)

Published on 2010-11-13 01:52:22

a sight for sore eyes... When we first drove past this little gem, I told myself I would be back there very soon, and as the review below will testify, it was a great decision :) Date last visited May 2010 Location and Setting The Water

Bambanani, Melville (JHB)

Published on 2010-11-13 01:49:39

We were invited out for breakfast one Sunday morning to a little place in Melville called Bambanani. Not expecting much, we set off hungrily, and were most pleasantly surprised by what we found. Having subsequently returned to Bambanani (a xhosa wo

Irene Dairy Farm, Irene, Pretoria

Published on 2010-11-13 01:41:59

Call me biased, but I am already smiling as I type this intro...Irene Dairy Farm just has a way of doing that - bringing a broad grin to faces young and old. Date last visited October 2010 Location and Setting Getting out of the concrete jung