THE STATION BISTRO

Set inside Hermanus's old railway station building, this all-day café and bistro is run by chef Simon Watt-Pringle, who trained with the La Colombe group before opening here. By day the kitchen turns out inventive breakfasts and brunches, including sushi rice rösti Benedicts and loaded sandwiches, while evenings from Monday to Saturday shift to a seasonal bistro menu of Neapolitan-style pizzas and shared plates. The setting draws a strong following for its creative take on café classics.