Fynkos

28/10/2026

Over 21 years of experience and dedication, put together with love from Pamela!

From our famous morning bakes and vibrant garden salads to heart-warming kitchen secrets passed down over the years, Pamela’s brand-new recipe book packs 92 iconic dishes into one beautiful edition.

Whether you're looking for the ultimate holiday gift or wanting to recreate your favourite Kirstenbosch meals at home, copies are officially available to grab in-store at Fynkos or order online!

23/10/2026

Happy Birthday to us! Fynkos turns 23! 🥳

23 years of sunny lunches on the patio, endless picnic boxes on the Kirstenbosch lawns, fresh morning bakes, and welcoming incredible guests from near and far. We are so endlessly grateful for every single person who has been part of our journey! 🌿❤️

We’ve got some exciting birthday celebrations up our sleeves, keep an eye on our page over the next few days to see what we’re cookin’ up! 🎁

21/10/2026

Just a quick reminder… your ultimate garden refresher is still on the menu! 🍹

Made with Schweppes, served in a carafe over ice, and finished with a fresh twist, it’s the best way to cool down on a warm Kirstenbosch afternoon.

Choose from 3 delicious, fruit-forward flavours:

🍍 Pineapple Coconut
🌺 Pomegranate
🍊 Tangerine

Only R85 per carafe! Which flavour are you trying first on your next visit? Tell us below!

16/10/2026

Good food brings people together and here at Fynkos, every dish is made to be shared, savoured, and enjoyed right in the heart of Kirstenbosch.

So Happy World Food Day! What’s your ultimate Fynkos comfort food? Tell us in the comments!

14/10/2026

Happy World Dessert Day! 🍰🧁✨

If there’s one thing Pamela knows how to do, it’s turning simple, fresh ingredients into absolute magic.

From our legendary warm scones piled with clotted cream and jam, fudgy chocolate brownies, and freshly baked bran muffins, to golden apple pie and rich, comforting malva pudding, our bakery display is pure temptation! 😋

Whether you’re stopping by after a stroll through the gardens or treating yourself to something sweet with your afternoon coffee, today is your official excuse to skip straight to dessert. ☕🎂

Which of Pamela's bakes are you treating yourself to today? Tell us in the comments! 👇

09/10/2026

Mornings at Fynkos with this kind of spread just hit the spot!

No matter the morning occasion, whether it is a birthday celebration, end of year function or baby shower, we love setting up this beautiful spread to make sure your mornings start the right way!

Looking to book a private morning function at Fynkos? DM us or send an enquiry via https://fynkos.co.za/ # 📩

07/10/2026

Sambo of the Month: Spicy BBQ Chicken Mayo 🌶️🥪

This month we’re featuring our Spicy BBQ Chicken Mayo sandwich. Creamy shredded chicken tossed in our signature house spice blend, layered up, and served fresh between toasted slices.

It’s bold, it’s comforting and it’s a Fynkos classic.

06/10/2026

23 years of feeding Cape Town—and now, the recipes are officially yours! 📖✨

For more than two decades, guests at Kirstenbosch have been asking Pamela for the secrets behind Fynkos' most-loved dishes. From our Spinach Shakshuka and famous Apple Pie to our classic Bobotie, Butter Chicken, and signature bakes, FoodBlog South Africa took a deep dive into Pamela Shippel-Granoth’s brand-new cookbook! 🌿☕

Created in collaboration with food writer and photographer Russel Wasserfall, Fynkos features over 92 trusted recipes crafted over a lifetime in the kitchen.

Read the full feature on FoodBlog South Africa to learn more about the story behind the book, and find out how you can order your signed copy online or pick one up in-store on your next visit! 👇🔗

For 23 years, Pamela Shippel-Granoth has cooked for the thousands of people who have found their way to Fynkos, tucked inside Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Many returned year after year, ordering the dishes they remembered and, very often, asking Pamela for the recipes. Now those favourite...

01/10/2026

Today, the veggies get top billing. 🌿

Not pushed around the side of the plate. Not ordered because you should. The kind you actually look forward to eating.

Vegetarians and committed veggie lovers, we want to hear from you: what’s the one vegetarian dish you’ll never get tired of?

And yes, non-vegetarians may participate. We’re generous like that. 😉