Farm stalls form an integral part of South Africa’s road trip culture. Whether you’re looking for a nutritious snack on the go, a unique gift, or fresh, locally grown produce, these roadside stops offer a selection of products that are more appealing and charming than a standard petrol station shop. More than just a place to stock up, farm stalls serve as innovative distribution channels for farmers to sell regional products directly to consumers.

Many farm stalls lean naturally towards sustainability, with locally grown goods in minimal packaging that support the local economy. Choosing to shop at these stalls can help reduce your carbon footprint compared to buying from large industrial suppliers—not to mention accessing fresh, healthy food straight from the source.

Less about convenience and more about the experience, take a look at some of our favourite farm stalls.

The Soil Room at Spier

Spier is one of South Africa’s oldest and most celebrated family-owned working wine farms. Across all areas of its business, from land to community, and art to entrepreneurship, the business employs a long-term, intentional, regenerative model. Spier’s mission is not only to sustain the land but actively keep improving it. The Soil Room, newly opened and located next to The Cowshed Shop, is testament to that—a dedicated space where visitors can experience the farm’s regenerative mastery firsthand.

Beyond being a beautiful gift shop, it’s a space where visitors can see, feel and engage with the legacy of Spier’s regenerative work. Curated with artistry and attention to detail, it’s a living showcase of Spier’s ongoing work in propagating indigenous species, restoring biodiversity, and maintaining healthy ecosystems.

Why is The Soil Room worth the trip?

Living décor: The shop is filled with indigenous plants, from locally grown yellowwood trees to handmade wreaths to hanging ouman se baard (air plant).

Sustainable craft: Browse a variety of thoughtfully made crafts, including botanical inks extracted from South African plants to show how creativity and sustainability work in synergy.

Eco-art: Artist Chris van Niekerk’s ‘Ecoskeletons’ are exhibited throughout the store, intricate insect sculptures made from foraged botanical materials and sealed in a biodegradable resin.

• Open daily from 9am to 5pm
• Address: R310 Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa
• Find out more on Spier’s website

Cecilia’s Farm

If you’re someone who values premium quality and true deliciousness in every bite, Cecilia’s Farm shop offers a treat you won’t want to miss. In the beautiful Ceres Valley on Koelfontein Farm, Cecilia’s Farm shop offers a range of premium dried fruit and hand-roasted nut products that are as nutritious as they are delightful.

At Cecilia’s Farm, every product starts with the land. The farm is committed to sustainable practices that honour both the environment and the generations of knowledge that have been passed down. The fruit is dried in small batches to ensure the perfect balance of flavour, while the nuts are roasted by hand.

Why is Cecilia’s Farm worth the trip?

Handcrafted excellence: Each product is lovingly made by hand on the farm with an unwavering commitment to quality, using flavours, techniques and wisdom passed down over the years.

Exclusivity: Their shop offers exclusive ranges of premium products you won’t find anywhere else.

Unique treats: Cecilia’s Farm is known for its innovative sweets, including pressed fruit wheels, gourmet nuts, and ‘fruit shots’ infused with vitamin C, protein, caffeine or collagen.

• Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm
• Address: Cecilia’s Farm shop on Koelfontein, Prince Alfred’s Hamlet, 6840
• Find out more on the Cecilia’s Farm website

Boschendal Farm & Butchery Shop

What was once the original waenhuis (wagon house) has become a beautifully merchandised farm shop, perfectly positioned between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, on the Boschendal’s farm. The Farm & Butchery Shop showcases the best of Boschendal’s fresh seasonal produce, grown and baked on the farm or sourced from local suppliers. The shop offers a range of products, including fresh produce, pantry staples, and homeware crafted by local artisans.

Why is Boschendal’s Farm & Butchery Shop worth the trip?

Ready meals: It’s not every day on-the-go convenience meets a farm-to-table philosophy. Boschendal makes a variety of convenient ready meals made with high-quality and locally grown ingredients at reasonable prices.

Animal welfare: Boschendal is the first farm in the Cape Winelands to receive Certified Animal Welfare Approved status from AGW, meaning all meat is free-range and free from hormones and antibiotics.

Handcrafted homeware: From embroidered tea towels to biltong knives, hand poured soy candles to pottery, the shop showcases an array of local artisans’ wares.

• Opening hours daily from 9am to 4pm
• Address: Boschendal Estate, Pniel Road, Groot, Franschhoek, 7690
• Find out more on the Boschendal website

Fairview Farm Deli

Paarl’s Fairview estate is famous for its goat tower. The Fairview Farm Deli offers a diverse selection of homemade products and sustainably farmed foods, including freshly baked breads, various cheeses, and plant-based and dairy-free delicacies. Located in the Tasting Room, the deli is always bustling with activity, inviting visitors to explore the array of delicious condiments, old-fashioned jams, free-range farm eggs, and artisanal breads.

Why is Fairview Deli worth the trip?

Delicious drinks: Beyond wine, Fairview bottles cordials, syrups and non-alcoholic drinks.

Award-winning cheese: Fairview has been recognised as Africa’s first Carbon Neutral Cheesery, where it produces over 50 artisan cheeses using Jersey cows’ and Saanen goats’ milk.

Plant-based range: Fairview carries its range of vegan cheeses, as well as plant-based ice cream, which recently won gold as the Best Dairy Alternative in the vegan category at the Food&Home Awards.

• Open daily from 9am to 5pm
• Address: Fairview Wine and Cheese, Suid-Agter Paarl Road, South-Paarl 7646
• Find out more on Fairview’s website

Babylonstoren Farm Shop

Nestled in the Drakenstein Valley in the Cape Winelands, Babylonstoren has built its work around sustaining the circle of life. The Babylonstoren Farm Shop is a reflection of such work, offering a variety of home-grown seasonal and everyday basics. From fresh eggs and homemade dairy products, to anything you may need from the butchery, bakery or winery.

The shop is divided into various spaces, such as the Lekker Room, stocked with sweet treats like homemade rusks and chocolate, and the Scented Room, where you can purchase the farm’s range of bath and body care products or even make your own scrub and mask.

Why is Babylonstoren’s Farm Shop worth the trip?

Large variety: From homeware and leisurewear to water buffalo yoghurt and vegan fudge, visitors to Babylonstoren are sure to leave with a unique array of spoils.

Waste management: Farm-produced waste is either recycled or composted within the farm grounds.

Exceptional quality: The farm is famed for its high-quality produce, which ranges from eggs and bread to exotic fruits, all grown in-house.

• Open daily from 9am to 5pm
• Address: Babylonstoren, Babylonstoren Road, Franschhoek, 7690
• Find out more on the Babylonstoren website

La Motte Farm Shop

La Motte Farm Shop brings to life Berdine Swart’s commitment to celebrating South African design and craftsmanship. Situated in the Franschhoek Valley at La Motte Wine Estate, the Farm Shop is an enchanting choice for those looking for a curated selection of treasures made by local artisans. The array includes handwoven linen, bespoke kitchenware, pottery, baskets and more.

Why is La Motte Farm worth the trip?

Eco-friendly footprint: The estate is a WWF Conservation Champion, complies with the international wine industry environmental sustainability criteria as per the Integrated Production of Wine Scheme (IPW) and is committed to biologic farming principles.

Local books: The shop sells a selection of beautiful coffee table, recipe, interior and art books inspired by nature.

A curated experience: The Farm Shop was recently revamped by Berdine Swart, owner of The Local Edit, who carefully chooses the selection of products to ensure they are high quality and speak to the indigenous landscape.

• Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm
• Address: R45, Franschhoek, 7691
• Find out more on the La Motte website

 

• Main image is The Soil Room at Spier