Posted on July 26 2018
They call it their little piece of paradise, and it certainly is a delightful stop-over. Huge glass windows and doors make up the entire frontage of this coffee shop and they open out onto a wooden deck, an evergreen forest and a small dam covered in ducks…Almost always covered in ducks. It’s a blissful spot!
THEY SERVE: An impressive array of freshly baked sweet treats (famous for their decadent cheesecakes! They always have a big selection of flavours), delicious cooked breakfasts as well as healthy options, a large choice of yummy lunches and of course delicious coffee, tea and other refreshments.
WHERE: Corner of Dolphin Crescent & Leonora Drive, Ballito, Durban
WEBSITE: thewaterberry.co.za
I’ve been frequenting the Waterberry Coffee Shoppe for just over 2 years now, I used to live literally around the corner, and now I’m about an 8 minute drive away. Very specific, I know, but it’s essential to have your timing right when a delicious healthy breakfast or a cheeky savoury muffin (cheese and onion – SO light and fluffy and tasty and YUM!! – highly recommend) is calling your name!
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Here’s the cute little dam that the wooden deck looks over. Ok, so the ducks were a bit shy when I took this pic, but I assure you, there are usually many ducks that love to splash around in this little puddle 🙂
There is a fun little play area for kids at the Waterberry Coffee Shoppe, and shady tables outside so you can sit nearby.
Plus there is a charming Forest Walk that is enjoyable for kids and adults!
You can expect:
- A sandy trail that winds its way in-amongst the super tall trees that form an almost full-shade canopy overhead
- Beautifully dense, bright green tropical foliage
- Long bridges that veer off to the left and right, ending in little square viewing platforms – better bird watching spots I would imagine – have your camera ready!
- Dappled light that is incredibly pretty, and even if it’s just for a few moments, you feel transported to another place, where all that matters is putting one foot in front of the other and taking in the loveliness that surrounds you. That’s my kind of moment
As I write this I’m wishing I was sitting there on the deck looking out at the dam with the cute little ducks wading around, and sipping on a piping hot red cappuccino (my fave healthy hot drink at the moment). Ahhh – Friday is not too far away…
Until then, I’ll be making my healthy hot drinks at home.
You should try my Almond Coconut Chai-Tea Latte, my Golden Milk Turmeric Ginger Latte, my Spicy Thick Healthy Hot Chocolate and my Mango Orange & Ginger Hot Smoothie.
The Waterberry Coffee Shoppe is definitely an ideal coffee, breakfast or lunch spot if you have kids, lovely for meeting up with friends, and great for a tranquil solo escape from the hustle and bustle.
Whatever the reason, try Waterberry Coffee Shoppe And Forest Walk asap, and don’t forget to drop me a comment to let me know what you think of it, I hope you love it like I do! I’m looking forward to hearing from you 🙂