The Toll House Restaurant
Michell's Pass,
Ceres
At
the Old Toll House in Michell's Pass
on the R46-road to Ceres
Tel. 023 312 1211
History
Restaurant
Baba's
Jêm
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History
of the Old Toll House
Michell's Pass was first
built by Andrew Geddes Bain between 1846 and 1848.
The Old Toll House was built in 1848 when the Pass was officially opened.
Michell's Pass, as main road to the north, was used by travellers, farmers,
transport riders travelling via Ceres to the diamond fields.
The Toll House was the paypoint for these travellers and the fee was 3 pence per
wheel for wagons/vehicles, 2 pence per transport animal and a halfpence per
sheep, goat or pig. A year after the Toll House was built the first 20 plots
were sold in Ceres.
The Toll House was confirmed in 1972 as a national monument. Next to the
Toll House is a stone pillar - a remnant of the original gate.
The Toll House is still guarding Michell's Pass and weary travellers can
nowadays stop for refreshments and traditional light meals at the Toll House
restaurant, built behind the Toll House.
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Restaurant
The Toll House Restaurant was
re-opened in January 2007. From January 2008, the restaurant ownership was taken
over by Eileen Baron.
Menu & Specialities:
The restaurant specialize in traditional South African and
Cape Malay light meals and treats like 'vetkoek', 'roosterkoek', 'röti',
Cape Malay Curry, 'moerkoffie', ginger beer and other home made treats.
Other specialities like 'roosterkoek' burger,
steak, chicken fillet, breakfast, home made apple tart and chocolate cake are on
the menu.
The Baba's Jêm home made products (jams,
chutneys & atchars) are served as condiments with the meals and
treats.
On Sundays enjoy their popular Lunch
Buffet. Pre-book for the Sunday Lunch Buffet and Group bookings are
welcome.
The restaurant is also available for private functions and
groups. Pre-book with the Restaurant on Tel. 023 312 1211
The
Restaurant Setting & Views:
The restaurant overlooks the Old Toll House, the surrounding garden with
indigenous trees, the beautiful mountains and the spectacular Michell's
Pass.
Seating:
In summer sit outside on the covered verandah, under the shade of the
trees or in the garden (umbrellas for shade ).
In winter snuggle up infront of the warm fireplace, inside the restaurant.
Restaurant Hours: Tue- Sun: 09h00 - 17h00
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Baba's
Jêm
Find here also the home made
preserves of Baba's Jêm, made by Eileen Baron.
A variety of jams, chutneys, atchars and home made ginger beer are on sale and
also served in the restaurant.
Read more about Baba's Jêm ...
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Contact
For Restaurant & Group
Bookings:
Tel. 023 312 1211 Cell. 072 336 9950 (Eileen Baron)
E-mail: babasjem@telkomsa.net
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