Polka's food will linger long on the palate. Karoo lamb, matured steaks and bobotie (curry topped with beaten egg baked to a crust) are on the dinner menu; lighter lunches include savoury pancakes, salads and pizzas. The candlelit veranda and rear courtyard turn romantic at night, while the nouveau-rustic dining room has a bakery selling homemade pastries and ice creams.
Polka Cafe
Eastern Cape
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