Eating out on Epsom Road – Stirling

Continue up Old Transkei Road from Nahoon and you will reach Epsom Road in Stirling, a unique hub offering visitors a truly ‘local’ foodie experience.

Whether you are visiting our city or are a local, we recommend you head there to experience our ‘local is lekker’ eateries, offering you a taste that is uniquely East London.

Dough.

Dough., a uniquely East London fast food restaurant offers fantastic flame grilled ‘to go’ roosterkoek, boerie rolls and cheese grillers in substantial portions for the hungry.  If you have a big appetite, you won’t be disappointed.

Simple.

Situated next door to Dough., this eatery offers great coffee and delicious meals, all in a fresh and (like the name says) modern but simple setting.  With large stacking doors and some outdoor seating the entire restaurant feels ‘al fresco’ and is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee and a light meal, or something a bit more substantial.

Xiao Ma’s Kitchen

If only sushi will do, head to Xiao Ma’s Kitchen in Epsom Road, Stirling.  This Chinese fast food restaurant sells delicious Chinese Food and Sushi takeaways, and also sells some of the wonderful ingredients you need to make your own sushi at home.

Madisons Market Cafe

This indoor and proudly local market and cafe is a unique little gem and well worth the visit.  Owner Tarryn Evers has created a warm and welcoming environment where you can find beautiful and unique gifts, vintage clothing and beachwear, all while meeting with your friends for great cup of coffee and a light meal.

The Reef Cafe

Continue all the way down Epsom Road towards the sea and you will find the turnoff to the Reef Cafe.  Situated in the uniquely shaped MBSA Coastal Visitors Centre (shaped like a human footprint after the 124 000 year old sandstone human footprint found in the area) you will find the Reef Cafe.  This daytime restaurant offers carefully crafted, tasty meals in a casual setting with beautiful views of the coastal vegetation and the sea.

So if you are looking for something uniquely East London, do yourself a favour and head to Epsom Road in Stirling to experience some of our locally grown gourmet delights!

Article:  Sandy Loppnow