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Touws River Restaurants

Touws River Restaurants, Shops and Roadside Stops

Touws River (also Touws Rivier) is located about 180km outside of Cape Town, South Africa. Although this historic town is a quiet and unassuming stopover on the border of the Karoo, the little town boasts some charming roadside takeaways, restaurants, coffee shops, and fuel stations. View our full list of Touws River restaurant, convenience store, and take-away food options available in in the town.

Patriot Coffee Shop

Long-running counter-serve chain known for flame-grilled beef burgers & thick, handmade chips.

Opening Times:

Monday to Sunday: 06h00 – 19h30

Address:

Engen Truck Stop, N1 Highway, Touwsrivier 6880, South Africa.

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Kroonplaas Padstal

Kroonplaas specialities include: Boerie rolls, roosterkoek, filled pancakes, and biltong. The farm stall has a selection of wines, jams, and souvenirs.

Opening Times:

Monday to Sunday: 07h00 – 21h00

Address:

Engen Truck Stop, N1 Highway, Touwsrivier 6880, South Africa.

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Kom Kyk

Kom Kyk is your one-stop shop for food, fuel, ATM, drinks, and local souvenirs. Situated on the N1 at Touwsrivier, it’s a great place to refresh and refuel before continuing on your way to the Cape Winelands or Karoo.

Opening Times:

Monday to Sunday: 06h00 – 22h00

Address:

Engen Truck Stop, N1 Highway, Touwsrivier 6880, South Africa.

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Engen Fuel Station

Touws River petrol and fuel station, offering travellers a convenient 24 hour service location for diesel, petrol, general travel service (water, oil, and air pump), with bathrooms and simple refreshments.

Opening Times:

Monday to Sunday: open 24 hours

Address:

Engen Truck Stop, N1 Highway, Touwsrivier 6880, South Africa.

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Steers

Long-running counter-serve chain known for flame-grilled beef burgers, soft-serve ice cream, toasted sandwiches, and thick, handmade chips.

Opening Times:

Monday to Sunday: 06h00 – 19h30

Address:

Engen Truck Stop, N1 Highway, Touwsrivier 6880, South Africa.

Touws River, Western Cape

Your Gateway to the Karoo

Touws River is the Karoo’s first official town. Located en route to Cape Town, Touws River is also known as the “Gateway to the Karoo”, offering travellers the perfect stop-over on their journey through the Western Cape or border of the Great Karoo.

Visit Touws River

Whether passing by on the N1 or driven here by curiosity, stop and discovery the secrets this unique town has to offer and be warmly welcomed by the friendly Karoo community.

touws river restaurant page: Close-up image of the Touws River Railway Monument, now standing as a historic reminder of the town's past: Touws River Activities.