Sagewood is the best artisan restaurant in Maritzburg; it’s a foodie’s paradise with a delicious menu and outstanding service in a stunning riverfront setting. As you enter the cafe, you are warmly welcomed by the trained staff. They guide you about their menu and specialties.
Sagewood Cafe offers a wide range of menu items, including morning food, omelets, waffles, bakery items, salad bowls, sides, snacks, sandwiches, sound bites, burgers, wraps, focaccia, and pizza. But the meal can’t be completed without drinks.
So, Sagewood Cafe provides a range of drinks, including herbal teas, coffees, lattes, milkshakes, Schweppes, soft drinks, cold-pressed juices, slushies, cordials, and smoothies. With a partnership with Schweppes, Sagewood is pleased to introduce their brand-new Virgin Cocktails, including Murky Mojito, Blue Ginger Crush, Raspberry Flower Spritz, Malachite, Moonflower, and many more!
Tasty and Innovative Signature Fusions that entice your palate. Savor them as made, or add your to-go spirits for an extra kick if you’d like. Overall, it is a go-to cafe among others in South Africa.
MORNING FOODS / BREAKFAST Menu Item Description Price Sagewood Breakfast 2 free-range eggs, smoked back bacon, pork or beef sausage, grilled tomato, mushrooms, crispy potatoes, chimichurri, spinach tempura, toast 130 Mini Sagewood 2 free-range eggs, smoked back bacon, grilled tomato, chimichurri, spinach tempura, toast 90 Benedict Free-range egg, creamed spinach, mushrooms, onion, hollandaise, gherkin fries, roasted baby tomatoes, parmesan crackling 135 Breakfast Bowl Scrambled egg, roasted baby tomatoes, wild rocket, feta, pesto 110 Morning Oats Stewed apple cinnamon, mixed nut & seed brittle, rooibos syrup, milk 85 Strawberry Ripple Granola Handcrafted granola, natural yoghurt, strawberry & blueberry smooch, nut & seed brittle, kombucha 115 Smashed Avo on Toast 2 poached eggs, roasted tomato, lemon, balsamic glaze 85 French Kiss Egg fried toast, crispy brie cigar, strawberry & blueberry smooch, cream cheese, rooibos syrup 110
ADD-ONS (BREAKFAST) Menu Item Description Price Add Free-Range Egg Extra egg 10 Add Bacon / Halaal Macon / Avocado Breakfast add-on 20
3 EGGS / TOAST Menu Item Description Price Cheesy Herb ‘n Onion Scrambled eggs with cheese, herbs & onion 85 Charred Veg & Cheese (V) Charred peppers, brinjal, mushrooms & cheese 95 Cheesy Mushroom Macon or Bacon Mushrooms, cheese with macon or bacon 110
TOASTED BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS Menu Item Description Price Breakfast Quesadilla Scrambled egg, cheese, tomato, spring onion, pesto, mushrooms, bacon or macon 110 Bacon, Feta & Avo Quesadilla Smoked back bacon, feta, avocado, white cheddar 120 Veg Quesadilla Charred brinjals, peppers, mushrooms, cheese, tomato, pesto, wild rocket 110
WAFFLES Menu Item Description Price Strawberry Fool (Vegetarian) Lemon curd, whipped cream cheese, strawberry & blueberry smooch, nut & seed brittle 125 Go With the Flow Grilled chicken, smoked bacon or macon, honey mustard sauce, grilled banana 135
CROISSANTS Menu Item Description Price Plain Butter Croissant Butter, golden syrup, white cheddar, cream or ice cream 60 Chocolate Ganache Croissant Butter, whipped cream, chocolate ganache 70
CRUFFINS Menu Item Description Price Sweet Cruffin Whipped cream, compote and garnishes 65 Savoury Cruffin Served with a light green salad 65
BAKER’S TABLE Menu Item Description Price Cake Slices Selection of cake slices 60 Phyllo Tarts Roasted vegetable / chicken pesto / smoked pork & apple 75 Muffins / Scones Freshly baked 50 Desserts / Pastries Assorted desserts and pastries 55 Cheesecake / Banting / Vegan Selection available 60
Hand-Crafted Burgers & Wraps Item Description Price (R) ‘BIG DADDY’ Pure Beef Burger 200g pure beef patty, activated charcoal bun, horseradish aioli, lettuce, tomato & red onion, bacon, melted cheddar, crispy onions, gherkin fries, spiced tomato relish, fries 180 Chicken ‘Crunch’ Burger Crispy chicken fillet, activated charcoal bun, horseradish aioli, lettuce, tomato & red onion, charred peppery pineapple, sweet tomato jam, melted cheese, crispy onions, gherkin fries, fries 170 Green Valley Burger – Vegetarian Plant-based patty, crispy vegan facon, activated charcoal bun, lettuce, tomato & red onion, horseradish, crispy onion rings, gherkin fries, chilli tomato jam, potato fries 170 Smoked Pork & Apple Wrap Pulled smoked pork, caramelized apples, pickled ginger, wild rocket greens, tomato, spinach tempura, aioli, garden green dressing 125 Crispy Chicken Wrap Crispy chicken fillet, wild rocket greens, tomato, crispy onions, spinach tempura, aioli, garden green dressing 125 Spicy Chicken Masala Wrap Masala marinated chicken strips, wild rocket greens, tomato, mango, spinach tempura, aioli, garden green dressing 125 Pulled Beef, Pickle & Mustard Wrap Slow pulled beef, gherkins, wild rocket greens, mustard, spinach tempura, crispy onion, tomato, aioli, garden green dressing 125 Roasted Veg & Haloumi Wrap Deep fried haloumi, roasted veggies, wild rocket greens, tomato, spinach tempura, crispy onions, whipped cream cheese, chimichurri, garden green dressing 125
Artisanal Sandwiches Item Description Price (R) Rise & Shine Whipped feta herb cream cheese, cold smoked salmon trout, avocado, hard boiled egg, chimichurri, caramelized lemon, wild rocket greens 145 Chicken Bacon Cheddamelt Grilled chicken, bacon, melted cheese, horseradish aioli, wild rocket greens, gherkin fries 135 Rocket Brie Chook Grilled chicken, local brie cheese, horseradish aioli, caramelized onion, wild rocket greens, avocado 135 Smoked Pork & Apple Dargle valley pulled pork, horseradish aioli, sweet ‘n salty apple, spinach tempura, salsa, rooibos syrup 140 Spiced Crusty Steak Beef fillet, fried onions, chimichurri, melted cheese, gherkin fries, tomato, wild rocket greens, balsamic glaze 155 Haloumi & Veg Crispy haloumi, horseradish aioli, roasted veggies, wild rocket greens, salsa, spinach tempura, balsamic glaze 135
Signature Salad Bowls Item Description Price (R) 3 Streams Cold smoked salmon trout, whipped feta, herb cream cheese, wild rocket greens, avocado, kalamata style olives, tomato, cucumber, red onion, gherkin fries, lemon, bruschetta, garden green dressing 165 Fresh Cut Steak Peppery mustard beef fillet, wild rocket greens, peppadews, melted white cheddar, tomato, cucumber, chimichurri, red onion, gherkin fries, bruschetta, garden green dressing 175 Pulled Pork & Salted Apple Pulled smoked Dargle Valley pork, wild rocket greens, pickled ginger, salted apple wedges, tomato, cucumber, red onion, mixed nut & seed brittle, spinach tempura, bruschetta, garden green dressing 165 Masala Chicken, Mango & Avo Warm spicy masala chicken, seared green beans, mango, wild rocket greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, kalamata style olives, feta, bruschetta, garden green dressing 165 Vegan Earth Bowl Crisp Vegan facon, vegan mozzarella, wild rocket greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber, seared green beans, avocado, chickpea popcorn, spinach tempura, chimichurri, roasted veggies, bruschetta, vegan dressing 165
Handcrafted Pizza Item Description Price (R) Margherita Napoli sauce, tomato, pesto, mozzarella 100/130 Vegan Napoli sauce, vegan mozzarella, avocado, mushrooms, spinach tempura 130/155 Sagewood Bolognaise, chorizo, caramelized onions, tomato, garlic, dried chilli, wild rocket 145/170 Dargle Smoked pulled pork, bacon, apple ginger compote, peppadews, garlic, crispy onions 140/165 Vintage Marinated chicken, mushrooms, cream cheese, avocado, peppadews, spring onion 140/165 Chicken Tropical Masala chicken, bacon, pineapple, spring onion, spinach tempura 135/155 Local Love Smoked bacon, avocado, feta, caramelized onions 135/155 Coastal Cold smoked salmon trout, cream cheese, avocado, crispy capers, spring onion, wild rocket, garlic, caramelized lemon 155/185 Forest (Vegetarian) Artichokes, mushrooms, garlic, spring onion, olives, feta, avocado, spinach tempura 145/170 Tuscany (Vegetarian) Balsamic roasted vegetables, avocado, garlic, spinach tempura 140/165
Good Bites Item Description Price (R) Oxtail Casserole Buttery mash, spinach tempura, green apple, tomato, and red onion salsa, apple mint slush 195 Pineapple Chilli Ribs 400g Pork ribs, burnt pineapple, ginger & chilli compote, potato fries, homemade basting sauce 190 Beef Fillet Marmalade 200g Beef fillet, onion marmalade, buttery parmesan mash, roasted vegetables, spinach tempura 210 Braised Lamb Shank 300g Slow-cooked lamb shank, buttery parmesan mash, balsamic roasted vegetables, spinach tempura, crispy onion rings, gravy 225 Thai Style Red Curry (Chicken & Prawn) Chicken fillet, prawns, coconut milk, mango, wholesome brown rice, spinach tempura, green apple, tomato and red onion salsa, apple mint slush 190 Vegan Butternut, spinach, red onion, coconut milk, chickpeas, tomato, wholesome brown rice, spinach tempura, green apple, tomato and red onion salsa, apple mint slush 175 Pasta Dishes (Creamy Chicken & Bacon) Creamy chicken, smoked back bacon, mushrooms, pesto, parmesan crackling 168 Smoked Salmon Trout & Prawn Pasta White wine, garlic, parmesan crackling 185 Grilled Atlantic Hake Fillet Succulent hake fillet, garden salad, potato fries, lemon butter masala sauce 175 Add 2 Grilled Prawns — 55 Chicken Mfino Stuffed chicken fillet (garlic, peppers, mozzarella), wild Mfino mash, roasted vegetables, white wine sauce 180
BEVERAGES – COLD REFRESHMENTS Item Description Price Cold Pressed Juices (375ml) Red / Green / Yellow 50 Kombucha (250ml) Mango Mint / Blueberry / Strawberry 45 BOS Iced Teas Lemon / Peach / Berry 25 Aqua V Water (300ml) Still / Sparkling 25 Aqua V Water (750ml) Still / Sparkling 65 Fresh Fruit Slushies Mango / Blueberry / Apple & Mint / Strawberry 50 Cordials Passionfruit / Lime / Kola Tonic 45 Milkshakes Chocolate brownies / Lime / Banana Custard / Strawberry Oreo / Peanut Butter / Coffee 50 Soft Drinks Coca Cola / Coke Light / Coke Zero / Sprite / Sprite Zero / Crème Soda / Fanta Orange 25 Appletiser / Red Grapetiser Sparkling fruit drinks 30 Smoothies Vita C Booster / Green Power / Choc. Superfood / Vegan Berry 60 Fresh Fruit Juice Fruit Cocktail / Orange / Cranberry / Mango 35
NATURAL TEAS (CAFFEINE FREE) Item Description Price Organic Rooibos Carmien Organic Rooibos Tea 35 Citrus Chai Rooibos with citrus spices 35 Turkish Delight Floral rooibos blend 35 Creamy Mint Mint infused rooibos 35 Orange Chamomile Chamomile with citrus notes 35 Floral Berry Berry infused rooibos 35
COFFEE (SINGLE ORIGIN – UGANDA, MUYEMBE) Item Description Price Cappuccino Single espresso / steamed milk 35 / 40 Flat White Double espresso / steamed milk 36 / 40 Cortado Equal espresso / steamed milk 35 Africano Espresso shot / hot water 32 / 38 Moroccoccino Espresso, black pepper, spices, cocoa 36 / 45 Decaf Add-On Optional 8 Non-Dairy Milk Add-On Optional 10
COFFEE – LATTE & SPECIALITY Item Description Price Café Latte Espresso / steamed milk 40 Red Cappuccino Rooibos extract / steamed milk 40 Spiced Chai Latte Chai spices / steamed milk 40 Dirty Chai Espresso / chai spices / steamed milk 45 Hot Chocolate Chocolate / steamed milk 38 Mochaccino Espresso / chocolate / steamed milk 45 Golden Milk Turmeric, ginger, chai spice, coconut milk 50 Iced Coffee / Frappe Chilled coffee 45
CEYLON TEA Item Description Price 5 Roses Classic black tea 30 Earl Grey Bergamot infused black tea 30 English Breakfast Strong black tea 30
VIRGIN COCKTAILS Item Description Price Murky Mojito Lemonade, mint, salted caramel, lemon crisp, cherry, crushed ice 68 Blue Ginger Crush Ginger ale, blueberry slush, mint, ginger powder, glace cherries 68 Raspberry Flower Spritz Club soda, raspberry syrup, strawberries, lemon crisp, flower petals 68 Malachite Dry lemon, mango slush, greengage jelly, mint, caramelised orange 68 Cranberry Cosmo Floral pink tonic, cranberry juice, litchi syrup, lime, liquorice 68 Afro Princess Coconut milk, coffee extract, chocolate syrup, vanilla, apple crisps 68
