After hearing rumours that the famous Gideon's pancake is back we decided to venture from Paarl on a sunny Sunday. I have memories of enjoying numerous amounts of pancakes at Gideons with my Granny years ago and that memory didn't dissapoint! The pancakes are as amazing as always and Gideons hospitality is definately a bonus! We will definately become regulars... More

Decided to go to Franschhoek in the Cape and using trip advisor came across this little restaurant. Prior to going asked if Gideon could cater for a vegan and without any thought he said no problem, but the vegan child missed out on one of my most enjoyable meals. Gideon could not do more for us as the kids wanted... More

We ventured out on a cold Sunday and were warmly welcomed by Gideon's personal touch, friendly service and of course fantastic pancakes! More

Gideon's The Famous Franschhoek Pancake House is back! The food was as we remembered, well worth the visit! There was something for everyone! I had the Chicken Liver pancake, which was delicious! Savoury or sweet pancakes, they were all tasted great! The range of fresh fruit juices are also a must! The service is excellent and we were made to... More

If pancakes are your thing, you'll love Gideons pancakes and talks. He makes you feel at home while you enjoy Muscadel and Banana pancakes. Really loved it! He told us a little about Franschoek and why he loves the place. You leave his pancake house with a new friend :) More

I had read reviews here and decided it sounded like the perfect place to eat on our way into town after Shark Diving that morning, as we would not be dressed up... We were not disappointed! Not only was the food awesome (I had the Lamb). After the meal we started talking to Gideon, one thing led to another and... More

I called a few restaurants in Franschhoek for Mother's Day lunch. My choice in the end was made for me when I called the Pancake House and got Gideon himself on the line. When we arrived, we were met by Gideon outside in the parking lot - almost like visiting family. Gideon has a remarkable ability to elevate every single... More

Take the scenic route from cape town into a lost world of mountain scape , wonderfull farmstead scenery country roads with stalls from a by gone era into the town of franschhoek.Gideon's Pancakes are synonoumous with franschhoek , for almost two centuries gideon's pancakes has been enjoyed by young and old alike .Fabulous flavours enfused tognether creating masterpieces of tintilising... More

It is great that Gideon's has returned to Franchhoek. The service is as good as I remember and most importantly the pancakes are incredibly tasty. Now if only I could somehow persaude Gideon to part with his recipe ... More