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Waffles,
done
properly

Your Favourite Obsession

Golden waffles. Proper coffee. Cocktails after dark. Good people, great playlists, and the kind of place you'll find yourself coming back to again... and again.

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What's on

All events
Christmas at the Society Table
private
02
Nov

Christmas at the Society Table

Mon, 02 Nov 202614:00 – 04:00

Year-end lunch for the office, or a festive dinner for the book club? Pull up a chair – we'll bring the waffles. Our Society Table is a beautifully plated 2- or 3-course sit-down with a welcome drink included. Think a Christmas Lunch waffle with all the trimmings and a Deconstructed Waffle Trifle. 2 courses R365pp, 3 courses R425pp, minimum 8 guests. Lunch Mon–Fri from 7am (last seating 2:30pm); dinner Thu–Sat from 5pm. Groups of 20+ get the Front or Back (30 seats each) or the whole Society (70) to themselves – minimum spend applies. Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and vegan waffles are +R15. Book Mon–Wed for a round of Waffle Bites on the house. Early bird: book and pay your deposit by 13 November and every guest gets a welcome Christmas mocktail on us. Available 2 Nov–18 Dec, excluding public holidays. To book: WhatsApp Clare on 064 390 7652 (quickest) or email sykesclare@gmail.com with your date, rough numbers and "Society Table".

16 Compensation Beach Road, Ballito
Free entry
Waffle & Sip – Festive Team Treats
private
02
Nov

Waffle & Sip – Festive Team Treats

Mon, 02 Nov 202615:00 – 00:00

A waffle and a drink for the whole team, one price per person and no maths at the end – the easiest festive treat in Ballito. Perfect for a team brunch, client coffee morning or the Friday-before-the-holidays treat. Choose from Sarnie & Sip (R100), Wrap & Sip (R115), Waffle & Brew (R140), Signature Sip (R175) or Lunch Club (R180, or R220 with the Christmas Lunch waffle). Minimum 8 guests, booked 48 hours ahead. Mon–Fri 8am–5pm (Saturday on request). Feeling festive? Upgrade to a cocktail, beer or glass of house wine for +R35. Groups of 15+ can add painting, candle making, a charm bar or macaron decorating. Book Mon–Wed for a round of Waffle Bites on the house. Early bird: book and pay your deposit by 13 November and every guest gets a welcome Christmas mocktail on us. Available 2 Nov–18 Dec, excluding public holidays. To book: WhatsApp Clare on 064 390 7652 (quickest) or email sykesclare@gmail.com with your date, rough numbers and "Waffle & Sip".

16 Compensation Beach Road, Ballito
Free entry
The Society Soirée – Christmas Canapés & Cocktails
private
03
Nov

The Society Soirée – Christmas Canapés & Cocktails

Tue, 03 Nov 202601:00 – 04:00

Canapés, cocktails and the whole place to yourselves – the festive party your team will still be talking about in January. Our after-dark favourites, shrunk to perfect roaming bites. Soirée Four R80, Five R100 or Six R120 per head (extra canapés R20 each). It's exclusive use only: take the Back by the cocktail bar (30 seated) or the whole Society (70 seated, or standing parties of 60–120). No hire fee, just a minimum spend from R5,500. Evenings Thu–Sat 6pm–9pm; Sun–Wed by arrangement. Add a drinks bundle – Mocktail Mingle R100, Bar Bundle Two R160 or Bar Bundle Three R210. Booking the whole venue? Add a DJ, karaoke or a photo booth. Early bird: book and pay your deposit by 13 November and every guest gets a welcome Christmas mocktail on us. Available 2 Nov–18 Dec, excluding public holidays. To book: WhatsApp Clare on 064 390 7652 (quickest) or email sykesclare@gmail.com with your date, rough numbers and "Soirée".

16 Compensation Beach Road, Ballito
Free entry
A selection of waffle dishes from the menu
The menu

Sweet things
Savoury things
Serious coffee

Every waffle is made to order using the best ingredients, homemade toppings, and plenty of love. Team Sweet? Team Savoury? There's no rule against having both.

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Psst…

Join the Inner Circle.

Free birthday waffles. First dibs on new menu drops, events, and Waffles After Dark. Exclusive perks, little surprises, and treats just for our Inner Circle. Free to join. Worth it from day one.

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Birthday waffle

One free Plain Jane waffle in your birthday month — no hoops, no dance required.

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Early access

Be first in line for events — Inner Circle members get exclusive access before bookings open to everyone else.

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Secret menu

Some waffles are too good to share with everyone. Expect exclusive creations, surprise treats, and members-only specials that pop up throughout the year.

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