Elephants Rest: a small Cafe with a big difference!
We, Cheryl & Bob, are a small husband wife team who share our private home, gardens & love of Africa with the public each summer season.
Frequently noted as a 'Hidden Gem', our customers enjoy a coffee, bite to eat, or even a beer or wine in our relaxing African themed gardens, with just the sounds of the African bush to quietly soothe your mind.
Our only advertising is by 'word of mouth & recommendations' as we aim to stay small & private.
With over 20+ years of experience travelling Africa by ourselves, we are happy to help assist if you have any thoughts of travelling there in the future.
Open Summer Months Only. ~ October to end of April ~
Saturday & Sundays 11 - 5pm
ph: 0410027977 Free entry.
Contact Us & Opening Times
Address
Elephants Rest 28 Montefiore St, Callington SA 5254, Australia
Phone
0410027977Operating Hours
SATURDAY & SUNDAYS 11 - 5PM
and most public holidays
OCTOBER til end of APRIL ONLY
Close for 2 weeks over Christmas/New Year break.
Please check SPECIAL UPDATES page below for
any Dates regarding public holidays, christmas holiday break or need to close unexpectedly.
SEASONAL TIMES & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
~ currently closed for winter ~
Ring 04100 27 977 for confirmation if needed
ADELAIDE CUP DAY: Open Mon March
EASTER: Open April
Closed Easter Friday. Open Easter Sat, Sun & Monday
ANZAC DAY: Open April
LAST DAY OF summer SEASON: Last weekend of April
CLOSED FOR WINTER
OPEN NEW SUMMER SEASON 3rd 4th & 5th OCTOBER 2026
CHRISTMAS Break closure:
21st Dec until 8th Jan.
(Reopen 9th & 10th Jan 2027)
Weekend MENU
A sample of our modest but well received menu.
HOT FOODS & BITES
Kenyan Somosa's, beef or veg 2 per serve $10
Bruschetta, 2 slices per serve $7
single Pizza. Pepperoni $9 H/pineapple or Veg $8
Scones with jam & cream 2 per serve $5.
Cake of the Day $5 - $8
Gluten Free Somosa's and scones available for extra $1 per serve
Hot & Cold Drinks
Cappuccino, flat white, Chai, Hot Chocolate, Mocha. mug $5
African Plunger coffee $5.00
Pot of Tea $3.50
Iced Coffee / choc/mocha and Milk shakes $6
Juice & Soft drinks $3
Selection of Non-alcoholic Mocktails $5-$6
Alternative Milk available at $1 extra
Alcoholic Drinks
Bottled Beer Local $6 ~ Sth. African $8
Red & White Wines $6 glass or
$7 - $8 for small bottles
Bubbles sm bottle Prosecco $8
Cider $7
Cask wines:. Sav Blanc or Moscato $4 glass
Amarula Liquor $5 shot
Range of basic cocktail $10 - $16
Gallery
Sneak Peak
Just a little look at part of the grounds.
WEEKDAY GROUPS & CLUBS
WEEKDAY OPTIONS FOR GROUPS OF 10 - 30ppl.
By Pre-booking, Groups of 10 - 30 guests have Private use of the venue with a choice of Morning or afternoon DEVONSHIRE TEAS OR BBQ LUNCHEON.
Devonshire tea consists of Pots of Tea and Plunger coffee placed on the tables with Bobs freshly cooked warm SCONES, jam & cream. $10pp
BBQ Luncheons consist of 3 Meats, 2 Salads with basic tea & Coffee, Meats & Salads set out on separate Station Tables for Self Service. BBQ Luncheon $ 25pp.
A COLD DRINK, SELF SERVICE option, for extra $5pp is available when booked as a group. All you drink from self service dispensers.
0410027977