TOP 4 brunch spot in Tamarin, Mauritius

Nothing like waking late in the morning and having brunch on a Sunday, that tasty compromise between a late breakfast and a lunch before going to the beach or the pool? Or why not have a brunch followed by a river trip in a kayak or a paddle boat? With your family, as a couple or solo, check out our suggestions for a brunch just five minutes from your resort, Marguery Villas.  

Brunch adventure by the water at Haka

Our favourite nature and wellness experience with family or friends, the ideal activity to enjoy with kids or teenagers! Running right by the beautiful Tamarin River, the Haka is located in the heart of the Riverland sports centre, at the entrance to the village and five minutes from Marguery Villas. It proposes several brunch formulas, either a la carte or buffet, with an hour’s kayaking or paddle boarding.

Enjoy a traditional English or French brunch (eggs, pastries, bread, drink) under beautiful trees along the banks of the river, or opt for the all-you-can-eat buffet (if you are a group of at least eight people). After brunch, explore the river in a kayak or paddle. The water is shallow and the natural surroundings are beautiful, with seabirds, ducks, schools of fish, bats and sometimes monkeys. A real moment of peace and relaxation to enjoy with your family or friends, at your own pace.

A family experience at the Nomad

Adjacent to old black stone buildings on the outskirts of Black River and shaded by Malagasy umbrellas, Nomad is not only a pleasantly exotic address but also a very friendly one. The restaurant is a relaxed and culinary destination, in the image of its three owners. The place is very child-friendly, with a large coral garden and a dedicated playground for kids. The friendly staff, the original and tasty menu and a live band on some Sundays: Nomad has everything you need for a relaxed brunch. 

Among the brunch specialities, you”ll find a good choice: Eggs Benedict, the huevos rancheros (a variety of Mexican tortilla) or the Florentine Nomad (slices of grilled sourdough with hummus), to go with fresh fruit juice and home-made coffee.

A stopover to discover Vanilla Village

This craft and cultural “village” five minutes from Marguery Villas is an interesting and eco-friendly place, inspired by the South African bohemian style, featuring a restaurant, shops, a small library and a children’s playground in a huge garden with century-old acacias. When leaving Black River, you can’t miss the beautiful garden with its many trees.

As the birds sing, guests can taste the Vanilla Breakfast, a full British breakfast (eggs, sausages or bacon, beans), a Caesar omelette or a Breakfast Roll (eggs, bacon, caramelised onions), served with a selection of pastries. Special mention should be made of the refreshing homemade tamarind or mint iced tea. 

A vegan? Vanilla Cafe offers an English Breakfast (scrambled tofu eggs, vegan sausages) or the more exotic Breakfast Burrito (avocado, tomato, mozzarella). 

Then check out the various stalls at Vanilla Concept. There are excellent English pastries (carrot cake, cupcakes, cheese cake…), local and South African food products, local handicrafts (textiles, decoration, jewellery, souvenirs…) as well as, at some periods, a Pop-Up Store (temporary shop) which promotes local creations.

Frenchie Café for couples!

On the road to the Gorges and the Black River National Park and five minutes from your residence in the tiny Fairview shopping centre, the Frenchie welcomes its brunchers in a relaxed atmosphere thanks to its French owners. This address, known to night owls, attracts a family clientele on Sundays who love the peaceful and green surroundings. You can enjoy a quiet brunch with an English or French formula, in the shade of the coconut trees or, more recently, in the garden below the centre, at the foot of the Tourelle. 

Brunch is perfectly suited to the Mauritian lifestyle, where guests take the time to seize the moment. To start your Sunday with a gourmet meal before an active or lazy day, choose the formula that suits you best and let our concierges take care of your reservation.