The Break Room

Irrefutable proof that nourishing, plant-based food doesn’t have to be boring.

Hilton, KZN Midlands

The Break Room
The Break Room
The Break Room
The Break Room
The Break Room

Chef-owner Lee Hankey studied under KZN culinary legend Christina Martin and has spent over two decades honing his craft – and it shows in every plate that leaves The Break Room’s kitchen. Lee has proven that plant-based, vegetarian and gluten-free meals can be just as delicious, nuanced and exciting as the other meaty items on the menu. The food here is as beautiful as it is tasty: colourful, layered and almost too pretty to eat. Perhaps Lee’s greatest invention is his famous SushiDogg™ (sushi flavours in hot-dog form), which has earned the restaurant a devoted following well beyond the Midlands. The menu changes frequently but the creativity never ceases. The Break Room is more than a neighbourhood café – it’s a welcoming space offering wholesome favourites, indulgent treats, and the comfort of good company.

Don't leave without trying:
That SushiDogg, of course – although you won’t go wrong with a breakfast, smoothie or poké bowl, either.

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