{
  "id": 11482952,
  "title": "Sprigs of loveliness in the morning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/sprigs-of-loveliness-in-the-morning",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T16:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/ios/behindthenews/2026-10-02-sprigs-of-loveliness-in-the-morning/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fields Shopping Centre in Kloof, located at 13 Old Main Rd, is home to Sprigs, a foodie haven that has been serving the area for nearly three decades. The establishment, run by twins Clare and Fiona Ras, offers a delightful mix of healthy and decadent options that make for a perfect leisurely breakfast. Their simple yet comfortable space features a homely atmosphere, with plenty of books and media available for leisurely reading and viewing. The shelves are filled with tempting snacks and treats that visitors can take home, creating an almost farm kitchen ambiance.\n\nThe breakfast menu at Sprigs is diverse, with options ranging from a simple two eggs on toast to a full English. The menu also includes an array of international choices, such as Moroccan mince on toast, chickpea and Mediterranean veg vegan scramble, and omelettes baked with pesto, onions, and mozzarella. These dishes can be customized with various additions, allowing patrons to personalize their meals to their liking. A standout option is the creamy mushrooms, bacon, and poached eggs on health toast, which the reporter found to be a delightful combination of rich, creamy, and herby flavors.\n\nThe Glass Guy, another visitor, sampled the lunch menu, which offers lighter options such as chicken liver parfait with apple cumberland sauce, Coronation chicken salad, and a Mexican vegetable bowl with avocado salsa and nachos. The menu also includes hearty dishes like Thai chicken curry, braised pork with chilli leeks and carrots, and salmon fish cakes with slaw. Toasties featuring gammon with emmental, pesto chicken mayo, or Mediterranean veg and Danish feta are also available, providing a variety of choices for different tastes.\n\nFor dessert, the reporter indulged in an interesting orange cake from the deli, topped with preserved orange slices and a buttery crumble. The Glass Guy enjoyed a delicious lemon drizzle cake, both desserts showcasing the deli's commitment to creating simple yet tasty un-iced treats. Additionally, the reporter sampled a bottle of lemon curd, pesto mayo, and ginger nut biscuits from the deli, which added to the overall appealing selection of baked goods. The cheesecake, a staple at Sprigs, is also highly regarded, offering a rich and satisfying experience for those with a sweet tooth.",
  "summary": "There’s something very decadent about enjoying a leisurely breakfast on a day off. And so this week I found myself at the foodie home of twins Clare and Fiona Ras at Sprigs in Kloof.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sprigs of Loveliness in Kloof, South Africa",
    "Twin-run foodie haven since nearly 30 years",
    "Diverse breakfast and lunch menus available"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}