The best school tuck shop in KZN is…
Who’s serving the best school lunch in KZN? Well…KZN spoke and these are the top 3.
Ah, the humble tuck shop. It’s where South African childhood dreams were deep-fried and wrapped in wax paper.
Forget math class, this is where the real education happened: learning how to budget R10, queue strategically, and bartering for a little extra sauce.
This morning on East Coast Breakfast, we asked:
Which KZN school has the best tuck shop?
The response? Absolutely delicious. You voted, you reminisced, and you passionately defended your school’s snacks like your future depended on it.
So, by popular demand, here are your Top 3 Tuck Shops in KZN, according to the parents, learners, and snack warriors of the province:
3rd Place: Glenwood High School - The Up and Under
Big flavour, with even bigger portions - Glenwood High’s Up and Under is the go-to for hungry teens who want their money’s worth.
It’s giving “restaurant energy” on a tuck shop budget.
“You can’t beat it! It’s like a restaurant… decent portions at decent prices!”
“The tastiest variety of delicious goodies! Doesn’t cost a fortune!”
Verdict: Portion kings. Affordable, tasty, and perfect for high school hunger games.
2nd Place: Chelsea Preparatory School - Where Granny Di Runs the Show
If Glenwood feeds your stomach, Chelsea Prep feeds your soul.
Operated by Mayfair Café but ruled by the legendary Granny Di, this tuck shop serves up love, smiles, and seriously good food.
“We have the best granny who serves us with the warmest smile and love.”
“Nutritious wholesome meals… Granny Di is legendary!”
Verdict: Heartwarming AND mouth-watering. Honestly, we’d adopt Granny Di if we could.
1st Place: St Henry’s Marist College - The Lunch Club Café Experience
Taking the top spot with a caffeine-fuelled landslide is St Henry’s Marist College and their tuck shop turned artisan café: The Lunch Club.
With a rotating menu, gourmet wraps, barista-level coffee, and even free cuppas for parents… this isn’t a tuck shop. This is a lifestyle.
“Outstanding menu, great coffee, run like a Durban coffee shop!”
“Delicious food, healthy and sweet, and the best wraps!”
“Run by chefs with a passion for food. Hands down the best.”
Verdict: Tuck shop? No. This is a full-blown culinary experience. 5-star dining meets break-time hunger.
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Whether your school made the list or not, one thing’s clear: tuck shops are the unsung heroes of KZN kids.
They clearly hold a very special (and snack-filled) place in our hearts.
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