Where Can You Find the Best Rusks? South Africans Share Their Hot Takes
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Rusk stash running low? Time to stock up with one of these beauties. Whether you’re a fan of classic no-frills buttermilk or prefer a bit of excitement in your beskuit, your perfect dipper is out there waiting for you. It’s true, rusks are a beloved South African staple, but when it comes to opinions on which rusks take the cake, those can be as diverse as our many cultures.
Just ask the members of one of Facebook’s most popular foodie group. The group’s 232,000-plus members were treated to a healthy debate on where to find the best rusks in South Africa when one user put forward the question; “Your favorite rusks? … A friend of mine is coming back from SA and I want her to bring me some rusks. I bought myself some from Babylonstoren and Woolies however I’d like to know if you have other preferences.”

The post quickly garnered attention with rusk lovers sharing their personal favourites. Here’s the list of 15 rusks that got the thumbs up from South African rusk lovers:
- Mantelli’s Buttermilk Rusks
- Ticklemouse Muesli Rusks
- Evita Se Perron Bakery Breakfast Rusks
- Bags of Bites Buttermilk Rusks
- Kraak Homestyle Buttermilk Rusks
- Cani Double Bran Rusks
- Alettes Pecan Nut Rusks
- Bea’s Branflakes Rusks
- The Counter Mom’s Rusks
- Rosies Rusks
- Babylonstoren Signature Farmstyle Rusks
- Swartland Kitchen Breakfast Rusks Sugar-Free
- Ou Meul Buttermilk Rusks
- Boschendal Old Fashioned Buttermilk Rusks
- Rusky Biscuits Biscotti Rusks
Do you agree with this list? We’ love to hear your opinions on which rusks would get top honours on your top 15 list. Leave your thoughts in the comments below or share with us on Facebook or Instagram.
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After years of working as an Editor and writer for popular websites like Joburg’s Darling, Cape Town’s Darling and Joburg.co.za, Crystal left her sanity and an established career in lifestyle journalism behind to follow her dream of creating a website for the intellectual and discerning woman. Today she spends her time chasing the thrill of being the first to know about ‘the next big thing’. She’ll try anything once and has been known to put her body, hair and health on the line – all in the name of research.





