Brunch cafés in Johannesburg
Cafés in Johannesburg that pair a serious cup with a proper plate. Brunch you'd cross town for, coffee you'd come back for.
7 cafés · South Africa
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4th Avenue Coffee Roasters
Operating since 2004, 4th Avenue Coffee Roasters is a Parkhurst institution that roasts in small batches at a…
Arbour Cafe
Arbour Cafe is a French-inspired crepe and bistro cafe hidden behind the boutique shops of Wrenrose Court in leafy…
Breezeblock
Breezeblock is a creative cafe in the diverse inner-city suburb of Brixton, built with pressed-steel ceilings,…
Freshly Ground Rosebank
Freshly Ground is a specialty coffee cafe and fully licensed restaurant set along the Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank, a…
Naked Coffee Morningside
Naked Coffee and Kitchen Bar is a Johannesburg institution with a reputation as one of South Africa's leading…
Salvation Cafe
Salvation Cafe is a light, contemporary brunch spot at 44 Stanley that pairs award-winning breakfasts and lunches…
The Whippet
Housed in the historic Old Linden Hotel, The Whippet has built a 13-year reputation as a neighbourhood anchor, with…
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These Johannesburg cafés serve brunch alongside specialty coffee, so the food matches the cup rather than being an afterthought.
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