
Cafés with outdoor seating in Johannesburg
Terraces, courtyards, and pavement tables in Johannesburg. Specialty coffee with a seat in the open air.
8 cafés · South Africa
Independent picks, never pay-to-list. How we choose.
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…
Bean There Coffee Company
South Africa's first Fairtrade and organic-certified African coffee roaster, Bean There has been sourcing directly…
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…
Salvation Cafe
Salvation Cafe is a light, contemporary brunch spot at 44 Stanley that pairs award-winning breakfasts and lunches…
The Grind Coffee Company
The Grind Coffee Company is a specialty cafe, plant studio, and co-working space on Melrose Boulevard known for its…
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 have outdoor seating, from pavement tables to courtyards and terraces, while still pouring proper specialty coffee.
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