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Best cafes in Johannesburg, South Africa

10 places, ranked by rating and number of reviews. How we rank

Places listed
10
Average rating
4.6
Reviews counted
6,151
Open on Sundays
9

  3. 3. Truth Cafe

    Coffee shop · Ormonde · Brunch

    Rated 4.7 out of 5391 reviews

    and, Northern Parkway, Data Cres, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2091

    Call 079 527 5699

  4. 4. Bertrand Café

    Cafe · Jeppestown · R 100–600

    Rated 4.6 out of 5346 reviews

    “Amazing place calming music perfect place for breakfast”

    296 Fox St, Jeppestown, Johannesburg, 2043

    Call 082 645 0416

  5. 5. Reserved Cafe

    Coffee shop · Melville · R 100–200

    Rated 4.6 out of 5189 reviews

    “Great food (presentation and taste), cold drinks and superb service.”

    75 4th Ave, Melville, Johannesburg, 2109

    Call 073 789 2632

  6. 6. Salvation Cafe - 44 Stanley

    Cafe · Milpark · R 200–300

    Rated 4.5 out of 52,681 reviews

    “Nestled amongst a cluster of boutique shops, the cafe has an excellent menu.”

    44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg, 2092

    Call 011 482 7795

  8. 8. The Foyer Coffee Shop

    Cafe · Houghton Estate · Brunch

    Rated 4.5 out of 598 reviews

    “Absolutely love the atmosphere and menu options for vegetarians.”

    Old Edwardian Society, 4th St, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

    Call 082 458 1352

  9. 9. Breezeblock Cafe

    Cafe · Brixton · R 100–200

    Rated 4.4 out of 5515 reviews

    “Such a funky amazing place, wonderful coffee amazing food!”

    29 Chiswick St, Brixton, Johannesburg, 2019

    Call 078 175 2556

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Questions people ask

What are the best cafes in Johannesburg, South Africa?

Based on ratings weighted by the number of reviews, the top-rated cafes in Johannesburg, South Africa are Home of the Bean (4.8 stars from 187 reviews) and Bean There Coffee Company - Milpark JHB (4.7 stars from 680 reviews).

Which cafes in Johannesburg, South Africa are open on Sunday?

9 of 10 list Sunday opening hours, including Home of the Bean (8 am–3:30 pm) and Bean There Coffee Company - Milpark JHB (9 am–12 pm). Hours can change, so call ahead.

How are these cafes ranked?

By rating, weighted by how many reviews it is based on, so a 4.7 from 300 reviews beats a 5.0 from 2. Nobody can pay to rank higher on Neighbourhood Listing.