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Joburg’s Top 10 Coffee Shops

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg there thrives a culture of artisan coffee makers. Serving up great coffee, matched perfectly with delectable treats, these coffee shops are most definitely lending to a new wave of workspace and brunch experiences. Here are Coffey and Cake’s Top 10 coffee shops in Joburg.
Father Coffee Corner Juta Street & De Beer Street, Braamfontein
This street-side coffee shop has a secret blend they are not willing to part with, and I don’t blame them. Their coffee is absolutely delicious! Father Coffee is a perfect fit in the up and coming suburb of Braamies, and attracts local businessmen, students and creatives. With only a small selection of eats and seating space, Father Coffee is your best grab and go option if you are in the area. 
Doubleshot Coffee & Tea Corner Juta Street & Melle Street, Braamfontein

Another Braamfontein hotspot, this corner cafe is best utilised with a double shot flat white and one of their yummy baked good on offer. Sit along the bar counter and watch the hum drum of inner city life, while taking in the special aroma of roasting coffee or brewing tea. You can also select your favourite bean and take this superior coffee experience home with you at the end of your day. 

Bean There  44 Stanley Avenue, Milpark
When you need a bit of bohemia in your life 44 Stanley Road is the place for you to go. This enclosed web of design, decor and deliciousness is two streets up from Empire Road, and when the sun is out it is possibly the greatest escape from any hum of traffic or busyness. Spend your next morning outing at Bean There with a cup of coffee and a book in hand. Their fair-trade coffee is rich in flavour and their coffee shop is a relaxed space where you can take some well earned time out.
Wolves  3 Corlett Drive, Illovo
Oreo cupcakes sound good to you? Wolves is a trendy Illovo cafe where you can grab a cup of coffee and a slice of cake, or you can sit down and have a hearty plateful of eggs and bacon. Their trendy vibe, mismatched decor and friendly staff are all part of what makes Wolves a Top 10 spot! 
Vovo Telo  Cobbles Centre, 4th Avenue, Parkhurst

Frothy cappuccinos, amazing food and I haven’t even mentioned their bakery yet. Saturday mornings you will definitely have to put your name on a waiting list but it is worth it. Choose from any of their buttery pastries to match your coffee and simply enjoy. Vovo Telo is located all around Joburg, so to find your nearest bakery indulgence check out their website by clicking here.

Velo  85 Juta Street, Braamfontein

Art gallery come coffee shop, Velo is a truly unique space in Joburg. Serving Tribecca coffee to accompany their assortment of cakes and pastries, this coffee shop is nestled in the heart of up and coming Braamfontein. Sit out in the sunny courtyard or inside amongst the art, and who knows, you may just leave with more than just that coffee taste. 
Motherland  Dunkeld Centre, Craighall Park & The Zone Shopping Centre, Rosebank
Starting up in Joburg, the owners of this coffee shop dream of seeing Motherland around the country. Using a blend of Bean There coffee, Motherland is an upbeat coffee shop which caters to the on the go lifestyle of Joburg. A must try is their cheesecake; it is super tasty and goes so well with a single shot cappuccino.  
4th AvenueCoffee Roasters  Corner 11thStreet & 4th Avenue, Parkhurst
Wonderfully eccentric with its giant pink coffee roaster and biscuit jars aplenty; 4th Avenue Coffee Roasters fits so well into the vibe of this road. This caffeine fix will certainly leave you wanting more and I can also recommend the Rooibos cappuccino, always served with a great dollop of honey. If you are not up for a cuppa then why not buy a bag of beans, freshly packaged while you wait.

Warm & Glad  Albans Square, 357 Jan Smuts Avenue, Craighall Park

Food, Media, Culture + Coffee is what these guys live by. With stock of Deluxe Coffeeworks beans, Warm & Glad is fast becoming a Joburg favourite (especially when every sip of your flat white leaves you with the taste of Lindt dark chocolate – true story). Sit on the comfy couches or at the coffee bar and enjoy a slice of carrot cake while listening to the vinyl of choice playing in the background. Warm & Glad is a pleasant place to spend a morning out of the office. 

The Whippet  34 7th Street, Linden
This trendy Linden coffee shop is named after the breed of dog, The Whippet. But not only are they known for this animal loving attribute, these entrepreneurs are striving to change the coffee shop industry by creating a love for neighbour goods and incorporating bakers, butchers and roasters into one space. Coffee, tea, baked goods, preserves, and fudge are a few things to look out for when you visit The Whippet. Side note: the caramel fudge is to die for! 
So that’s the Top 10 for Joburg. All worth a visit, and all uniquely creative while offering a taste experience true to their origins. It has been such fun compiling these lists of Top 10 Coffee Shops and I would love to hear about your favourite coffee shop so I can try it out myself. Let me know on Facebook or post a message on the blog. 

Comments

  6. Dear Pippa thanks for the list! I will be transiting at Joburg and this would be my first visit and as coffee enthusiast the list is very useful. I will be staying at 5th St Sandton, is any of these in the neighborhood?

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  7. You should try Africblack in Northwold Square off Witkoppen Road. They serve awesome coffee roasted on site and have a small nice menu as well.

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