Downtown Biz Index

Room 18 · Cafes

Top cafes in Johannesburg

10 works on view, hung in order of rating and how many people left one.

Top pick marks the top three.

How we rank
  1. No. 1

    Home of the BeanTop pick

    Coffee shop · Maboneng

    4.8stars· 187 reviews

    Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

  2. No. 3

    Truth CafeTop pick

    Coffee shop · Ormonde

    4.7stars· 391 reviews

    Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

  3. No. 4

    Bertrand Café

    Cafe · Jeppestown

    4.6stars· 346 reviews

    R 100–600 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Amazing place calming music perfect place for breakfast”

  4. No. 5

    Reserved Cafe

    Coffee shop · Melville

    4.6stars· 189 reviews

    R 100–200 · Wheelchair accessible

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

  5. No. 6

    Salvation Cafe - 44 Stanley

    Cafe · Milpark

    4.5stars· 2,681 reviews

    R 200–300 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

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

  6. No. 8

    The Foyer Coffee Shop

    Cafe · Houghton Estate

    4.5stars· 98 reviews

    Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

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

  7. No. 9

    Breezeblock Cafe

    Cafe · Brixton

    4.4stars· 515 reviews

    R 100–200 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

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

  8. No. 10

    green dot cafe

    Coffee shop · Rosebank

    4.4stars· 376 reviews

    Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

Cafes in Johannesburg

Notes on this room

Which cafes in Johannesburg are rated highest?

Weighing each rating by its number of reviews, the top spots go to Home of the Bean (4.8★, 187 reviews), Bean There Coffee Company - Milpark JHB (4.7★, 680 reviews) and Truth Cafe (4.7★, 391 reviews).

How many cafes does DowntownBizIndex list in Johannesburg?

There are 10 cafes on this page, spread over 9 neighbourhoods such as Maboneng, Milpark and Ormonde.

Can I find cafes in Johannesburg open on a Sunday?

Yes: 9 of the 10 with listed hours open on Sundays, for example Home of the Bean (8 am–3:30 pm), Bean There Coffee Company - Milpark JHB (9 am–12 pm) and Truth Cafe (9 am–5 pm). Hours can change, so a quick call first is a good idea.

Which cafes in Johannesburg have the most reviews?

Salvation Cafe - 44 Stanley (2,681 reviews), The Richmond Studio Cafe (688 reviews) and Bean There Coffee Company - Milpark JHB (680 reviews).