Exciting things are happening on Stanley Avenue. Haven’t heard about it yet? Where have you been? This Avenue is home to a place called Bean There and it is filled with a team of people who are serious about coffee. Single origin, optimally roasted, fair trade, organic, exclusive, African coffee to be specific. Brainchild of [...]

Black Coffee
Bamboo Centre
53 Rustenburg Road
Corner of Ninth Street
Melville, Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel: + 27 11 726 1701

Caffe Hausbrandt
1 Melrose Square
Melrose Arch
Johannesburg
Mon-Sat: 09:00-18:00. Sun/Public Holidays 09:00-16:00
Tel: +27 (0)11 022 4786

Chocolat Cafe
Shop G6, Cedar Square, Joburg
011 465 8835
Mondays-Saturdays: 09h00-18h00
Sundays: 09h00-15h00
Public Holidays: 09h00-15h00

I Love Coffee contributor, Donne Truda, visits quirky iKhofi in Joburg.

Lattelicious
Shop no U5 / 6, Bedford Centre
Johannesburg
Mon-Friday 09:00-18:00
Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00
Tel: +27 (0)11 622 5125

Mark Gold
8 High Street
Melrose Arch
011 684 2985
info@markgold.net

I’ve never traveled to Colombia but I imagine this escapade to resemble an expedition through the remote jungle of Sierra Nevada in search of the Lost City. Yes, that is where Sol got the idea. A small path leads you on a voyage from the main gate through a potted jungle, teeming in greenery of [...]

Salvation Café is a cheerfully chilled and charming spot found in Jozi’s trendy 44 Stanley complex. Its laid-back and down-to-earth atmosphere is complimented by speedy service making it a great option for a long, lazy afternoon. The place is decorated with hushed tones, mismatched furniture and an interesting spread of salvaged vintage bits and pieces. [...]

T J Barista’s Coffee Shop
Shop 245, Thrupps Centre, Illovo, Joburg
011 268 0216
tammy_gregor@hotmail.com

Bursting with all things pretty, pink and sweet, The Patisserie in Illovo is the kind of place you’d go for a tea (or coffee) party. Black and white checkered tiles meet pink and white striped walls adorned with Cath Kidtson fabrics and prints of Audrey Hepburn. Chocolate cake, meringues, Turkish Delight and pretty much every [...]

If you haven’t been to or know of Vida e caffé then I’m assuming you are the type that still uses an external modem and also didn’t notice that Ghost Pops went off the market for a good decade, if not longer. Their red parasols and seating are as distinct as a stop sign and [...]