Johannesburg, South Africa
Best cafes in Johannesburg
18 places, ranked by traveler reviews. Coffee worth crossing Johannesburg for, specialty roasters, brunch spots and quiet corners to work.
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What is the best-known of the cafes in Johannesburg?
Salvation Cafe - 44 Stanley is the most reviewed, with 2,617 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Johannesburg's cafes is worth going out of your way for?
Home of the Bean rates highest at 4.8 out of 5 across 180 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
How is this list of cafes ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.