Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Durban

Mark Hardie

Zaeem Vazeer

Mark Witthoft

Roger Lees

Europa

"Fast service and great food. Exactly what you would expect. Variety of options and a very flexible menu for you to make your own breakfast if the..."

Rozz Atanassova

"Been a regular here for more than 10 years. The food and service has always been great. I really appreciate that the owner(Think his name is Craig)..."

Nithesh Rampursad

"Chilled atmosphere. Clean and uncluttered space. Do not leave without trying the..."

nqobile makhathini

"Amazing food and snacks. Pizzas are next level good and smoothies they make are super tasty. Busy so weekends during lunch time will be packed but..."

Dane Smith

"Great iced coffee. Waitering staff need to be more observant of their pattons, eg when requiring for the bill. Nothing ends a good service badly..."

Meryl Booth

"If ever there's a place to enjoy a good breakfast, it's here. Warm and friendly staff and a restaurant willing to accommodate different eating..."

Geeyana Sukun-Samjowan

"If you're looking for a summary of how safe this place is covid wise, this is it. Waiters all wearing shields and face masks. Table and chairs..."

Krishin Stephen Pillay

"Relaxed atmosphere, good food. Service was a bit slow due to load shedding. Enjoyed the vegetable ragu and zucchini chips. My preferred eatery at La..."

Kubanthree Pather

"Have to rate the food excellent but they can improve on the waiters. We sat for a while waiting for our bill, it was not the waiters fault, it seemed..."

Jade Hancox

"My family and I have been regulars for about 5 years and we love the place especially our favorite Staff member ... Zola. You are amazing . Friendly..."

Natasha Bachu

"Excellent steak and roasted Veg, but that baked potato was errhm well, a potato... Safe to eat with toddlers, Covid protocols genuinely respected,..."

African Tennis Man

"The service is good ( Siphiwe) and so is the pizza Opera..."

Wild Woofy

"The baked potato was delicious, with creamed spinach. The steak, chips and egg was perfect. Great value for money. Service was spot..."

ROY WILSON

"Awsome lunch , loved it , great to meet my friend Jack Wilson and it's been too long since I've tried your chicken soup. Superb . See you..."

Gordon Jestin

"I'm a regular here. The pizzas and pastas are great. You might have trouble finding seating around lunch time because it gets really..."

Cohen Singh

"Fantastic food. Great service. The restaurant specific special menu is brilliant and great value for..."

Steve Norminton

"I enjoyed an amazing chicken fillet (Limone) awesome value with great service. Vegetable portion size needs a bit of..."

Grant Selvan (Cutting-Edge)

Maha Cafe

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Comida

"The beef burgers are amazing! My personal favourite requires a small edit, the Cheetah with extra onion marmalade instead of regular..."

Zeyad Jeewa

"First time they opened and looked very quiet so we decided to buy 2 pastas for takeaway and take it back to work. The pastas was fresh and it was the..."

Nikisha

"Caprese pizza is a winner for me 😊 chicken strips are always crisp n fresh! The orange and green sauces are theee best in durban. Lovely spot with..."

Hajrah Khan

"If you're looking for a break from all the mediocre halal takeaways, this is a good place. Food was great and the service was good too; we didn't..."

Imraan W

"The Caprese was a winner! The waiters were honest in their opinion of the dishes and were good with making sure all was in check. The chilli..."

Trish

"Food: 3.5Ambiance: ?As a new found vegetarian by far the best potato pizza and vegan pizza I've had, aaaaaaand the chilli is oh so..."

Bhavsha Sudesh Badul

"Excellent burgers ! Seriously, you can taste the effort put into making these delicious burgers. Pizza is also quite delicious. where most of the..."

Dean Govender

"The owners of Luna Blu opened Comida..One of the few Halaal places in Durban (with continental food). Service was really slow..We waited about 30..."

Iman Haffajee

"Decided to give comida another try as my first experience a while ago when they first opened wasn't a good one..I'm glad I did and decided to..."

Yusuf Khan

"I've been here a few times now and always enjoy visiting with some friends so we can huddle over a pizza together.Brought to us by the..."

Faeema Sader

"Comida is the latest (well they've been there over a year) addition to the Lillian Ngoyi (Windemere) Road restaurant scene. Having eaten here a..."

Mohammed J

"Home of the original Luna Blu founder, this little eatery situated on Windermere Road boasts an awesome menu with good pizzas, pastas and burgers...."

ابد الر حيم

"I ordered via a delivery app so cannot comment to service and atmosphere of the place, but the food tasted great. Good portions and value for money..."

Razia Khan

"chose something simple, but it ended up being classified as gourmet! the most delicious spaghetti bolognaise I ever ate. Definitely ordering again!..."

Farnaaz Maharajh

"Just had thee most delicious prawn pasta, half creamy half spicy that met my long-standing craving. Think my brilliant waiter who referred this to me..."

Rheem K Maharajh

"Very chilled vibes, staff and manager. Food surpassed our expectations, from starter, to drinks to main meals. Will definitely be returning..."

Nabeelah Essa

"Excellent food and service. Food is served fresh and piping hot. Starters was Di Casa prawns in an arabiatia sauce served with garlic foccaccia...."

Alwira Kamroodeen

"Lovely little restaurant with a big tasty menu. Well priced and the portion sizing is great. The homemade chilli sauce is a must if you love a bit of..."

Nikita Nel

"Let's not waste time with unnecessary information about this and that. Let's just get straight to the point of this review and that's to review this..."

Uzzi D. Mia

"Brilliant food, mostly burgers, pastas and pizza. a bit pricey but worth it all. Don't quite remember what I ordered but it was very tasty. Chips..."

Tahir Ameen

"Consistently quick and good service and great quality..."

Ism A

"Pasta and Pizza are perfectly prepared. Service and atmosphere are very nice. Hallal. Worthy a..."

Mohamed Mostafa

"Hi, they have a good menu, the starters are good and the pizza's. Was not to taken back with the rest if their..."

sidra Khan

"The Burger was tops; the pizza was tops; the pasta tops. Service was thee best; thanks to Ziad for the good service. Food on time. But not the best..."

Hashim hussein

"Lovely little place to chill & indulge in some good food. Service from Management & Staff is impeccable. Ordered a Potato Pizza as a starter & Fillet..."

Irfaan Ismail

"We had supper and it was very delicious and enjoyable! Food was speedy , prepared well and the uncle that manages the restaurant is always so..."

Adila Haffejee

"Never disappointed here with my meals. Best pizzas and burgers. Manager always welcomes you with a warm smile and..."

zahira buksh

Milky Lane And Co.

"As always milky lane had the best ice cream and waffles in town. Loved that they closed at 8:45pm even on a Sunday. Great family..."

Ruantha Pillay

"Lovely ice cream kiosk located right at the North Beach 🏖️. The staff are pleasant and great at making recommendations. Nice place to hang out..."

Angela Lebu

"Love milky lane waffles...there's a variety of ice creams to choose from...u can sit in or take out ...there's something for all..."

Smeeta Osman

"Had the oreo waffle. It was delicious. Loved every bite especially on a hot summers day. Nicely priced. Better service next time. As there was just 1..."

Chris Kuppusamy

"Nice place to buy your ice cream, and it has a beautiful view as..."

جوساي ميم

"A very pleasant experience. Staff were friendly and service was excellent. A great view of the beach while having some nice ice cream on a nice hot..."

Tev Padayachee

"Loved our visit to Milky Lane. It was a windy day so perfect for a yummy hot chocolate and ice cream lol. I had the classic waffle and nice cream..."

Preni C V Nair

"They had one waitress, and she was a beast she was everywhere and still polite. She really made my day. Big up..."

Lungelo Ndawonde

"Great service always, very neat and clean and obviously delicious..."

Zaara Ali

"Was quite on a Sunday morning,. The Shebang savory waffle was..."

Mia M

"Waffles was delicious totally enjoyed my treat will definitely be back for more..."

shainaaz ramkhelawan

"Staff are friendly. Service is fast. Ice cream is delicious. Both sit down and take away options are..."

Altaaf Raoof

"Lovely vibrant place. Fantastic view. Coffee is decent and superb..."

Zakaria “Zak” Munsoor

"Great service and delicious ice cream as..."

Leon Myburgh

"Very tasty ice cream and amazing..."

Mbavhalelo Dzimbahe

Parc

84/100 (1010 ratings)

"The coffee is great. The eggs are great, done perfectly every time. Best eggs benedict in Durban. Staff are friendly. Casual place. Menu written on..."

Dominic Naidoo

"We had vegan bowl and eggs Benedict. Bowl was not bad, just little bit weird for me, because of ingredients. But still not bad! Big portion and fresh..."

Marianna Licht

"I have died and gone to food heaven!! Oh my goodness this place is sublime. Service is outstanding and the menu is mouth watering! Honestly don't..."

Melissa Brand

"Polite, beautiful waiters and waitress, delicious food🥴😫😍,I just wish they offered dinner too😬. The kitchen staff know their..."

Nhlonipho Ndlovu

"Don’t let the “no-menu” aspect keep you away from this amazing restaurant. Parc. Café has all their meals and drinks displayed on chalkboards..."

Brendan Singh

"The banana bread French had a lovely presentation. It was filling and tasty, but if I had to complain, certain parts were slightly dry. The service..."

Emilio Gharbaharan

"Excellent friendly service, very delicious fresh food. Awesome..."

Rima Ramadhin

"Relaxed, family friendly breakfast / brunch spot with good food and friendly chill service. Mushroom on Toast and the French Toast are..."

Abrar

"Parc's food is always outstanding. Chef / owner Brett uses only the best seasonal produce and always puts together inspired dishes to tantalise your..."

Kate van Onselen

"This qaint restaurant offers amazing coffee with an unconventional way of displaying the menu. Nonetheless, the food was great and the service was..."

Ugeetha Gangen

Vida E Caffe

"24 hours quality Apple cinnamon muffins, Chai Lattes and service with a..."

Lelen Govender

"Busy, well maintained spot who definitely spends lots of time training their..."

Keagan Singh

"My morning Macon, Egg and Cheese Toast and Cappuccino was so fresh and delicious. Staff are so..."

Kurwin Gungaloo

"Very impressed with friendly staff and high degree of cleanliness and good food. Definite return visit..."

Doreen Henderson

"Stopped for a Chai freezo, paid about 10 bucks more than other outlets but was very pleasantly surprised by the service, speed and quality. Best one..."

Lize Bothma (Lize)

"Its pretty much a standard Vida, but it's 24 hours and the staff are friendly and..."

Randhir Badal

"Vida is always brilliant. From service to quality of drinks. It had yet to..."

Geeyana Sukun-Samjowan

"Great quality cappuccino, with friendly and helpful..."

Carl Bartlett

"Quick food and coffee to go, decent..."

Lazarus

"Always excellent service and great..."

Jan Marè

"Good coffee. Have loyalty..."

Mahmood Jagot

"One of the best coffee shops in..."

Ntsikelelo Ngubane

"Amazing hot drinks and..."

Eleni Aspros

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Sameera Saib

"Great place to stop for a..."

MJ Errico

"Fast service and 24..."

Asif Kazi

Mark Gold

Wppbagsales

"If every asked "where can I find the best cup of coffee in Durban?" This is the spot. It's hidden in Morningside and so understated that you would..."

Bhavsha Sudesh Badul

"Best ice-coffee in Durban! Amazing, fresh food. The chicken and salmon salad pictures are attached and as you can see they look absolutely delicious...."

Sah

"Always a unique and special coffee spot. So in love with their chicken open sandwiche. If you have not been you must make a plan to..."

Peter Butterworth

"Great coffee and friendly staff. Nice atmosphere..."

Cindy Petersen

"Good food, well priced, friendly..."

Yash Maharaj

"A sophisticated coffee shop attached to a very smart jeweller shop, serving arguably some of the best coffee in Durban, the food menus has an..."

Gordon Mc Donald

"Coffee is great. Their truffle scrambled eggs are delicious. Highly..."

raziya bobat

"Beautiful coffee shop across from Mitchell Park. Friendly welcome, great service , good choice of meals available. Love it - will deffo be back for..."

Joan Veenendaal

"I have a few pieces from Mark Gold, my engagement ring being my absolute favorite. Their service is exceptional and their workmanship is flawless. I..."

Bryony Stephenson

"Amazing Coffee, even better service 🔥 You will be happy you stopped off for a cup of gold!..."

Michael Read

"Mark Gold is a very unique Jewelery Store where they specialize in making custom Jewellery which you find anywhere in the world. As a customer your..."

Chris Botha

"Everything about this place is amazing 👌🏽 Highly recommend it..."

latoya rakubu

Vida E Caffe

The Talkhouse Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"My mum and I had breakfast on a Saturday morning. Good vibe and friendly stuff. She ordered a thai chicken salad with ciabatta and I ordered chicken..."

Qurisha Misra

"Best Eggs Benedict anywhere, and awesomeness me coffee. Portions are the perfect size, not too large as many a restaurant is prone to do. Highly..."

Cltphillips

"Headed here at 7am on a Friday morning for breakfast during December. I have to say, walking up that early was worth it. The restaurant is..."

Tasmika Amin

"Always fabulous service from all the staff, great tasty and healthy food and exceptional coffee. I've had almost every meal on the menu and can..."

Belinda Liebenberg

"Great cappuccinos, delicious breakfast menu, prompt service. Owner always on site. Awesome spot in Westville Mall, perfect if you just want to read..."

Trevor Van Zijl

Kauai Virgin Active Gateway

St Clements

83/100 (2315 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Delightful tea garden-esque vibes with amazing food. The first time I went here, a friend recommended the prawn sandwich to me and it was so bleeping..."

Yaniska Singh

"This place is winning my taste buds in soo many ways. Whether I come for breakfast, lunch or dinner; satisfaction guaranteed. I love it..."

Rose Gopfert

"This is my mum's favourite spot and she will often pop in to sit outside under the trees far from the maddening crowd ! We went for brunch and I was..."

Sally Downie

"Great food and a cosy setting. Service was excellent. Definitely going..."

Donavan Naidoo

"This place is adorable and I feel it appeals more to the more senior crowd. They are pet friendly but unlike most pet friendly restaurants, they..."

Cheryl Anne Usherwood

"Very relaxed easy breakfasts. Indoor and outdoor seating available. I had the rarebit, it was everything I expected. The menu is fairly priced and..."

Derrin Govender

"Loved this placed. This little restaurant is situated in a nursery in the middle of Musgrave Road. The cakes ate devine and the portions are big,..."

Dayle Dalgleish

"St Clement offers a magic blend of indigenous tranquility in the garden seating area outside with an antique and sense of historic richness inside...."

Richard James Herd

"Peaceful restaurant with tables outdoors. A nice calm way to start your Sunday morning. The food is excellent with reasonable pricing and good..."

Melisha P

"Unique in Durban is this charming and down to earth Cafe with decent outdoor seating and a warm indoor seating area for inclement weather. Accessed..."

Jason Fiddler

"This is one of my favourite restaurants. The food. The vibe. The staff. It’s always a great experience..."

ThandI Mhlongo

"Asian food is to die for as well as a tranquil setting and great..."

Cz Cronje

"Went there for coffee which ended as the best brunch meal. They make their own burger patties😍 scones are freshly baked, light and fluffy. It's a..."

Obakeng Molelu

Turtle Cafe

Free off-street parking

"By far some of the most amazing service I have ever come across. Delicious food and drink. Would highly recommend this place for a nice family lunch..."

Kip Andrews (Durban_Reviews)

"Lovely place, unique atmosphere, good food and good..."

Chahil Ramharakh

"What a gem, food was awesome, friendly staff and jus an awesome..."

Rouan Pillai

"Excellent food and service. Delicious..."

Danese Govender

"If you are looking for an out of the ordinary place, a quiet location, with lots of scenery... You've found the place.. Simple but delicious! Their..."

Ashby Kurian

"Quite and serene surrounding...very homely with delicious..."

vj n

"What a nice surprise. The drive there is definitely uninspiring & doesn't look like anything interesting but what a nice place. Neat, pleasant &..."

Jo smith

"An amazing place, the food is good and the atmosphere is good. Has an amazing garden setting, very beautiful. Hosted an office party there so my only..."

Seshvir Pooran

"Awesome little place ...plenty parking ..new management..right inside the marvellous Olive Branch nursery where Ken Konar ..nursery owner will..."

Michael Diamond

"The food and Service is excellent. Verusha and her team is very frendly and caring. Highly..."

Kasturi Naidoo

"Good food. Good service. A nice quite and relaxing place to..."

VINAY RAMLAL

"Great place for a small..."

VR MAHARAJ

"Great food and excellent service.. Definitely a hidden gem with scrumptious..."

Shiraz Naroth

"Great event..."

Shu S

"Great stuff and amazing..."

Pubashan Naidoo

"Really improved , highly recommended, great vibe and..."

Joshua Chetty

"Lovely place to eat.and you get the chance to buy some plants for your..."

Keegan Konar

Green With Envy

Market

82/100 (2895 ratings)

"Market [Cafe/Restaurant] - Hi Guyz, my better half and i had brunch at this restaurant yesterday and we were very impressed, nice quaint setting,..."

Rajesh Ramnath

"So yesterday, the Mrs and I decided to have breakfast at the Market restaurant. Someting that we did not regret. My wife is vegan, so she had a..."

Thaveshan Patrick Naidoo

"Great service, awesome food and ambience. The owner was very hospitable and hands on. Definelty a place I would recommend to those looking for a good..."

Kavithan Reddy

"Loved this place great food great coffee! Will be down soon for some great beer! Great staff and friendly buzzing..."

Charles Choppa Coventry

"I had my husband's birthday dinner there. The food was great and we had an awesome time. Our waiter Moses was the best. Thank..."

Zikhona Zee Tembe Ngcobo

"had such a yummer filling brunch yesterday- the mushrooms on toast with cheese, avo and rocket! so filling and perfect for the day :) thanks for..."

Varsha Naidu Moodley

"Always get good food, friendly service, and the atmosphere is awesome. Live music from Friday to Sunday is the cherry on..."

Pieter Uys

"Yesterday's outing to the Market was a first time for me. We hosted a bridal brunch. The venue is beautiful, different and unique... I really..."

Nola Gaillard

"Hadn't been in a few years, and I am glad I went. Albeit my meal was initialyy wrong, the manager was gracious enough to take care of it himself...."

Linn Matsebula

"I've enjoyed coming to this gem of a place for years now. I love how it seems to look and feel better with each visit. A big plus is that it is..."

Sbongiseni Vilakazi

"This place has great atmosphere. It is set in a perfect location which is easy to locate. The staff is friendly and professional while providing..."

Nomthandazo Chala

"This is one of my favorite place, to eat. The choice of food offered is wonderful, the setting, and the service is 5 star. It's definetly value for..."

Anand K

"love the atmosphere. particularly impressed with the poofy pillows. they look stylish, yet supportive. the malva pudding reminds me of home in a..."

JP Saxe

"Food menu was excellent but the food did not match the expectations and the hype of the menu. The cappuccino bean was burnt and you could taste the..."

Dustin Hoffman

"Very nice, relaxed atmosphere, My friend and I spent nearly the whole day catching up, and boy this was the right environment for that, enjoyed the..."

Roy Khuzwayo

"One of the best in the world their food is out of this world, their staff are so humble and respectful and the great weather for you to..."

Bongani Mtembu

"Impeccable food quality, service and attention to detail. Definitely one of Durban’s gems that have maintained their standards over the..."

Brandon

Freedom Cafe

82/100 (2253 ratings)

"The service is good, the food is out of this world and the tranquil setting is very peaceful. Also very private establishment. Cocktail menu is..."

Cz Cronje

"The ambiance is exquisite and everyone is incredibly friendly. Staff are well trained and very hospitalable. We had breakfast here and it was..."

celine venkatasamy

"Beautiful set up nesting under a massive tree. One feels this closeness with nature as you sip on your morning cappuccino and take a bite of your..."

ramola naidoo

"I was in Durban on Vacation, we made a turn to Freedom Cafe for breakfast, we ended up sitting there the whole day, iv never set at a restaurant for..."

Siphiwe Masilela

"Good service, nice atmosphere, decent food. Food was slow to arrive but we were informed and you can see the staff is doing everything they..."

Marco Marilli

"Fantastic space with great food and awesome staff. Super place to meet with friends or network, with a very calm but cool atmosphere. Go..."

P

"Nice and neat diner with good atmosphere. Food was tasty just the salmon was a little dicey. Service was also quite..."

Yusuf Amod

"Great atmosphere, music and staff. Enjoyed the pasta I had and the drinks special (buy one get one free from 4-6, not sure if it's only for..."

Nomie Des Sibiya Coaching

"This is a place literally tucked away in a corner. As I was searching for the place I was wondering if I making a mistake since St Mary's Avenue is a..."

Sujeeth Kumar Aekbote

"Quirky,cool little restaurant,coffee cafe.friendly service and good quality food and beverages.nice decor.cafe is creative with shipping containers..."

Theo Botha

"A few weeks ago, my oldest daughter turned 16, and instead of wanting a big bash, she opted for a dinner party at her favorite restaurant, Freedom..."

Craig Geddes-Smith

"One of my favourite spots in Durban. The food is great and the coffee even better. It's one of my go to places for good veg and healthy food options..."

Kelwa Nzimande

"Delicious, good quality food. The area is a bit dodgy but once you're in their parking it's quite secure. Waitresses always have a smile and the food..."

Leah Maharaj

"Such an amazing quaint coffee shop that serves THEE best blueberry cheesecake. Their meals are very filling, their tramazini's are very tasty as well..."

Ayesha van Staaden

"Recently went to Freedom Cafe for a baby shower. We used the events hall adjacent to the restaurant. It was cosy and intimate. Minimal but impactful..."

Banu Bulose

Graffiti Cafe

"Wow.... What an awesome culinary experience. The Graffiti Cafe in Durban offers a good selection of scrumptious burgers, pastas and other delicious..."

Subashen Naidu

"We were the only people there, and the owner and waiter were very hands on. Excellent service, with the waiter explaining the specials and dishes..."

Azima Mohamed

"A place to bring friends, make new ones, enjoy hookah (dozen flavours and single and double pipes) and unwind after the week. Casual no rush..."

Abrar

"Thoroughly enjoyed my meal and the relaxed atmosphere made me wonder why i hadn't tried this spot earlier. Burgers on point. Prepare to climb up a..."

Muslimah Zn

"One of the best restaurants in Durban. Great service and good..."

Yusuf Amod

"The gentleman in the front was fantastic, James. Waiter was great as well. Food was delicious. Hubby ordered steak and I a burger as main. For..."

Ayesha Hoosen

"Good Food, A good ambiance, and a different kind of decor from the norm. Really attentive staff. Must try the calamari! Steaks were really good. I..."

Mo Kha

"Consistently good food and excellent service in a lovely..."

Ism A

"Very good food and ambiance. Been a few times so far. Larger menu items such as steak and chops etc are on the pricey side. Pasta and burgers are..."

Ismail Docrat

"Very lovely place. Vibey nice staff. They play nice music too, my shazam was on the whole time 😊 the food was fantastic the steak hubby had was so..."

Nobelungu Ngobese

"Great Atmosphere with great food. The second wife Burger is definitely a must try. The vape meet we had with Downtown Vapoury was a..."

Irfaan Ismail

"Had the best spaghetti bolognaise I ever tasted in my life. The Graffiti steak sandwich is a must and the service is the best in Durban. Will..."

Muaaz Jogee

"Great place to get good food. Halaal. Fast and friendly service. They sometimes have stand up comedy here. Fun..."

Fayyaaz Akoob

Bean Green Coffee Roastery

"We received our delivery of delicious coffee to our door!! Super easy and well worth it. We have been brewing up everyday during the lockdown and it..."

Adam Parker

"Amazing coffee. Wonderful staff. Leo, Ben and Jennifer are just lovely. Chilled..."

Cupcake Couture

"The quality of the coffee is excellent and the service friendly. Would be better if they had stock of savouries/ desserts to accompany..."

Melisha P

"The coffee is really good, friendly staff and a quiet low key kind of..."

Toni Schumann

"What I imagined a coffee shop was meant to be. Great roasted beans cheerful guests and the soft music of the 60s hypnotizing you. Not a place to be..."

Henry Wood

"Fresh, fragrant, frugal beans. The best coffee I’ve tasted, at the best price point. Brewed in my V60, consistently exceptional. Try out the Rasta..."

Ahmed Rawat

ramola naidoo

"One of the few great spaces to get some work done, while enjoying some of the best coffee blends in the country. Cozy and relaxed atmosphere, nice..."

Nadia Hurn

"I was really surprised at the Great coffee experience- smaller batches roasted, good flavour throughout- elected as the new bean for Berciles dbn..."

Rene' Cilliers

"Best coffee in the world, fantastic (air-conditioned) coffee shop! I'm down rating to 4-stars though, because you can never pay for anything (and I..."

Clint

"Hands down, best coffee in Durban. This is one of Durban's hidden gems! It's a small venue with a cozy, friendly atmosphere. If you are passionate..."

Daniel Skaftouros

"This little shop puts out some of the best coffee around, I highly recommend it! If you looking for a great cup of Ethiopian coffee they will no..."

Duncan Hoggan

"Very nice coffee, needs 15 mins to cool down to drink in their take away..."

Lyle Steele

"Great coffee, more of a dark roast, if you enjoy that. Few light snack options available. There is relatively fast Internet available too. A great..."

Gina Coetzee

"Best coffee in Durban, hands down! Awesome group of baristas manning the machine, and an interesting and diverse crowd of patrons (wouldn't expect..."

Dave Aldworth

"Definitely my coffee stop staple. Great little oasis of calm in the hustle and bustle of Glenwood, the staff feel like family, the coffee is great,..."

Wade Wonfor

Ray E

The Welcome Chair Coffee Shop

Arts Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely cafe, beautiful setting, simple menu with delicious and fresh meals. Service is a bit slow, only because this cafe is very..."

Lynee Pillay

"Divine falafel burger with crisp fluffy chips. Beautiful courtyard under the trees. Friendly service. Gallery and shop always interesting to pop..."

Jovita Da Silva

"One of my favorite places to lunch in Durban. The outside area is leafy and serene, and although their service is a bit slow, their food is simple..."

Sarah Herrington

"A firm favorite in the heart of Glenwood. I have not been here in a few years, but had the opportunity to pop in for breakfast this last Sunday, As..."

Bronwyn Melson

"Told myself I would explore the cafes in the area but I just keep coming back. Awesome setting, incredibly reasonable and crazy delicious vegetarian..."

Rebecca Tod

"KZN art cafe is the perfect place for a quick breakfast or a light lunch. The menu isn't too extensive but what is on the menu is really good and you..."

Kreesan Pillay

"What a find! Friendly, efficient service; great menu with unusual options; and interesting artworks to admire. I chose the vegetable corn cakes with..."

Bronwen Davies

"Perfect café with a wonderful ambience, the art gallery is a definite must see. The food was delicious and the portions were adequate. The menu is..."

Nokuthula Ndabezitha Khumalo

"A long-time favourite for lunch, Arts Café is at its best in clear weather, with a great garden area that appeals even in winter. My..."

Ann Keating Druce

"There's nothing that appeal to me more than dining in an open space, surrounded by nature, it's so relaxing and refreshing, and Arts Cafe does that..."

Thobelani Sterere Zuma

"There is just something about this place that I really love maybe its the arts & craft vibe around. Super laid back and one of my best spots to grab..."

Gee

"Been there many times for lunch, it's always an amazing experience. Such friendly and efficient staff, beautiful setting and relaxing atmosphere and..."

Sarah Schickerling

"Breakfasts are great, varied and generous portions served. They are open on Sundays from 8:30am. Good young art vibe. Had the courgette corn cakes..."

Dianne Williams

"Lovely relaxed ambiance. The waitress was really friendly and happy to assist where needed. She recommended the eggs Benedict (which I was delighted..."

Peyton Uys

"Actually went there to admire some art and stepped into a whole different world... A gallery, a little shop with all kinds of bits and bobs and a..."

Judith Hartzenberg

"The café at the KZN art gallery is a beautiful delicate spot in Glenwood. I love sitting outside under the huge Jacaranda trees. The food is fresh..."

Mishka

"It was my first time going to this restuarant, it was for my friends baby shower. We were seated outside which was lovely they also have face..."

Sineziwe

"We were given attention almost immediately after entering the Cafe and were greeted with smiles. Our food arrived quickly after placing our order and..."

Camlyn rbts

"Love going here! Regularly visit to see new instillations. Absolutely loved the last one that I visited. Must say I really enjoyed the little printed..."

Jas Martin

"WOW! It was my first time visiting the KZNSA Arts Cafe and it was a full package! Not only was the food good-(chicken pasta + burgers), but the live..."

Ryan Charles Mckenzie

"Service was great! Staff were really..."

Talia Govender

"In our endless search for good coffees we are often faced with the multiplicity of definitions of what a flat white and cappuccino are. Thankfully..."

Craig Blewett

"Such a peaceful space to be in. I'm occasionally coming here to work and it boasts being one of the most productive spaces to work. The open ness of..."

Tino Mukumbareza

"Very literally the BEST avo on ciabatta toast in South Africa. Have it on a balmy morning in the courtyard with a newspaper or book and you'll be..."

Brandon

"Lovely spot for a relaxing lunch. Almost all the meals are under R100. I especially love the Spanish coffee infused with cinnamon and orange..."

Michele Jo Wilson

"Excellent coffee, delicious food and a great place for kids. Decent variety on the menu. Parking is normally not an issue and it is pram and..."

Christopher Swart

"Excellent cappuccino. The brownie with ice cream is an absolute..."

Waseem Yameen

"A really tasty burger, Well cooked & full of..."

Yandisa Kuboni

"A landmark of KZN and Durban, an absolute must-go for travellers and locals alike. Fantastic breakfast and lunch fare and amazing coffee drinks...."

Elizabeth Kalina

"Love going there for the amazing art/craft that u can buy. Their tasty light meals are of good..."

Navi Govender

"Photoboothlab was there today for a wedding..."

Howie Sunkel

Ebb & Flo

Roots

Corner Cafe

"I have been visiting the corner cafe 2 to 4 times a week for the last year, and will always consider it as my first go-to for lunch. Lovely..."

Pops Lamont

"The Corner Cafe has always had a lovely vibe with friendly wait staff and is committed to fresh, organic, reasonable and efficient. A place which..."

Kathryn Kure

"I attended the Bingo Night a month ago which was a fantastic evening! The entertainment was great, food was superb and Jud and his team created a fun..."

Calvin Harris

"Lovely atmosphere, good coffee and service. Serve gluten free cake and brownies. Parking available in street..."

Carol van den Berg

"Spent a lot of time here to sit back and drink their coffees and drinks. They have some great seating selections, the sofas are the best. And..."

Mario Rigby

"Now renamed Ambrosia - lovely relaxing garden area at the back . Good service and nice variety on the..."

Louise Pierrot

"Start a petition to certify Judd and no more Kak jokes so early in the morning and all this after just one visit. Oh yes, the food is eclectically..."

Simon Kerr

"Wonderful relaxed atmosphere and great coffee and breakfasts. Lovely unique..."

Oliver Rivett-Carnac

"Great coffee and pastry. Good place to sit and get some work done and/or meet up with..."

Randhir Badal

"Nice vibe, good..."

Pierre Rossouw

"Great quality food. Chilled atmosphere. Top..."

Dylan Reeves

"Chilled vibe, cool atmosphere, and awesome to have a go-to place with a kids'..."

Nadja Bester

"Greek food and unfussy home cooked meals. Very friendly service, very reasonably..."

The Roaming Giraffe Di Brown

"Went through the usual growing pains of change of genre and ownership but cultivating its own identity nicely..."

Deon Barnard

"Heard the coffee is great...will have to come and try it..."

Merton Pheiffer

"Always good food. Tuesday night pasta special is a..."

Graeme Tennant

Springside Cafe

"The food and setting of this place was really good. Since it’s a Cafe, it mainly has light meals. I was impressed with the food that we ordered and..."

Joey R

"This café is really pretty. The food was prepared well but I do wish that the menu had a bit more options (it was different to the one on their..."

Nadeen R

"An awesome atmosphere... Celebrated a special occasion here and was wonderful creating memories with beautiful photos... The rose garden in full..."

Kiloshini Chetty

"A little hidden gem in the heart of Hillcrest! Peaceful and tranquil, with beautiful rose gardens and natural elements. Plenty of tables with comfy..."

heambrosia reddy

"We went there this morning and WOW what an experience. The staff were so friendly and they were so sweet to my baby. The food was absolutely unreal..."

Caitlyn Atkinson

"If you’re looking for a place where to relax and read some novels or whatever, this cafe would be the best. They have the best coffee available and..."

Trishen Naidoo

"Springside Cafe has become our favourite venue for delicious meals, cakes and service. This is our go to for group breakfasts and functions in..."

Lilian Corden-Lloyd

"We had our staff Christmas party there on Friday, 8th December. Great food! Friendly..."

Nicky Gray

"Would recommend Springside cafe to family and friends. Food, service, presentation, staff are amazing. As for Pastor/proprietor Shirley, what an..."

James Anderson

"My favourite hideaway in Hillcrest! Always a delight. I am not a chocolate lover however the chocolate pecan cheesecake was my selection today. What..."

Lucrisha Polton

"This was a lovely treat. The service wasn't so great, but the treats and coffee was delicious. The decor and the beautiful garden was..."

Travel Junkie

"What a welcoming place to be.Food was perfect affordable .Staff friendly let alone the manager.I recommend this place for every function from wedding..."

Phethile Ntshangase

"If you looking for short escape, amazing views and tasty food this is definitely a must try! You will definitely come back for more. Its family..."

rivati laldeo

"An amazing venue. Serene and tranquil in the midst of Hillcrest business district. The owner and staff are very accommodating. Will recommend for..."

Ingred Persad

"Lovely setting, such friendly staff, with a diverse and innovative menu. There is a oversized swing to be enjoyed by children and adults, that are..."

Bianca Worster

"Great food. Jalapeno poppers are the..."

Kristian M. Marion

The Joint

78/100 (1036 ratings)

"There was no water when we arrived and oil, which was something I believe could have been sorted out day before or even weeks if proper planning is..."

Nokwanda Dlamini

"Had a wonderful experience, the view is amazing, friendly helpful staff, the food was okay but the DRINKS were amazing. The Cocktails are also very..."

Matseliso Scott

"I went to this place about 4 times during my stay in Durban, its soooo underrated but probably because its on South Beach, and it has like old..."

Ernestine Paton

"The best experience of an urban ‘chisa nyama’. It is a great place to for lunch and early dinners for a great views and sunset. They also have a..."

26Nhlanhla

"Huge portions of Shisa Nyama, the traditional dish of Durban. The meat is of very good quality and well spiced. Fortunately they offer takeaway..."

Jana F

"Lovely food. Great music. Good service from our waitor Lizwi. Definitely worth every..."

nokwazi njapha

"Friendly service. Generous portions. Delicious..."

Marupeng Rataba

"I love this place! The food is delicious, killer cocktails, and a very chilled vibe. Although, there needs to be an upgrade in the furniture, it's..."

Natalie Paton

"The setup and location are perfect , ocean view and just the design and colourfulness of the place is lovely. I was not happy about the food but I..."

Nicky Ndwalane

"Awesome location on the beach. Staff super friendly. Limited menu, but what we had was delicious. Really good pricing. The venue itself could do with..."

Neil Jansson

"Nice place... we went there for lunch with small children , first wanted a take away but decided to sit in. Food was nice, idk of that was the..."

Estherfan Gameson

"I go there every afternoon for drinks and some morning for breakfast. Their breakfast special is filling and to die for (especially the poached eggs..."

Dr Siphesihle Lizo Mhlongo

"Some of the best short ribs I have ever had. The chef is really good and he experiments with different favours. I had this coleslaw with Pecan nuts..."

Motsile Rasetlola

"Always playing good music & it's not crowded. You can enjoy your food/Drink while listening to good music, from Deep House, Hip Hop, Amapiano, Afro..."

Sphysaw DaWish

"The place is lit, friendly staff. I had a fabulous time there. Thanks The Joint staff for the great time. These place is well placed at the ocean..."

Daniel Moloantoa

"Good food & cool beer with a nice ocean..."

Georgi Nyotev

"Great spot on the beach good food and good vibe and professional staff...A place to visit more than once..."

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