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Review Cresthill Cafe - Johannesburg

Janine Goodson
Cresthill Cafe is a strange place to visit. It is like the old Cafes of yesteryear. Kind of dingy, needs a paint job, I would say what we would call a "dive". BUT. it is a wonderful experience eating there. We ate inside where there are only about 4 tables! Outside there were smokers. In fact my friend was not happy and wanted to leave but I had heard about their Hot Beef on Rye and we stayed. 3 of us ate there and the service and food was outstanding. We had nostalgic feelings for the old days of cafes and we could talk to each other without having to scream and shout! The Hot Beef on Rye lived up to it's reputation and was delicious as were the chips. My friend loved the coffee. The waiter was a super guy, tentative and the service was quick. We had a wonderful lunch there, great food, great service and different for a change to the big, busy, noisy places in the area one usually eats at. Highly recommended but just don't judge this book by it's cover!
Nicki Capazorio
Quick convenient for snack and drinks. Do yourself a favor and grab a coffee and a Hot Beef on Rye sandwich absolutely heavily!!
steve sandrock
The best hot beef on rye in Johannesburg, good service and prices. The original method of hot brisket on rye, a generous portion. Other restaurants serve modern versions but this is the original. Well worth visiting no matter how far you have to travel!
HYPEBEAST Beast
Food was not great but service was good
Scott Enslin
Daniel the waiter is the friendliest guy there is. Good Illy coffee. You've got to be okay with smokers around you. Going earlier tends to be better. Nice vibe.
David Crouch
Awesome Illy coffee. Great 'greasy' breakfast just what you need after a big night out. The very best Biltong in town from the #BiltongKing. Friendly efficient service and save parking on the doorstep
Man Aboutown
Well worth a visit!
Tessa Hellman
Great biltong, great food! My personal best is the toasted burger! But they are famous for their hot beef on rye
lloyd segal
Been eating here for years now, never once had the slightest issue and always amazing service and food
shirley isaacs
Friendly clean. Great food great biltong great chips great cheese cske
Greg Veffer
For the Love of Cheese Burgers!!!!! This "Old School" Cafe at 11 Swemmer Road Silvamonte (Club Street linksfield) is a must Stop Biltong. Cigars or just a quiet espresso between Rosebank and Bedfordview is this Joburg Landmark.
Marc Burnton
The BEST brisket on rye I have in my ENTIRE life ! 10/10 👍👍👍 Coming back for sure !
Helen Wener
The most excellent place. Great service and awesome products.
Alfred Wolpe
Been a landmark forever, always consistent food and service
Garth Kahn
Best biltong in South Africa. Clean and well organised shop
Melanie Dale-Sutton
Great prego roll and chips - slightly on the pricey side though
Smelly Celly
Delicious hot beef on rye! Great value for money (R79) packed with a lot of meat inside and a delicious mustard. I'll try something else on the menu next time :)
Bean
The only place to go for a Hot Beef (Brisket) on Rye. They make slap chips too which are dangerous but the Hot Beef is worth the shlap... Dont worry about anything else than the Hot Beef
M&T Critics
Food was average, service was too but what made up for that is the good vibe that it gives and the view. Overall it was a good experience. Probably going to be back.
Laura Broccardo
The Cresthill cafe is an old school traditional corner cafe and They serve the best hot brisket on rye. It is absolutely delicious. A definite must for all.
TheJoburgFoodie
A hidden gem if you're looking for a great hot beef on rye. Now that they've renovated the centre it's good for both sit down and take outs. Don't forget to try out their hot chips too.
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