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Riverside Caffe & Bistro

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"One of my favourite places to eat love the calamari, great menu, friendly staff and hands on owners- also the most divine Russian kiss chocolate cake..."

Marcel de Villiers

"Eaten here too many times to remember. Always perfect. Amazing gfood, quick service, good portions - never ever disappointing..."

Lorraine Corcoran

"Loved every bite. Friendly service and attentive definitely coming back with my..."

Pamela Mashiko Ramagaga

"Always so consistent, great restaurant..."

Dean Jared Sacher

"Riverside cafe is a fairly regular takeaway spot for us! The food is delicious (we love their pizzas) and have never been disappointed. The main..."

Gina Marketos

"Another excellent meal and experience at Riverside Caffe & Bistro. My wife and I popped in for a nibble and some cocktails. The place was fully..."

Craig Paul

"A very nice bistro that I have been going to since the very beginning. The haloumi pasta with napoletana sauce is what I order every time. Their..."

Tally Leach

"Awesome yummy food with friendly service. A great Milano breakfast: spinach, asparagus, hollandaise source, eggs, Parmesan shavings. My 12 year..."

Glen Mollink

"Went for lunch on a busy sunny Saturday when the place was buzzing. It made for a great 'pavement' cafe experience. I enjoyed the laid back vibe - it..."

Gareth Bladon

"Avo and croissant Simple, easy and great. Thanks for the consistent service and food quality. Always a pleasure popping..."

Foody Doodle

"I've had breakfasts here a few times, always delicious, plenty to choose from and I've always had good service. Food servings are huge! Never left..."

Tarryn Armist

"Maybe one of the better chicken prego's I have ever had, a little bit pricey, but I suppose the size is definitely value for money, the sauce on the..."

Trevez Mcfc Jacobs

"Consistently good. Always busy and bustling. Nice and warm inside in winter and cool outside in summer. Steak salad with feta is great for a lunch..."

Divan Van Der Merwe

"Look i can see that this place have massive potential but they lack execution. First of all the table that we booked werent set up so we had to wait,..."

Philip Goosen

"I can't believe that I haven't been here. It's a classic restaurant and it's yummy. Simple and bistro type menu, portions are generously sized and..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Staple part of Riverside shopping centre, great for breakfast - I had the traditional breakfast - perfectly poached eggs and crispy bacon done as per..."

Abigail Keene

"It's in a modern complex and easily accessible. Slightly cramped inside but not totally uncomfortable. Service was above average. Our drinks came..."

Heidi Bantam

"At every visit, the food had been divine. Their salads are fresh and yummy. Others with me have had chicken livers and said it's one of the best..."

Jen Cohen

"Often pop in here for a meal. Service always excellent regardless of how busy they are. Hands on management and amazing food whether it be breakfast,..."

Heidi Mitchell

"Really nice spot with a range of good food. I can recommend their Prego roll, calamari and the calamari and bacon pizza. These dishes all have their..."

Ryan Whittaker

"Great restaurant with great service from the waiters who have been there a while. Food is always good. Tends to be on the more expensive side though..."

The Cutlery Chronicles

"Just great! excellent choice for a quality breaky or casual dinner. The menu is old school and nothing overly fancy or compllicated. They are sure to..."

Food Man

"The Riverside Café is a nice place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner. A feeling of home is felt as soon as you walk in due to the waiters being..."

Sandanyoka

"Favourite meeting place. I have tried most of the dishes and would recommend them all. Family run with hosts chatting to patrons, there is always..."

Jane Clarke

"We eat here very often and have many different dishes - apart from one or two, everything else on their menu is brilliant - the salads and pastas are..."

Justin Kretzmar

"Riverside Caffe & Bistro was a convenience stop for me - I had time to kill and they had free wifi, so it was simple. I didn't expect much, but I was..."

Bryan Vally

"Great service here, love the Frittata options, very tasty, breakfast menu ends at 12 but the manager was kind enough to allow my friend and i to have..."

Charneel Du Preez

"The pasta Butternut Agnalotti and sweet potato gnocchi are delicious. The dessert Russian Cake is yummy and covered in bar one sauce. The food is..."

Jozie Foodie

"Relaxed environment with good food choices. Given that we are vegetarians, we found options little limited. Overall a good brunch place. Took little..."

Mitesh Popat

"My boyfriend and I were referred to Riverside Cafe on Saturday night by another restaurant owner, which in my book says a lot for the quality of..."

Robyn Ford

"Thank you so much for making my chicken livers so perfectly! Just the pure fact that as a starter it was filling enough for a lunch, was absolutely..."

Kurt Baden Cairns

"Great quality at a fair price. Had the eggs augratin with came with a larger than expected helping of fries and good coffee. Will look at it as an..."

Ashish Sewgoolam

"Great spot for breakfast, was there with a large group and the service was great despite the sizeof the group. I had the smoked salmon and avo on..."

Theresa Van Rooyen

"We stopped by this morning for some coffee and breakfast. Their cappuccinos were good and the fresh orange juice was amazing. For breakfast I had the..."

Jolene

"Grabbed lunch at Riverside Caffe on a whim and we were treated to some really tasty food. My boyfriend and I tried the BBC and Mexican burgers which..."

Emily Smith

"Amazing little bistro in Bryanston. Apparently everything on the menu is fantastic, but I can confirm that the pizzas are! Good service, nice..."

Smelly Celly

"Lovely spot in Bryanston with a menu that suits most tastebuds and preferences. The calamari is a win as well as the pizzas and prego - if you like..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"The perfectly place to meet friends for lunch or to go have a nice easy dinner. Good wine list and very good food. Surprisingly one of the best..."

Neil Smith

"This is as good as it gets, for an outstanding breakfast. Love the setting of this restaurant it's one that you are not looking on to the car park..."

Ursula Van Rooyen

"Had another great lunch in between seeing clients and always is good. I had the fillet baguette which is great. They also make the best bar-one sauce..."

Tracey Felicidade Jones

"A little sunset... A few deserved drinkies... And now to devour some delicious foods... The perfect way too end the day that seems the be delivering..."

Eugene Swart

"A popular local suburban venue , seems to have recovered from the renovations and have nice outside area , I like the breakfast menu and lunch good..."

Owen Tennant

"Great little restaurant in Bryanston - perfect for a mid week dinner/lunch or a nice place to meet friends. Riverside Caffe has a large selection of..."

Garth Balabanoff

"Relaxed bistro with seriously huge portions. I had the salmon and avo on rye for breakfast and was surprised at the size of my meal - however for..."

Trinka Mynhardt

"Got to love a restaurant that serves calamari & fries for breakfast along with a salmon omelette. Service was as quick as the freshness of my..."

Crumbs

"What an amazing great little breakfast brunch lunch bistro. Even when busy service is quick and food quality is always good.Try either their..."

Daniel Wiggill

"Very nice for casual dining. Their portions are generous and hearty. I think they have hiked their prices too much though post centre renovation...."

Noni Demetriou

"What a fantastic restaurant. A very friendly warm welcoming atmosphere with a great vibe, the menu was very extensive and hard to choose from such a..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"The new riverside shopping centre has had a face lift and is fresh and welcoming. The riverside bistro has simple yet stylish decor perfectly suited..."

Trixie-Belle Nicolle

"Nice vibe on a Friday night, with cosy gasoline fire heater. Though being a vegetarian choices on menu is limited, one can still enjoy the Italian..."

Wendy

"I love when a restaurant is humming, always a good sign. The staff were friendly and looked after us, the food was creative and tasted awesome. We..."

Nati Celliers

"Our favourite local spot for chilled midweek dinners as well as lunches on the weekend. Service is consistently good. They have a quite an extensive..."

Lauren Leigh

"I had a lovely breakfast this morning with my partner. I had a salmon, avo & cottage cheese fritata. It was well presented. Fresh. Service was fast...."

Rachelle

"Situated next to Jacksons Food Market, this is perfect for a lazy brunch. They make the best frittatas ever, and the coffee is alway good. The place..."

Cath

"I've always had the best meals at Riverside Cafe, whether it be meat and veg or pizza and pasta. The staff are friendly and the service is great..."

Emilie Van Baalen

"I started going to Riverside when it was in Village Walk. The food and service have been consistently good. Although there are a number of..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"Lovely meal and great service from Gilbert even though it was a very busy Friday night. ..."

Paul Harvey

"We were in the mood to try somewhere new for dinner and came across this bistro. The acoustics of the restaurant are shocking but that because..."

Esther Shaidi

"Loved the Milano breakfast, and what's more my poached eggs came exactly as I ordered... You'll be surprised how often restaurants get this wrong!..."

Lindsey Rayner

"Perhaps unfair to rate without eating there but meet some business colleagues for drinks. Very convivial atmosphere.Good service They left us to..."

Trevor

"A regular family hang-out for kids, friends and parents. We have enjoyed family meals here for years. Consistent cuisine and excellent service. ..."

Julia Howie

"We had a lovely lunch on a Saturday. Our waiter was helpful and friendly. The haloumi ravioli was divine! Great fish too. Quite a few healthier..."

Marika_Mav

"A local favourite for breakfast and lunch. Warm and relaxed atmosphere. Nice pet-friendly outdoor area. Always good, personal service. Consistently..."

Moira

"Breakfast after parkrun has never been this good. Lately we've taken a liking to poached eggs and here they make them good! The outside setting is..."

Jaco Jansen

"One of my local favourites, a tad expensive, but good food! Service is a bit inconsistent, and wine variety minimal. But with a recent upgrade in the..."

Skye Da Silva

"I have been wanting to try out Riverside for a while now, and finally went for lunch. When I looked at the menu I initially thought it was quite..."

Sonja Offwood

"One of our favorites for family dinner. I have never had a bad meal. My favorites are the calamari and the panzerotti pastas. Although the there..."

Alison

"Casual dining with lots of cafe style dishes to choose from. I think the prices are higher than you would expect. Love the spicy chicken livers, a..."

Razmataz

"If you’re unsure on what you feel like – this is a place for everyone. You can order pizza, pasta, baguettes, salads and a great prego. The prego..."

TheVisualFox

"I went to Riverside for a breakfast and Riverside cafe and bistro is ideal for a nice breakfast and a very nice vibe to the restaurant. Nice variety..."

Kyle

"Wow, what a gem! I had the most delicious grilled calamari here! Everything tasted so great, and everyone around the table agreed! We shared a..."

Eat More!

"Awesome little spot for a quick pass by for coffee or a longer lunch affair. The iced coffee is great for a hot day. The staff are very friendly and..."

Anandie

"Great food. Very generous portions of food. Slight mishap with the sangria... Focaccia light and tasty. Salad great but dressing should be on the..."

Amesh Modi

Thyme On Nicol

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"Light, fresh and healthy meals on offer from breakfast right through until the end of the day! Service was quick and the venue is stunning,..."

Natalie De Canha

"Service is very good, food is excellent! Clean eating area, however a bit noisy inside, so I always sit outside. A definite must again on anyone's..."

Lisa Gough Palmer

"I did not expect much from a restaurant next to a PicknPay, but I was pleasantly surprised. A varied menu and reasonable prices. I wanted a small..."

Jo Britz

"I loved the idea of having a slice of cake and sipping on something to drink post grocery shopping. Thyme on Nicole offers a lovely variety of meals..."

Azrah Kadwa

"Thyme is just a great spot to grab a sneaky lunch and glass of wine. The prices are super and their sushi is yummy. Wine is also exceptionally well..."

Lloyd Blake

"Very popular and busy restaurant. Lots of the time there is a wait. Food is made fresh and very yum. I am a fan of their sushi which I find..."

Deysellydia

"Really enjoyed my time here. The menu is very interesting and diverse. The food met all of our expectations and there were no complaints to be had...."

PJ

"Good service, great setting, good food, but.... your french toast with bacon, roast tomatoes and grueye cheese... i was dissapointed when it arrived..."

Robyn Overton

"Thyme is wonderful restaurant with fresh, delicious treats. I’m not a sandwich person but their Mexican BLT was divine with such great flavours!..."

Thando Valery Moyo

"Thyme is definitely our go-to-breakfast place with friends on a Saturday or Sunday morning. It is in a central location and the food is..."

Nicola Bursnall

"Always enjoy this restaurant and like their selection. They don’t have very many veg options but the food is always good and the wine and drinks..."

Sabrina Kennedy

"My friends and I were looking for a quick place to have a bite after school and we decided to go to Thyme on Nicol. Known for its famous sushi, we..."

Sandanyoka

"Always pop in here every now and again for my sushi fix. It's very reasonably priced and oh so fresh. Gets quite busy during the lunch time rush, but..."

Zandi Phoshoko

"I have to give this place a shout out for its consistency and friendly service. The menu is not your usual "toasted sandwiches with a side..."

Ashley

"A great and affordable place to relax with family or friends. I especially enjoy their breakfasts and smoothies! The ambience is relaxing and the..."

Alex's Review

"Went here with a group of friends and all our meals came out of the kitchen looking like it was on a food runway. The portions were big, vibrant..."

Diana Mak

"Went there for a work team breakfast, which was really great. They have indoor and outdoor tables.The server was always on hand and very..."

Hengie

"This is a fantastic large restaurant. The food is beautifully presented. It is fresh and very tasty. I had a veggie salad 🥗 it was large freshly..."

Ursula Van Rooyen

"From a value-for-money perspective, Thyme on Nicol scores 10/10 hands down! The menu is varied with lots of fresh ingredients and consistently made..."

Bridget Meyer

"Heard about this spot from a colleague and had to try it out for a quick breakfast, not a good decision for a "quickie". It was packed and had to..."

Kgabo Maphoto

"Lovely afternoon vibe...postive and energetic. Food was absolutely amazing... service was good. Could slightly improve on checking up on customers..."

Carol Hayes

"The food was really fresh and delicious. I had the chicken and quinoa salad which was absolutely mouth watering. It was served with such a tasty..."

Gemma Northing

"Quite easily my favourite place to come to. It's not a place that tries to make itself look lavish or tries to be lavish. It's simple with great..."

Thozi Sejanamane

"Thyme on Nicol never disappoints. Food is always very good as is the service. It is always very full, but this doesn't effect the quality or the..."

Michael Morton

"Great breakfast spot! I have enjoyed many breakfasts at Thyme on Nicole and all have been great. This morning I enjoyed The Quickie breakfast and my..."

Tanya

"Argh stunning stunning spot!!!These pictures actually don't do it any justice , friendly on the pocket, good sushi , good pasta, and a friend of..."

Mosa Mashati

"Beautiful setting and great food and service. Pity about the blind outside that has been broken for 2 years, cannot fully appreciate the view nor..."

Helga De Vasconcelos Sarria

"Perfect Sunday brunch/lunch spot for the family. Fresh food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Been a few times and it never fails to impress me...."

SANTANA SIANI

"Sunday lunch anyone? What a lovely spot for a lazy lunch with some friends.There is so much to choose from on their menu, each dish sounds SO..."

Esther Shaidi

"Exquisite meals & even better sushi! Well priced, inviting & quite clean. However, service wasn't as fantastic as previously experienced &..."

Jess & Francois お茶の目利き

"This is such a nice hang out spot for lunch on a sunny day ,the views outside are amazing and so refreshing .The ambiance is great ,it creates a nice..."

Bomikazi_ncokazi

"Wonderful little cafe-style atmosphere. The food is consistent and above average, and the location is great. Very good service and pretty affordable..."

Kevin Purves

"We are frequent visitors at Thyme.The food is consistently good and freshly made. The service is always great. There is always a good vibe..."

Tiffany

" Thyme on Nicol is conveniently located inside the Pick 'n Pay on William Nicol Drive. Spacious and well lit, the restaurant is bustling from early..."

GfreeSandi

"A pleasant breakfast spot in Bryanston after a quick Parkrun in the area. Often over looked if shopping at the premium Pick n Pay outlet in the Nicol..."

Amit Govind

"By far the best salad in joburg! Vegetarian options are often dull but the Thyme Veggie salad is packed full of flavours and textures. A beautiful..."

Jessica Samantha Lupton

"It's a lovely restaurant with a really relaxing view and feel if you sitting outside. I had 'The good samaritan' and my boyfriend had the Mexican..."

Dani Kofsky

"Always love the vibe at Thyme. A combination of Rich Brynstan wives who have tea and lunches & gossip, first time Tinder dates in a safe environment,..."

Björn Luciano Salsone

"Really enjoyed it. Love Salmon Avo and Strawberry salad, dragon roll and great drinks. Great for a sunny day out. Pocket friendly too. Close to..."

Linda Ngcwangu

"Very nice coffee shop for breakfast. Good central location for business meetings or any meet up in general. They have a wide variety of breakfast..."

Noni Demetriou

"A vibey popular spot that manages a good ambience despite being on an arterial road and always, always packed! Creative menu options and good fresh..."

Laura Byrne

"The best poached eggs and Asparagus breakfast I've tasted. A perfect pit stop on the way to work or to enjoy one of their humumgus burgers on the..."

Godfrey De Meyer

"Beautiful restaurant and lovely fresh food, the decor is modern and clean and the service is great, was buzzing so clearly very popular. Great place..."

Annie Hodes

"This gem!! Definitely worth popping into this quality establish the next time you go to buy some bread and milk. Spendt a wonderful saturday lunch..."

Sarah Weirich

"An all time favorite for something easy and convenient when you need to do the groceries too! Smoothie is a great choice with all dishes fresh..."

Ling

"Lovely place, good food, big portions. Service is a bit slow though. My first cappuccino came in a dirty cup and I had to turn it back. A good..."

Mpumi Leteka

"What a pleasant surprise. Had one of the best breakfasts here. I had the poached egg on asparagus with hollandaise sauce on bruschetta. Was..."

Charmaine Rautenbach

"Came for sushi night and had Cappuccino for starter. 😊Sushi was ok but not what I would call top notch and that might be because I'm not a..."

Leon Van Zyl

"A real treat for breakfast. Omelets are light and full of flavour. Enjoyed the livers and bacon. Wonderful coffee. I look forward to trying their..."

Russel Smit

"Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Their meals are decently priced, with great flavours. I love that they've got some Oriental, and South American..."

Bene Katabua

"Quick Catchup & Brekkie with my sister at Thyme on Nicol this morning !! Food is always fresh and portion sizes are huge !! Their coffee is among..."

Tay

"Fantastic fresh food for really affordable prices. Their sushi especially is delicious! Nice for brekkie or for a meal before (or after) your..."

Saltnsas

"Grocery shopping will never be the same again... I love this place so much it's this really chilled very peaceful space over looking this very..."

Divine Rakau

"Do not underestimate this gem. Wish we stayed closer for this to become a more regular spot. Ridiculously fresh food. So tasty. Had the bunless..."

LuluFromJozi

"A Mexican BLT with creme fraiche, quacamole, crispy bacon and jalapeno chili made for a mouthwatering Sunday lunch. I was also impressed with how..."

Jaco Jansen

"I definitely think this restaurant is extremely underrated. The food was so yummy, perfect portions, so price friendly, and just a good place to be..."

GOODATEATING

"It's always nice to go to Thyme on Nicol (which is inside the big Pick n Pay) after a shopping session. Just a note that this place is always full...."

Monabee

"A great spot for a reasonable meal... Not too expensive but wholesome food! the service is not great as the place is often packed! it can be a bit..."

Skye Da Silva

"I'm a huge breakfast fan and this place lived up to all my expectations. Soft poached eggs served soft! I ordered the scrumptious and it was all that..."

Inge Nefdt

"One of our favourite places for takeaway sushi, especially since Gu has closed Benkei and joined as one of their sushi chefs. Despite the platters in..."

Sue-Ann

"I love this place! It just gets waaaay too full, which makes it unpleasant and service gets slow. Food is really good, esp. for brunch, and freshly..."

Kat Koebke

"We had a very good and enjoyable Saturday morning breakfast here. The frezocino's were an absolute win, but myMixed berry smoothie was a bit too..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"Awesome place to chill and have a lovely drink and something to eat. They have a nice selection of sushi but we opted for the cooked meals. I had the..."

HungryDiner2.0

"Convenient spot for a snack whilst doing your monthly shop at the PnP. I usually grab some sushi off the belt that loops around the sushi station...."

Gigliola Conte-Patel

"Great spot for a breakfast meeting and some good coffee. Certainly my place of choice in Bryanston for just that. Place has a good atmosphere which..."

Cameron Wood

"Always friendly service and good food. I had the Thai beef noodle and wifey the butternut salad. Both were very good. Couple these up with..."

Vivien Natasen

"For a Friday afternoon, this place is humming. A little wait on initial service, but hey, the friendliness and knowledgeable waiter assured as on our..."

Ryan Zimdollar Moss

"A favorite breakfast haunt right next to the best PicknPay in Jhb. Always full and often have to queue for a table. Consistently high standards and..."

Cleo

"I have been to Thyme quite often and I have never had a bad experience there. The waiters are friendly and the food is delicious. I particularly..."

Stacey C

"Always a pleasure eating here. Don't let the fact that it is situated at a pick n pay put you off from trying the food. Wide range of food, from..."

DD

"Always busy and while service can sometimes be questionable, usually a pleasant dining experience. Range of food options and constantly fresh...."

JR

"Food and menu are both fantastic, value for money is second to none in Joburg, atmosphere impressive considering location but service consistently..."

Richard Buster Brotherton

"This place never disappoints. Absolutely love having breakfast/brunch here, I'd strongly suggest the Scrumptious breakfast - I just melt. Service..."

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