Review Coco Bistro - Pretoria

The restaurant is great a lovely venue out under the outdoor umbrellas crispy Greek salad the bakery is an added luxury. Family time absolutely enjoyable. Thank you my mom truly enjoyed her time her. Special memories. 👍👍👍

This is a very nice place with friendly staff. The atmosphere was very nice and the service was good. The butter chicken i had just lacked the flavor it didn't have any flavor compared to other places i have had the same dish. The burger was very nice and jucy!

Wanted a quick bite, and was very happy with the service and food. Overall a very pleasant experience. Steak done to perfection, the veggies perfect and also the fries. Not crazy busy which actually makes for a nicer dining experience. Also note that the prices are very reasonable.

I love this new discovery in my area. I had a very early, good breakfast there, yet saw several other tables also occupied. Great for early business meetings. Watrons could perhaps be a touch more attentive? I battled to catch an eye for my bill.

My first time experience at Coco Bistro was not bad at all. We had a mens breakfast and the prizes were realistic. All enjoyed it.

My favourite place to dine! The best staff and even better food. I would recommend it to absolutely everyone!

With their banting menu you cannot be dissapointed(the only full banting menu I was able to find). It was by far the BEST plate of food I can ever remember having at a restaurant. Their service is exceptional, friendly and fast. You have gained two new customers for life and it is worth the drive. Thank you Khulani for your wonderful service

I am actually shocked after today. I have been coming to Cocos for the last 10 years. My waitress today disappeared for more than an hour. After i could not get the attention of any other waiters I phoned the restaurant after which she showed up very aggressively that she has been at the table but that I was busy. So arrogant and ongeskik actually....I will never go back there again . And that the manager could not even come to the table after I had to phone them??????????

Food was wonderful, the waiter though were not into helping anybody. We had 4 different meals and all off them were amazing. Was a very pleasent day, and setting were good, clean. But every time the door openend it soundened like someone was being stangled. Q20 Guys please.

Coco Bistro has very friendly staffs that made us feel welcome and was very accommodating. The food was served quite quickly and the food was amazing. Quite surprising that the pizzas and pastas are in high quality that it's comparable to Italian restaurants. Would definitely be back.

I am Gluten & Dairy Intolerant. The restaurant went out their way to cater for me ensuring that I am well taken care of. They mixed and matched dishes to accommodate my health needs. Just to top off the service their coffee was amazing! I would highly recommend this place!

Me and my Wife have ordered food from various restaurants since stupid covid. But these guys have never disappointed us. The food is just the best.....even beter at the restaurant...but wow, just as good when delivered. Well done guys. The best in my books. The onion rings good fod that's good

We stopped there for a coffee with friends. The waiters made us feel welcome and the coffee was very good. Its conveniently placed, so would definitely go there again

Amazing Bistro with a lovely atmosphere! Easy to find, a big variety of menu items, and friendly staff! Thank you to manager Richard and your server Nelson for a lovely night!

Friendly staff, good food and service. Highly recommended...

We were finishing off our drinks, and the lights were turned off! No warning, no last round, no comments from management or staff! Poor show.

Excellent food and good value for money. No complaints about the service, but not exceptional either. Portions are good and food is very tasty.

Once again... Not disappointed. Ordered a haloumi burger, and it was yum. So tasty... The patty could have been more towards medium, but extremely tasty. Service was acceptable. Overall a good go-to eatery! Did I say it was a yummy burger?

Went for business lunch<br/>Parking an absolute nightmare However service was good notwithstanding too many people asking is everything was ok<br/>Had chicken tikka tramezzini My colleague had stir-fry <br/>Nothing special but adequate<br/><br/>

Friendly staff and always amazing specials. Good place to meet for business meetings. Free WiFi <br/>Food has always been amazing and managers coming around on a regular basis to check if everything is ok.

Nice after work chil spot. Service good and attentive. Food of good quality and fresh. Nice place to watch sport in a pub environment. Good cast of regulars!

If you're in the mood for a foodgasm this is the place!<br/>Very comfortable ambience.<br/>Amazing food, incredible drinks and very good service!<br/>Definately recommend this place!<br/>

A friend who is now a "banter" (banting diet follower) suggested a bullet proof coffee at Coco's. It is not my kind of place atmosphere wise..but, I observed the ease of patrons: they had "Regular" written all over. So Coco clearly has a following in the neighborhood. <br/>I was impressed to view a complete Banting menu (additional, separate menu from the Coco main menu). My friend and I were persuaded to have a quick bite since the choices of healthier food were ample at Coco. We ordered an ensemble of meze, created by ourselves from the diverse menu. The banting focaccia was the show stopper. Crispy and pesto-delish. The halloumi fries also recommended. The zucchini patties, banting mayo and a garden salad completed our idea of a meze platter. Great to have such a wide choice of healthier treats. Thank you!

Awesome restaurant with a lively vibe, especially when there is some form of sport to watch over weekends, staff is very interactive with the clients and always willing to help!

Great pizza and pasta at very reasonable price. Delicious cakes and Rhino roastery coffee. Banting menu available for those who are watching their weight.<br/>

Been wanting to come eat at Coco Bistro for ages! Finally made it and we were not disappointed. We had pizza's - one normal and one low carb. Both were divine. Possibly the best low carb pizza base in Pretoria - crispy and tasty. Low carb milkshake was amazing too! We didn't try their Rhino Roastery Coffee but brought a bag home for our espresso machine. We'll be back soon!

This place really. The service is non exsitant. Staff look at you as if they doing you a favour. They would rather watch tv or stand and chat. Pathetic. Never see me or my group again.

Went for their Banting menu which had received some decent reviews. I must say the food was excellent. Enjoyed the Tuscan Chicken and will definitely return for that!<br/>Only thing that needs work is the speed of service . The food is worth the wait though.

Coco Bistro really surprised me. We were invited there for a business meeting so it was our first time there. It was busy from 11H00 this morning and even busier when we left at 16H00. Food was great and loved the Banting Menu. My husband had a chick mayo panini club and it was very good. Service great. Nice place!

The food here is always so hearty and comforting, with the additional option of a Banting menu 😍 tonight I chose the trinchado with veggies and chips, and you could just taste the rich olive and wine flavours in that sauce 😍 the spicy kick was just perfect! And the portion size was juuuust more than perfect so definitely a sleepy-food-satisfaction kind of meal! <br/><br/>Highly recommend this wonderful establishment, and it's wonderful staff! Your attention to detail and speedy consideration is so appreciated.

I now understand why this restaurant has such a low rating on Zomato. <br/><br/>The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a chilled vibe inside. The outside smoking area seems to be the hang out for waiters...<br/><br/>Upon entering I was excited as the first waiter who approached me seemed very happy and interested. But then as we were seated I realised why their service rating isn't that great. Our waitress directed us to a darker area of the outside smoking section with high chairs. I asked another waitress (she was closest to me) if we could rather sit in a different section with lower chairs and a table. Her response was not one anyone would appreciate. Her attitude was like a ja, whatever. Just sit there. Not once did our waitress smile when serving us.<br/><br/>Their menu looks so funky and inviting! I was excited to try their meals just because of the look.<br/><br/>We ordered a houlumi starter which was delicious and very unique as they came looking like French fries. Our Mains arrived before we could even finish our starters. This does show quick service,but please have the decency of allowing customers to finish one plate at a time. <br/><br/>Mains was a banting spare rib pizza which was terrible. Only one piece was eaten. I ordered the trinchado main which didn't seem fresh at all. The steak was tough and the sauce had a layer on top as if it was reheated. Although the creamed spinach was good.<br/><br/>Our coffees were delicious, we ordered the coffee with condense milk. <br/><br/>Overall I think the restaurant could do with waiters being friendlier and not acting like it's the worst job in the world. Some management presence could also assist in this.<br/><br/>

Great place for group events. We had a girls night and was treated like royalty! Great service, nice food and good variety! Keep up the good work

This is one of the few restaurants with a Banting Menu - please remember to ask your waiter for it. Variety is nice and very taste - I had the Banting Chocolate 🍫 Milkshake and Coconut Chicken Schnitzel with baby marrow pasta. <br/><br/>My husband (not being on the Banting Wagon) had the Eisbein with veggies and cauliflower mash. The Eisbein was below average- it was moist but the skin wasn't crispy at all. The veggies was okay at best, however the cauliflower mash was delicious.<br/><br/>Service was very good and fast. The restuarant wasn't very busy and lacked some ambiance. <br/><br/>Overall not a bad experience for myself, but hubby wasn't a happy camper!

Visited for breakfast, which was very tasty and well priced. Service left lots to desire, was slow and not very friendly. Had to get up to call the waiter a few times.

Very relaxing and very good food! Service was very good and friendly, loved the banting options. Chef checked the ingredients as I am gluten intolerant. <br/>Keep this up will be back!

Nice lunch option. Quick friendly service. Yet you are not rushed to leave. Food fresh and tasty. Wine list for all tastes.....aroma of fresh coffee is welcoming

Average, pricey. Service initially seemed quick, but then excuses rather than offering to check on food taking longer than normal. Why not just say, "I'll go and check on your order",rather than saying, "oh the kitchen must be busy. ".For a restaurant not even being half full , this kitchen gets very busy, quickly.....

Beers on tap nice, cold and fresh<br/>I had the worst cheese and bacon burger probably ever in Pretoria at this place. After asking for the burger not to be overcooked I receive a plate with something that looked like a meatball on a dry bun the size of a small McDonalds bun with only cheese over the patty and 9 really pale white half cooked fries.<br/><br/>The service was okay although there was a language barrier issue. Atleast the draught was good.

Lazy Sunday afternoon munchies and in the mood for something sweet as well. They didn't disappoint. Try the Meringue Mountain - yum on so many "levels " ! Their pizzas are great value for money too.

This place has good coffee and good food. The only improvement I can suggest is that you can smell the smoking area every now and then. I would give them a 4 if they could fix that.

Wonderful relaxed atmosphere with really friendly waiting staff. There is live music on Sunday and this makes for a wonderful experience. The food is good and the coffee is well worth it!

Normally the food is great here, except they serve cheese sauce instead of hollandaise sauce with the eggs Benedict, which is very strange. Feels like you eating mac & cheese for breakfast. A bit disappointing, but the coffee is brilliant.

Great place; comfortable atmosphere; friendly service serving good honest food and decent sized portions. It's a place with no pretenses and suitable for business meetings or meeting up with friends or family

Had the rainbow trout for lunch. The fish with its crispy skin and delicate dill sauce was absolutely delicious. I must say the sides were average, but the service was friendly and the atmosphere light and casual

Casual restaurant perfect for a summer lunch with lots of outside seating. If you are looking for comfort food try their Creamy Basil Chicken pasta

Food was good but service really suck big time, waiter we had was extremely slow on everything. Didnt use common sense at all. I would like the owner to make sure the waiters are up to standard otherwise, you will not get your customers to return.

Innitially I was quite happy with the service. My mom's breakfast was fresh and quick to be served. My brother's baguette and my summer vegetable wrap took some time. A long time. When the dishes eventually arrived at the table, the chips where cold and tasted like reheated chips. We sent it back and asked for fresh chips. The fresh plates came back in record time. All 3 dishes were average at best. I am not sure if I will soon be returning for food.

This well situated and easy on the pocket diner caters for any imaginable taste. ..and has the best calamari rings. Certainly one of the family favourites.

A great place for a breakfast in the sun. With tons of outdoor seating, this is a great place to catch up on a summer's day or recover after a long night. <br/><br/>A very relaxed, down-to-earth kind of place with classic favourites.<br/><br/>Coco Bistro is banting friendly with a variety of options ranging from cauliflower mash, banting benedict, banting hot chocolate, no bun burgers and even bulletproof coffee. <br/><br/>Keeping with summer trends, a definite winner is the strawberry salad

My mom and I went for breakfast at Coco Bistro this morning and as we are both on LCHF (aka Banting) we ordered from the Banting menu that the restaurant has. Our meals were wonderfully delicious! They have put a lot of effort to accommodate individuals who are on LCHF. I had the Banting Benedict which was out of this world. We even had dessert along with our breakfast as the food was such a treat there!

A nice coffee shop with decent lunch and dinner options. It tends to get extremely noisy inside, but the staff are really quite capable and efficient. What's nice is their in house coffee roaster: Rhino Roastery, their expresso beans are exceptional.

Relaxed atmosphere, always a good experience. The only reason for giving them a lower rating is that their service can sometimes be a bit slow but that I assume is due to the fact that they always have a full house. Food is served in generous portions and their pizza are a must!!

Coco Bistro is a laid-back restaurant in Erasmuskloof, Pretoria. Good food, good coffee (they roast their own coffee). Look out for their Banting menu. This morning for brunch I had the Banting eggs benedict with ham - good choice. They have a large smoking section (I don't smoke so sat elsewhere) and pork roast on Sundays. I remember once eating quite stale cake there but otherwise my experience at Coco Bistro has always been positive. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Screens available for watching sport.

Went there this morning to celebrate a friend's birthday and was totally disappointed in the service. Actually there was no service...<br/><br/>They took ages to help us and when the food arrived only told us that some items could not be included due to load shedding..... This after more than enough time to get themselves geared for this unavoidable situation. And no consultation.......<br/><br/>Still waiting for an answer after we enquired about it......

The Sp¥r for adults - my adult children love this venue - probably because they can walk home. Food is always guaranteed to be above average - service is average - we go here often more from convenience than for a dining experience. Vibey on the weekends when the sport is on. My fillet steak and veggies is stock standard good - the adult children enjoyed their meals ....#aboveaverage

We had Sunday lunch at Coco. Food is of good quality and value for money. Veggies and starch included with meal. Staff are friendly and service was good. Nice laid back live music for lunch.<br/><br/>Menu price list is outdated on Zomato site.

We came here for a college related work meeting, had some of their wine selections which werent too bad and they remembered to bring some ice with the white wine which not a lot of resturaunts do. I ordered the Obelix pizza as a meal and was not dissapointed, the flavours were there, the base was better than Col' Cacchio and the service was up to standard.

Best Frappé on this planet! Quick and easy take away! Love the vibe and the staff is super friendly. Thank you Coco's for kick starting my day :)

Just stopped by for a quick cup of coffee - a cappucino for me and a latte for my significant other. It's hard to judge a place by just 2 cups of coffee but as far as their coffee goes, quite average. Decent price at R22 but doesn't quite compete with the coffee shops in the area. The cake selection looks okay, might be worth a try. The food menu is quite varied, offers pizza, pasta, all the regular stuff.. Give it a try for food if you're in the area.<br/><br/>Update - finally went here for dinner. We started off with a calamari starter, nice but i think bread would be a better pairing than the white rice that was served. For mains: Dad had a steak, fiancé went for the schnitzel with toppings like I've never seen and I had the beef trinchado. The steak was done medium and tasted well, bit boring but all in all a good steak. Fiancé's shcnitzel was quite an affair! Parma ham and spinach on shcnitzel is indeed a great idea and does the palette well, very tasty and a huuuuge portion! My trinchado was unfortunately on the average side, too much tomato paste that unfortunately overtook all other flavors. The sides were nice, spinach, oven-roasted butternut and perfect potatos. I also had a chai tea, very nice and definitely recommended! Also a HUGE mug, value for money. The atmosphere is nice and service was good, always a safe bet for a good meal.