Coffee shops in Johannesburg

Whether you live in Johannesburg or are passing through, a great coffee shop can make the day. The map lists 12 coffee shops — here are the ones worth knowing. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in Johannesburg.

Coffee shops in Johannesburg

The rated coffee spots around Johannesburg, best-reviewed first. Ratings and review counts come from Google.

Bean There Coffee Company - Milpark JHB

★ 4.7 · 679 reviews · 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa · Inexpensive

Father Coffee Rosebank

★ 4.5 · 597 reviews · The Zone, 177 Oxford Rd, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa · Moderate

Father Coffee Kramerville

★ 4.4 · 578 reviews · 19 Dartfield Rd, Kramerville, Johannesburg, 2090, South Africa · Moderate

Home of the Bean

★ 4.8 · 187 reviews · Arts On Main, 264 Fox St, Maboneng, Johannesburg, 2043, South Africa · Moderate

Urban Grind Roasters Coffee Shop

★ 4.6 · 156 reviews · 10 Bradfield Dr, Fairmount, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa · Inexpensive

DE FACTO COFFEE

★ 4.6 · 99 reviews · 39 Somerset St, Mayfair, Johannesburg, 2108, South Africa · Inexpensive

Mayfair Coffee

★ 4.9 · 84 reviews · 98 Church St, Mayfair, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa · Inexpensive

here joburg

★ 4.1 · 73 reviews · 8 Tyrwhitt Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa · Inexpensive

Luigi Coffee Co.

★ 4.9 · 65 reviews · 25 Minerva Ave, Glenadrienne, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa · Inexpensive

YAAWK Coffee

★ 4.8 · 62 reviews · 84 Western Service Rd, Wendywood, Johannesburg, 2090, South Africa

Euphoria Speciality Coffee Roastery & Café

★ 5.0 · 27 reviews · Unit L1A, Quality House, 33 St Christopher Rd, St Andrews, Bedfordview, 2007, South Africa

Staying Sane Coffee

★ 5.0 · 22 reviews · Building Name: Global Education, 11A 7th Ave, Parktown North, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa

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Getting good coffee in Johannesburg

The highest-rated independent shops in Johannesburg tend to roast their own beans or buy from a named local roaster — ask the barista what is on the grinder.
Morning rush is real everywhere. If you are working from a cafe in Johannesburg, the sweet spot is usually 9:30 to 11:30, after the commuter wave.
Ratings below 4.0 with hundreds of reviews usually mean inconsistent drinks, not bad ones — worth a try if it is on your route.

About Johannesburg

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (coordinates -26.20, 28.04, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Everything listed for Johannesburg is a real Google Places venue with ratings and review counts. Dayfari never invents a venue and never sells placement.

Common questions

Where do these Johannesburg coffee listings come from?

Google Places listings for Johannesburg, with ratings, review counts and addresses. Dayfari does not sell placements — the order below follows review counts, not advertisers.

How current is this Johannesburg coffee guide?

Dayfari re-pulls listings regularly, but cafes open, close and change hands fast. If a shop matters to your plans, check its hours before you go.

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