TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

The Patisserie

84/100 (1364 ratings)

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"For the best cakes and pastries with a very cozy atmosphere, you cannot best the patisserie. Their breakfast/day menu is limited but that’s great,..."

Ashdesai5

"They have a fantastic selection of freshly baked goods. The restaurant also does great breakfasts. When visiting them, the greatest challenge is..."

Lizelle Brink

"Visited the store in the Post office centre in Illovo this afternoon for a ladies high tea. It was a perfect choice. The centre is not too busy but..."

Rakhee Singh

"I love to order cakes from this patisserie as they are to die for, especially the apple and walnut cake, cheese cake and red velvet. I was a bit..."

Lisa Lumley

"Intimate and cozy. Brilliant service and treats are mouthwatering. Good hide out for a good and long conversation with an old friend. New spot..."

Dumisani Mbatha

"Good for baked goods. Awesome for it actually. Regular food off the menu is just that: regular.It gets pretty packed on Saturdays and..."

No Time To Waste

"Had a lovely relaxed morning tea here. Service was good, the waiter friendly. I had one of their quiches with a side salad. It was superb - one of..."

JuicyLucy

"Truly deserving of this rating! The staff are always smiling and are really talented bakers! Everything is beautiful, some even in the simplest way!..."

Anna Banana 🌻

"Always love the treats at The Patisserie. Tucked away in the post office centre Illovo, there's limited seating inside and some tables in the..."

Cherene James Nel

"25.03.2017 Quaint little shop slightly tucked away. Has a small eating area. They usually have a variety of goodies on sale but if you get there late..."

The Food Musketeer

"The coconut cake is off the charts! Love this place! Had a take away slice, gobbled it before I could even take a pic. There are..."

Neeta Raga-D

"This little place is lovely, and always busy, which I think is a testament to the quality of experience there. While most of the foods and..."

Natalia Bonegio

"I really enjoy myself every time I come to this little pink and white cafe that always smells like cake is being freshly made, which is probably the..."

Brooke

"I stopped by for a coffee one day and tried their sweet treats once more. I had a divine walnut tart. The crust was a little too hard but..."

Eve

"Cup of tea and a brownie... heaven! Lovely little spot with everything you could want in a coffee shop. Service is great with good knowledge of the..."

Brenna Weaver

"The Patisserie's brownies are absolutely delicious. I've tried both the plain and the nutty ones and both are divine. The cupcakes (although..."

Tiffany

"Omg im in love with this cosy version of the franchise... Its such a romantic spot and their playlist enhances the romantic flamboyant vibes of the..."

Waseem Imam Saheb

"This Parisian little coffee shop serves the best scones and delicious cakes. Their Illovo branch was the best kept secret until their branch opened..."

NazmiraS

"Cute little shop. Service was great, food was tasty. However, it is so tiny. They really need to renovate the place. I would recommend it for a..."

Lesego

"The Patisserie is well known as the 'ultimate tea and cake spot in JHB' and I'm not sure I agree. Don't get me wrong, it's a pleasant spot, with a..."

Skye Da Silva

"The Patisserie is a lovely, girly spot for breakfast, lunch or tea and cake. With an array of mouth-watering cakes, pastries and desserts on..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"After lunch today at The Thrupps Centre we walked across the road to visit The Patisserie. We've had numerous friends order their special occasion..."

HungryLamb

"I love The Patisserie. It's such a cute little coffee shop that makes you feel like you are actually sitting in Paris enjoying your afternoon cup of..."

Carla15

"Earlier I threw on my silk neck scarf and headed to The Patisserie for a lovely lunch. I had the delicious spinach and feta veg tart which came with..."

Kira Gimpel

"My GO-TO place for birthdays and special events!! Whether it be for a Big bold birthday cake,cupcakes or dessert treats, I've never been..."

Lisa Gabriella Jasmine Strovall-Harf

"Funny how there will be absolutely nothing wrong with the food but the service will spoil the whole experience. The waitress was walking around..."

Dilene Cranna

"My wife has been telling me about The Patisserie in Illovo, and we just haven’t had a chance to go there until today. The Patisserie is a small..."

Vishal Mistry

"Lovely little spot for divine cakes and sweet things. The selection and quality of the pastries and cakes are great. And you can also get fabulous..."

Anandie

"For a long time I thought that The Patisserie in Illovo was my little secret. Luv'd there quaint setting and lovely simply breakfast offering made..."

Sharima Bramannan

"I absolutely loved this little French style café/bakery. My sister and I decided to pop in for breakfast the one morning as The Patisserie has been..."

Anisha Lutchman

"The Patisserie is this pretty little place in Illovo and I had been wanting to go there for a while. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. The..."

Binita Mistry

"This is my favorite French cafe outside of France. The place is decorated with its pastries and sweet things which makes it extra hard not to leave..."

Casper H. J Badenhorst

"I just couldn't resist 🙈 Their baked cheesecake and chocolate brownies are too delicious 😍 Sweet ✔️ Fresh ✔️ Happy Heart ✔️ You..."

Inge Nefdt

"The desserts look better than they taste. I was disappointed by that. The coffee, tea and other drinks were nice though. Really liked the variety...."

Bene Katabua

"What a little gem. Great food, great atmosphere and a really great selection on their high tea menu. Perfect for a brunch out with the girls...."

Maria Alves Vd Merwe

"Came here for a bridal shower high tea not too long ago. The decor is really pretty and the cakes are lovely! Nice little venue, service a tad slow..."

Saiyuri

"I have been to the Patisserie on numerous occasions and I have not been disappointed to date. The waiters are always friendly and observant. The food..."

Alexandra

"Perfect spot for catching up with a friend or some alone time. Service is tepid but the food is worth it. Devoured a tastey chicken pie and threw..."

Middleclassconcerns

"This patisserie is as pink and pretty as it gets! There are many tables and the menu goes beyond just desserts. The main reason I keep coming back is..."

Shannon Correia

"Had such an awesome time at The Patisserie. I met a friend for some morning tea and cake and it was most delicious! We tried a red velvet cheesecake..."

Caitlin Hanck

"Small and comfy space with amazing cakes and cookies and sandwiches. Nice for a midweek lunch out of the office. Great seating and atmosphere..."

Brooklyn J. Pakathi

"From the decadent, detailed and delightful surroundings to the craft of baking, The Patisserie is a delight! The cakes are beautiful. Savouring every..."

Wenchy

"High score achieved for being the best looking bakery in town. Oozing with sexy food appeal. I've had tea and scones plus 1 lunch here - home baked..."

Darryl W

"Purchased a 25th birthday red velvet cake for my daughter. It was the most divine cake ever eaten! Pity I was in rush and unable to enjoy a cup of..."

Brenda Wardle

"Always a treat. Good coffee, amazing options at the counter, and the menu is always spot on. The dishes coming out of the kitchen are fresh, tasty..."

Jill Okkers

"I thoroughly enjoy The Patisserie in Illovo. The ambiance is delightful and and the variety of cakes is abundant. The service is quick and friendly,..."

Zara Abdulla

"Tea and cake! It doesn't get better. And if you share my sentiments then The Patisserie should be on your "places to try in Joburg" list. Located in..."

Jade Roberts

"A lover of French style and sweet treats,therefore there was no better place for me to catch my morning dose of sweetness at The Patisserie...."

Zaakiyah

"The Patisserie offers the most delicious variety of sweets and treats. I've never actually sat down and ordered but rather have popped in a few times..."

Garth Balabanoff

"Came in for:1. Baguette - because who needs Banting, really? And2. Dark chocolate brownies - because...no reason. Both..."

Jayson Coomer

"The food and coffee was great, I had the toasted banana bread with cream cheese and berries, and I would go back to have the same dish. I would also..."

Sonja Offwood

"I come here especially for their macaroons! Truly magnificent and arguably the best in Johannesburg! The rest of their fare is pretty good too. I..."

Joash Narainsamy

"Amazing cakes and yummy eats! Enough said! Because the review needs to be more than 140 characters I just wrote this last part. And this part...."

JR

"Heavenly Stuff! Utterly scrumptious! I don't normally like cakes but they have this kind of "mousse" versions of cakes! I'm sure there's a fancy term..."

Nadz

"I love The Patisserie. It is such a gorgeous little spot in the Post Office Centre. I love the décor, the food presentation is glorious and the food..."

Natalie Katz

"In this Post Office centre, absolutely everything is a winner so I was keen to try this pink and white, French styled restaurant and bakery! The..."

Lauras World

"Love this place. Probably the King of Patisseries in Johannesburg. They make the absolute best tasting cakes. If you're looking for..."

Thembelihle Seruto

"The Patisserie definitely tops my list of best 'patisseries' in Joburg. A wide variety of freshly baked tarts, cakes, pies etc all beautifully..."

Arjun Sinha

"There are so many patisseries in Illovo area but this one is definitely one of the best. We had a light lunch and treated ourselves to some delicious..."

Kate Parker

"Absolutely gorgeous spot to catchup with your girlfriends over a pot of tea and something yummy to nibble. Both sweet and savoury menu options will..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"We visited The Patisserie for breakfast today and also took away some baked goods. We ordered scrambled eggs with toast and also had their fresh..."

SDeans

"Popped last Friday afternoon for tea - I was expecting a 'ladies tea spot' and was surprised when there were several tables of men - so clearly the..."

Sally Downie

"Parisian kitsch meets Breakfast at Tiffany’s: perfect for ladies’ luncheons. The décor is black and white checked floors, tables of pastries on..."

Zakiyya

"Our favourite spot for a macaron & coffee. Lovely atmosphere created by this picture perfect patisserie. Not only is the food delicious but it is all..."

TheJoburgFoodie

"The Patisserie is fabulous!! If you have not tried it, do yourself a favour and spoil yourself. The bakery itself is quaint and fun, with old school..."

Christine M

"Absolutely amazing patisserie, some of the best cakes, biscuits and macarons in South Africa. They waiters / helpers are always very friendly. It's..."

Epicurean Republic

"I really enjoy sweet treats (when I am not on my crazy fitness & health mission) and always on the look out for patisserie's to test...esp the..."

Shelley Burt

"Not bad red..."

Byron Anthony Morris

"This is my go-to bakery. Everything from the macaroons to the orange loaf to the lemon meringue cupcakes are just..."

Zuziwe Magi

"Always superb. So many choices. Friendly people. Always interesting treats on the menu. Yum yum. Lovely ambience and decor. Don't change a..."

Leon Pretorius

"My wife and I visited the Patisserie for breakfast before we went off to vote. I had heard a lot about this place and looked forward to it. We were..."

Ricky Ferreira

"When I first found this gem, it set me back a few bucks cos I went back weekend after weekend. Want a little treat then head there for some B-1..."

Amy Rusike

"This is such a fabulous place if you love chic French style décor and decadent sweet treats. I just love the atmosphere there...it is unfortunately..."

LoveFood! Blog

"It's a beautiful little bakery. Lots of tasty treats . Love their red velvet cupcakes . Their salads is also good. Nice place to meet for coffee with..."

Catharina

"This place was amazing! It is such a cute place. I went there with the girls for lunch and I was so pleasantly surprised! The walls are painted in..."

Jodi

"A good place for girls to meet up ... with candy floss walls and chandeliers ... accompanied with the sweet smell of pastries and tarts and hot and..."

Verushka Bhagaloo

"The Patisserie is a charming "French" themed bakery and café located in the old Post Office Centre in Illovo. I love their fish cakes and..."

The SA Food Guru

"I try to eat healthily, and a day with a business breakfast followed by a networking lunch makes me nervous. Fortunately the menu at The Patisserie,..."

Jacqueline Lues

"This little gem is a real find and if you pop in for a Saturday morning breakfast you won't be disappointed! If you can tear yourself away from..."

Clea Alexis Dias

"I originally rated The Patisserie a 2.5 (sorry!) I revisited them with their new owners and it is a million times better! There is something for..."

Jacqueline Sampson

"After hearing a lot about this place, I visited with a friend to try out some red velvet cupcakes. The shop is small and has loads of indulgent baked..."

Nafisa Akabor

"Food: There's a wide variety of foods to choose from which is great -both sweet and savoury. I had a cheese scone with jam with a hot chocolate. The..."

Nompumelelo Mgidlana

"I spontaneously visited this bakery as I was rather unprepared for my daughters birthday. Within 10minutes I had bought the most delicious and..."

Kim Cocciuti

"The best croissants and chocolate & custard brioche. I love that it is a small bakery, if you go later in the day you might not get what you looking..."

Rafique Limbada

"Absolutely loved it, food was delicious and the service..."

Corne Morrison (corne_kailing)

"Amazing; A lovely place for some tea and a slice of cake. There's an assortment of freshly baked goodies on display at all times. The carrot cake I..."

Fumani Shisana

"A beautiful bakery. Friendly staff with welcoming atmosphere. There are quite a few out of the way seats. Ideal for a high tea or posh get together...."

Shaun Engelbrecht

"Looooove this place!!! Always freshly baked goods that taste like heaven! Still need to try the restaurant side though......"

Sune Camm

"Intimate and stylish little French Patisserie in Illovo. Friendly service and quality coffee, cakes and savories. Love the interior, the colors,..."

Marietjie van der Walt

"Coffee shop with light meals and confectionery. Enjoyed the Croque Monsieur toast, cheese and ham dish with a cappuccino for brunch. Excellent..."

Leendert Haasbroek

"I love this place. You could be in Paris, the decor and the music fits perfectly. Try the salmon fish cakes, they are out of this..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Lovely place like a hidden gem. Enjoyed French toast and cappuccino a..."

busysuzie in Seoul

"The vibe is great and food is good but the cakes are even better. They have a flourless cake which was..."

Noluthando Gqokoma

"This a nice little coffee come cake shop. One can sit down and have a small snack, or meal. NOT much to choose from the menu but that's what makes it..."

GRAY BRUNTON

"Dainty, delicious, elegant. Definitely a treat!!! The teacups and teapots are a..."

Luz-Helena Beltrán Gomez

"They make the best cakes ever. Don't go anywhere else......THE..."

Kenna Williams

". Wonderfully quaint . Pricey . Lovely baked..."

Gretchen Peetham

"Less choice since Covid-19.....light lunch was enjoyable. Good service and..."

Deirdre Corthouts

"Amazing cakes! Fresh, delicious and the decor was fabulous,..."

Selaelo Sathekga

Pauls

84/100 (3286 ratings)

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"My homegirl and I definitely found our new brunch spot like I felt at home. The staff, food ambience everything was above..."

Girl With No Name

"We run by Paul regularly to grab a chocolate eclaire or creme brulee. They are an all time favourite! However, they regularly run out of eclaires..."

Aisha Moolla

"A simply amazing day today. I came here to celebrate my 25th birthday with my friends. The location is spot on to give you the European vibes. We..."

Sphamandla Shilubana

"Great place for a light meal or a pastry and coffee that also make the best hot chocolate love the cakes and fresh baked bread serves with the meals..."

Malcolmarchary811@yahoo.com

"We were actually heading to a restaurant which was apparently under construction so Paul was not planned. As we walked towards the parking we got..."

Florenz0

"The food here is amazing. The decor is even better, the restaurant has such a relaxed and pleasant ambiance. The waiters are just okay. I enjoy going..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"This is always my go to place for various meetings, because I can always guarantee mouth watering eats for everyone (vegetarians, vegans, and..."

Jamie Nathan

"God made beautiful things in this world and one of them is definitely the grilled cheese, tomato pesto sandwich from here ❤️😩. Everytime I..."

Boipuso Letsapa

"Great atmosphere... Great food... Great service! What more can you ask for. Oh yes, the background music makes you feel as if you already are in..."

Moses Masiu

"Had a lovely experience at Paul's about one week ago. Perfect for a lunch date and the food is stunning. I had one of their delicious sandwiches with..."

Jonathan Tripp

"I finally managed to grab a bite at Paul for a quite lunch with a friend. I ordered the Brie, fig and garlic burger which is new of their menu. This..."

Lizelle Brink

"Came here on Christmas eve with a friend. Although it was full must we patiently waited for a table and it came just in time. The food was amazing,..."

Lethabo Mokgatle

"We saw the pastries from across the road and had to have a closer look. Tempted, I settled on an apple foldover, which was quite light and delicious...."

Heidi Bantam

"15.12.2018 I recently joined a Food Photographer and a Chef to learn some tips and tricks to taking better food pics on our cell phones. It was a..."

The Food Musketeer

"Good location and lives up to the international brand ambience with large variety on the French feel menu.Only tasted the crepe au poulet which..."

Ashish Sewgoolam

"Decor is upmarket. Friendly staff as well.Their bakery is always a good idea to visit in order to take some goodies home for your evening tea...."

Irfaano

"So it took me long enough to eventually get to Paul. I thought taking my aunt and uncle out for lunch on their 40th Anniversary will be difficult as..."

Reneè K

"Paul is a pretty little French inspired cafe. The decor is lovely. The breakfasts are light and yummy. I would definitely go back. It's a great start..."

Kayla Groth

"I couldn’t hold my excitement when Paul came to South Africa. The service is nice but they can certainly still improve, it can be a bit slow but..."

Thandi Mpanza

"Beautiful experience at French restaurant in the heart of Melrose.(Skip to the bottom for bullet points)Went on a sunny Sunday..."

Sweetsedi

"Our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. Every plate of food that arrived at our table was well presented and tasty. Desserts were a plenty and..."

Amanda Lukac

"Great French dining experience. Trying there signature hot chocolate was a pleasure as it was a rich dark chocolate taste with a faint bitter after..."

Keshoalyn

"Who doesn’t know Paul’s? Or seen Instagram flooded with perfect flat lays of coffee and pastries! My first time having it in SA, I was..."

Nazneen Ahmed

"Paul is such a classy little spot and whenever I visit it I feel like I am sitting in a cafe in Paris. I went there for breakfast on Saturday morning..."

Lisa Lumley

"From passing the store front on most mornings, on my way to work, I can't believe it took me so long to finally experience the opulence that is Paul...."

Thato

"A wonderful Parisian feel to this gorgeous place. The food was amazing and the service impeccable. First time there I could not decide on which..."

UrsulaD

"Paul is probably the best patisserie and cafe I have been to so far. The ambience is cozy but spacious and there is magnificent decoration which..."

The Schoeman Brothers

"Firstly the milk tart was absolutely delicious as well as the French croissant, amazing service accompanied with theeeee best cappuccino, really hit..."

TerryP801

"Lovely atmosphere and great welcome. Got a seat even though it was very busy! Service was quick and attentive with a smile (always a..."

Zachary Buillon

"First experience at Paul and it was great! Absolutely delicious sweet treats.. I had the carrot cake that was one of the best I’ve had. The only..."

Megz Mackintosh

"Nothing better on a cold winters morning than a warm breakfast and of course, some takeaway pastries. All round good experience, good food, friendly..."

Emma Kayleigh

"Really nice selection of Pastries and cakes. Food menu is also good, but I do think there are better cafes to go to for the food. Paul’s is a must..."

Ashdesai5

"Lovely atmosphere, delightful food and treats, limited options but everything and anything you order comes to perfection The hazelnut hot..."

Chloe Watson

"Warm beautiful ambiance. The food is really thought through. Portions are a bit big for me but I absolutely enjoyed the steak and the Crème..."

Steven Myeni

"I tried out this spot for the first time - and I'm happy that I did. They have a handful of vegan options to choose from (5, if memory serves me..."

Sita

"Paul has a definite Parisian atmosphere with an absolutely delicious menu to boot. I found it incredibly difficult to decide what to eat! Another..."

Danielle Botha

"We were happy to get a table on Friday evening though we had not booked. My friend has been to the Paul in London and she highly recommends..."

Jillian Nyakane

"What a good experience was had at Paul's. The service was lovely and friendly.The chocolate crepe was light and perfectly sweet, fresh..."

Neeno

"Decided to visit this restaurant for Mother’s Day Breakfast, despite the wait of 45 mins to get in, this place really exceeded my expectations! The..."

Gabrielzaidman02

"Such a cute place but I hate it when waiters see me walk in but no one tries to assist me so I jus have to stand around like I’m lost it’s..."

Kimtshabalala

"Lovely afternoon spent lynching with my friend. Our waitress was attentive. Menu was nice and varied. My friend had the salmon, and I had the chicken..."

Siki Gogo

"So where do I start ? This restaurant is stunning from inside out . So sadly I haven’t been to Paris yet (not now doesn’t mean never 😊) this..."

Teekay Mhlongo

"Paul’s is such a lovely bakery/cafe, the decor of the establishment is so inviting you can’t help but want to go in and dine. When I walked in to..."

Mona Makwakwa

"A really cosy bakery.I really couldn't decide what I wanted, as there was such a great spread. Everything looked so tempting. We decided to go..."

Michaela Leon

"My Fiancé and I decided to try this restaurant for some brunch. And it was the most incredible food experience I've ever had. Friendly staff, good..."

Kelley Joubert

"The excitement around Paul when it first arrived was well founded. This is an absolute breakfast treat, with a truly Paul’s menu. Their..."

Deon Louw

"Whoever Paul is. I like Paul. ❤ Went to Paul on a Friday afternoon for brunch. I picked a sunny and warm day so I could sit outside comfortably to..."

Valentine Bilankulu

"Lovely breakfast place or if you want to grab a light meal. I opt for a few desserts and a cappuccino. Paul signature hot chocolate is amazing. Both..."

Diantha Govender

"A beautiful setting with a lovely european cafe feel. Stopped by for coffee, service was fantastic, coffee was excellent. The pastries on display..."

Anél Fourie

"Viva La France!!! They have come to South Africa. The last time i had a proper french croissant was when i was a kid and went to France for a..."

Patrick

"#KevFabFood finally made it to Paul in Melrose Arch. Came for tea and cake. It is such a fab and stylish café - I was blown away by the impeccable..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"An authentic French experience. I've dined here once and loved the experience. The service was great and the food was fresh and delicious...."

Alastair Waldeck

"Just had a coffee and macaroons here the other evening but it was lovely. So authentic in all aspects. Looking forward to returning soon to try out..."

Kristy Prevette

"Nice place to eat whether it be for breakfast or lunch or just cake. Really organized place with friendly staff. The food was really tasty and..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"First time I went was a farewell dinner and I must say I enjoyed my experience. The staff was friendly, food even though a tad too rich was excellent..."

Zukiswa Lisa Jezile

"The macaroons are to die for and haven't had a better one elsewhere 🎉 I love the decor and the location is great! p.s. the savoury items need some..."

Jeandé Elizabeth Lück

"Having seen Paul in Europe I thought I would give it a try. I had a pink old fashioned lemonade to start off, it was too sweet for me and I didn't..."

Anz

"A true European experience. Excellent food and service. Food was hot and beautifully presented. Ambience European and buzzing. A new favorite..."

Rosey Maritz

"Ideal for brunch on weekends. The food is good but the standard falls a little bit short compared to the international Paul restaurants I’ve been..."

Hlonny

"I have visited Paul’s in Melrose Arch several times. PAUL is a French Family owned Bakery and Patisserie. My favourite tarts are the smooth vanilla..."

Little Miss Rabbit 🐇

"A few months ago we were blessed enough to go to Paris where we tasted the best croissants and the best macaroons. We missed Paris a little bit and..."

Jose De Carvalho

"If you’re looking for a place to grab takeout or sit in of a light meal and a huge variety of pastries with a lovely interior and the friendliest..."

Karabo Mokgoko

"Beautiful interiors, delicious food. Paul is my go to for something light and on the go. Definitely more breakfast and lunch time vibe. Best eclairs..."

ZedVee

"Great Sunday lunch place!The pastries look amazing.I had the most amazing dark hot chocolate.The French onion soup served in a large sourdough bread..."

Melishni Achary

"This place was amazing! Very nice place to go out on a date, a family or friends get together, or even just to have a cup of coffee with a sweet..."

Alicia H

"I’ve heard of PAUL quite often but could only go here now. The place was worth every hype. My personal favourite is the hot chocolate and almond..."

Subramanyam Pratapa

"Great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I went for breakfast and got the red berry French toast with bacon. Service was very quick and attentive...."

Lauren Crenshaw

"When at Paul's, I recommend baked goods, the cakes were phenomenal 👌 light, fluffy and delicate, just delicious 😋 Disappointed with the..."

Gabriella Bartlet

"We found this place on our last day in Jo’burg and I wish I had found it earlier! EVERYTHING WAS EXCELLENT! Service, ambience and the FOOOD!! Wow..."

Zahera S.

"Delicious food. I was very disappointed with the dessert that I chose. Party with chocolate 🍫 and custard. It was underwhelming and I'm a dessert..."

Siyanda Ngquba

"This is how food and restaurant should be. Professional service. It's always magnificent to be here and I will always be here. This has become my..."

Choushi choushi

"This place strives to give everyone a 5-star experience. Whether you're grabbing some baked goods at the takeaway counter or sitting down for a..."

Joe D. Ape

"The location is great and safe, it almost feels like Europe. I tried the spinach feta and salmon quiche, it was okay, not fantastic. The salad wasn't..."

Hadiyah Kayoof

"Eggs Benedict was pretty good. The Broich bun was soft and airy (didn’t take a pic) Coffee is excellent. Service was..."

Chantal Naidoo

"Had brunch with my daughter there recently. The food was delicious and service was excellent. Wide selection of pastry and breakfast options, classic..."

Tsholo Ramokoka

"Paul is a very popular spot. So much so that you are likely to wait a few minutes for a table. The wait staff, while very friendly, were very slow..."

Matthew Neilon

"Had breakfast at this place on hubby s birthday. This place is an intersection of affordable, delicious, great ambience. We did not have a booking..."

Gladys Usayi

"Paul in Melrose Arch was a delightful experience. We were on vacation from Atlanta Ga, and our server Brian gave us a five-star service. In fact,..."

Andretta

"The venue is great on a nice warm afternoon. The food is amazing. We had the chicken burger and Salmon sandwich. The baguette is as good as those..."

Adrian Perumal

"All I can say is incredible great service and food out of this world. It feels like I was back in Paris on a lazy summers day. Relaxing eating,..."

Carlos Da Cruz

"Great French coffee shop and bakery. Had a very impressive breakfast as well. The toasted cheese sandwich though is my weakness here. Its toasted and..."

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