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Glenda’s Restaurant

83/100 (1893 ratings)

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"Very chic spot with a buzzing ambiance and vibrant energy. Greeted with a huge smile and taken to our table. Service was great, ordered egg Benedict..."

Kgabo Maphoto

"Cheating on my usual Tasha’s weekend brunch with this place...Delicious croque monsieur. Order a Bloody Mary and sit outside in the sun. Cute..."

Chiara Louis

"Lovely atmosphere and really helpful and friendly staff! The Benedicts are great for a nice brunch stop. More outside seating would be ideal, but the..."

Janine Howard

"Really really loved everything! ESPECIALLY the use of paper straws! Yay for Glenda's being eco-friendly! Looking forward to going back..."

Fathima Tar

"Very pretty venue, food is nice I found the menu slightly limited but I am vegetarian, the service is excellent very friendly staff and always ready..."

Ameera Sackoor

"An enchanting ambience: floral murals and gorgeous greens and pinks abound. Lovely sweet treats as well as great breakfasts. In this instance, I was..."

Tasneem Kadwa

"Glendas is as beautiful as the food is delicious! Always a great place for a coffee and slice of cake. The fish cakes are also a..."

Jenny Paterson

"French Romance in the heart of Hyde Park. Whether you need to grab dinner with friends or have a champagne breakfast fit for a Queen, Glenda’s is..."

Kena Molaoa

"Glenda's quirky and warm ambience made for a special evening out. Bright fresh flowers on each table added to the vibe. I found the service..."

Ingrid Chadwick

"Went to this cafe with a friend who raves about Glenda’s generally. Ordered 5 different plates and for the most part everything was really..."

Mbali Msimang

"LOCATION: Hyde Square Shopping Centre, 285 Jan Smuts Ave cnr Jan Smuts Avenue & North Rd, Hyde Park, 2196THERES SOMETHING ABOUT GLENDA:..."

Little Miss Rabbit 🐇

"I came here for brunch and was totally blown away! The pancakes are delicious! I highly recommend. The only negative I can say about my..."

HapaTales

"Overpriced but simple, fresh, aesthetically pleasing and delicious flavours. I went in for a breakfast and had the smashed avo on toast and one of..."

Reema Vather

"We had a friends baby shower here recently, they were very accommodating in terms of our decor/theme. The breakfast was really tasty, something as..."

Shameema Suleman-Omar

"Beautiful happy spot in Dunkeld. Delicious breakfast (bacon roll) and desserts and pastries are divine (made by a pastry chef daily). You can sample..."

Divan Van Der Merwe

"Popped into Glenda's for Tea and Cake on Thursday Afternoon, I must admit that I was impressed with the art detail interiors and layout...."

Zanenkululeko Belot

"I was pretty amped to see Musgrave Gin & more so, the #MusgraveMinis on the bar counter as I arrived. And as I turned around, there was a glass of..."

Lloyd Loots

"I was invited to a wonderful meetup by Danielle.Glendas situated in the beautiful Hyde park area, From the outside you cannot possibly imagine..."

Neeta Raga-D

"As I am sure you know I love discovering new spots and places to try, and have always wanted to check Glenda's out - and the fact that they are now..."

Heather Hook

"I’ve had Glenda’s on my ‘must visit’ list for so long it’s actually ridiculous! The first time this little restaurant in Hyde Park (not..."

Roelia Schoeman

"How beautiful is Glenda's!? Honestly one of the most stunning settings in joburg! Everywhere you look there are special and interesting accents that..."

Michelle

"Sweet and quaint... love the French style setting and decor including the beautiful murals on the walls. A very concise menu and certain items are..."

Margeaux Swartz

"First time eating at Glenda's, had lunch with my daughter. The food was excellent. Had the brinjal curry with amazing thin and tasty roti. My..."

Clive Angel

"I’ve heard a lot about this spot recently from friends. Glenda’s also took part in the autumn edition of restaurant week this year. Passing by on..."

Paula Dow

"It's taken too long for me to go to glendas. A beautiful classy twist on modern chic. Simple yet elegant menu, paired by tasteful decor. The..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Why a lovely spot for a ladies brunch. We decided this Sunday while the boys play golf we would have a champagne brunch at Glenda's. what a lovely..."

Raquel De Canha

"My wife, son and I tried Glenda's today. What a lovely surprise. Lovely decor, atmosphere, friendly staff and good service. The food was nothing..."

Ryan Miller

"For lunch yesterday we had the most delicious Mussles and Frites - The best in town! The Frites were done to perfection. The Mussles were..."

Ariane Rey

"Absolutely delicious! The food, the service, the coffee, the decor, the ambiance, the presentation and attention to detail are all exceptional!..."

Emily Hinton

"Truly the best breakfast in Johannesburg, the quality of every aspect is outstanding! Look no further and don't miss it (esp smoothie..."

James Hinton

"Glenda's is a new restaurant just outside Dunkeld. We tried it as part of our 2017 Joburg Restaurant Week adventure. The venue's setting is very..."

Jarred Michael Bell

"Had the most delicious fish cake!! I was hungry for more after I cleaned my plate. Had a yummy French cocktail as well mmmmm mmmm...Only..."

Zimkita Sidumo

"We went to Glenda's for lunch for Restaurant Week SA. Our waiter Arson was lovely and the decor is very lively and sweet.We started with..."

Paula Baetu

"27.04.2017 I booked lunch at Glenda's for this round of #restaurantweeksa. I have heard many good things about the place and the food, and its..."

The Food Musketeer

"On entering you see a patisserie stand filled with petit fours, choux patteries, cakes, meringues etc. Then you walk through a uniquely quaint pretty..."

Sesh

"I did my research before my first visit and Glenda Lederle has a wealth of experience in the restaurant industry. Glenda’s focus' on..."

Lauras World

"Restaurant week off to a great start! Amazing salt and pepper calamari and a definite to have is the fillet bernaise, the sauce is absolutely to die..."

Ling

"We had breakfast here last Sunday. Beautiful decor but the acoustics aren't great, it wasn't full but quite noisy. Eggs Benedict were delicious but I..."

Robyn Hoffe

"Ladies dinner at Glendas was lovely with Glenda checking in on our party from time to time to check all OK. The decor here is amongst my favourite -..."

Justine Potter

"The chicken and potatoes is to die for! Perfectly crispy roast potatoes and moist chicken with an incredible gravy. I go to Glenda's most weekends..."

Ilyaas A. Mayet

"Glenda's is a beautiful, quaint little restaurant that oozes tranquility. It's lovely for breakfast and dessert. I always have the Eggs in Purgatory..."

Zara Khan

"Popped into Glenda's for cake & coffee. It was a Friday afternoon and I felt like the service could've been a bit better. However, this place has..."

Sharima Bramannan

"Pretty! Pretty! Pretty! This is a place for ladies who lunch. Service was excellent. Someone from the kitchen - was it the eponymous Glenda? came out..."

Jill Nudelman

"Absolutely love this place , it's so preety 👌🏻👌🏻🙌🏾🙌🏾💕💕❤️️❤️️❤️️ the breakfast was amazing..."

Abs

"Such a pretty spot! The decor is absolutely gorgeous. The cakes look delicious. I went for brunch and had the seasonal hash with brisket and a fried..."

Saltnsas

"We went for breakfast there with a group of people the kindly advise as the table was so big there would be a delay. The owner kindly sent over fruit..."

Chantel

"Just went by for drinks, wife had a coffee that was fantastic. And I had a G&T, which came in a cool crystal glass and their gin selection was pretty..."

Michael Morton

"I took full advantage of the 50% off items delivery service and ordered a few items to taste.I've read wonderful things about Glenda's and..."

Eve

"Great spot for a catch up with the girls! Great food , service and venue. Staff are extremely welcoming and everything is all so chic and pretty. ..."

Zaakiyah

"Been to Glenda's a few times now for brunch. The scrambled eggs were creamy and delicious, grapefruit carpaccio was so beautifully presented. The hot..."

Nabila

"Love this little cafe! A quint cafe in the heart of Hyde park that's packed with personality. We visited for my birthday brunch and the management..."

Rizwaana RSR

"Gorgeous setting for a lovely (child-free) brunch! The decor is so feminine and the food was scrummy. Will definitely be back for a breakie without..."

Genna Hansen

"Heard a lot about Glenda's and was very happy when the opportunity for a breakfast presented itself I was excited. I was welcomed nicely to a well..."

Nthabiseng Chaane

"The staff at glendas go out of their to make you feel special. They have a delicious menu and great decor. Can't wait to return and would definitely..."

Seranne Motilal

"Delicious food! Excellent service! Exciting cocktails and amazing ambiance! I would definitely recommend this sweet little place for breakfast and a..."

Rebecca

"Had a lovely breakfast this morning at Glenda's in Dunkeld. Such a cute restaurant with very friendly staff and yummy food! Such an interesting..."

Lisa Van Wyk

"A really quaint little cafe/coffee shop. Conveniently located in Dunkeld. Have been a few times. The service is quite good and their drinks are..."

Tiffany

"Beautiful salt and pepper calamari and that seared salmon, goodness! I only had two starters but other food looked amaze. Such a fresh, airy and..."

Candice Buitendach

"A quick stop before going to the office, got some crossaints and a choc cake to go. It was in the morning and the place was already full. The waiters..."

Tee

"This is more a pastry store for sweet treats and cakes more than anything else. They offer a breakfast menu which somewhat disappoints. The menu is..."

Irfaan

"Quaint and lovely- this place is a wonderful 'high tea' venue. The staff are friendly and the menu is dynamic. Lovely little gem worth the visit...."

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