TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Leafy Greens Cafe

88/100 (1643 ratings)

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"It was my first visit to Leafy Greens and I was so impressed and blown away by the colourful selection of amazing food that had been prepared for the..."

Graham Nisbet

"A great experience! Set in a very quiet and tranquil environment. Apart from the restaurant which serves vegan food there is also a shop selling a..."

Danie Malan

"In the 1970s London, there was Cranks. I got educated. Then I met Leslie Kenton who first popularised ethical endorsement of body- and beauty care..."

Faarooq WK Gardee-Minty Mangera

"I highly recommend Leafy Greens! It is one of my favourite restaurants! Fantastic food with amazing service. The manager, Paul, is really great and..."

Cait Rolle

"The food here is exquisite - perfectly seasoned and a joy to look at! I wish I had a Leafy Greens Cafe near me in SC! Have never had a meal that..."

Carol Johnson

"What a FABULOUS restaurant! I just loved being able to order delicious food and rest assured that every single ingredient is nutritious and good..."

Cheryl Lotter

"It’s always a pure pleasure spending time in this amazing place. Beside the fact that the food is extremely healthy and extremely delicious at the..."

Ivanka Ivanov

"Always such a pleasure visiting my absolute favourite restaurant/shop in whole of Gauteng! Sometimes I come from Gaborone, Botswana to Muldersdrift..."

Jasmina Telic

"Another fabulous lunch! The variety of the buffet, the quality of the ingredients and their mutational value is the best! Food made with passion and..."

Sandra Reynolds

"Was at Leafy Greens yesterday for the first time (I live in Italy!) The setting is wonderful and the gardens so taken care of. Found the buffet rich..."

Cinzia Pistore Caldon

"The lunch buffet was absolutely amazing! I cant wait to come back again. Even my skeptical omni family were completely blown away at how good and..."

Charissa Kemp

"Great place. We were offered free samples and were checked on multiple times. The staff is super friendly and catered to everyone who walked..."

Nancy Chowdhury

"I was quite hesitant when I heard this place is fully vegetarian. When I visited this, I didn’t have a heart to leave this place. It was so..."

Vig Raj

"We have been to Leafy Greens a number of times but not enough. Everytime is a deliciously indulgent experience. The quality and variety always..."

Monique Beekmann

"One of my favorite spots to just unwind, have a good healthy meet and walk amongst their beautiful garden of fruit trees. Definitely recommend..."

Thandi Rhode

"Leafy Greens is such a magical spot to spend your day. The short drive to Muldersdrift immediately releases you from the city's rat race and the..."

Izelle De Jager

"Incredible food, beautiful setting and all guilt free. What more could you ask for!?Well, they could open for dinner, and be closer to..."

Darren Thalrose

"Beautiful setting and garden this cafe is a true gem. Tranquil and relaxing and a true fresh taste adventure. Me and my beautiful Natalie stopped..."

Dirk

"Really good food in a beautiful location!This restaurant is about more than just serving food. It's a whole experience. You can take a..."

Sharon Varughese

"Great vegan food, using garden to table food. Take time to enjoy the serene space you in. New cocktail menu is fab. Could have more wait staff at..."

Colleen Goodman

"I absolutely love the concept of this restaurant.Most of the food on the menu is gluten free. It is confusing on the menu as some items are..."

Marie

"Nutritious, healthy but tasty food served in a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere, served with a smile. This really is a little gem to retreat to when..."

Emma Kayleigh

"This place lives up to its name! Even for non-vegan (or even vegetarian) the food is tasty and creative. The service was friendly and especially in..."

Laura Byrne

"Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere! Amazing kombucha! Simply amazing!!! Friendly staff aswell and a truely great eating experience. I definately..."

Andrew Jon

"We had a wonderful experience at Leavy Greens. Friendly staff, good service and the breakfast was phenomenal. Vegan food cooked perfectly and..."

Alta Laubscher

"Goodness! Leafy Greens is another amazing vegan restaurant. How on earth did you make such delicious vegan food? If I could cook like this I would..."

Pei-Lin Chen

"Loved my time spent at Leafy Greens! It's quite a drive but once you're there it's so worth it .. delicious food, great service and a soul filling..."

Michelle Du Plessis

"We went to Leafy Greens and had the Sunday buffet. It was delicious!! 🤭 the variety of vegan food is so creative and tasty! We were suprised by..."

#rateaplate

"If you know me or would like to know me, this is one of my favourite restaurant. I discovered it when I changed my diet back in 2016. I was mainly on..."

Jillian Nyakane

"As a new vegetarian it can sometimes be very difficult to find restaurants that can cater for vegetarians and vegans and produce healthy and tasty..."

Jessica Armstrong

"Great location, very easy to find. Very tranquil atmosphere. We had a great waiter who was very helpful and friendly. The menu options for breakfast..."

Bronwyn Melson

"My absolute favorite place to go on a Sunday. Apple sherbet is to die for and their buffet variety is great. A vegetarians dream come true. Desserts..."

Radha Chhita-Nathoo

"Absolutely wonderful- my friend took us here to spend brunch and we decide to stay for the lunch buffet... absolutely worth it ... afterwards we took..."

Waseem Imam Saheb

"This place is amazing! A cozy restaurant set on a beautiful farm just outside the city. Offering a buffet and menu options (ALL VEGAN... minus a few..."

Sam Corcoran

"The organic food is truly amazing. Leafy Green made me rethink what you can do with vegetables and naturally grown food. Their menu is unique, like..."

Nduvho Mukhavhuli

"Had such a lovely lunch. I had the Mexican Protein wrap. So yum! A Gluten free kale wrap filled with spicy beans, Avo, salsa, lettuce & vegan sour..."

Mariska

"Absolutely amazing. Great setting. Peaceful. Good service, the vegetarian fair is just a taste adventure. Taking non - Vegetarians may be risky...but..."

Adrian Ziller

"I was visiting Joburg and wanted to go for lunch somewhere I could sit outdoors in a natural setting, rather than a shopping mall. I remembered..."

Michelle Taberer

"Every thing about this place is magical:The setting, the food, the organic wines, the staff - Round all of this off with a walk..."

Liswa

"Tasty food. Big variety when you have the buffet. I like taking a walk through the garden. Great to have such fresh healthy meal while sitting..."

Michelleprangley2

"Situated on an organic farm in Muldersdrift this is one of my favourite restaurants in JHB. Visit on the weekend for the lunch buffet. Best variety..."

Salmon22

"Amazing Food & Atmosphere! Highly recommend to anyone vegan or not. There are many options to chose from and a beautiful shop to wonder around..."

Lauren.penkin

"Truth through nutrition, what an amazing way to start off a Sunday! From the location to the staff and the main attraction - the delicious vegan..."

Michelle Lorraine

"Absolutely love this spot. The food is absolutely sublime. Such an incredible selection of home made vegan deliciousness. My husband is the most anti..."

Megan K

"As a vegetarian, this is one of the best places I've been to. The food is amazing, very healthy and organic. Love the chilled vibe they have. If..."

FatCake101

"The food is outstanding, the service is AMAZING thanks Lynn. I loved everything from the buffet, which is rare to have that kind of buffet..."

Kate Fitz-Gibbon

"This is a vegan paradise where even meat eaters will be delighted and satisfied. Coming on a Sunday offers a delicious buffet breakfast and lunch..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"Fantastic country setting. Beautiful location in manicured gardens and between fruit trees. Nice drive from JHB. Friendly service and excellent vegan..."

Yudeshtra Naidoo

"The best vegan food in South Africa!!!! I strongly advise you go and try the buffet (Friday, Sat, Sun) Soooo many choices and all equally delicious...."

Samantha Reynolds

"The buffet has incredible variety with something to suit everyone. Kids are welcomed and there are lots of healthy options for them. After your meal..."

Candice Lowe

"A heaven for a Vegan or Vegetarian to visit. A good set of variety to choose from and good salads in view, the kale salad was yum as the Homemade..."

Veemal Naik

"My birthday lunch gave me the opportunity to drag my entire, skeptical, family along to what my carbi & carnivorous brother referred to as the..."

KarmaZebra

"Gourmet vegetarian delicious wholesome food! We had the lunch buffet under trees, beautiful setting and just amazing what flavored and variety can be..."

Ilselovetoeat

"Love Leafy green. Gorgeous food in a peaceful setting. Healthy and filling. Buffet excellent and smoothies great. Cheesecake absolutely wonderful...."

Dana

"Didn't love the breakfast. We chose to sit inside, which was dully-lit and decor-dreary and definitely not as pleasant as sitting outside - but we..."

Jill Nudelman

"I found myself here for a business meeting but was pleasantly surprised, Leafy Greens is a raw food, vegan-friendly café which serves plant-based..."

Dallace Rickson Jolly

"Raw and Vegan peeps this is the place for you...All veg grown on premises and you can taste the freshness. Only downside is the per plate, big or..."

Clinton Milne

"I went here for the first time with a friend. The food was great, I don't usually eat vegan food. More vegetarian options but everything here tasted..."

Sabelo Dhlamini

"Great healthy food with a nice outdoor vibe. Had a beautiful walk on the property after breakfast! Great value for money. A great way to start your..."

Karl Meiring

"Visited 2017-03-21 for Lunch Buffet. The most amazing selection of foods to choose from, all of which are expertly made and mouthwatering..."

Mieke Oelofsen

"Outstanding food. Average service. And I'm a major meat eater but I found many options and thoroughly enjoyed it all. Well worth a visit for adults..."

Gillian

"Delicious vegetarian food.Enjoyed sitting outside.Ordered buffet lunch. Can only dish up once though, but food was very filling.Wide..."

Mars West

"New into the world of vegan eating my wife and i have been struggeling to find places where we are comfortable choosing dishes of a menu. This was..."

Terence Skinner

"Will turn any carnivore into a vegan. Mouth-watering delectable and healthty vegan dishes under the trees on a sunny highveld afternoon. And no..."

Selma Baldi Richardson

"Went through for the Sunday buffet! I am by no means a vegan... but I enjoyed every single thing that I managed to squeeze on my plate! Incredible..."

Michael Morton

"Food and venue were both really great. Both flavors and textures had quite the party in my mouth. Had heard great things about the food..."

No Time To Waste

"I always wanted to go to Leafy greens and try the vegeterian menu. The food was good but the service was really really poor. We had two different..."

Kyle

"If every meal I had was like this, I'd go vegetarian in a heart beat. Such unique tastes that burst with flavour. The lunch buffet is a must. The..."

Tally Leach

"Its not very often that we wonder off to the west rand however on this occasion we decided to stop off at Leafy Greens for lunch.We started..."

Sabrina

"First I'm proud that they flaunt which specific products are truly organic! The Sunday lunch buffet is a gorgeous vegan treat: salads, kale crisps,..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"For someone who is allergic to milk leafy greens is paradise. Loved the chocolate brownies and the strawberry cheese cake. Didn't miss the lack of..."

Keabetswe Jessica Ramatsie

"Interesting place for vegans. No milk products. The food is different for my taste buds.My colleagues loved the food and will get their..."

Ashwin Kandoi

"One of my most favourite restaurants! I am not vegan but do follow a vegetarian lifestyle, however, I encourage everyone to take a trip to enjoy the..."

Candice Dalton

"Freshest Food in town with a beautiful tranquil surrounding! Situated on an organic farm in Muldersdrift, this is a hidden gem for..."

Thomas Reuber

"Went to Leafy Greens Café on Saturday for the first time. As a lover of anything meaty I was interested to see how my pallet would react....and boy..."

Chrisna

"Leafy Greens has to be one of my fav healthy hot spots! Incredible lunch buffet that is healthy, hearty and filling! My husband is an absolute..."

Tanya Velimirovic

"Popped in the other day and found it to be Melville-in-the-country style. However, despite its alternative setting the food was out of this world...."

Sasha Fullerton

"An abundance of fresh, raw foods suitable for vegetarians and vegans alike. The menu is diverse packed with nutrients. The even warn you - don't eat..."

Brooklyn J. Pakathi

"LITERALLY MY FAVOURITE! :) I love love love Leafy Greens. If I lived any closer I would be there all the time. The lunch buffet is just..."

Lexi Monzeglio

"I was excited to visit this place because my friends had set the bar real high and i am a vegetarian! Everything was fresh, light and tasty. I was..."

Sweta Satpathy

"I should state upfront that I am the furthest thing from vegan so my taste buds have been tainted by my carnivorous and dairy eating habits! This..."

Claudia McGregor

"Food? Exceptional! Freshly prepared and tasty? Heck yes! Variety? Tons! Ambience and setting? There's a cosy indoor seating available..."

HungryLamb

"What a great breakfast buffet. It really is full of feel good food. Ate a lot of food and I didn't even feel stuffed (it's a good thing)! Organic is..."

Mariëtte Sorgdrager

"Innovative, healthy and simple food menu. Had a great breakfast buffet. Some of the ingredients I read for the first time but apparently superfoods...."

Mitesh Popat

"I don't have words to explain how GOOD and full of flavour out of this world amazing their food is. Vegetarian food has never tasted so good...."

Zané Möhr

"This was quite a rare experience for me, as I have to admit I am a meat lover over and over again.. On a random drive through Muldersdrift,..."

Shakeerah Abrahams

"This restaurant is amazing! The food is so fresh, the vibe is so relaxing with a choice to sit indoors or outside. I got to drink from a coconut..."

Jozie Foodie

"Wow!I have just had the most glorious sunday lunch with my two brothers at the lovely Leafy Greens - who ever thought that vegan food could..."

Emma Verster

"We had a good time in Leafy Green. We were not sure that we could enjoy vegan meal. But, the meal was totally changed our mind of vegan food. Food..."

Emem

"Big surprise for me.Somewhere I would typically have glanced over and gone to Casalinga next door.Thing is... I was invited along with..."

Harry

"I'm not a vegetarian and this place is not your typical vegetarian hangout, the place is surrounded by trees and foliage which makes for a wonderful..."

Philip Food & Wine Lover

"What can I say.. We just had a really really great lunch at Leafy Greens. Starting from the atmosphere which is so calming and nice to the great..."

Sonja Watermann

"The food is absolutely delicious for vegan food. I quite enjoyed it as a temporarily converted vegan. The service though could be greatly..."

Gugukwinda

"I enjoyed Leafy Greens very much. We are not vegetarian/vegan, but the food was excellent, value for money, and lasts for the whole day. All..."

FoodLover

"I visited this restaurant a little while ago and it was a different experience to what I thought it would be. The gardens are beautiful and worth..."

Gary Greenberg

"Leafy Greens is worth the drive to Muldersdrift. It is situated on a beautiful piece of land filled with crops that will be used to create your..."

Idalina Silva

"Situated in Muldersdrift, the drive to this restaurant almost feels like a mini road-trip. It is tucked away in a beautiful setting which adds to the..."

Cláudia Monica Rodrigues

"I'll be honest I'm a huge fan of heathy eating but I am of no means a vegan, and even though I love my meat this food is surprisingly Fulfilling...."

Micaela Serralheiro

"Best vegan buffet out there! The dishes are fresh and imaginative. Everything is scrumptious and the banana 'cream' pie is to die for! The little..."

Lu-Marie Fraser

"Wow wow wow wow wow wow wooooooooooow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an impressive place! Its location could not be more perfect and neither could the..."

Nikita

"This one's more than just a cafe! Its an experience. Never imagined vegan food can be so so tasty. Do not miss getting lost inside the coniferous..."

Chirag S Murthy

"It was my first time at the restaurant and I was amazed. The beautiful gardens filled with organic fruit and vegetables was a sight for sore eyes...."

Darshini Moodley

"I went for the buffet and the food and drinks were mind-blowingly amazing! The best comfort food I've had in a long time. I look forward to trying..."

Jade Juliet

"I recently visited the cafe and had the best vegan food experience ever! Their smoothie was incredibly refreshing, and the vegan burger was beyond..."

Gina Minnaar

"It's a good place to have a walk on the farm, Kids playing area, shop for fresh veggies and fruit harvested from the farm. Then enjoy the food in the..."

Vikas Kathuria

"As a vegetarian or vegan, you'll be spoilt for choice. The staff are really friendly and informative when you don't know what to..."

Sherissa Jagaroo

"Best tomato soup I have ever had! Incredible value for money because the food is so flavoursome. After lunch, you can have some wine and go for a..."

Michael de Freitas

"This is an amazing little restaurant with large variety of different vegan and vegetarian food. The food is all made to order so be prepared to wait..."

Shen Qiao

"The place is so beautiful and tranquil. The food is divine and healthy,, made with love. The service is amazing and the owners are hands on. Friendly..."

Lance Lab

"Delicious, whole food and plant-based. Friendly, warm atmosphere with great staff! So worth it! Definitely going back..."

Leonie Augustine

"I would have loved to give them 5 stars but we specifically went for a smoothie bowl on a hot day and were told that the kitchen won’t make that..."

LornaM

Chateau Gateaux Patisserie

86/100 (793 ratings)

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Said Cake

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"Really really really delicious baked goods and the coffee is revolutionary make sure to get it with coconut milk, you will not go..."

Cole

"I didn’t stay to eat, but the staff was very friendly, they informed me of all the current specials they were running and they got my order ready..."

Neo Ramagaga

"Every week we go to chateau gateaux to try new cakes and all are delicious , you can also order a full cake to take away . Also the croissants are..."

Mel Dep

"Simply put: excellence! Been craving chocolate cake for a while but I don’t like delicacies that are too sweet. This chocolate cake cake..."

Vinolin Naidoo

"Brilliant little spot to grab a slice of cake and a cup of coffee. I had the chocolate mousse cake with a cappachino and it was divine. Will be back..."

Meagan

"decided to get mini cakes instead of one big one for my birthday....my favourite was the chocolate....the crumb had such a nice rich taste....the..."

Tarryn

"My friend and I were craving something sweet so we decide to visit Chateau gateaux. They have a wonderful array of cakes and the overall..."

Gracie Kay

"Mouth watering display of cakes and pastries...absolutely sinful! My favorite is their almond croissant filled with almond butter (yummeee!) and..."

Ashdesai5

"OMG the best cake ever. I am a lover of orange chocolate and their Austrian Chocolate Mousse cake is amazing. It's going to be hard to walk past..."

Carole Craggs

"Lovely cake shop with a wide variety and excellent service. Our favourites are the cheesecakes (lemon and strawberry), cookies and cream and the..."

Nadhiya

"My friend bought me this cake for my birthday...it might have been the best gift I received on the day! Decadent, moist, fresh, dark and sweet it was..."

Sabeeha Dawood

"Love cute cake and coffee places. Generally the name Chateau Gateaux is associated with delicious cakes in a variety of options. My only reason for..."

Fatima Moosa

"My fav place to hang out on Sunday mornings - I was living nearby and I would walk by illovo to enjoy a crispy cool morning with a cup of hot..."

Get In My Belly

"My favourite spot, I enjoy coming here having a cup of coffee & trying a new slice of some cake I had last when I was a child or never even had ever..."

Wayne Henry

"I normally order the big frozen cakes for an occasion so my review is purely based on that because I have not tried their individual options...."

Priya

"These cakes are delicious and wonderfully indulgent! The presentation and styling is tad cheesy, but it's made up for by good quality ingredients and..."

Joash Narainsamy

"Delicious, decadent desserts and fragrant and bold coffee. A lot of variety making it difficult to choose. Tried the passionate lemon cheesecake and..."

Nwsnyman

"At Château Gâteaux, I have found that the phrase "consistency is key" is a phrase that their products are modelled on, from individual cakes to..."

I_Viewfoods

"I have had bought both the black forest and the mozart cake and followed the instructions to thaw it. Both were absolutely delicious. The cherries in..."

Desiree Pillay

"Perfect date with my husband. Cakes are always well worth the cheat day. Cake was fresh and the coffee was beyond amazing. Definitely a hidden..."

Mumtaz Moosa Saley

"I always find that the Chateau Gateaux desserts are easy on the eye. The taste can be better. I had two of my favorites...the Mississippi mud pie and..."

Sharima Bramannan

"What a lovely new york cheesecake with an awesome friend. Such a gem! Treat yourself to a great experience with the best sweet things in a Gauteng,..."

Melissa Claassens

"Such a cute little French patisserie which is a perfect spot to pop into when those Sunday afternoon cake cravings hit.Conveniently..."

Ashley

"25.03.2017 Stopped here to get some indulgent treat's for the family. I was amazed at the variety this small shop has. I was also impressed that they..."

The Food Musketeer

"The staff is helpful and friendly. They have the most divine coffees! I would suggest that you try their passionate lemon cheesecake. You will not be..."

Boitumelo Khunou

"This is the best place to get dessert from in Joburg. Every item is made to look beautiful and the taste is just as amazing. My firm favourites are..."

Zara Khan

"Some really good cakes and a good verity. You can buy full cake or just by the slice. Can't you just make some fresh fruit juice not just the Sir..."

Andries Christine Van Staden

"What's not to like with this french influenced bakery. Firstly the cakes and pastries are to die for. Secondly they make really good coffee. Flat..."

Natalie Lazaris

"I am a sucker for pastries and dessert so any place with a good-looking dessert menu automatically goes on my bookmark list.When we arrived at..."

Courtney StarBerry

"Now I know what the hype is about. Pretty setting, good service and the cakes are consistently the Best I've had, especially the Mozart cake!..."

Foodeater

"Fantastic stop for an early morning coffee. Coffee is divine. Savory pastries are limited but tasty. Probably the best croissants in Johannesburg...."

SamuelandJacinta Pather

"We have tried quite a lot of the cakes and tarts on offer, and have enjoyed all. We have not dined there, so can't comment on service from that..."

Grant & Sam

"My friends bought my birthday cake from this branch and it was absolutely delicious! They got the Walnut Truffle cake and I thoroughly enjoyed it...."

Neelaм

"This is my go-to cake shop. I'm pretty sure this place is what heaven looks like. I'd have to say that walnut truffle cake is my favourite, followed..."

Deepa Daya

"Toffee apple tart: Try it!Ask for extra creamThey also have a full savoury range, the quiches look amazing.******Omg..."

Eve

"My go-to place for cakes and to satisfy any sweet craving. Best New York baked cheesecake, Chocolate volcano, Red Velvet, Carrot Cake and and and...."

Reema Vather

"After a week of craving nothing but carrot cake, I decided to stop by the patisserie I've heard so much about. I went with a friend, Jolene, and we..."

Christiaan Strydom

"We decided to stop here for a cheat treat and we were very impressed. The little shop is very cosy and the cakes on display are beautiful. We had..."

Jolene

"Their mini desserts are presented so beautifully. We grabbed a few after dinner and unfortunately I was disappointed. Some were pretty good and some..."

Jenny Louw

"I can still remember my first experience as I entered the Château Gâteaux Patisserie in Illovo – by accident. My eyes lingered, I had to stop..."

Nabihah Plaatjes

"Such a nice spot to have a coffee and a piece of cake with your friends. It's very centrally and conveniently located in Thrupps Centre in Illovo. It..."

Tiffany

"The cakes were amazing, strawberry cheesecake, Mississippi mud pie chocolate cake and Oreo cake is definitely worth a try! Paired with a nice..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"I was spoilt with so many options when choosing an afternoon treat, everything looked delicious.We decided to try the New York baked..."

Chanel Pillay

"Popped into Château Gateaux in Illovo. Having already had my 2 cups of coffee for the day , I tried their steamed chai latte. It was delicious and..."

Francesca Favero

"Great service. Friendly staff. Some yummy treats. Chocolate volcano and the baked cheesecake are recommended. Conveniently located in the Thrupps..."

Marlini

"With perfect sized treats in a wide range you will struggle to choose what to nibble on whilst you enjoy your coffee. I am a little scared I..."

Abi Clark

"Love the cakes on sale here, they are a firm favourite and we come back to order for every birthday or special event. The Mozart cake and the..."

Tam Loves Food

"This place makes the best cakes in Joburg. Small coffee shop with superb cakes. I've tried a few of their cakes, all great but nothing beats their..."

Stefi

"This quaint venue has become synonymous with their decadent Mozart cake. It is absolutely delicious. I've had their sandwiches as well which is..."

NazmiraS

"This place reminds me of patisserie in Paris ,lovely little desserts,tried a croissant which was good,not a big place though,drinks were nothing..."

A Foodie Travels

"Delightful charming coffee spot, loved my chai latte served with a piece of chocolate pretzel, so delicious my friend tried to buy more but they are..."

Annie Hodes

"The most amazing boulangerie en Afrique du sud. Ils offrent un très large choix. ore leurs croissants au chocolat et gâteaux au fromage en banque!..."

Devin Sage

"My go-to birthday cake patisserie that never disappoints. The flavors are exquisite and the service friendly. My family adores the hazelnut gateaux,..."

TheHungryKat

"Magnifique! Delicieux! Je suis amoreuse ❤️ That's about the extent of what I remember of my high school French classes. I do, though, have very..."

KarmaZebra

"This is a sort walk from my office and as a result it has become one of our favourite spots for a celebration.We came to celebrate the..."

Jenna Monteith

"What an absolute delightful experience! This is definitely not a place that you can just walk by and not be tempted by the extraordinary..."

Ebeth

"This is such an awesome bakery/cafe and is usually the best place to grab a dessert or two a day before an event as its frozen so stays fresh. My..."

Yolleen

"One of my favourite patisseries in town. The cheese cakes are my absolute favorite. It's a place I always visit when I'm nearby. Other things I..."

Shane Lin

"Love their Cheese cake and Tiramisu, the black forest was a bit too sweet. Appreciate the take away box divider. Takea away cake is about R27 a piece..."

Kim Chi

"A gem of a spot to get great pastries and amazing cakes for any occasion. Can also sit in and order breakfast and good coffee, as well as add a sweet..."

Anandie

"This is a great little patisserie which serves a wide selection of delicious treats, whether you sit down for a cake and coffee or get a cake for a..."

Karen Saad

"A piece of Paris in the heart of Sandton. You can really order anything on the menu; and it is guaranteed to melt in your mouth and have you coming..."

Elouise Pretorius

"It's desserts are really tasty. I have also enjoyed their Americano coffee. They have quite a lot variety of cakes and desserts. Staff were friendly..."

Kadir

"French flair in South Africa.A great spot to grab a coffee and enjoy some good cake. Still one of my favourite sweet spots. The cakes are really..."

Melissa Marangoh

"When you're just craving something absolutely divine, Chateau Gateaux is where you gotta go. They have every treat you could possibly think up and..."

Maxine Gunzenhauser

"The best place to go and pick up a late birthday cake or for a special occasion. I usually get my B-day delights here , this year went back to get..."

Zaakiyah

"Amazing!! The cakes and pastries? Far too delicious for words... I had a chocolate volcano which was amazing! I love how they have smaller cakes for..."

Marika_Mav

"C'est magnifique! Chateau Gateaux is a perfect little spot for those of you who have a craving for some cake and coffee/tea. I had the privilege of..."

Michael Cloete

"Fabulous patisserie with a huge selection of beautifully crafted, decadent desserts. The Belgica caramel tart was heavenly and the hot mud pudding..."

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"It's freezing and raining and that kind of day needs a cheat day,so off we went for some mouth watering desserts. The place was full inside and..."

Natasha Lutz

"The service, first of all, was spectacular and the deserts were absolutely decadent. The two lattes we had was also devine.Would recommend..."

Nadine Le Grange

"Divinely decadent pastries, amazing service and awesome atmosphere! I highly recommend this patisserie to any dessert lover out there. Well worth a..."

Ronel Le Grange

"The cakes are delicious and classic with a twist. If you had to close your eyes and guess what you were eating you'd be there all day, the flavored..."

Carmen

"Today was my first time at this lovely little patisserie! They serve some good coffee and a heavenly selection of pastries and desserts - perfect..."

Anisha Lutchman

"Possibly one of my favourite patisseries in SA. They have a wide selection of cakes and tarts as well as some cafe food if you in the mood for..."

Epicurean Republic

"I love their New York baked cheesecake and the rococo choc and the Mozart and the cookies and cream and lots more! They are pricey but it's worth it..."

Kim

"If you are looking to grab a sweet treat, then I would highly recommend Chateau Gateaux! Not only were their cakes delicious, but also very well..."

Laura Buck

"I can't believe I have never been to Chateau Gateaux before! They have the most delicious cakes especially the double decker chocolate tart! It is..."

Caitlin Hanck

"If Snow White had known about this place she would have declined that rosy red apple in a heart beat..I stopped in for a coffee with..."

Caron Whitfield

"OMG! The best little cakes and tarts in Illovo. Wow. We ordered a variety for a work meeting and we were all blown away. Every little thing tasted..."

Lisa

"Great little patisserie close to home. Serves up good coffee and their pastries are 1st class A+++ best in class. Also bought a verrrry expensive..."

Darryl W

"Going on a 31 day healthy eating plan. It entails no sugar in my diet so naturally I had to have my last purge. Had the cookies and cream cake as..."

Middleclassconcerns

"The coffee here is delicious! The pastries and cakes are fresh, and just mouthwatering. This place is perfect for a quick coffee stop if you're in..."

Cherice Whewell

"Let's sum this up in one word : DECADENT!!! Always good, brilliant value for money. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable And it's easy and..."

Jill Okkers

"A very quaint little place with quite a large selection of cakes and other sweets. I think I must have walked up and down for about five minutes..."

Asian Foodie

"A wide and impressive range of delicious delicacies🍰 absolutely rich in flavour and very worth waking up early and getting out of bed for a..."

Ridhwaanah

"This place is a gem. The cakes are delicious. Try the Mozart cake it's absolutely heaven! Eat there and take away. I try visit as often as I can...."

Lisa

"Chateau Gateaux is an amazing patisserie in the heart of illovo. The mozzart cake is simply amazing and the picasso cake is like a real piece of art!..."

Mahdiya Mia

"As the name would suggest, Chateau Gateaux, is a little European styled bakery and tea room. You order beautiful little cakes and desserts from the..."

Christine M

"A colleague from work bought a cake from here and shared it with us for his birthday. Absolutely delectible. A wonderful cake. Rich chocolate that..."

Mandisa

"My husband bought this carrot cake for my birthday It is so delicious and not too sweet . I would like to try other cakes as..."

EJ

"Chateau Gateaux is cake heaven. To spoil yourself or the one you love on any special day definitely visit this place or order from Uber Eats. OMG!!!..."

Jacob Makgato

"Lovely spot. Friendly staff. Cakes are divine, especially the baked cheesecake in centre of red velvet..."

Franklin Legend TV

"A wide variety of delicious and unusual cakes. One of the few places in Joburg where you can get Mozart..."

Tony Manavalan

"Friendly staff. Wide selection of cakes, very yummy too. Great..."

Luka Bajic

"I'm obsessed with their cakes. They've become cakes for every single birthday in our family. Had a cake date with some friends on a Sunday afternoon..."

Basetsana Moreki

"Great cakes, and friendly staff. Their coffee is average, which places it high above a Wimpy coffee..."

Danie De Beer

"Unbelievable and Super delicious!! A must try Mozart Cake Frappe and Chickpea hummus boureka, you cant go wrong!! Excellent Staff, pls maintain the..."

Simran lamba

"This place is so quiet and peaceful! Their cakes are amazing. I went there last time but the cakes were still a bt frozen but the waiter informed us..."

Lailah Ahmed

"The cakes here are out if this world, whenever I think of cake, this is the only place I think of, they have ruined my enjoyment of cake from other..."

Masindi Muvhali

"Whenever l think of coffee & cake ... l think of Chateau Gateaux !!! Best 👌 cakes..."

linda Lee

"Delicious! Delicious! Delicious! And such friendly service too I had to look around and remind myself that I'm still in Joburg. What a pleasant..."

Quincy

"Lovely place, so pretty with the tastiest cakes and..."

Faiza Mallick

"I ordered via Uber Eats I do not believe how delicious the salted caramel cheesecake is😭😍I will definitely spoil myself once a week, my new..."

Winnie Nkosi

"Walking into this store felt like dying and waking up in cake heaven! It reminded of the boutique chocolatiers I've been accustomed to from living in..."

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