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The Fat Zebra

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"Great spot for breakfast and lunches. Food always great and fabulous staff. As a regular they know my order and the wine comes with ice. Service..."

Megan Barber

"Nice small cozy place, the menu is limited which makes selection quick but obviously this helps as what comes out that kitchen is top notch! Highly..."

Lee Martin

"Sets the standard for excellent service. Had breakfast there with the kids, it was full and busy, some issues with an over cooked egg and some..."

Ben-Piet Eduan Lotter

"The best breakfast & cuppacino I have ever had. My Eggs Benedict was divine. Kevin, the owner, is hands on and welcoming & the staff was well trained..."

Ansie Campher

"Excellent service... Awesome breakfast... They did a banting meal for me which was perfect... and the best damn coffee I've had in..."

Warren Gates

"Awesome restaurant, great service, nice vibe and yummy food. One of the best, chilled breakfast spots in joburg..."

Jana Porter

"My first visit, had the most delicious lunch. Service was excellent owner and waiter were very attentive. Will definately be..."

Michaela Smith

"Best breakfast spot after a morning run! Excellent service and food � keep it up..."

Lauren Spring

"Cane in today in a rush, 30 mins before a meeting. We asked for take-aways but the manager convinced us to sit down and rushed our order through,..."

Matt Caruana

"Thanks for yet another phenomenal evening. Brian and craig are true assets of The Fat Zebra. Tried the Rump pasta with prego sauce on the side...."

Matt Slater

"The best burger and service in Johburg. Craig and Brian are..."

Lelanie Slater

"Our regular when in town. We enjoy the breakfast and the super friendly service. ..."

Nonku & Baby💞

"Wonderful experience going to The Fat Zebra. Very friendly staff are there to help you. The food was quick and very tasty. The atmosphere was..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"Another adorable little brunch spot in jozi! The restaurant is really cute and has a very chill atmosphere. The menu has all the usual great brunch..."

Aisha Moolla

"Avi and Dean have really got an awesome vibe going, there food is wonderful, service is awesome. Well worth a try, we will be..."

Russell.heins3

"Absolutely loved having breakfast at The Fat Zebra. Food was good and staff was so friendly. I definitely recommend it...."

Cherise Bothma

"When I told people that I was going to Fat Zebra, I was warned that it was under new management and therefore may not be as good as it was earlier...."

Philip

"Such great service the owner will make you feel at home in this restuarant. They have a wide selection of disses including great starters with lots..."

Christelle

"Linden has really come up in the last few years. There are so many hidden gems here, and the one that stands out the most is The Fat..."

Nina Mancha

"Best place in Linden to chill over amazing desserts and personalized coffees whilst the sun sets in the background.Mduduzi our waiter was..."

Fabian Naidoo

"Lovely little restaurant in Linden. For starters we had the rib, and potato’s, they were full of flavour and portioned extremely well. Some of the..."

Byron Viljoen

"A real treat and hidden gem. I highly recommend their beef fillet with creamy mushroom sauce and potato cubes. The owner Kevin makes you feel..."

Melissa Marengo

"The Fat Zebra is a lovely, small restaurant Linden. Their waiters are friendly, charismatic and efficient. The manager/owner is usually around and is..."

Natalia Bonegio

"Fantastic dining experience!! Friendly staff, good service. We had creamy mushroom fillet and pasta with chicken, basil pesto and mushroom...."

Alta Laubscher

"I had the creamy mushroom fillet with chips, which was 7/10. Lovely presentation and the creamy mushroom sauce was rich and packed with flavour. The..."

Vinolin Naidoo

"We visited the Fat Zebra twice in the past month and were very happy with the quality and taste of their meals and their exceptional service. The..."

MelC

"Been going there for breakie each Saturday for s while now and my go to meal is the spicy tomato. Kevin runs a tight ship there and have never seen a..."

Graham

"Heard good things about this place but had difficulty locating it being hidden among other restaurants opposite Louw Geldenhuys Primary..."

Francois Marais Van Zyl

"We went for breakfast this morning. Drove about 30km to come check out this well rated joint. I highly enjoyed the hollandaise and salmon. Good..."

Verushka Bhagaloo

"What an outstanding breakfast spot this restaurant is. Everything was done to perfection and beautifully presented. Tasty food and a very pleasant..."

Lionel Shawe

"The spicy tomato and bacon is sooo yummy. The eggs Benedict is guaranteed to satisfy. The babalaas is decent - the chips are not handmade they are..."

Lisa.eve.reddy

"A cozy restaurant where the food is great, and service on point. The owner/manager is always there, making sure everything is running..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"Quaint restaurant, with the manger/owner often present. Tried both their breakfast menu and now the dinner menu. Have a great spread for everyone and..."

Purple Potatoes

"I post this review to my own detriment. I’m going to endorse this place, which will make it even more popular and harder to get in. There are..."

Andre Keartland

"Excellent food. Service wasn't great, needs to be worked on by paying more attention to people arriving and needing assistance. Creative, delicious..."

Megan Von Maltitz

"Amazing cappuccino’s, stylish pizza... This place is great for a trendy weekday breakfast. My favorite on the menu is the half portion Eggs..."

Ellie

"Very nice spot. Service a bit slow. Food was very good value. The chicken pasta was nice and spicy. Linden is definitely going up and not as..."

Philippe

"Amazing breakfasts! I love the attention to detail in the preparation and presentation. Will definitely go back! I love the decor and..."

Geno Bee

"Lovely decor and ambience. We waited 25minites to place our order which was long and our waiter was not that attentive BUT the food was amazing and..."

Lynn Rushton

"My mother and I went to the Fat Zebra for a quick tea and cake date. Upon arrival, the servers weren't incredibly friendly or particularly helpful...."

Danielle Botha

"Dalish! Friendly service and great food! The pizza is perfectly thin and cheesy. The pasta’s generous and tasty. The salad crisp, delicious and..."

Zani Bormann

"Great place for an intimate evening. Perfect for a casual date. Ordered a pizza, don't know where they get the salami but it's amazing. Breakfast..."

Mari Labuschagne

"Delicious food a great service, what more do you need? We didn't want long for our food and when it came out it tasted and looked amazing. Would..."

Samantha-Jane McClure

"We had a fantastic end of year lunch at the Fat Zebra. The food was delicious and service fast and efficient! Thank you Kevin for going to the..."

Simoné Clark

"Very lovely place, small and cozy. The service was great and the food was amazing. I had the rump it melted in my mouth. I definitely will be coming..."

Momelezi

"Just had the most afternoon at the Fat Zebra. The waiter, Craig was present and friendly from the moment we walked in. The owner, was also around to..."

Rene Van Rensburg

"I have wanted to go here for awhile and it was worth it. Smaller than most restaurants but cozy the staff and management was very friendly and..."

Dewald Katzke

"One of my favorite restaurants. Started off with Z platter which comes with the usual Italian cold meats and cheeses with crispy focaccia bread...."

Paulo Gaspar

"Excellent quality and a restaurant I keep on returning to. Good value for money too. Quality is kept high by not offering diners with a million..."

Eatery Explorer

"We had lunch at the Fat Zebra; friendly service and good food.Since it was Heritage day I had the Boerie roll which was delicious.Would definitely..."

Nadia Van Niekerk

"Really great food. Efficient and friendly service. Great value. Bacon crispy. Stack lovely. All in all glad we came. Thank you...."

Felicity Coughlan

"A lovely place for a leisurely lunch or dinner. The prego sauce is made with love and deliciousness and is a must try! Great service and will be back..."

Suvina

"What a fabulous find! Small restaurant with a great atmosphere and attentive staff. Mushroom pasta was just rich enough; pecan cheesecake light,..."

Melshocked

"On a whim decided to have take-aways and stopped at Fat Zebra. Had the fillet prego - Banting style. The peri-peri sauce is divine and complimented..."

Winton Windell

"Wow... what else is there to say the food is beyond this world. I ordered the fillet prego roll it was quite spicy but acidic salad balanced it out..."

Rick Sanchez

"Lovely! Very pleased with the level of service and how comfortable the restaurant is. Didn't wait long at all for our food, definitely..."

Dani Gama

"We had a delicious meal at Fat Zebra, my husband and I both had the fillet with mushroom sauce, it was cooked to perfection with mountains of sauce!..."

Caroline

"Arrived early enough to beat the church crowds. The Full Monty breakfast was fresh and delicious with a perfectly ripe half avocado. My daughter was..."

Craig Nicholson

"Got around to visit for a lunch and had a top filet and pepper source , still thinking about it. Impressed by the effort to put out a classy - tasty..."

Owen Tennant

"I'll definitely be a regular! Went for breakfast. All three of us ordered the Full Monty and it was lovely. The coffee is so good. I've had their..."

K

"We are eggs benedict addicts visiting from Cape Town and took a random chance. So so glad we did! Absolutely delicious and excellent service received..."

Jess Howard

"Cosy restaurant, and good food. I had the Verde pizza which was perfectly cheesy. Starter potatos was served with plain mayo - not aioli as..."

Reema Vather

"Hi had breakfast there on Saturday and lunch on Sunday and the food was superb as usual, the fillet steak was the best I have had in a long time,..."

Richard Friend

"They have the best, quality food in town! Steak better than Grillhouse, best best cheescake. All dishes are great here. And a big thank you to the..."

Judy Jude

"A great, cosy restaurant with excellent food and friendly service (TK was a really attentive waiter). Had the sliced rump (done perfectly), verde..."

Sachin Ram-Asary

"Quite a small venue in term of seating and area so definitely make sure you book. Cannot fault the food in any single way. The menu is small and..."

Carmen Purkiss

"Best place for cappuccinos, breakfasts, lazy lunches and early dinners. Small restaurant with owner manager feel and presence. Menu is small but food..."

Brady White

"The Fat Zebra is our go to restaurant in Linden. The food is consistently delicious, the service friendly and sharp. As regulars, the waiters..."

Delene Slabbert

"We arrived at The Fat Zebra for a dinner we had booked. We arrived on time and we're greeted and seated p0by the most wonderful gentleman by the name..."

Meagan Enslin

"This little spot has definitely had quite a lot of attention on it for some time now, so it was good to finally get a booking on a Friday evening...."

Love.Life.Daley

"Always a favourite for a lovely bite in a cosy, casual setting. Burgers and Pregos are still our favourite not to mention their desserts. They always..."

Sue Da Cal

"Visited Fat Zebra for a cosy dinner. The restaurant interior is small and intimate so make a booking. I loved the ambience, music and..."

Sam

"One of my favourite places... love the attention to detail, simple menu, everything tastes delicious and the service is excellent as well. Definitely..."

Taryn Moodley

"If you want to spoil yourself with a breakfast that will blow you away. The Fat Zebra is the place to go. My family and I can honestly say it's our..."

Edward Seaborne

"My fiancè and I are on a mission every Sunday to round up our top Breakfast spots in Jozi. This place definitely falls in our top 3, we have had the..."

Maria Mallick

"What a lovely morning spent on the sunny patio at the Fat Zebra. The staff are warm and friendly, my breakfast with the famous creamy mushrooms was..."

Sally Oberholzer

"We celebrated a friend's birthday at this fantastic little place. The service was great; friendly and efficient waiters. We had a mix of dishes but..."

LorinB

"4 of us chose this place as our lunch venue based on the great reviews they have got. A fun, vibey, busy restaurant. Our waiter, Craig, was well..."

Linda Webb

"What an incredible evening at this unassuming, casual spot (tucked away in Linden) that just blew us away last night.. As we were seated..."

Lauras World

"Got in easily on a Saturday night. Small and casual place; small and casual menu. There's nothing fancy - for supper it was basic salads, steaks,..."

Jill Nudelman

"Our second visit to The Fat Zebra and it didn't disappoint. For me, the best eggs benedict I've had in Johannesburg, if not SA, and I test this dish..."

Bev

"Wow! What an experience! Friendly staff, quick service and delicious food 😊 I think it's the perfect local restaurant for the Linden community...."

Carien Van Der Meer

"My boyfriend and I visited The Fat Zebra for the first time on Thursday evening. What an absolute treat! Our waiter, Craig was brilliant! His advice..."

Mari

"Great spot. Whether it is breakfast lunch or a casual dinner this place doesn't disappoint. Service is fast and friendly. The food is a pleasure and..."

Greg Marcia

"I loved the breakfast stack with peanut butter and crispy bacon, the staff was super friendly and the coffee was bliss, I also loved that there was a..."

Jerry

"Probably my favorite Linden breakfast spot. Personally I can recommend The Elvis with a double shot latte for anyone with a sweet breakfast tooth...."

Carina Van Brummelen

"Was absolutely perfect. Great food, great service and an even better cheese cake. The place is extremely cosy. Great for breakfast and lunch...."

Rotondwa Sadiki

"A friend and I met up for a quick lunch. The owner was friendly and chatty and advised us on what we should order, after asking us a few questions..."

Melissa Fouche

"When the owner & head chef makes an effort to greet each customer then you know it's a start of something special. Creamy & fluffy eggs,..."

Rafiq

"Five of us ladies had a birthday lunch there yesterday! We were so impressed with the whole experience! The atmosphere was so pleasant and..."

Janey Spence

"What a little gem! My sister introduced me to this little spot and it really is top notch. A quiet, quaint place that focuses on good food and good..."

Michelle De Power

"What an enjoyable experience at the Fat Zebra! It really was the epitome of what Saturday mornings should be: good coffee (courtesy of 4th Avenue..."

Nathan King

"Great place for breakfast, the eggs Benedict are fabulous...and they do half portions which is welcomed! The coffee is some of the best in the area...."

Emma Jane Ashworth

"Decided to order the full month breakfast. The food was great as it was not too salty, eggs poached to how I love them, medium! The favourite was..."

Ling

"Everything we could ask of a restaurant! Great vibe, great food and probably the best service and waiters we've experienced around Jhb. Tried a..."

Michael Morton

"Okay so originally my post was only saying good things, now im afraid I have to change that to great not just good Not sure who the gentleman is..."

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