TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Hodges Coffee House

84/100 (759 ratings)

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Accepts American Express

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Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

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Full Bar

Free Wifi

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"Thank you for having so many vegetarian options and a vegan menu. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and..."

Amisha Parbhoo

"Discovered Hodges about several weeks ago and I keep on going back. The food is affordable, the staff are friendly, the atmosphere is warm and..."

Perrin Færch

"Very authentic Brit style Sunday lunch roast. The indoor space is limited and it was fully booked. The gravy/Yorkshire pudding combo is..."

Xiuping Ed Zhao

"Their eggs benedict is to die for ..wish I could obtain the hollandaise sauce..."

Alexander John Purves

"I loved the Hodges' Sunday Roast! The staff and management were extremely helpful and cared about getting good food in front of us. We will..."

Barry Dwolatzky

"Warm, friendly , good vibe, special people and good home backed scones with coffee served with lots of smiles and great service. Can become habit..."

Ed Dineke Fivaz

"Always a great place to go to.Food is đelicious,service..."

Eve Ebenezer

"Food extremely good? Treat you like one of the..."

Keith Fallick

"Best kept secret in Jozi..."

Deon De Swardt

"Love the atmosphere, the vibe, the service, the friendliness and THE..."

Guki Fichtenbauer

"Meals are well priced and I like the homey..."

Carmelita Oosthuizen

"Had a great Sunday lunch at Hodges for R120. Roasts, dumplings, and vegetables. Good service, hot food, engaged owner. Well..."

Carol Nader

"Good old Hodges is my favourite breakfast place. Whenever I’m hungry after Saturday or Sunday morning yoga, that little vegan Demi hodge breakfast..."

Pei-Lin Chen

"This restaurant is exactly what it claims to be. The food is good and the prices are not high. The waiters were very friendly and the location is..."

Janine Howard

"Great cheesecake :) Place is in a cosy corner at the Colony. Bookstore next door offers traditional feel. Looking forward to trying other stuff on..."

Yohali Brutus

"A great place to meet for breakfast or a late lunch. Nice tables outside in a relaxed atmosphere. You can sit outside with your doggie on a leash :-)..."

Nicole

"Such a cute little cafe tucked away in The Colony centre. Had a delicious breakfast here where service was on point and friendly. We just had simple..."

Bridget Meyer

"Good for vegans and vegetarians. Free wifi. Style of food and decor is a bit old fashioned, but it also makes for a comfy and cozy feel. Will come..."

Chrisel Vd Merwe

"I have been coming to Hodges on and off for about twenty years now.Mostly I went for breakfast, but the pies are worth a mention too.Today..."

John Godwin

"Those 4 magic words: breakfast served all day. And it is a good breakfast. Just too delicious. The hash browns are particularly good - being the..."

Janis Godwin Spear

"Hodges is one of my favourite places for lunch. The staff is very friendly and the food is so good. Open for breakfast and lunch. The carrot cake is..."

David Ryan

"Great little coffee shop! Perfect place to escape from the office. They are always willing to accommodate special requests in terms of food prep as..."

Charmaine

"Really nice vibe and a great place for breakfast. I love the pancakes! They are huge and fluffy. Also very affordable and the coffee is also really..."

Varushka Padayachi

"This is an authentic cafe with genuine staff and fantastic service. The food is good and wholesome at very reasonable prices. Also a great place to..."

Lauren10234

"This unassuming restaurant is full of surprises. My eggs royale was tasty and well cooked. My partner had the fresh baked chicken pie which was well..."

Tam Loves Food

"Mmm YUMMY !! Brekkie at Hodges with my sister ♥️ a hearty meal and very hot coffee to start the day !! We shared a chicken mayo tramazini as..."

Tay

"10 points for effort. These guys are always open and always making an effort to deliver on the promise of good home cooked fare. For vegans, like me,..."

Jarred Cinman

"Delicious scones , toasted chicken mayo was divine. I've had a breakfast there before too. The restaurant is so clean , excellent service . It's not..."

Melissa Press

"Been going here regularly and really enjoy the food. The place is vegetarian friendly and has got some awesome homemade pies. Try the..."

Amit Vanmali

"I have been here many times for breakfast and really enjoy it.. The only thing is the bacon changed somewhere along the line and it's really..."

Love.Life.Daley

"An "old faithful", firm favourite of many a Craighall resident. Hodges never disappoints with its freshly home-baked muffins, scones and (my..."

KarmaZebra

"Good breakfast, good lunch and even an early dinner stopping point, but guys the real secret of this place is the amazing Sunday roast lunch. Gosh..."

Kevin Collins

"Hodges in the Colony in Craighall Park is one of the cornerstones of the neighbourhood. And there are a number of good reasons why. Being someone who..."

Lia Marus

"First things first, their coffee sucks. Now that that's out of the way I can tell you what they do well. They have a vegan menu thanks to..."

Kelly Emerton

"I don't usually frequent The Colony centre on Jan Smuts. Hodges was a cute little find. I was treated to chocolate cake - so delicious. The service..."

Kelly Ansara

"I really love this restaurant. The owner is very sweet and the waiters and waitresses always remember me. The food is homely and quite affordable and..."

Lesego BabyLee Puso

"What an absolute find! I truly didn't believe that restaurants like this still existed, certainly not in Johannesburg. Family run, good honest food,..."

Matt

"Perfect place to take "Granny" for a Sunday lunch. Excellent service and a great place for breakfasts too. It's a family run business, so expect it..."

Rose

"A family run business with very friendly and efficient staff, well priced tasty food that doesn't disappoint. Free wifi as well :-) No children's..."

Lauren Kim

"It's a great little local breakfast & lunch venue. The owner must have spent some time in the Mugg & Bean franchise business - he also introduced..."

Darryl W

"Nice cosy dinner environment-not too noisy and hectic. Small dinner menu that never varies but it is a good formula. Friendly waiter and owner keen..."

Cleo

"Favourite restaurant in J'burg! Brilliant staff who always make you feel welcome. I remember during winter they made sure we always had blankets when..."

Meg Dryden

"A friendly hospitable little bistro with really yummy food and a relaxed warm ambience. Donald (host/ manager/owener) looked after us beautifully -..."

Dido Panagiotopoulos

"I really enjoyed this little gem of a cafe. We stopped in for breakfast on a Sunday and I was very pleasantly surprised. Wonderful service, attentive..."

Kate Parker

"Super place to eat.A bit cramped inside but more than made up for by the great food and service.Sunday roasts and curried chicken are..."

David Wolpert

"Hodges is the ideal "café office". The vibe is chilled, which is perfect for a meeting or to catch up on some work. They are very reasonably priced..."

Lia Marus

"Love this place. Reminds me of my family's restaurant. The food is good and the service is excellent. Excellent coffee as well, from Bean There...."

Joanne Bender

"This is the perfect spot for a casual breakfast or a cup of tea and cake. It's very homey and reminds of a small village coffee shop. The minestrone..."

Kate Els {IndiKate.net}

"Hodges is my home away from home, with a family run haven of food and happiness. With wifi, plug points and a meal to suit pretty much everyone, it's..."

Jodene Shaer

"A quaint little local coffee shop. A nice variety of snacks to choose from and good light meals that don't break the bank. Good coffees and treats as..."

David Berry

"We were there one Tuesday evening for a quick lunch and it was really pleasant. The staff were very friendly and never left us searching for them;..."

Marcelle Radyn

"Hodges is my local and home from home, where I can work for hours without interruption, coffee on tap, and fresh wholesome food to brighten up my..."

Petra Kruger

"Things I love about Hodges : the vegan options available - including soy milk and smoothies, the cat themed decor (and name - Hodge was a famous..."

Omnomnomm

"Good solid home cooking fare at very reasonable prices. Wine prices also very reasonable but very limited.I find the food a bit bland sometimes..."

Martini

"My absolute favourite breakfast spot in Joburg! There is an amazing variety of just about every breakfast item you could wish for, and they don't..."

Chloe

"One of my fave retreat from the madd(en)ing crowd places in northern Jozi. The ambiance is most conducive to getting unwound a little, ably helped by..."

Bdutoit

"I am lucky enough to work opposite Hodges and I love their food. From the home made pies to the delectable breakfasts and scones, Hodges ticks all..."

Kamlan Moodley

"Best home made pies in Jozi. Great vibe here and never have a bad..."

Glynn Allen

"Joburg's best kept breakfast secret. The premier place for breakfast in Gauteng. Looks can be deceiving but tastes are not. Great service to match up..."

Wayne Sussman

"Hodges is a cute coffee shop in The Colony Arms shopping center that serves breakfasts, light meals, and the yummiest scones. They love their..."

Jacqueline Lues

"This was my third visit to the center. The Woods, formally known as the Colony, has gone through a transformation. It's anchored by Checkers..."

Jo Maema

"This centre was built so well with a great selection of places depending on your outing. Parking is safe and convenient, everything is clean and..."

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"Just enough to suit your daily needs. Restuarants are quality, pharmacy is good and Checkers forms your daily bread and milk run but range covers the..."

Robert Getkate

"clean, efficient, and secure. It's a lovely place to do my shopping. I just wish their liquor store was open..."

Grant Smeets

"Nice refurb of the old Colony Shopping Centre. Good, if tiny, Checkers. Parking lot is still frustrating with tiny bays and many cars parked badly..."

Ruairi Sheridan

"A welcomed upgrade to the Craighall shopping scene. Multiple eateries, fantastic coffee and a bespoke Checkers with a Krispy Kreme stand. A modern,..."

Kione Chetty

"Management must improve its interruption But staff and service I love it. Also always clean though such a busy place..."

Precious Tshabalala

"always effecient and friendly service, even the car gaurds are very helpful and really enjoy the lady who makes the borewors rolls just outside of..."

Grant Smeets

"Seems like an up and coming place with nice Brunch spots. I found the parking a little confusing, there's more around the backend of the shopping..."

Patricia Marsh

"Have visited Pronto for a meal & takeaways, very popular enjoyed everything. The Cookery is the best whether you are in a group or just with a..."

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Tashas Nelson Mandela Square

79/100 (2167 ratings)

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"I was enjoying my steak the manager came to check up on my food it was a little undercooked and I told him but it wasn't an issue, he immidietly took..."

Lloyd Hlangwane

"Had a Sunday brunch here. The Hummus toastie and the Greenland quesadilla are good. The menu though is generally on the pricey side for what you..."

Bee Dee Foodie

"Always go for breakfast at Tashas. Friendly staff and food is always nice. Go nearly there every day. One of my favorite spots to eat early in the..."

Detected Someone

"Four days in the area on business; opted for breakfast at Tashas every morning. Front of house on the ball to find a table and friendly waiting..."

Michael Wigmore

"I’m generally a big fan of Tasha’s but lately I’ve been having a bad experience with their food. It’s quite tasteless but their drinks are..."

Thapi

"I didn’t get to sit down but a friend and I stopped here to get cake as a takeaway . I ordered the chocolate cake and I was really skeptical..."

AmandaNyanhongo

"Went to Tashas' with some work colleagues for lunch. We were seated immediately by friendly staff. It was quiet (during the week) so we had our..."

Cynthia

"The service was perfect on of the best in jo’burgI loved it. The food is amazing definitely will come back here. It has this perfect location..."

Mohamed FARRAG

"I go to Tashas in Nelson Mandela Square quite regularly as I am always impressed by their good service, delicious food and for the overall vibe of..."

Kyla Jade Gibbs

"I’ve been here only about 3-4 times.... average service...the food is always good... the only restaurant that prepares steak perfectly...lol well..."

Martha Amese

"Super polite, the service is amazing and the food is wonderful!They have managed multiple dinners and parties and everything has gone..."

Latifah Nhlanganiso Xaba

"Breakfast: The meal was very good value for money, was tasty, pleasing on the eye and well prepared. Was really surprised and enjoyed it. Thank..."

Thomas VS

"I went to Tashas for brunch. Did not stay long as they were out of avo. I unfortunately had ordered desert first so I was only made aware of the lack..."

Valentine Bilankulu

"We popped in for after work drinks to avoid traffic on Friday. Everything was great until the automated awning was opened - due to human error - and..."

Alistair Morgan

"We had an amazing T-bone steak here. The pesto pasta wasn't that great. But overall very nice place to dine and lovely service from rge staff...."

Lerato Tiroyabone

"Always loved visiting a Tasha's restaurant. This one in Nelson Mandela Square is absolutely beautifully decorated and situated perfectly on the..."

Bhavika Desai

"The food is lovely as per usual. The service was alright. I just wish we weren’t forcefully seated in such an uncomfortable area where people..."

Chioma Asomugha

"Visiting on a trip from Cape Town, a friend and I had lunch here in The Flamingo Room on a Friday afternoon. It was quite quiet but I can imagine it..."

Jess Styles

"The service was really great, our waiter as very friendly despite having to run up and down for our table as we needed to confirm ingredients of..."

Lucy Wu

"Another great Tasha's restaurant. Visited for Sunday brunch, ordered from the main Tasha's menu, and enjoyed our food. Service was a little slow and..."

Bame Modungwa

"Amazing service, and excellent quality. The salmon ceviche is a must in this place! I happened to come here completely randomly and I couldn’t be..."

Andres Molpeceres Giraldo

"I love the decor at Tasha's Flamingo room in Sandton, it’s really beautiful and the creme brulee I had ordered was one of the best. The candy..."

Farzana Dalvie

"We had lunch at the flamingo room Tasha’s today and it was a really lovely experience. The food was tasty and prepared really well. The service was..."

Jessica Armstrong

"A Good choice for Breakfast on the Square. However, you could find better options for Lunch & Dinner. Nice place with nice Breakfast..."

Chalapathi Rao Immidi

"Excellent food, excellent service (Pumi tended to us and she was awesome). Unique and tasty drink: coconut chai latte. Didn’t get picture of meal,..."

Hannah

"We had an awesome brunch with my friend who visited from Zim. Amazing service, friendly staff, manager on duty- Alessio was friendly! Definitely..."

Vanessa N Chilimanzi

"Friendly and professional stuff. I enjoyed the food and the vibe. This is definitely my go to place for 2018. I forgot my phone and the staff found..."

Laura Mambondiani

"A great place to have breakfast early in the morning it's located just next to the Nelson Mandela square. My friends and I ordered the breakfast..."

Giselle Dcosta

"The service was fantastic and the food was too divine. The management is heaven sent and the staff was on point. Will be here again sooner than..."

Nqobizitha Maestro Q Mhlanga

"The food is absolutely delicious! We tried the Picanha and the Seafood Pasta, both were cooked to perfection 👌🏼 also tried the beef ribs which..."

Robert Raad

"Such a lovely setting for a weekend morning. The vibe is very sophisticated and peaceful overlooking the buzz of the square. The service from..."

Sherice Herbert

"What can I say? My girl Kalenga and I spend a lot of time here. I could say it's like our lounge :) the service is amazing! Great food.Thanks guys!..."

Gracia Karumb Senga

"Food is good and always busy. If you want to get Lucky take a chick here for a date. Or if you want to close a business deal in style this is the..."

Tyran Pather

"Flamingo room is one of favorite lunch spots in Sandton. Love that even though you pay a small cover charge, you get a glass of champagne and small..."

Marlene Naiker

"I frequent this Tashas on a daily basis, food is excellent.I highly recomend this spot in the heart of sandton,Managment and staff are..."

Drar Hezekeyas

"I ordered the the brazilian and the american quesadillas, they were delicious!The Brazilian was quite spicy but I enjoyed it. The portions are..."

Trishana Mungal

"Delicious cocktails served real quick 😛 friendly staff and spacious sitting area, it was comfortable. Didn't get to have a meal cos we were in a..."

Lindelwa Lioness

"I just love how every Tashas I go to has it's own unique quirks. This one is nestled right in the buzzy Nelson Mandela square and is always..."

Thandie

"I stopped by after work for a quick snack and drink - and was really impressed by how lovely this restaurant is. Perfect location and beautiful..."

Roelia Schoeman

"Lovely, open ambience. Food of the same excellent quality to be expected by Tashas. An impressive menu. Expedient, polite and competent service. An..."

Jonathan Pond

"Tashas never disappoints. We had a great time and enjoyed the food. Very generous helpings but fairly high prices. I like their signature menu and..."

Charné

"First meal at Tashas - and my original impression = 2/5.. however my final review =4/5!! So not too bad..The reason for initial..."

Crissy Van Zyl

"Tasha's is one of my favourite breakfast and lunch/late lunch spots. Every time I go there I try something different whether I'm in Cape Town, Joburg..."

Mandisa Nduli

"Obviously with its great location the vibe would be great.Service was excellent apart from the sour hostess who just looked bored out of her..."

Devin Sage

"After a horrible experience at Tasha's Nicolway I vowed never to returned to any Tasha's branch but unfortunately for me my best friend chose this..."

Kimtshabalala

"Really great service every time. Had the chicken schnitzel sarmie. It was fresh and appetizing and I had enough left to take home a doggy bag. The..."

Mayuri

"My second time at this Tasha's, the first time I just had drinks so couldn't really base a review on that. Was disappointed with the sea bass that..."

NommieNoms

"Dopo essere stati al Sandton City Mall, decidiamo di fermarci in questo locale stupendo, siamo stati accolti dal responsabile Alessio (tra l'altro..."

Lou Di Paolo

"OMG! Is it weird that my most favorite aspect of the restaurant is the decor...especially the little lamps with what I assume to be flamingo..."

Tshidi

"This tashas has a vibe like no other. Perfect place to just meet up with friends have a great food and just hang out. They are on the pricey side but..."

Chante Daries

"Food was great. Loved the service. I think the managers name was Alessio, great service from the young man. Was assisted well by the..."

KING R

"Melrose Arch Tashas was my favourite before this one opened...it was love at first sight with this Tashas. The decor is sublime even down to the..."

Zimkita Sidumo

"I simply love this place especially for breakfast/ brunch. Nice staff, good food variety. The place itself is quite bright & well..."

Chef On The Block

"Great food and service as always! I tried the mint drink(forgot what it's called) but it had waaaay too much mint, I don't think it was to be made..."

Sanelisiwe Sani Sibanyoni

"We popped into Tasha's early one December morning before the Christmas shopping rush. It's one of the only restaurants open before 9. Service was..."

Genevieve Law

"A notably aesthetic set up, but beyond the physical appeal was the service. I found the waiting staff very competent and carried themselves in a way..."

Jean-Pierre Meyer

"Tashas is always a win, but they did well with this one specifically. The flamingo room gives a fine dining experience to this causal brand, which is..."

Natalie Lazaris

"My new favourite Tasha's! The decor is inspired by African glam with duck egg blue & flamingo pink colours. We shared the creamy pesto pasta that was..."

Megz Mackintosh

"The service is good and the food is also just as good ! We never wait more than 5 minutes for a table and the waiters always accommodate my requests...."

Chantel

"First time at Tashas on Mandela square. Very nice location overlooking the square. Waiters are very attentive, menu is very nice. We had a salmon..."

Paul.vermeij

"1 - The aesthetics and place itself. The place has a very upmarket cafe feeling which is appealing on the eyes.2 - The staff. We were..."

RouxVlogs

"I'm such a Tasha's fan and this branch in Nelson Mandela Square doesn't disappoint. Decor is chic, food consistently good and service on..."

Bridget Meyer

"We went to Tashas after dropping kids and needed to stay in the area. We were warmly greeted at the entrance. We ordered a cheese burger and Sava..."

Natasha Lutz

"I am a HUGE fan of Tasha's but the flamingo room in Sandton Square is by far my favorite- I had a delicious Eggs Benedict with a mimosa, this coupled..."

Carmen De Jager

"First time visiting this Tashas the other night with a friend. It was pretty packed but the flamingo room was quite empty - it was a Thursday night..."

Nkateko Nkuna

"A crafty menu that caters for everyone! From fresh, organic, conscious foods to indulgent cakes and refreshing cocktails. Tashas never dissapoints...."

SANTANA SIANI

"Visited the Flamingo Room on Sunday evening-great ambience, gorg decor, great service. Lovely menu - be prepared to pay a little more than usual when..."

Stacey Norsworthy

"I had lunch here with a couple of colleagues. The service was impressive, our waitress was very attentive without being overbearing. I ordered the..."

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