Johannesburg is certainly not comparable to a New York or a London or a Paris when it comes to coffee shop culture. Not even a Cape Town.  The news is though: it is developing. The trend is to go away from indoor malls and to go outside. With this trend comes along the opening of coffee shops all around the city. Individually decorated, eclectic flair, inviting to just hang out.

I came across this article on food24 and would like to share it with you: 5 great coffee spots in Joburg

Except of Wolves in Illovo, I’ve been to all of them and can happily recommend each, with my favourite one being Hausbrandt in Melrose.