Arbour Café & Courtyard

Restaurant · Johannesburg

Arbour Café & Courtyard

Restaurant · Johannesburg

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Shop 6 Wrenrose Court, 64 St Andrew St, Birdhaven, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa

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Courtyard cafe with galettes, brunch, friendly staff  

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Shop 6 Wrenrose Court, 64 St Andrew St, Birdhaven, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa Get directions

arbourcafe.co.za
@arbourcafe

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Shop 6 Wrenrose Court, 64 St Andrew St, Birdhaven, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa Get directions

+27 10 753 2007
arbourcafe.co.za
@arbourcafe

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A Local’s Guide to South Africa

"For breakfast, Arbour Cafe; it’s a little cute restaurant with a courtyard, beautifully tucked away in the Melrose area of Johannesburg."

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Sean Laurens

Google
Food amazing, service thoughtful and atmosphere is neighborly. When looking for a place that values their clients and it reflects on all round experience then this is a benchmark. Doesn’t look busy from the outside but it is buzzing with activity. Quaint courtyard or undercover patio. It is all good. Clearly the locals agree. Burgers for breakfast! Let’s go.

Matt Cryer

Google
We have been coming here for 6 months and one of our favourite spots. All day breakfast in a sunny hidden square. I love their eggs benny with Brie and prosciutto. Great service and delicious food.

Jeanette Taylor

Google
Arbour Café and Courtyard is an absolute gem! The food is absolutely delicious — a solid 10/10. Every dish is crafted with care and bursting with flavour. The ambiance is magical — you truly feel like you’ve been whisked away to a quaint Parisian café, far from the hustle of everyday life. The service is exceptional, warm, and attentive, making the entire experience even more memorable. I’ve completely fallen in love with this place and will definitely be visiting often. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a charming spot with incredible food and atmosphere!

Linsey Phelps

Google
I booked a table for a 41st birthday for 14 people on the patio over a month ago (beginning of August), it was confirmed and written in the bookings book for the 6th September. Received a call today (5th September) advising that there is another event booked on the patio, and we will be moved to the tiny front area of the restaurant. The manager, Thulani, was not very helpful and blamed the waitress we booked with, saying she doesn't know how bookings work. This is a management issue, and the blame is with management. I explained we booked over a month ago, and why is he only letting me know a day before? Leaving me very little time to make alternative arrangements. I can't believe I have to leave a 1 star review for a Restaurant that we haven't even been to yet. The management of this establishment needs reviewing and training on business practices and how communication works; the communication levels are dismal. I will not recommend Arbour Cafe due to the level of incompetence and the extremely poor experience before setting foot into the establishment. We have thankfully made arrangements at another restaurant at the last minute, who were more than happy to accommodate us at such short notice. This is what good restaurant management is, Arbour Cafe, take note!

Fuaad Abdool

Google
Well lit spacious courtyard cafe. Food portions are decent relative to price points. Service staff are friendly. Good for brunch and lunch dining.

Magugu Marylin Mhlanga

Google
Awesome party experience we had, the decor was great, the service was good and the food was the best. Venue was affordable.

Soulspark Adventures

Google
Beautiful courtyard setting with friendly staff who seemed a bit busy. Lovely water feature and light filled but take your sunnies as it's fairly bright on the eyes. Menu looked lovely but I thought the nutella French toast was very pricey and over laden with too many bananas. The dish needs a bit of refinement and sone flavour balance Would have preferred more eggy French toast as it seemed more like fried bread. Food was OK not wonderful.

FE FE

Google
Went there because it’s dog friendly , they brought out meals to us in dribs and drabs , there’s too many waiters conflicting each other , very disorganised … the shukshuka was a disgrace