The Whippet in Linden

Restaurant · Johannesburg ·

The Whippet in Linden

Restaurant · Johannesburg ·

Homemade dishes, craft beers, speciality teas and coffees

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34 7th St, Linden, Randburg, 2104, South Africa Get directions

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"Linden's Local Eatery, The Whippet, is a Winner! One early morning, with close to zero sleep and after a quick photo job in the area, I made my way to the Whippet in Linden as I'd heard it was awesome. On walking in, I was quite surprised as to how busy it was during the week. I found a spot at the back in the corner and ordered a cup of hot choc and something warm to eat. The hot choc arrived with a cute little piggy in the foam! That made my day :) The breakfast was pretty good, but I think I need to go back for a lunch to test out their food offering a bit better... and also when I'm more awake, But as it's stands the hot choc was really nice (just be careful of the really high coaster) and the breakfast was pretty decent. So if you're in the area and looking for something to fill your tummy, make your way to the Whippet. Here's a little tip: The guys at The Whippet manufacture their own furniture out of recycled wood for use in the store and then change it out every few months, so they sell the furniture at decent prices to make way for the new stuff. Keep an eye out and you could net yourself some well priced wooden furniture!"

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The Whippet in Linden

Loren E.

Google

We enjoyed our outing and the lovely atmosphere. The flat white is on the stronger side and tasted nice, but had a little bit of a more bitter aftertaste for my liking. The eggs in the eggs benedict were overcooked. The bobotie omelette was nice, but I would have liked a slice of toast to balance out the textures with a bit of crunch. It was very busy, so service excellence fell short, although service was friendly.

Tessa Le R.

Google

We visited The Whippet today, and everything was wonderful. As a bit of a coffee snob, I have to say their cappuccino was truly excellent. The Eggs Benedict with bacon was absolutely fantastic — without question the best Eggs Benedict we’ve ever had. The atmosphere was lovely, and everything about the experience was spot on. We’ll definitely be back. ☕👌 The only thing I wished they had was the Coffee passport stamp. Hopefully next tome they have it!🤞

Asa

Google

Had a great experience at the whippet. Vibey atmosphere perfect for lunch, business meetings, working or just a coffee. Very friendly staff. Had a white hot choc and a beef burger. Tastiest burger I've had in a while. The hot chocolate was delicious too. Definitely worth the try.

The Food M.

Google

Since we were in the area we decided to stick with old faithful - The Whippet Coffee. Haven't been since they revamped the establishment. Must say it's a lot more spacious now, and they have added quite a few new things on their menu. We had the Sriracha Chicken Melt, the Scallion pancake and the Breakfast burger. To drink I tried the Strawberry crackle shake. A Strawberry and vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream and a crunchy white chocolate crackle. Loved the milkshake. Dissapointed about the "crackle" was expecting some crunchy toppings on top as stated. Turns out it's the thin layer of chocolate used in the takeaway cup, so as you hold it, it cracks off inside, sadly its like these thin flakes that feel like plastic on your tongue. Milkshake yummy, crackle not yummy... the cafe latte was warm (what is it with coffee places making drinks lukewarm and no longer hot), and then a Tiramisu iced latte. My Sriracha Melt was divine! Huge, and divine, i had to take the other half home. I couldn't finish it, it was yummy and full of flavour. We behaved and didn't order the staple milktart, nor did we order other take home. Maybe next time... Thanks for the service Accute, see you next time ⏲️ #TheFoodMusketeer #TheFoodMusketeerEats #TheFoodMusketeerDrinks #TFMTheWhippet

Naledi R.

Google

It was my first time at The Whippet, for a Saturday morning brunch run. The lady at the door was so worried when we chose a table outside on the deck, she brought me a blanket! That was a nice touch! The waiter was friendly & very attentive, the food was number 1. Its always a pleasure to go to a place thats not only just aethetics, but has great food, thats reasonably priced. The mimosa was also good & we loved the "skinny fries." 😂 I would definitely recommend this place, & i would go again!

Balram Priya R.

Google

The food here is very tasty and definitely worth trying. The restaurant is usually busy, which shows how popular it is, but service is quick and efficient. The only downside is that the staff tend to rush you to leave once you’re done, which makes the experience feel a bit hurried.

Nikolaus M.

Google

Excellent coffee, fun breakfast menu with many things I would like to try. The home made tomato relish was the standout for my breakfast, but the eggs were also perfectly pushed and the rye was softly toasted, something not many places get right. I would have made it 5 ✨ if it wasn't for the outside staff who failed to guide us, just saying "sit anywhere",, but we were happy that we pushed on, and inside we were welcomed.

Dr Charmaine Y.

Google

What a wonderfully run establishment. Very rare to find businesses being run personally by the actual owners! But this is what makes this establishment such a huge success! Friendly staff to greet you and make you feel so welcome from the moment you step in! Service was fantastic, where teamwork between waiters ensures that things run smoothly and your every need is attended to. The food…? Fabulous, delicious, well presented and reasonably priced for the level of quality you get. I had the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, my dad had the spinach and feta breakfast quiche (photos below). Eggs were perfectly poached to medium as requested and the English muffins were light and tender. Never took a picture of the coffee, cheesecake or the chocolate pastry I had, but they were all just as delicious as the mains. PS the fact that they are pet friendly was an added bonus!!! Thank you for the best breakfast experience ever! Well done to the entire team!