Mugg and Bean
If you have never tried Mugg and Bean’s Oreo Whispers Cheesecake, do so as soon as possible. With a sweet, crumbly base and decadent cream cheese filling, these pair perfectly with a bitter coffee or equally sweet hot chocolate. This freshly baked treat can be savoured in store or in the comfort of your home, if you order online!
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George’s Bread & Co.
Ask any Boksburg resident where to find a great mini cheesecake and they will tell you George’s Bread & Co. This bakery and confectionery is all about delicious baked goods served with a smile. They offer classic cheesecake and baked cheesecake, both in full size and mini portions. So, whether you are hosting a cheesecake party or just have a craving for the tangy goodness of cream cheese, there is something here for you.
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Harpers Restaurant
Harpers Restaurant at Eastgate Mall is unofficially known as ‘Bedfordview’s favourite cake and coffee shop’. Their display table is the stuff of dreams, laden with English scones, macarons, cookies and, of course, cheesecake. Indulge yourself with a slice of their classic cheesecake and one of the dessert drinks – Irish Coffee, Amarula Dream or Frangelico Hot Chocolate. It’s simply delish!
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Royal Coffee Roasters
Formerly known as Beans About Coffee, this quaint coffee cafe in Alberton serves up some of the best coffee in the city. If you don’t believe us, pay them a visit. We recommend the chocolaty Mocha – with bitter undertones of strong Ethiopian grinds and velvety chocolate, this gourmet coffee is the ideal mate to a chilled Blueberry Cheesecake. Served with blueberry compote and a dusting of icing sugar, this is cheesecake heaven if ever there was one.
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Motherland Coffee Company
Coffee and cheesecake seem to be the couple of the moment. Cue Motherland Coffee with their inspired caramel and condensed milk cheesecake. The biscuit base is dense and buttery, while the caramel is sweet and textured. We think that this is the most ‘South African’ of the cheesecakes on this list, so be sure to give it a try the next time you roll into Motherland for that caffeine fix.
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Shed & Silo
Shed & Silo is quintessentially farm style. Situated out in Benoni, this country cafe is famed for its cakes and generous breakfasts. The bakery recently introduced a Top Deck Cheesecake to the menu. Baked in three layers – vanilla cream cheese, chocolate cream cheese and condensed milk topped with Flake chocolate! Shed & Silo is the ideal getaway from the city, so take the trip out early on a Saturday morning. We promise that this cheesecake is worth the drive.
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Frangelicas Kosher Patisserie
Frangelicas is one of Glenhazel’s oldest bakery-cafes. Family owned and community-orientated, this Kosher patisserie is almost always busy. Their classic cheesecake comes topped with sweet royal icing for added indulgence. However, if you want to truly test your sweet tooth, try out their Baklava Cheesecake, dripping with sweet syrup and covered in chopped almonds, this is cheesecake taken to another level of decadence.
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The Strawberry Farm – Harties
Finally, we must mention the Tangoroa Strawberry Farm out in humble Harties. Strawberry picking season lasts from mid-September until early December each year, bringing in families from all over Joburg to harvest the ripe, juicy berries. But, the Strawberry Farm does not go into hibernation during the off season. Instead they entice visitors with their specialty cheesecake – made from their very own strawberries, this chilled cream cheese cake is layered with strawberry coulis and crumbed biscuits. Enjoy a slice with a cup of strong tea while taking in the serene farm surrounds.
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