Enjoy French-Inspired Cuisine at Arbour Café & Courtyard

Joburg Admin / October 19, 2023

Arbour Café and Courtyard in the heart of leafy Birdhaven is just the place if you're looking to enjoy lazy days in the sun and delicious French cuisine. This hidden gem is an absolute must-visit, complete with a quaint outside courtyard, scrumptious breakfasts, rich coffee and their famous savoury French pancakes!

A Decadent Brunch At Arbour Café & Courtyard

Situated in the quaint little Birdhaven shopping centre, Wrenrose Court in Illovo, is the lovely gem, Arbour Café and Courtyard. This French-inspired café and crêperie is considered home to many breakfast and coffee enthusiasts, attracting many Joburgers from across the city for a Saturday morning brunch that's sure to delight the taste buds and sense.

They pride themselves on delicious and wholesome food, sourced and created from the freshest ingredients with the utmost care and love. And, in case you didn't know, they are famous for their gluten-free, buckwheat galettes (savoury French pancakes)! A definitely must-try when you pay them a visit.

The Menu

The beautifully balanced and well-presented Arbour Café & Courtyard menu is perfect for a summery morning breakfast or a sunny autumn afternoon. The versatile menu offers guests a variety of delicious offerings – from butter croissants and decadent cakes, to duck confit orange and fennel salads. And let's not forget to mention their fabulous a selection of bubbly, wine and French champagnes and ciders that'll complement your meal perfectly.

Bottomless Mimosas, Anyone?

For the ultimate treat after a busy week, don't miss their L’Ormarins Bottomless Mimosa Brunch! Treat yourself and your loved ones to a decadent brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. With L’Ormarins, Arbour Café and Courtyard now serves a delightful and moreish bottomless brunch and an amazing menu that'll have you coming back for more. Book your table now.

Did You Know? 

Here are a few details that you probably didn't know about Arbour Café & Courtyard:

  • The French-inspired café is dog-friendly. You can take your furry, four-legged bestie along for a lovely morning or afternoon outing after a relaxing stroll.
  • The café is equipped with free Wi-Fi. This makes it the ideal place to catch up on some last minute deadlines or catch up on what's happening on social media.
  • The venue is also available for functions and pop-up events, and regularly hosts beautiful wine pairing evenings under the stars.

For More Information

For more information about Arbour Café & Courtyard, visit arbourcafe.co.za.

You can also contact them on [email protected] or 010 753 2007.

Don't forget to follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest news, offerings, food inspo and more.

Address: Corner Wrenrose Avenue and St Andrew’s Street, Birdhaven, Johannesburg.

Images from Arbour Café & Courtyard via Facebook.

Opening Hours

  • Monday: 07:30 – 17:00
  • Tuesday 07:30 – 17:00
  • Wednesday: 07:30 – 22:00
  • Thursday: 07:30 – 22:00
  • Friday: 07:30 – 22:00
  • Saturday: 07:30 – 22:00
  • Sunday: 07:30 – 17:00

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