I’ll tell you a little secret. As much as I love a night out and to dance my troubles away to thudding baselines and deep grooves, I’m a lounge-arounder at heart.
There’s nothing more compelling to me than a cosy little cafe with friendly staff, patrons reading books, perhaps a little fireplace crackling away in the corner with the hum of conversation floating by. Autumn is perfect for this. Here’s a guide to the best cosy cafés in Joburg for a cute catch-up with your favourite people.
Trouvé
Part coffee shop, part antique store, Trouvé Cafe & Vintage Merchants is a treasure trove of a spot that will and almost certainly tempt you to linger over a steaming cappuccino while you explore their collection of what they call “cool junk.” Lovers of oddities will be thrilled to uncover the range of fascinating objects on display and potentially be enticed to take them home.
Find them at 118 Long Road, Newlands, Randburg.
Here
Here is the perfect third space for anyone looking to bust out a notebook and write poetry about the multifaceted experience of inner city life - or something. With cosy couches to lounge on and phenomenal coffee to sip, Here meets the intersection of first date spot, remote work office, and a place to share ideas. It’s clean, sleek, modern and inviting. With a focus on wellness and community, Here is a must-see for budding creatives with big ideas. Open 7 days a week.
Located at 8 Tyrwhitt Ave, Rosebank.
