7 spots of a long, lazy brunch
The Whippet (Joburg)
Choose from stacked croissants or eggs bennies, a breakfast burrito or (gasp) hot cross bun French toast – you’ll have plenty of reasons to linger at this popular Linden spot.
34 Seventh Street, Linden, Johannesburg
061 512 1373
Glenda’s (Joburg)
The breakfast and brunch options at this café cover the whole health spectrum – from a sugar-free granola with seeds and fruit, to a croque-monsieur or lavish bacon roll.
Hyde Square, Corner Jan Smuts Avenue and North Road, Hyde Park, Johannesburg
011 268 6369
Ginger & Fig (Pretoria)
What better place to enjoy a lazy brunch than with a café that serves breakfasts all day long? The smoked trout rösti with wasabi cream cheese has our vote …
Shop 5, Brooklyn Centre, Brooklyn, Pretoria
012 362 5926
Parc Café (Durban)
From French toast with ginger cream to a brekkie of sweet potato cakes with poached egg and mushrooms, this Durban eatery really knows how to do breakfast all day.
Shop 2A, Oslo Buildings, 394 Easther Roberts Road, Durban
031 205 7285
Lily’s Restaurant (Cape Town)
Set in a killer location, with views across the Sea Point promenade, you’ll want to linger longer at this elegant eatery, with it’s lovely range of breakfasts.
Shop 1, East-West Building, Corner Beach Rd and Surrey Place, Mouille Point, Cape Town
021 204 8545
Tashas (Cape Town)
Known for their gorgeous – and delicious – plates, Tashas at Constantia is no exception, and a great choice for brunch. Avo and ricotta village breakfast, anyone?
Shop 55, Constantia Village, Constantia, Cape Town
021 794 5449
Betty Blue Bistro (Hermanus)
Known for the happy vibe, Insta-worthy plates of pretty food and wonderfully filled pancakes (sweet and savoury), this Hermanus eatery is worth a (long) stop.
126 Main Road, Hermanus, Western Cape
028 125 0037