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The Greenside Cafe
34 Gleneagles Rd, Greenside, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
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Review №1

Good vegan menu. Not the biggest range but good quality and tastes great. No access unfortunately to the toilets for people in wheelchairs. Nice and cozy with friendly staff and some nice vegan treats for sale. Coffee was really good! Consider that parking is on quite a busy road.

Ma
Review №2

All of their meals contain no animal products and have a gluten free option for each.The vegan Pizza is something interesting and worth a try.Delicious smoothies, all made from fresh fruits.

M
Review №3

I truly enjoyed the Hot chocolate.Every sip creates a new layer of chocolate that solidifies on the top. Decadent.Atmosphere is clear and pleasant, a vegans delight!

Ca
Review №4

Great option for vegans. Bit pricey and done meals can be quite bland but overall fresh and decent choices from starters to desert

go
Review №5

Great burgers, amazing hot chocolate and fast, friendly service; this place is a vegan paradise! Also a great place for non-vegans to try alternarive protien on the down-low. Keep up the good work!

De
Review №6

Good variety of options on the menu, will be back again

Ro
Review №7

This must be the best vegan place in town. It has a wide ranging menu, including some specialities, and interesting drinks. You can also purchase select health goods in-store. The menu items are a little pricy, but worth it if you dont go every day. They did not have my favourite dish on 2 February, which is the pie and comes highly-recommended by me. They also did not have some sides, and took a little long with our meal, with some items brought to the table after the dishes were served. But this is my first experience of this.

Ан
Review №8

All vegan food, nice variety.

RI
Review №9

Beautiful food.

Ro
Review №10

Try out the Beyond Burger - Vegan Burger that looks and tastes like a real burger...

Ha
Review №11

The food is yum. The service is FLIPPIN slow. (And also not really that good. They cant tell that youve been waiting for 45mins) Seriously slow. So slow. Get a smoothie to chill yourself out because youll be waiting eons. But again, the food is yumz

La
Review №12

Great restaurant/cafe. Interior is fresh and airy. Service is good and friendly. I was surprised by how large the menu is and the food is truly superb. I do however have to say that it would be great if alcohol is allowed. Can’t imagine anything better than having a long lazy lunch, eating vegan and drinking bubbly.

Ha
Review №13

The food was very lekker. We got the Mexican pizza, tofu bacon and caper pizza, Victorino and tofu bacon and cheese burger. The wait was long but worth it. If its crowded, expect to wait at least half an hour for your food. Highly recommended for plant powered athletes like me.

Ga
Review №14

Perfect

Ja
Review №15

Good here is fabulous. Even though we arrived just before closing up, the staff were friendly and willing. Great location. Beautiful atmosphere

Du
Review №16

Had the Tai Chi Bowl, It was unique and rather tasty.. Staff is a bit unfriendly, and not helpful, they just want to force you to order something by asking you constantly have you decided... It can be a very confusing experience if you visiting for the first time, and isnt familiar with vegan food... Googling what the ingredients in the dish are, is easier than asking the staff...+amazing place, great food, cozy environment.-nasty staff

Sa
Review №17

Great People

Ta
Review №18

Best vegan cake I have ever tasted. Ordered a strawberry 3 layered cake. Stunning, delicious sponge that is so unique and fluffy and amazing; topped with fantastic icing, strawberries and chocolate drizzle. My one year old and non vegan guests loved it! Thank you!

An
Review №19

Nice venue and good service.Super pizza. Love thin crust pizza but prefer not to use a knife and fork.Soy milk is standard but hefty surcharge for almond came as a surprise 🙁

Jo
Review №20

The most incredible little cafe that serves the best veggie wrap youve possibly ever tasted! And wayyy more cruelty free products!

Ni
Review №21

Lovely ambiance. Friendly staff. Well rounded menu. A good place to relax and enjoy the quiet. Wonderful healthy food!

Ju
Review №22

Loved the food...

As
Review №23

Awesome atmosphere. Amazing food, drinks and desserts. Outstanding service. Pet friendly and reasonably priced. Plenty of vegan options to choose from. Im not even a vegan and I thoroughly enjoyed my vegan pizza, and vegan dessert. They arent shy on their pizza toppings at all, really good value for money. Ive been to one or two vegan restaurants and this is by far the best one Ive been to in my personal opinion, but Im by no means a subject matter expert, but can say that if youre a vegan and you have someone else with you who isnt, this place is an awesome compromise, because the food is great for non vegans too.

Br
Review №24

#BLT_Wrap is by far the best wrap I have ever eaten.Tasty, welcoming, euphoric, and 100% Vegan. Couldn’t ask for better. Well Done Greenside 🙌🏼

Ni
Review №25

Delicious vegan food, highly recommend this spot. My favourite vegan restaurant in Johannesburg, and Greenside. Their thick french style hot chocolate with vegan cream is a delight. Their raw wraps are exceptional, and their pizzas are great. Cant really go wrong here. Large portions, fresh food. Inside and outside seating.

Sa
Review №26

Loved my meal here, proof of how delicious plant based eating can be - I’ll be coming back soon

Er
Review №27

Absolutely divine berry lemonade drink and wrap was amazing. Great combo. Very full. Perhaps needs a little less inside so can stay as a wrap. All my content fell out!

Ch
Review №28

Food and service is consistently good. Menu has changed a bit. Added smaller portions.

Le
Review №29

Lovely bean and rice wrap, nice staff. I did feel that the cup cake was a bit of a rip off though. But otherwise very good.

Pi
Review №30

Great people and products, very professional

An
Review №31

Vegan meals.

Ni
Review №32

Awesome menu, Amazing desserts

Vi
Review №33

Great atmosphere. Relaxed. Excellent service. Tasty food.

Li
Review №34

The milkshakes were superb, and it was incredible to think that they were vegan. The pizza was good, despite the bases being very thin, and the vegan cheese being cold and not necessarily on par with Colcacchios vegan cheese. I wish I couldve tried everything on the menu - the meals being carried out looked really great. The service does need a bit of work - we were initially left unattended for about 15min (its a small café).

Sa
Review №35

I loved the great selection of essential healthy foods and drinks. I highly recommend this simple and devine Cafe for anyone who enjoys wholesome, well prepared and nutritious food. Brilliant example of how easy and delicious a Vegan lifestyle can be. Very friendly staff and passionate owner.

Lu
Review №36

This place is a gem for vegans looking for both taste & health. The menu is well thought out, all the drinks & food are high in nutrition. The service however is very slow. We had to get a doggy bag due to their very generous portions.We waited over 20 minutes to get our bill.

Go
Review №37

This is still one of my favourite vegan places to eat. And, I am so glad that they are open on Friday and Saturday nights. Good food, great value and excellent service.

Ia
Review №38

For years, this has been one of the best places in Joburg to go for really (really!) tasty vegan food, created by a passionate chef. Its a small informal cafe, with some seating outdoors. A special treat is the Algerian Pasta - chewy tofu ribbons (option) with spicy harissa sauce, cherry tomatoes and organic tofu (option) sausage - which is totally drool-worthy, and comes as a large portion in a bowl (which could only possibly be better if there was a little less of the pasta, and something else to go with it to vary the flavour and texture, but nonetheless its truly fantastic).

Da
Review №39

If your looking for a Vegan Restaurant give this place a try its amazing. Chilled vibe with delicious food. Also has gluten free options available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

No
Review №40

Good vibe, friendly staff. Not a good fit for me though as Im on an alkaline diet. They didnt have quinoa on their menu.

Ka
Review №41

Burger was very dry and tasteless with a weird tomato paste on it. Overpriced for what you get. Owner also seems to have an attitude looking at the response to lower ratings, not a good way to respond to unhappy clients

La
Review №42

Sparkling clean, joyful, earth-friendly restaurant, with a delicious menu to choose from.

br
Review №43

Many diverse vegan options on the menu. All options a bit pricey. Had a Buddha plate. My partner had pesto pasta. Both meals were ordinary, and lacked flavour and creativity. The service was friendly but slow. Vegan propaganda on the menu, the walls, and the bill cover. The restaurant lacks ambience. The chairs and tables are uncomfortable, and the front entrance door is jammed and needs to be repaired. Glad that theres a restaurant dedicated to serving vegan food. Disappointed by the poor quality of food and service.

Ni
Review №44

Great food. Pudding is slightly small for the price.But great food

Ad
Review №45

Food good if you make the right choice. I suggest keep it safe/ simple. Also service is poor if it even occurs.

Ki
Review №46

Food selection great. Chocolate cake excellent and the spaghetti pesto pasta really good.

le
Review №47

Its a religious experience. If you are just on a vegan diet and not into eastern religions then the Buddha statues front and centre may be a bit excessive.The food was alright. My kids loved it. A little bit pricey to make it a regular past time.

Da
Review №48

Great vegan food. Colourful plates

La
Review №49

One of my favourite vegan restaurants in Joburg! The menu is insane, there are so many mouthwatering options to choose from, I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to eat.I decided on the Mexican pizza and it was SO delicious! Their vegan cheese is simply to die for.

MJ
Review №50

Excellent cakes are the highlight. But the food is not far behind with good quality fresh dishes on offer. Good service also the norm.

Fe
Review №51

Lovely food and extremely kind staff. A very pleasant experience

Je
Review №52

Food was good, not a value option to be honest, and service (food delivery not the waiters which were fine) can be considered slow but they would say its due to them preparing the food fresh. However overall a good restaurant. I ordered the bacon and cheese pizza.

Ts
Review №53

The food is yummy and my watermelon juice was so fresh and very tastey. Am going back there as much as I can🙌🏿

Ja
Review №54

Awesome little cafe with great service, had a great time✌

Ma
Review №55

I had one of the tastiest meals Ive ever had in my life here. Choosing an item from the menu was so difficult though. Wish I could stay for a week in Greenside so I can try one of the other options every day.

Ma
Review №56

Wish we had one in Boksburg :)

Li
Review №57

Best pizzas I have ever experienced. I recommend going to Greenside Cafe for their pizzas, milkshakes, smoothies and all the food is great. Service can be impersonal, lacking in product knowledge and feel unattended when the owner isnt there but usually it is a friendly and well frequented hang out for those interested in a meat free meal.

B
Review №58

The Mexican Pizza and their Chocolate cake were on point

Br
Review №59

Excellent vegan food, even for non-vegans. Friendly service. Slightly pricey.

An
Review №60

The most delicious food - and the ethos is kindness and good!

Li
Review №61

Always lovely to come across a vegan restaurant. Food was great, atmosphere cozy, staff friendly - over all a really wonderful experience, definitely recommend!

No
Review №62

Service has been great and food presented very nicely. My first vegetarian meal and it may be different but certainly happy and will be back.

Da
Review №63

Im not even vegetarian (let alone vegan), but this place has some very good food. The jalapeño burger is excellent. Rather expensive though.

Mi
Review №64

Its seems as if people usually land up here to accommodate a vegetarian and as a person who doesnt eat much greens, I actually enjoyed my healthy food an strange healthy drink. Had a great time with the family. Wouldnt say that I would purposefully go back again but I wouldnt mind it.

Es
Review №65

Fantastic vegan shop and cafe. Highly recommend

Ca
Review №66

Love the variety on the menu of vegan food. Tasty and fresh food. The deli next door is a treasure trove.

Il
Review №67

Great food! Fantastic variety

ke
Review №68

Food was fantastic! We ordered the beyond burger with cheese and bacon (all vegan) was a bit expensive but worth it! Tastes just like meat. Also had choclate cake, matcha latte and a mexicana pizza. All super delicious. Totally different from any other vegan restaurant I have been to. Chocolate cake is a MUST!

Se
Review №69

While everything on the menu is spectacular, the maple cheesecake is particularly amazing. Dimitri and the team never cease to impress!

An
Review №70

Good for vegans /vegetarians with fantasy, quality and taste

He
Review №71

Superb healthy and delicous food for vegans. My friend and I stayed long enough to have two meals each, and we took takeaways for two more meals - thank you Greenside Cafe!

Al
Review №72

Excellent variety of vegan foods. Probably the best vegan restaurant in Johannesburg.

Da
Review №73

Lovely wholesome healthy food, airways a lovely meal

Al
Review №74

Fantastic food if your looking for the ultimate heat hot option

St
Review №75

Perfect place to go for healthy excellent food #vegan love it

Et
Review №76

Nice ambience, vegetarian very good. Friendly people. Reccomended

Sh
Review №77

Great little spot in Greenside with a setting that allows you to disengage from the busyness of Jozi. Good for a quick snack or a lazy lunch.

Re
Review №78

The Bacon & Cheese burger was simply divine, so close to the real deal!!!!Will definitely be back😊

St
Review №79

A favourite restaurant of mine and my partner (who never thought hed enjoy vegan food). They cater for all kinds of food restrictions but still manage to make everything very tasty and appealing to those that eat a normal diet. I think its literally the only place I can eat out, enjoy the meal and not feel any bad effects from my myriad of food intolerances. Environment and staff are great too.

An
Review №80

Great place for vegan food and desserts. The staff are very friendly and the hot chocolate is the best Ive ever had 😊

ma
Review №81

Absolutely love this place!!!!! Great service, great atmosphere and yummylicious food!! Had a pizza with sourdough base and it was so crispy and devine!!! Will definitely be coming back here!!!

Fa
Review №82

The food was incredible... Just go try for yourselves... Even if you arent vegan youll be tempted to be afterwards

Te
Review №83

Nice cozy place. The owner is such a cool calm and down to earth person.

Su
Review №84

Fairly average experience overall considering the food is premium priced! I go there often enough to give this rating.

Pe
Review №85

Delicious food

C
Review №86

Great food and awesome service!

Ro
Review №87

Service is a bit slow or non existant when its really busy, so just expect a little wait but the food is incredible. This is a great vegan place

Ne
Review №88

Best vegan food Ive ever had, highly recommended

Ki
Review №89

I thought I would give this spot a try instead of going to my regular spot around the corner. I walked in, had to walk up to the waiting staff to ask if I could take a seat. I wasnt ready the first time the waitress asked to take my order but asked her for a glass of water and 5min. About 15 min later, no one came to take my order and I walked out. About 3 staff members walked past me during the time I was waiting to place my order.I suppose I could have signalled for assistance, but when you put your menu down and stare ahead waiting to get someones attention, you would expect someone to assist...especially when the majority of your staff are standing chatting to each other at the payment station. There were maybe 4 other tables, so it was also not busy at all.

Ma
Review №90

Great food and great service

Pu
Review №91

Great food and service

As
Review №92

The full English vegan breakfast is great!

Sh
Review №93

Great for vegans and vegetarians. Pricey but the food is really good

Ts
Review №94

Love the food, tastes arent too strong

Ca
Review №95

Wonderful vegan food with that extra special personal touch to the dishes.

Da
Review №96

Always a pleasure eating at Greenside Cafe! So many amazing options to choose from!

An
Review №97

Good food, good prices. Long wait times but worth it

Ve
Review №98

Having heard so much about this cafe I was really looking forward to a spread of choice from their full vegan menu. Service was extremely slow, something I was told would take 15 mins took 30 mins, making me late. The most disappointing thing was the pizza itself. It was a medium size, 6 piece pizza, not the standard large 8 piece. The veggies were great, but there was no cheese on the pizza, no vegan cheese, even though its so widely available these days. For the cost of the pizza it was utterly disappointing. Rather pay the same price for a vegan pizza WITH CHEEZE & LARGER at Col-Cacchio or Lupa.

Be
Review №99

Best vegan food.. What a treat.. Always worth driving 15 minutes to he here.

lo
Review №100

Delightful food and drinks. A bit on the pricey side though.

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  • Address:34 Gleneagles Rd, Greenside, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
  • Site:http://www.thegreensidecafe.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 11 646 3444
Categories
  • Vegan restaurant
  • Restaurant
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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