11 Pet-Friendly Restaurants in Johannesburg

A popular breakfast and brunch spot, visitors can relax in the shade of the trees at Delta Café. The café serves delicious Bean There coffee and mostly organic and free range foods. There’s also a small shop that sells doggie treats and other food stuffs.

River Café is the ideal city escape as it’s surrounded by nature and rolling lawns. The café’s large menu has everything from light lunches and salads to burgers and pizza on offer, and guests can choose to enjoy meals outside (with their pooches) or in the beautifully decorated restaurant.

This artisanal bistro boasts an internationally acclaimed chef and a beautiful deck where patrons can spend hours relaxing and taking in the trendy atmosphere. What’s more, their drinks selection is incredible with a fine selection of wines and craft beers that pair wonderfully with most of the dishes on the menu.

Vovo Telo has branches all over South Africa and there’s no doubt why. The treats are delicious and the coffee selection is out of this world, and that’s not even mentioning the food on offer. The Parkhurst branch is bustling over weekends as locals, and their pets, soak in the morning sun, enjoy freshly brewed coffee and get their fill of artisanal dishes.

Nice on 4th in Parkhurst is the perfect spot to sip on freshly squeezed orange juice while getting lost in a book, with your pooch lying at your feet. Nice on 4th has an adjacent bookstore specializing in everything from bestsellers to unusual titles. Make sure to try their signature breakfast, the egg basket, consisting of toast baskets filled with poached eggs, bacon, and topped with spicy tomato relish.

Salvation Café, situated in the bustling 44 Stanley Avenue complex, is all about fresh, simple, and delicious food. The menu is inspired by the owner and chef’s travels and their salads are like none you’ve ever tasted before while the breakfast menu is extensive.

This French-style café has a beautiful outdoor area situated in a courtyard and their crêpes and galettes are a must. The staff is extremely friendly and always offer a water bowl for pets.

Voodoo Lily in the suburban area of Birdhaven has something on the menu for everyone, including pets. The café aims to create a space for the whole family, and the atmosphere is always light and fun. The park opposite the café is perfect for the kids and dogs to play in while the grownups enjoy delicious meals and a glass of wine.

All meals served at Urban Angel are made using locally sourced, natural ingredients that are free of additives and preservatives. The restaurant has an impressive breakfast menu and a range of healthy smoothies on offer.

Thanks to their French-trained baker and chef, this popular patisserie and boulangerie serves authentic French-style dishes, plus, they’re fluent in French. Their pastries and craft bread loaves are made using only the most natural and local ingredients. They even have an extensive French cook book selection on display for your browsing pleasure.

Cnr Café is a lively suburban restaurant that’s known for its fresh meals and home-brewed coffee. The restaurant makes their own pasta, so needless to say the dishes are delicious. The restaurant has a large outside area, so your pooch will have a lot of space to laze around.