Rafieka Williams is a journalist, writer and coffee nut who goes on hikes, kneads dough and bakes pastry. She is still on the hunt for the best red velvet cake with the perfect balance of cake to cream cheese frosting.

Rafieka Williams

Rafieka Williams

City Expert, Time Out Johannesburg

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The 10 best breakfast and brunch spots in Johannesburg

The 10 best breakfast and brunch spots in Johannesburg

There are few things better in life than rounding up your besties and heading for a brunch with mimosas and delicious eats. Then there is the wonder attached to a family breakfast in order to catch up on the latest happenings with some eggs benny or smashed avo on toast. Om nom nom. To help you decide on your next breakfast or brunch adventure, we've put together a guide of the best breakfast and brunch spots in Johannesburg. RECOMMENDED 📍 The best things to do in Johannesburg🛏️ Where to stay in Johannesburg🏨 The best hotels in Johannesburg🍽 The best restaurants in Johannesburg🍺 The best pubs and bars in Johannesburg
The 11 best shops in Johannesburg

The 11 best shops in Johannesburg

While Johannesburg offers a plethora of shopping experiences to suit many tastes, there are a few establishments that have mastered the art of service, experience, memorability and style that push the boundaries of industry. What makes these establishments singular in their delivery of excellence is how they manage to centre the customer and transcend the mundane, transforming it through nuance as well as the big and small details. The following stores best showcase ubiquitous combinations of this, but are not limited to just this. They are also outstanding examples of business endeavours that provide sustainable and holistic value. RECOMMENDED 📍 The best things to do in Johannesburg🛏️ Where to stay in Johannesburg🏨 The best hotels in Johannesburg🍽 The best restaurants in Johannesburg🍺 The best pubs and bars in Johannesburg  
The 13 best cafés and coffee shops in Johannesburg

The 13 best cafés and coffee shops in Johannesburg

The fast-paced nature of Johannesburg lends itself to a proper coffee culture, so we've hand-picked the best cafés and coffee shops the city has to offer. From chilling with some mates to crunching the numbers over a work meeting, these spots will not only cater to your food and drink needs, but they will provide you with a setting to either unwind or get the job done. RECOMMENDED 📍 The best things to do in Johannesburg🛏️ Where to stay in Johannesburg🏨 The best hotels in Johannesburg🍽 The best restaurants in Johannesburg🍺 The best pubs and bars in Johannesburg    
The 11 best pizza restaurants in Johannesburg

The 11 best pizza restaurants in Johannesburg

Pizza, glorious pizza. In the spirit of all things pizza and cheese pulls, we've put together a guide to the best pizza restaurants in Johannesburg, because if you are anything like us, we could eat these glorious circles of deliciousness all day long! RECOMMENDED 📍 The best things to do in Johannesburg🛏️ Where to stay in Johannesburg🏨 The best hotels in Johannesburg🍽 The best restaurants in Johannesburg🍺 The best pubs and bars in Johannesburg  
The 11 best steak restaurants in Johannesburg

The 11 best steak restaurants in Johannesburg

When it comes to steak, South Africans know their stuff. Whether you like rump, sirloin, ribeye, fillet or anything in-between, just know that you are in for a treat when you explore the plethora of fine steakhouses Johannesburg has to offer. To help you make a decision on where to get your meat fix, below is Time Out Johannesburg's guide to the best steak restaurants in the city. You can thank us later. RECOMMENDED 📍 The best things to do in Johannesburg🛏️ Where to stay in Johannesburg🏨 The best hotels in Johannesburg🍽 The best restaurants in Johannesburg🍺 The best pubs and bars in Johannesburg