Tayla Blaire is a Joburg-based writer, voted Most Likely To Convince Some Random Person to Visit South Africa. When she isn’t scribbling, she’s plotting her next trip, probably curating an itinerary that’ll make her mom worry and earn a high-five from her Canadian husband. Heli-hikes on glaciers? Yes, please. Tracking cheetah on foot? Done and dusted. While travel writing is her big love, she’s an ardent foodie, whether it’s food trucks or fine dining. She also loves helping new writers find their feet, especially when it comes to sharing their stories.

Tayla Blaire

Tayla Blaire

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 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 13 best hotels in Johannesburg

The 13 best hotels in Johannesburg

When it comes to finding the perfect place to stay and relax in Johannesburg, visitors are spoiled for choice. However, it can be a tricky decision. To make your life a little easier, we've highlighted the best hotels in Johannesburg in this convenient list. From high-end luxury stays to spending a night surrounded by nature, here are Johannesburg's best places to rest your head and set up base to explore the wonders of the City of Gold. RECOMMENDED 📍 The best things to do in Johannesburg🛏️ Where to stay in Johannesburg🍽 The best restaurants in Johannesburg🍺 The best pubs and bars in Johannesburg This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.
The 14 best restaurants in Johannesburg

The 14 best restaurants in Johannesburg

Whether you are a local or a visitor, immersing yourself in the food culture which Johannesburg so brilliantly brings to the fore is a must. The diversity the City of Gold's offering provides is a food adventure that you simply have to go on, with inspiration from all corners of globe a feast for the eyes, nose and tastebuds. Here we bring you a guide to the best restaurants in Johannesburg. Go on then, book a table and tuck in. RECOMMENDED 📍 The best things to do in Johannesburg🛏️ Where to stay in Johannesburg🏨 The best hotels 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