On a recent holiday in Johannesburg, where we used to live, we went wandering through Braamfontein, a part of town that was hardly on our radar screen when we lived in Joburg, because it was downtown and perceived to be unsafe.
Fast forward several years (oh dear me, how I miss living in wonderful Joburg) and a brilliantly highveld winter morning, and we were headed to Braamfontein to meet up with friends and to explore this newly revitalised part of town.
Father Coffee is a small, elegant coffee bar and, as luck would have it, it was celebrating its first birthday that morning, hence the cake. This cool little haven is partly owned by the son of our friends – here he is busy at work :
I loved the feel and pared down space :
Outside is equally cool :
My cappuccino was delicious and very reasonably priced. I’m told the espresso was perfect. Ditto the birthday cake.
They sell their Africa sourced coffee beans.
What’s not to love?
Personally recommended.
I didn’t tell the staff I blog and write reviews until we had finished, and after I asked permission to take photos, which was graciously granted.
Lovely place.