Christien's Guidebook
Food scene
Lovely local spot that has become an institution over the last 20 years. Most amazing harvest table at 12:30 daily
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Service Station
24 9th StLovely local spot that has become an institution over the last 20 years. Most amazing harvest table at 12:30 daily
The Richmond
14 Menton RdGreat coffee, pastries and sarmies a stone throw away from Retreat on 5th
Without a doubt the best schwarmas and laffas in Joburg
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The Schwarma Co
71 Grant AveWithout a doubt the best schwarmas and laffas in Joburg
A much-loved family restaurant that serves great meat dishes, burgers and the best pork ribs you will find in Johannesburg. They do have good vegetarian options as well, just in case.
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Thunder Gun
A much-loved family restaurant that serves great meat dishes, burgers and the best pork ribs you will find in Johannesburg. They do have good vegetarian options as well, just in case.
Fancy some karaoke and/or just a fun night out?
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Saigon Suzy Parkwood
144 Jan Smuts AveFancy some karaoke and/or just a fun night out?
Ba-Pita
70 Grant AvenueEspresso Cafe & Bistro
10th StreetSalvation Cafe
44 Stanley AvePaul's Homemade Ice Cream Parkhurst
26 10th StDoppio Zero Greenside
Barry Hertzog Avenue & Gleneagles RdCafe Picobella Trattoria
66 4th AveSpilt Milk
1 7th StFranco's Pizzeria & Trattoria
54 Tyrone AveLovely place to have a great pizza, cocktail whilst taking in the amazing views, their restaurant is called Pablos dos Manos
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Pablo House - Melville Guest House
3 4th AveLovely place to have a great pizza, cocktail whilst taking in the amazing views, their restaurant is called Pablos dos Manos
A local favourite to grab breads and/pastries and cakes. Great for a sit-down breakfast or lunch as well. They make great sandwiches with the bread and fillings of your choice for sit-down or takeaway. They also sell a selection of products, like coffees, cheeses, juices, tapas, meats. Also great for a takeaway ice cream on a hot day.
Fournos Rosebank
28 Cradock AveA local favourite to grab breads and/pastries and cakes. Great for a sit-down breakfast or lunch as well. They make great sandwiches with the bread and fillings of your choice for sit-down or takeaway. They also sell a selection of products, like coffees, cheeses, juices, tapas, meats. Also great for a takeaway ice cream on a hot day.
Wonderful cosy restaurant with great food, cosy vibe and wonderful service. Perfect for a breakfast, long lunch or a few cocktails and dinner before and after sunset
Emzini Restaurant
Wonderful cosy restaurant with great food, cosy vibe and wonderful service. Perfect for a breakfast, long lunch or a few cocktails and dinner before and after sunset
Parks & Recreation
Emmarentia Dam
One-stop place for all your shopping needs - good place to get gifts for those back home
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Rosebank Mall
15A Cradock AveOne-stop place for all your shopping needs - good place to get gifts for those back home
Delta Cafe
76 Marlborough AveJohannesburg Zoo
Jellicoe AvenueMelville Koppies EAST
15 6th StIf you are here for a long stay, this is the perfect intimate gym, monthly memberships available and showers available, a 15min walk from the cottage
Pilates & Wellness Studio Melville
If you are here for a long stay, this is the perfect intimate gym, monthly memberships available and showers available, a 15min walk from the cottage
Groceries
Fresh and frozen foods, baked goods and some general household and pantry things
Woolworths Rand Steam
Barry Hertzog AvenuePick n Pay Rand Steam
Barry Hertzog AvenueFor all your self-catering needs
Nightlife
Hell's Kitchen
4 7th StThe Jolly Roger
Saigon Suzy Parkwood
144 Jan Smuts AveSmoking Kills Bar
4th AvenueLocal Products
Hannah Lavery
34 4th AvenueThe Space
Oxford Road44 Stanley Ave
44 Stanley AvenueBean There Coffee Company - Milpark JHB
44 Stanley Ave27Boxes
76a 4th AveThe Baker Brothers
9 4th AveVoisin Bread & Wine
Lovely fresh breads & meticulously sourced local wines
Pampering
Life Day Spa Rosebank
26 Bolton RdAura Skincare Clinic
Melville Wellness Centre and Day Spa
37 Arundel RdCoffee
Tilt Coffee
75 4th AveBest little coffee shop in Melville, lovely people & vibes