Greenside continues to be one of Joburg’s most popular and lively neighbourhoods, especially when it comes to the food. With the bustling Gleneagles Road stretching into the surrounding streets, the suburb features an incredible mix of restaurants, cafés, bars and neighbourhood favourites, ensuring that you always have something to choose from. Whether you’re sitting down for a slow breakfast, a casual lunch, or an intimate dinner with friends, we’ve got the full guide to restaurants in Greenside worth knowing.
The Fussy Vegan
Launched in 2018, Fussy Vegan was driven to educate the public on veganism and stand up against animal cruelty in the food industry; they proudly uphold their slogan: ‘For the Animals, for the Planet, For Yourself.’
Voted the Best Vegan Restaurant in Joburg 2021, they provide well-rounded and nutritional meals determined to convince customers how delicious and comforting plant-based food can be without it having to be unhealthy.
Their menu consists mainly of vegan meals but also shares some room for vegetarian, gluten- and dairy-free options. If you ever find yourself confused about what you can and can’t eat, their cute and easy-to-read designs can be located next to each menu item to help you choose a meal that best suits your dietary needs.
When: Monday to Thursday, 10am to 7.15pm. Friday to Saturday, 10.30am to 8pm. Sunday, 10am to 4pm
Where: The Fussy Vegan, 34 Gleneagles Road, Greenside
Website: thefussyvegan.o.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 067 342 8604
The Last Alpaca
The Last Alpaca is a vibrant South American-inspired bar and restaurant famous for its eclectic style and South American street food flavours, including burgers, nachos, and tapas.
The chic courtyard allows guests to gather under the open sky as they dig into favourites like the El General burger and sip on delicious cocktails.
When: Wednesday, 4pm to 12am. Thursday to Friday, 2pm to 12am. Saturday, 2pm to 2am. Sunday, 5am to 2am. Closed on Monday and Tuesday
Where: The Last Alpaca, 14 Gleneagles Rd, Greenside
Website: www.instagram.com/lastalpaca_bar | Tel: 072 599 1474
The Green Room
The Green Room is a family-style restaurant open for breakfast and lunch, offering simple, great food and excellent coffee in a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the bowling greens.
The Green Room has a beautiful indoor and garden seating area, a jungle gym, a jumping castle and a kids’ fun corner with colouring-in books to keep the children occupied whilst the adults sit and relax.
This establishment is also dog-friendly.
When: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm. Saturday to Sunday, 8am to 5pm
Where: The Green Room, 4 Cruden Bay Rd, Greenside
Website: thegreenroom.joburg | Tel: 067 392 4357
Mylk
Mylk is a cozy premium play café that combines a relaxing coffee spot for adults with a safe, fun play zone for kids.
As baristas brew coffees to perfection and the kitchen prepares light and wholesome meals, kids can enjoy spaces that include an adventurous ninja course, a movie room and even play areas for toddlers.
When: Tuesday to Thursday, 10.30am to 4.30pm. Friday, 2pm to 7pm. Saturday. 9am to 6pm. Sunday, 11am to 5pm.
Where: Mylk, 51 Greenfield Road, Greenside
Website: www.instagram.com/mylk_jhb | Tel: 082 252 5878
Galata Bakery and Restaurant
Galata Bakery and Restaurant is a Turkish-inspired restaurant that combines traditional Turkish dishes with continental favourites, offering guests the vibrant flavours of Turkish cuisine.
As a bakery and a restaurant, the venue offers freshly baked breads and pastries, as well as savoury kebabs and flavourful mezes, each crafted with attention and using only the freshest of ingredients.
When: Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm. Saturday to Sunday, 8am to 10pm.
Where: Galata Bakery and Restaurant, 131 Greenway Road, Greenside
Website: www.galatabakery.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 068 361 9254
Waki
Waki is a chic restaurant in Johannesburg featuring great food, signature cocktails, and an energetic atmosphere.
By blending a sophisticated atmosphere with a social vibe, Waki has quickly become a neighbourhood favourite. Coupled with its offerings of comforting, simple foods, like pizza and seafood pasta, the restaurant truly has it all.
When: Sunday to Thursday, 9am to 8pm. Friday to Saturday, 9am to 10pm.
Where: Waki, 18 Gleneagles Road, Greenside
Website: waki.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 068 8113 618
Platō
Platō Coffee is a coffee shop aiming to consistently sell quality coffee, creating hubs for people to connect & communities to grow.
What started as a dream became a side hustle, eventually growing into an amazing full-time business that the owners really enjoy. Their mission is to sell a billion cups of high-quality coffee and become Africa’s most prominent and recognised coffee brand.
When: Monday to Saturday, 6am to 6pm. Sunday, 7am to 6pm.
Where: Platō Coffee, 137 Greenway, Greenside
Website: www.plato.coffee | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 067 790 1312
Topo Gigio
Inspired by Italian cuisine, Topo Gigio is a laid-back restaurant with a relaxed ambience, featuring friendly staff and wholesome food at great prices.
The menu focuses on Mediterranean and Italian dishes, including salads, focaccia bread, pizzas, pastas and traditional meat dishes, with good food, good prices and good vibes defining the business model.
When: Monday to Saturday, 6am to 6pm. Sunday, 7am to 6pm.
Where: Topo Gigio, 12 Gleneagles Road, Greenside
Website: topogigio.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 646 9573
Peony
For those in Greenside looking for a sweet treat, Peony is just the spot to visit.
The cosy dessert cafe features a slew of sweet treats, speciality coffees, and vibrant refreshments, including double chocolate Belgian waffles, layered Biscoff tiramisu cups, brownies, fluffy pancakes, and tropical sunrise mocktails – the venue is fully Halaal and Muslim-owned, making it a family-friendly spot.
When: Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 9pm. Closed on Monday.
Where: Peony, Village Green Shopping Centre, 127 Greenway, Greenside
Website: www.instagram.com/peony.waffle | Tel: 074 076 3554
Jounieh Cafe
Jounieh Cafe offers an authentic Arabic and Lebanese dining experience, featuring shisha (hubbly) and a relaxed neighbourhood vibe.
With the kitchen preparing Arabic favourites using fresh ingredients, diners look forward to rich, aromatic flavours in meals like smooth hummus, fried kibbeh, shish taouk and kafta kebab plates. For those with a sweet tooth, the restaurant also serves traditional Middle Eastern treats like baklava and semolina cake.
When: Sunday to Thursday, 10am to 10pm. Friday to Saturday, 10am to 11pm.
Where: Jounieh Cafe, 116 Greenway, Greenside
Website: www.instagram.com/jouniehcafe | Tel: 061 800 0007
Momo Baohaus
This acclaimed eatery specialises in modern Asian street food, and it has become a Greenside must for anyone looking to dig into fluffy baos, savoury poke bowls, and fresh sushi.
Opened by brothers Lawrence and Tim Lai, Momo Baohaus became their way of reconnecting with the Taiwanese street food they missed from home, and so they created a space where steamed bao buns take centre stage, alongside crispy Korean fried chicken wings, delicate potstickers, and Szechuan prawn wontons.
When: Sunday to Friday, 11am to 9.30pm. Saturday, 11.30am to 9.30pm.
Where: Momo Baohaus, Beyer Casting, 39 Greenway, Greenside
Website: momobaohaus.com | Tel: 010 900 4889
La Pizze
If you’re in Greenside and looking for a juicy slice of pizza, La Pizze has got exactly what you need.
Founded by friends Imtiyaaz and Ridwan, who share a passion for Neapolitan pizza, La Pizze does more than create pizza; it creates a dining experience. With the dough meticulously hand-stretched and the finest San Marzano tomatoes, artisanal mozzarella, and fresh basil scattered on every base, La Pizze remains a reflection of passion for food and encourages guests to savour the flavours, one slice at a time.
When: Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday, 11am to 8pm. Friday to Saturday, 11am to 10pm. Closed on Monday.
Where: La Pizze, 108 Greenway, Greenside
Website: lapizze.co.za | Tel: 087 265 2015
World’s End Cafe and Bar
The World’s End Cafe and Bar blends the relaxed vibes of a cafe with the lively energy of a cocktail bar.
The spot serves a variety of delicious dishes suitable for casual diners looking to indulge in expertly mixed cocktails and those seeking hearty dinners.
When: Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 10pm. Friday to Saturday, 11am to 11pm.
Where: World’s End Cafe and Bar, 22 Gleneagles Rd, Greenside
Website: www.instagram.com/worldsendcafebar | Tel: 063 934 3549
Narang
A popular Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant, Narang offers the authentic, rich culinary heritage of the Middle East.
In accordance with traditional Syrian hospitality, guests typically receive a warm cup of tea and a fresh date upon arrival, before reading a menu that features juicy kebabs, tender lamb, spiced grilled chicken, creamy hummus, tramezzinis, and freshly made falafel.
With every plate balancing rich, savoury flavours with fresh herbs and aromatic oil, diners can enjoy traditional Middle Eastern flavours right in Joburg.
When: Daily, 11am to 11.30pm.
Where: Narang, 10 Gleneagles Rd, Greenside
Website: www.narang.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 069 977 7949
Dice and Dine
Dice and Dine provides a unique spin on the dining experience by being South Africa’s first full-scale board game restaurant, offering the perfect mix of board games, arts and crafts, and fun dining for all ages.
From whistle-stop trains that deliver drinks straight to your table to a giant sandpit with radio-controlled machinery, visitors are introduced to a massive library of games for an interactive experience packed with unplugged laughter and pure nostalgia.
What’s more, the excitement isn’t limited to the games. The Build a Burger menu allows guests to design custom burgers tailored to their exact cravings, and they can pair their culinary masterpieces with the signature cocktails or a refreshing craft drink.
When: Tuesday to Thursday, 11am to 8pm. Friday to Saturday, 11am to 10pm. Sunday, 11am to 9pm.
Where: Dice and Dine, 26 Gleneagles Rd, Greenside
Website: www.diceanddine.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 084 586 6658
Jack’s Bagels
A proudly South African bagel brand born Walmer, Port Elizabeth, Jack’s Bagels is the first bagel-centred franchise in South Africa.
Alongside its classic bagel – a chewy crust with dense but soft inner-baked goodness – the venue also offers a full range of top-quality, fresh products, including breakfast wraps and chicken salads.
When: Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm. Saturday, 7am to 3pm. Sunday, 7am to 2pm.
Where: Jack’s Bagels, 14 Gleneagles Road, Greenside
Website: www.jacksbagels.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 010 335 1190
Kimono Bae Seafood Boil
If you’re on the hunt for succulent seafood, then the Greenside branch of Kimono Sushi & Thai is exactly where you need to be, with their popular seafood boils the star of their menu.
Served in a large plastic bag, the seafood boils are packed with flavour, loaded with an impressive variety of fresh ocean catches, and surprisingly affordable for the portion sizes.
When: Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 8pm. Friday to Saturday, 11am to 9pm.
Where: Kimono Bae Seafood Boil, 14 Gleneagles Rd, Greenside
Tel: 075 475 0163
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