Easy Elegant Eats at Sass Cafe in Bedfordview

Sass Cafe is one of Johannesburg’s newest jewels in the cafe scene for fuss-free brunch dates, wholesome family dining during daytime, and cosy date night outings. Perfectly dialled-in coffee and the menu focused on Mediterranean dining is full of flare and colour, combining the relaxed grown-up feel of the cafe with a spruce of modern Joburg-style fare.

Sass Cafe opened in early December 2023 and marks yet another reason to try the underrated restaurants in Bedfordview. The founders perceived a distinct niche in the Bedfordview dining scene, a desire for something different, something fresh, and something all-embracing for patrons of diverse backgrounds.

This all-day cafe in Johannesburg is the perfect spot for a night out with friends on the weekend, brunch dates, and lunches with the children on a sunny afternoon. Indoor or outdoor seating is on offer overlooking beautiful gardens.

A Mediterranean-inspired food menu that ticks all the boxes

Drawing from their Mediterranean heritage, the founders’ palates are attuned to high-visual and flavourful dishes, and they’ve spared no effort in crafting an extensive menu for every occasion. You can dine on pasta, pizza, sushi and salads. Unsure of what to go for? Try the signature dishes with various steak cuts cooked creatively in six different ways.

Their tapas selection serves up a range of small plates packed with dishes such as Turkish dips with bread, Lebanese cabbage rolls, Ostrich Carpaccio, and much more. Order a few with cocktails, and your sundowners are set.