If there are two things most Joburgers take seriously, it’s their coffee and their pets. Luckily, you don’t have to choose between the two: the city is full of cafés where your four-legged friend is just as welcome as you are. Grab a leash, pack a wagging tail, and enjoy a quality brew while your pup soaks up the sun (and maybe a treat or two).

We’ve rounded up the best spots in Joburg for a caffeine fix that are happy to host well-behaved dogs. Wherever you go, keep your pup leashed and remember to clean up after them.

Birdhaven

1. Arbour Café and Courtyard

If you're in the mood for a French-inspired experience in a pretty courtyard, Arbour Café in Birdhaven is the place. For their human patrons, they have delights like mimosas, which are bottomless with brunch, and their famous (and healthy) gluten-free buckwheat galettes, all made with fresh ingredients. And if you think that sounds good, wait until you see their doggy menu: it includes peanut butter dog treats, plus more substantial stuff. You might just be jealous of your furry friend. 
64 St Andrew St, Birdhaven

2. Get Bird

Get Bird in Birdhaven is a grab-and-go coffee truck located on St Andrew Street, just a few steps away from James and Ethel Gray Park. It's a great spot to get your early-morning caffeine fix after a brisk walk or jog through the park, or follow up with a sourdough bagel, baked fresh by Ti Amo deli. Most importantly, they have puppuccinos and treats for your furry friends. 
74 St Andrew St, Birdhaven

3. Kleinsky's

A Cape Town favourite now in Joburg, Kleinsky’s serves bagels, breakfasts, and New York–style classics with generous portions and a contemporary twist. Bring your pup along; dogs are welcome to join you at the outdoor tables. And get a chocolate babka to go. You won't be sorry. 
64 St Andrew St, Birdhaven

Blairgowrie

4. Fresh Earth Food Store

Fresh Earth Food Store is many things, chief amongst them being a plant-based heaven. From their café to their deli, they specialise in all things vegan and vegetarian. Some of our favourites include their large variety of date balls, vegan cheeses, and their kombucha. And for pet lovers, they're right next to Delta Park, which means, post-walk, you can enjoy an almond butter smoothie while your pup lounges on their lovely covered porch.
74 Hillcrest Ave, Blairgowrie

5. Paul's Homemade Ice Cream

A neighbourhood favourite, Paul’s Blairgowrie is an easy stop for a stroll with your pup. Pick up an iconic scoop or a coffee, grab a spot outside, and cool down with your four-legged companion.
Cnr Hillcrest Rd and Conrad Dr, Blairgowrie

Brackenhurst

6. Native Lily

Named after Lily, the sassy and outspoken 11-year-old Schnauzer, this neighbourhood spot down south is an easy stop to visit with your pup. Head to Native Lily, grab a coffee or smoothie, and take a seat outside for a relaxed, no-fuss break together.
92 Jackson St, Brackenhurst

Brixton

7. Breezeblock

A Joburg staple with its sunlit interior and courtyard tables, Breezeblock is an easygoing spot to bring your pup for a coffee or brunch. The outdoor area is bustling and welcoming, making it a solid stop for a laid-back morning in Brixton.
29 Chiswick St, Brixton

Bryanston

8. Jackson's Real Food Market and Eatery

Jackson's Real Food Market and Eatery in Bryanston is all about healthy, organic produce. By buying local and chemical-free produce, they have created jobs, saved you money, and ensured that Joburgers of all ages get the nutrition they need. Whether you're looking for bowls (breakfast bowls, hot bowls, cold bowls – and dog bowls!), freshly squeezed juices, farm-fresh dairy, eggs, and vegetables, or just to spend some time with your family or your pooch in a wholesome space, this is the spot for you.
63 St James Crescent, Bryanston, Sandton

Craighall Park

9. Brix Co.

Brix Co. in Craighall is trendy without trying too hard. Bring your pup, grab a coffee and their must-try almond croissant, then tick off everything else on your Saturday list – catch up on work, swing by the attached nail salon, and pop next door to Impala Fruit and Flowers for your produce run.
28 Clarence Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg 

10. Delta Café & Don Quixote

If you need to get out of the city without actually leaving it, Delta Café & Don Quixote is the answer. Boasting delicious Bean There coffee, casual indoor and outdoor seating, and a collection of second-hand books to keep you entertained while you eat, this is an ideal brunch spot. It is also conveniently located within walking distance of Delta Park, so you can easily incorporate a walk with your dog into your adventure. This lovely café also attracts a lot of families, so please remember to keep your dog on a leash (and keep the outing to pups who can handle crowds of people and pooches).
76 Marlborough Ave, Craighall Park

Edenvale

11. Red Door Café

Behind a jasmine-covered gate, Red Door Café serves coffee in enamel mugs at quirky, mismatched wooden tables. Bring your pup and soak up the café’s hidden, rustic charm.
26 5th Ave, Edenvale

12. The Landing 

A wonderful spot for coffee lovers and their dogs, The Landing has a sunny front terrace and a charming back garden. Attached to the artisanal bakery Yeast, it’s perfect for a freshly baked treat and a coffee, and your dog can enjoy a puppuccino topped with a dog biscuit.
15 Linksfield Rd, Dunvegan, Edenvale

Emmarentia

13. Fingers Crossed Coffee Shop

It might surprise you that there is a quaint little coffee shop right around the corner from Johannesburg Botanical Gardens and Emmarentia Dam where dogs and humans are equally welcome. With outdoor seating, bicycle racks, and specially crafted brews, Fingers Crossed is a great place for cyclists, runners, walkers, and pets. The perfect place to relax after a morning walk through the park, have a quick snack, or enjoy brunch on a weekend morning.
3 Levubu Rd, Emmarentia

Fourways

14. Design Quarter

13. Old Ducky French Café

Quirky, French-inspired, and dog-friendly, Old Ducky French Café serves up coffee and freshly baked pastries and other French delicacies – perfect for a drawn-out, European-style afternoon meal while your pup catnaps at your feet.
Pineslopes Shopping Centre, Cnr The Straights Avenue and Witkoppen Rd, Fourways

15. Guilt and Co Eatery

Guilt and Co Eatery in Fourways is a sophisticated and stylish easy-eating café open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Situated in Cedar Square, it has plenty of pet-friendly seating and readily available water bowls. It's a great spot to enjoy morning mimosas, a late lunch, or their tasty 'breakfast basket'. They also have their resident charmer and 'manager,' Tagay the Husky, on the job to make sure you and your dog get the very best service.
Cedar Square Shopping Centre, Cedar Rd, Fourways

Greenside

16. Doppio Zero

Doppio Zero in Greenside is a neighbourhood staple for a laid-back brunch with your dog, with plenty of outdoor tables, good coffee, and a menu that keeps locals coming back. We suggest you try their new espresso tonic if you're in the mood for something new.
Barry Hertzog Avenue and Gleneagles Rd, Greenside

Kramerville

17. Cult Coffee Co.

This trendy coffee bar is attached to the Coricraft Store in the heart of the Kramerville Design District. Cult Coffee Co. has a sunny outdoor seating area where you can enjoy your coffee while your hound wolfs down a puppuccino. In addition to speciality coffee, they also have plenty of freshly baked goods and gourmet sandwiches and are ideally placed if you're in the mood to explore Kramerville's many design stores. 
12a Kramer Rd, Kramerville

Lanseria

18. The Kitchen at L’Antico Giardino in Lanseria

The Kitchen at L’Antico Giardino has a stunning outdoor area – shady trees, long wooden tables, and winding garden paths that feel worlds away from the city. It’s a dreamy spot for a slow breakfast or long lunch, and while they do welcome dogs, it’s only small, friendly pups who get the green light here.
The Forum, Nietgedacht 535-Jq, Lanseria

Linden

18. The Argentinean

The Argentinean is all about croissants – and we are here for it! Baked fresh at their own bakery, they claim to have "South Africa's finest croissants". They also boast Lavazza coffee, a casual bistro-like atmosphere, and a covetable corner spot on Linden's popular high street. There is outside seating, so your pup is guaranteed to love this adventure. Just follow the flags and the smell of baked goods, and let your taste buds do the rest.
Cnr 4th Ave and 7th St, Linden

19. Goddess Café

It's pink, it's pet-friendly, it's... Goddess Café! In September 2021 this Pretoria classic opened their Joburg branch in Linden. Pretty in pink is the name of the game, with everything from the flowers and décor to the cakes and lattés taking on shades of pink. (Our favourite is the Spanish latté, made with condensed milk, espresso shots, and coloured frothed milk of your choice.) For your pet, there are abundant water bowls and a full dog's dinner menu that includes four meal options made with chicken, rice, and vegetables.
44 1st Ave, Linden

20. The Whippet

The Whippet is a city-wide favourite. Given that their name was inspired by a dog breed, it's no surprise that The Whippet is popular with dog owners. Located in the Old Linden Hotel, they regard their store as a "celebration of this suburb's farming history". The Whippet believes in excellent coffee, innovative and nostalgic food, a passion for design and décor, and creating a "second home" for you and your pet. Their menu includes delights such as a macaroni cheese sandwich and an almond, chia, and strawberry French toast. For your pup, they have the obligatory puppucinos, 'Whippie biscuits,' and water from their gorgeous Rialheim water bowls. 
34 7th St, Linden

21. Yield Coffee Bar

Located right next to the popular Artsavingsclub art shop (where Herbert Evans used to be) on Linden's charming main street, 4th Avenue, the standout feature of Yield Coffee Bar is its bright and sunny plant-filled (and pet-friendly!) courtyard. The coffee is fantastic, and we can also recommend their gourmet sandwiches. If you're an early riser, you'll be pleased to know Yield Coffee Bar opens early during the week and on weekends. 
Linden Mews, cnr 8th Street and 4th Ave, Linden

Milpark

22. 44 Stanley

A Joburg classic, 44 Stanley is a leafy industrial courtyard where dogs are welcome and good coffee is everywhere. Bean There, Salvation Café, Kohi, and La Pergola all serve excellent brews, so you can wander the passages, pick a spot that suits your mood, and settle in with your pup at your feet.
44 Stanley Ave, Milpark

23. Platō Coffee

Directly opposite 44 Stanley, Platō Coffee is an easy, unfussy stop for a well-made cup and some fresh air with your pup. Like all Platō branches, it’s pet-friendly, with outdoor seating where dogs are welcome. 
39 Stanley Ave, Milpark

Modderfontein

24. Bossa Modderfontein

With its roomy outdoor section and upbeat atmosphere, Bossa is a fun stop for dogs who love people, pats, and plenty of action while you settle in for a drink or meal. 
33 High St Founders Hill, Modderfontein

Morningside

25. Naked Coffee

Naked Coffee serves consistently great brews with a cool, dim interior and a breezy outdoor area where dogs are welcome – perfect for a quick caffeine stop with your pup. 
Shop u38, Morningside Shopping Centre, Rivonia Rd, Morningside

Melrose

26. Padel and Social Club and James and Ethel Gray Park

A convenient stop for dog owners. Grab a coffee at Padel and Social Club, then head straight into James and Ethel Gray Park for a walk, keeping in mind that dogs must be strictly leashed at all times.
James and Ethel Gray Park, 69 North St, Melrose

Melville

27. De Baba Eatery

If you've ever wondered about the colourful eatery on the corner of Melville's high street, wonder no more: it's De Baba Eatery! Home of delicious croissants and good people, this quaint café has attracted quite a bit of attention since it first opened at the beginning of 2022. Located in one of Joburg's most interesting suburbs, owners Ansie van der Mescht and Jean Rene Onyangunga have truly created a home away from home. In a place where smiles, rainbow mugs, and baked goods of the highest quality abound, you and your pup are guaranteed to feel at home.
11 7th St, Melville

Muldersdrift

28. Ground Café

Based at the ever-popular Ground the Venue in Muldersdrift, Ground Café is a wonderful place to escape from the city. They have loads of outdoor seating in a large and well-manicured garden, and across a spacious terrace. Their coffee is made with Naked Coffee (always a favourite) and they have a variety of mouth-watering breakfast and lunch options. This is a great place to take your pet for a treat (we hear chicken livers and mince is on the menu) or a puppuccino, or to say hello to their very own "Ground Hounds." We recommend booking to make sure you and your furry friend get the spot you deserve. You can also take your dog on one of their hikes across the property; trails range from 3km to 9km.
Plot 19 Driefontein Rd, Muldersdrift

Norwood

29. Loof Coffee

A favourite with early-morning runners and cyclists in leafy Norwood, Loof Coffee recently moved across the road. They are a boutique coffee shop that is a definite must for you and your furry friend. Their speciality coffee is excellent, especially when paired with one of their home-baked treats or something from their delicious brunch menu. After taking your pup out for an early morning run, drop by for a coffee while your pooch refreshes from one of their doggy water bowls.
86 Iris Rd, Norwood

Parkhurst

30. 4th Avenue Coffee Roasters and Café

It's a dog's life at this hip little spot, where the neighbourhood denizens drop by with their pampered mutts (who are catered for with their own doggie water bowls) for a quick espresso. Try a pastry with your shot or a delicious toastie (possibly the best in town). Tables outside 4th Avenue Coffee Roasters and Café offer a great vantage point to watch the street life.
Cobbles Centre 4th Ave, 11th St, Parkhurst

31. Fab and Co

Situated in the heart of the buzzing Parkhurst, Fab and Co is famous for its coffee, gelato, and wood-fired pizza. They are not scared of interesting décor (cue a bicycle hanging from the ceiling), and they love your furry friend almost as much as you do. They offer water bowls, dog treats, and fun memories for you and your pup.

35 4th Ave, Parkhurst

Parkview

32. Croft & Co

Thanks to its proximity to Zoo Lake, Croft & Co is particularly popular with the suburb's early-morning joggers and cyclists. The delicious casual brunch and lunch menu has everything from shakshuka and home-styled crumpets to prego rolls and toasted sandwiches. Outside seating is also provided for customers with dogs. Open early, it's an ideal spot if you are a morning dog walker. 
66 Tyrone Ave, Parkview

Richmond

33. Richmond Studio Café

Richmond Studio Café is a charming and eclectic neighbourhood hangout in historic Richmond (neighbouring Melville). Sporting a bicycle rack, lawn, a deck, and plenty of outdoor seating, it is a great place to spend quality time with your furry friend. They also have an authentic wood-fired pizza oven that dishes out delicious pizzas daily. 
14 Menton Rd (cnr Park Rd), Richmond

Rivonia

34. Zara's Cafe

A bright and welcoming café in Rivonia with gorgeous indoor and outdoor spaces, Zara's Café has a full breakfast and lunch menu. They also serve coffee from KZN's Coastal Coffee Roasters, and are famous for their decadent cakes and baked goods. Classic favourites include the lemon cake and generously portioned custard slices. Totally pet-friendly, this is a sunny and casual space for a post-dog-walking brunch.
Shop 3 Rivonia Cube, 329 Rivonia Boulevard, Edenburg

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