When you’re up with the lark in Pretoria, seek out these places to enjoy the crisp morning air in the Jacaranda city! Here is a list of a few good places to visit in the morning.

Huckleberry’s Restaurant (Magnolia Del)

This child friendly and pet friendly restaurant has been a reliable option for generations. It is centrally located, well priced with friendly service.  An excellent option at 7:30 each morning. This is also the home of the bottomless coffee and a range of enticing breakfast options.

Blue Crane Restaurant (Nieuw Muckleneuk)

The birdlife bird, hot drinks and sumptuous meals under thatched roof comfort. The atmosphere is magical and it feels as if you are on safari somewhere far off in nature. Such tranquility and natural splendou,  in the heart of the city is priceless. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a morning of twitching right in the city. Take your camera!

 

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Karoo Café (The Willows)

Art and nature meet at Karoo Café. The ambiance will help you to feel relaxed. They are open from 8 am for breakfast. Try the traditional skillpadtjies (R117-00) or the Pampoen fritters, with bacon, brie, rocket and cherry relish (R93-00).

Café 41 (Eastwood, Groenkloof)

This Café group has earned a place in the Capital City’s fabric. A mix of diplomats, academics, lawyers, doctors and other professionals appreciate the ease and convenience of popping in to Café 41 for a coffee or a meal. Join the friendly staff to host that special meeting or to get you in the right frame of mind for your day. Café 41 is conveniently located and the parking is easily accessible at either of the locations.

 

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Tashas (Brooklyn, Menlyn Maine)

Excellent food and good people watching. A well designed menu with enticing meals and combinations of flavours. Well trained staff that facilitate a seamless visit every time. Make this a stop on your morning itinerary for a wholesome breakfast. Menlyn Maine is open at 7am, Lynnwood Bridge is open at 7:30 am and Brooklyn is open at 8am.

 

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Tribeca Standard and Tribeca Café CBD

Tribeca Standard at Lynnwood Bridge is open from 7am in the morning. In the heart of town, on a smaller scale, Tribeca Café starts operating at 7.30am. At both venues, you are assured of excellent coffee, delicious baked goods, and a range of another hearty breakfast fare. The people watching is next level too. Sunny and shaded spots on the terraces give you many vantage points for exploring your environs. Visit for a breakfast treat.

 

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Julie Bean Artisan Coffee (Lynnwood)

6.30am to 4pm Weekdays, 7am to 2pm Saturdays, Closed on Sundays,

The fragrance of roasting coffee is amazing and will wake you right up. Friendly, smilling staff to assist you. Just one caveat! The ice cream machine is often on the Fritz! Stear clear of ordering anything with Ice cream in it and you’ll be fine. Parking is free and readily available in the morning. The central location makes it easy to reach your meeting or the office with ease.

 

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Grounded @ Echo (Villieria)

This co-working space Café is open from 6am to 4pm during the week. Saturdays from 7am to 2pm and closed on Sundays. Order a caramel ginger late (R36-00), but if this might interfere with your gym goals, there are also banting options and low carb breakfast alternatives aplenty. Bon Appétit!

 

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Ouma Isie’s Tea Garden (Irene)

This takes you far from the maddening crowd right in Irene. Rural tranquility under the trees. Modern breakfasts and traditional fare are served in this restaurant. They open at 8am wait out the traffic while enjoying a tranquil breakfast.

Have we missed your favourite spot? Tell us all about it in the comments section.