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Salvation truly is one of the best spots for brunch in Johannesburg! Located inside Stanley 44, the cafe has large patio with tables not too close to one another. Very friendly and attentive staff, fast service as well as amazing quality of food! I ordered 5 spice calamari - I was firstly impressed by its big portion and secondly by its taste. You can tell all ingredients are fresh. Just as a reminder, make sure you tell staff the list of ingredients you want to avoid (or perhaps it's smarter to ask what's inside). I don't like cilantro and didn't think Asian green salad had cilantro in it. It took me some time to pick it out. Great experience here and will definitely go back!
Solee ParkSolee Park
10
So, there I was, folks, in this hipster paradise, chewing on the most life-changing toastie you could imagine. It was so good, it could solve world peace. But, oh boy, did this place come with a side of drama. The Manager, a dude who probably thought he was the king of the kaleidoscopic café, gets into a heated argument with the Waitress. And when I say heated, I mean they were practically doing the tango over the counter. I was just trying to enjoy my toastie, you know? The Manager, not content with just one show-stopping performance, decides to throw in the race card. Yeah, you heard that right. The guy pulls the race card out of his pocket like it's a get-out-of-jail-free card. Classic move. Then, out of the woodwork comes this [white] colleague, who decides to try and bring some sanity to the situation. The Manager, feeling the pressure, drops this bomb: "Just because you're white, you can't tell me what to do. You're not the manager." I kid you not, even his BLACK colleagues are giving him the side-eye, like, "Dude, what's the color of your skin got to do with anything?" It was like watching a soap opera, but with worse dialogue. So there he is, the Manager, chest puffed out, strutting around like a peacock with a superiority complex. I'm pretty sure he thinks he's the alpha male of the coffee jungle. And that, my friends, is how I inadvertently stumbled into a live performance of "The Patriarchy Chronicles: Café Edition." Complete with a soundtrack of passive-aggressive background music. Bravo! As I walked out, toastie conquered and drama unfolding behind me, I couldn't help but think, "Well, that was the most entertaining lunch break I've had in a while." And there you have it, the absurdity of life served on a plate, or in this case, on a hipster-approved piece of artisanal bread. Oh, and there is definitely no "Salvation" at that place. Cheers to the unexpected theatrics of everyday life!
Fezile DhlaminiFezile Dhlamini
20
Myself and my daughter went to the Salvation Cafe to try their famous New York cheesecake. We arrived to find that the cheesecake had sold out. We stayed and ordered the Vietnamese spring rolls and gorgonzola burger with some drinks. We waited almost 45 mins for our food to arrive while sitting at a shared table with another patron, without asking if it was okay with us. The other patron was seated 5 mins before us, received his food, ate and paid for his food while we were still waiting.I then requested to pay for my order and to have a takeaway instead after waiting for so long. And this is what we received. A gorgonzola sauce instead of melted on the burger, a burger... that had no lettuce, tomato, or any other condiments.The waitresses name is Cindy. It was a disappointing experience and I don't think I will be revisiting any time soon. We ended up having our food at a nearby park
Candice PetrusCandice Petrus
30
This is honestly one of my most treasured cafes in Johannesburg, yet on a recent visit I feel so sad at how the standard has deteriorated! I ordered the 5 spice Asian calamari and salad. The price has gone up tremendously yet the portion size decreased substantially! The salad wasn't dressed properly and didn't have the normal yummy ingredients! We wanted cheese cake to which we told there wasn't any. We then ordered carrot cake, only to be told there had been no power so there were no cakes... This should have been disclosed before we sat down... the cream on the coffee was weird and the coffee burnt.. We settled for a brownie and flapjacks... The brownie was old and hard, so so terrible.. I am sad and disappointed, I do hope it was just a bad day and not the norm..
Adila Zarina BandiniAdila Zarina Bandini
00
I personally had the Breakfast Nachos, and the kitchen had one thing to get right on my plate. Hot scrambled eggs! They were ice cold. It was incredibly disappointing. The hot chocolate was decadent. Their milk alternative brand is Milk Lab = WIN. The service was rather average. Coffees and hot chocolate's arrived hot, but no check-in after the food was delivered. The brownie was not served warm and I just don't understand that. If it was warm it would probably have been the perfect ooey-gooey consistency. The cheesecake was good, it didn't even need the berries on the side. The carrot pineapple slice was dense, moist and a generous portion. When an establishment has a decent rating, you generally have certain expectations and this visit was a let down.
Benece TillyBenece Tilly
00
My first experience at Salvation Café: I felt welcome from the start. Our waiter Mathis, thank you for the excellent service, warm and friendly. The food is tasty and on point. Lovely presentation. Food is fresh and colourful, and was an absolute joy to eat. Of course I didn't leave without taking the best Cheesecake in Joburg, scrumptious fudge and pecan nut shortbread finger biscuits to enjoy at home. This is my first of many visits yet to come. This was the best breakfast in years.
UP KelseyUP Kelsey
00
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44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa
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salvationcafe.co.za
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Breakfasts, gourmet sandwiches, juices and simple global and international mains in a smart cafe.
attractions: Garden Court Milpark, The Bioscope Independent Cinema, Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, restaurants: Olives and Plates Wits Club and Conference, Bean There Coffee Company - Milpark JHB, Curry Up Indian Dining and Take Aways Rand Steam, Manaka Coffee Rand Steam, La Pergola, Platō Coffee - Stanley, Large House liquor store, vida e caffè WITS, Vinosity
