Lazari — Restaurant in Vredehoek

Lazari – A little café with a big heart

Lazari is one of those places that makes you feel instantly welcome – whether you're a local or just passing by. This morning, I met my sportgrouo friends there for a wholesome vegan breakfast: gluten-free Bircher muesli with dry coconut, blueberries and apples, a fresh carrot juice, a fiery ginger shot, and a warm, comforting cup of mesquite – now my favourite caffeine-free café-style drink.

Usually, I’m not vegan, but with a retreat coming up tomorrow, I wanted to skip animal products – and this breakfast was just perfect to feel light and a little detoxed. And I normally don’t like almond milk, but here it was surprisingly delicious – smooth and satisfying.

With its mix of small, cosy tables and larger ones for lively gatherings, Lazari offers space for connection and calm alike.

And at the heart of it all is Linda, Michelle and her team who brings soul and sparkle to this beloved neighbourhood spot.

I’ll definitely be back – to savour more flavours, support this sweet buzzing hub, and soak in the friendly,...

A friend and I had brunch at Lazari on a Saturday mid-morning and what a LOVELY experience!

We both had the Turkish eggs and a coffee to start and were very happy with both; the coffee is delicious and served in the perfect sized cup, and the Turkish eggs is a generous delicious bowl of an assortment of flavours.

We followed that with a mesquite (caffeine free earthy flavoured drink; was my first time trying it and I loved it!) and shared a piece of some orange cake that I'm not even sure what it was called but I've been dreaming of it since!

There are a variety of seating options (comfy arm chairs at low tables, "normal" dining tables, a counter, outside..) and the ambience is very relaxed which is so refreshing from other bustling cafes where you feel the staff's chaos and panic.

Lazari has been on my list of places to try for a while and now that I've tried it I can't believe I've been wasting time anywhere else -...

This street corner Cafe keeps it simple. Floor to ceiling windows wrap around the corner making it feel open and light. Some mid century furniture pieces complete the decor making it feel modern but relaxed.

The menu is printed on the wall and covers a standard range of Cafe/coffee shop fare. Breakfasts, salads and sandwiches. My cappuccino was okay, but was topped with hot chocolate powder. A bad sign for me...

I ordered the eggs Benedict. The hollindaise was a bit bland. A touch more vinegar and a pinch of paprika could easily have elevated it. One of the eggs was overcooked. The bacon was average. All together it was just average. The presentation reflects this too.

All in all I was a little bit disappointed, with the coffee, food and service. It might be okay for a local, but not as a...