Breezeblock

PLEASE NOTE: We are closed from the 21st of December until the 11th of January 2019. We re-open on the 12th of January 2019. Have a safe festive season.

We are proud to offer a beautiful, home-grown, owner-run, new cafe space in Brixton, Johannesburg.  

Featuring an interior and courtyard designed by talented artist Justin Brett, our aim is to become Brixton locals’ favourite coffee shop and to draw other Jo’burgers to visit and appreciate our beautiful, diverse and artistic neighbhourhood.

Enjoy breakfast or lunch with a view of our succulent garden, fish pond and reclaimed tile mural. Enjoy lunch and a cocktail in our courtyard oasis. Come for a quick meal; come and linger over a chessboard, novel or newspaper. It’s also a great workspace given that we have high speed fibre internet! We also host parties and events, just contact us to discuss your needs.

We offer excellent coffee, great food, local craft beer on tap, a gift shop featuring hand made and eco items,  and a beautiful space to enjoy. 

Licensed and serve a great selection of wine, beer and cocktails. 

We are located just 3 minutes up the hill from Melville’s 7th Avenue and 44 Stanley. Come try something new in Johannesburg’s trendy new cafe, restaurant and coffee shop.

Open Tuesday to Friday from 07h00-16h00,  and Saturday and Sunday from 07h00-16h00.

Feel free to contact us for more details or a booking.

tel: 0767053992 or 0781752556  e-mail: info@breezeblock.co.za.

Find us at 29 Chiswick St, Brixton, JHB.

We love our neighbourhood and we hope that Brixton residents will enjoy the space we’ve created. The decor of our café and  courtyard was inspired by the colours and textures of the koppie we call our home, Brixton ridge, as well as the many heritage homes in the neighbourhood.

All are welcome! We have carefully crafted our menu to include affordable items so that everyone can find something that suits their pocket.

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Our kitchen offers unpretentious, flavourful and healthy breakfasts, lunches and snacks. We offer vegetarian and vegan options. We are inspired by global flavours and interpret them into simple, tasty, home-style meals. Come hungry!

For breakfast we offer classics, like scrambled eggs on toast, creamy oats, or fruit, yogurt and granola. Our delicious signature dishes include our famous Dutch-inspired baked pancakes with bacon and roast tomatoes, Persian-inspired baked eggs, and the Mexican classic, huevos rancheros (sure to beat any hangover hunger!).  All-day breakfast options are available for those lazy weekend days (or when you just need some eggs!)

For lunch we have a range of “ultimate” sandwiches on our home-baked buttermilk and health breads, including a steak and tempura onion version, chicken and harissa, or haloumi and avo. Our hearty salads include our version of the Nice Niçoise, the Dense Green with broccoli, bok choi and cashews, or the Earthy Hearty salad with lentils and feta. We also make an excellent fillet steak, a delicious house curry inspired by Kashmiri flavours, and yummy chow-mein dishes in homage to the previous life of our space (which once upon a time was a Chinese restaurant).

We also offer a range of affordable snacks and meal options to cater to Brixton’s student community, or anyone on a budget. Try our famous creamy chicken livers served with a home-baked roll, the perfect toasted cheese and tomato sarmie, and the spicy chickpea cous-cous. 

We have a liquor license. Enjoy a Brixton Bitter craft beer, glass of wine or cocktail with your yummy meal.

For us, coffee is a serious business!

Our blend of beans from Brazil, Guatemala and Uganda is locally roasted in Johannesburg, chosen after extensive research. The result is a cup of coffee with smooth flavour that cuts through the milk, resulting in a superb espresso.

We chose our cup size to ensure that the ratio of espresso, milk and froth makes an excellent cappuccino. Our Barista regularly adjusts the grind to ensure a perfect extraction. 

If you are in a rush, grab a coffee to  go in a biodegradable take-away cup. Better yet, buy a re-usable bamboo cup and get your first coffee on the house.

We have a little shop at Breezeblock called “Things We Like”. It’s filled with … you guessed it, things we like! All the items we sell are hand or locally made, eco-friendly, useful or beautiful – sometimes all of the above.

We have beautiful enamel and brass necklaces by Skermunkil – in fact we are the only shop in Johannesburg where you can buy the range.

We have a range of stunning earrings from Famke.

We have gorgeous handmade books, made from recycled paper, created by local artists Young Bucks.

We stock gorgeous hand-knitted cowls, headbands from a local crasftperson and children’s toys from Little Pine Tree.

We stock linen tote bags and aprons.

We have soya candles (which double as massage oil) from Soy Lites.

We have bamboo toothbrushes and reusable glass and bamboo straws.

We have cool bags, wallets and pouches made from upcycled truck tyres.

We stock crayons, colouring in posters, beautiful napkins, cushions, trivets and trays from My Favourite Colour.

We have plant stands, and chairs, handmade ceramic cups, Wonderbags and more… 

Pop past for a look or to get a last minute gift.