Dosa Hut

Dough & Co - Parktown North

Bridge Books

Bean There Coffee Company

Speciality coffee shop with an in-house roastery and focus on fair trade coffee from across Africa. The owners personally scout and source beans from various parts of the continent and roast them next door to the cafe. The aesthetic is typical of modern cafes: white-washed exposed brink, soft oak, and minimalist art. But the drinks and snacks are excellent and the large shared table is perfect for long work sessions.

Zoo Lake

A large public park in Joburg's northern suburbs with an artificial lake in the middle. The footpath around the lake is my favourite place to run in Joburg. You can also rent paddle boats, use the BBQ areas, have a picnic somewhere on the expansive lawns, play some bowls, or join a pickup basketball game. There are a couple of cafes on the edge of the park and Johannesburg Zoo is just across the road. walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo.