Brews & Bites
Croft & Co: One of Joburg’s Most Loved Neighbourhood Cafés
Where mornings start and conversations linger
On a crisp Johannesburg morning, few sights are as familiar to Parkview locals as the steady hum of Croft & Co. Perched at 66 Tyrone Avenue, this corner café has become something of a ritual for early risers, cyclists, and creatives who start their day with caffeine and conversation rather than clock-watching.
Croft & Co isn’t the kind of spot you stumble upon by accident. It’s the kind of place you return to because it makes you feel like a regular, even if you’ve only been once. The small space hums with life, clinking cups, low chatter, and that unmistakable aroma of freshly pulled espresso.
A homegrown favourite with Italian heart
Founded with a simple idea, to bring world-class coffee and easy dining to Johannesburg without pretence, Croft & Co has grown into one of the city’s most beloved neighbourhood cafés. Its minimalist aesthetic and open-air seating give it the casual charm of an Italian sidewalk bar. The energy shifts with the day: quiet early mornings filled with cyclists, mid-morning laptop sessions, and a relaxed lunchtime crowd sharing salads, croissants, and hearty sandwiches.
Their flat whites and cappuccinos are local legends, and the café’s menu reflects a love for quality ingredients over complexity. Whether it’s an avocado toast, a bacon-and-egg roll, or a simple almond croissant, everything feels fresh, generous, and made with care.
Coffee, connection, and community
Part of what makes Croft & Co so enduring is its sense of place. It’s not just a café; it’s part of Parkview’s social fabric. On any given weekday morning, you’ll find an eclectic mix: parents with prams, journalists on their third coffee, and neighbours catching up after a run. Weekends are even busier, with cyclists stacking bikes outside before claiming their regular seats and sharing post-ride laughs over muffins and macchiatos.
The staff, friendly and effortlessly efficient, remember faces and orders, adding to that sense of belonging that’s rare in city cafés. Croft & Co’s charm lies in its consistency, the same great coffee, the same familiar buzz, and the same feeling that you’ve arrived somewhere that truly gets Joburg’s pace.
Image 1: Facebook/Croft & Co
When to visit
Croft & Co opens early, at 6 am on weekdays and weekends, catering to the city’s early risers. It closes at 5 pm Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm on Saturdays, and midday on Sundays. The outdoor tables fill up fast, so regulars know to get there before the morning rush.
Why Joburg loves it
In a city of new openings and pop-ups, Croft & Co has stood the test of time by keeping things simple and sincere. It’s the kind of café where you can sip slowly, think clearly, and feel connected. No filters, no fuss, just great coffee, honest food, and a community that keeps coming back.
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