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Red Door Café: A Beloved Joburg Spot Serving Breakfasts Worth Talking About

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2 months ago

September 17, 2025

Chiraag

Red Door Café: A Joburg Staple Since 2013

Johannesburg has no shortage of coffee shops, yet few manage to carve out a truly loyal following. Red Door Café in Edenvale is one of the rare exceptions. Since opening its doors on 18 January 2013, it has grown from a small neighbourhood spot into a multi-award-winning café that locals proudly call their own.

From features on TV to celebrity drop-ins, the café has built a reputation that stretches beyond Joburg. Still, its heartbeat remains the same: friendly service, strong coffee, and a sense of community.

Coffee That Comes With Options

If you thought a cappuccino was the end of the line, think again. Red Door Café’s drinks menu reads like a coffee lover’s wish list. Espresso purists can grab a double shot, while those looking for something indulgent can sip on café mochas or the sweetly bold café bombon.

Not a coffee drinker? You will not feel left out. The tea list includes everything from rooibos and Earl Grey to rose-hip blends and dirty chai. For those who want a nostalgic sip, Milo and Horlicks are proudly listed alongside hot chocolate. Even the cold drinks carry a local touch, with rock shandy, steelworks, and homemade lemonade rounding out the menu.

Breakfast That Goes Beyond the Ordinary

Red Door’s breakfast selection feels like it was written for Joburg mornings. The “Little Monty” keeps it simple with scrambled eggs, bacon, and sourdough, while the “Full Monty” pulls out all the stops with beans, mushrooms, sausage, and the works.

For something lighter, the “Stack” layers poached egg, tomato, rocket, and halloumi, while shakshuka brings in North African spice with its rich tomato base and crumbed feta. Seafood fans can tuck into a haddock Benedict or the salmon-topped eggs Onassis.

Red Door also understands Joburg’s love of customisation. The omelette menu lets you build your own breakfast with everything from bacon and feta to avocado and peppers.

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Why Locals Keep Coming Back

A big part of Red Door’s charm is the sense of consistency. Staff greet regulars by name, and plates arrive at the table steaming hot every time. On social media, customers often highlight the café’s balance of comfort and quality, calling it a place that “feels like home but tastes like a restaurant.”

For many in Joburg, Red Door Café is more than just breakfast. It is where work meetings turn into friendships, where weekend catch-ups linger over second cups, and where locals take visiting family to show them a slice of the city’s café culture.

Looking Ahead

Over the years, Red Door has never stopped improving. The team often tweaks the menu, adds seasonal specials, and experiments with new coffee options to make sure each visit feels fresh. Yet at its core, it stays true to what it started with in 2013: creating a space where people want to return.

So whether you are craving a cappuccino on a weekday or a full English on a Saturday morning, Red Door Café continues to tick all the boxes.