I tried Croft & Co on Tuesday, as I was looking for a place to work from. I came back on Wednesday and Thursday because 1) the service is impeccable. The staff is friendly and attentive, yet you aren’t bothered; 2) The food is great, and portion sizes are generous (I’ve had the works burger, fries, chicken livers, and coffee). I paid between R190-R305 with tip; 3) There is free WiFi, a designated co-working section (tables for 2 and 4, as well as a long communicable table) at the back of the restaurant equipped with plugs and plenty of space for a remote set up. Additionally, the bathrooms are modern, and clean.I definitely see myself being a regular here. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a change of environnement, and a remote working space with actual plug points (very rare in Johannesburg).

Croft & Co is the quintessential coffee stop for any cyclist or runner in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg.They are open from 5am during the week, which makes a convenient stop for cyclists and runners to grab a cup of coffee before heading home. Additionally, your bike is expertly guarded by Brian who also offers a wash service on weekends.It's a fantastic restaurant with tables that look out on to the beautiful leafy streets surrounding the Zoo Lake area.The coffee is fantastic and they also do a delicious chocolate milkshake. The banana bread (ask for it to be extra toasty - trust me on this one) is spectacular. The rest of the menu is also superb with the breakfast burger and breakfast bun being firm favourites.Friendly service, always with a smile. The energy of the owners is also infectious. It's just a lekker place to be.Simply put, in Johannesburg, no one does the early morning café stop like Croft & Co. An absolute institution.

The worst I have ever been treated by staff in my entire dining experience. The cafe closes at 15:00. We walked in at 14:30 - unaware of their closing time. We were ushered in but told we can only order from the drinks menu as the kitchen is closed. This was not the problem as we only wanted something to drink. However, the staff treated us as an absolute burden. Our drinks were ordered with barely any time given to choose, not even five minutes. We were served by three separate waitresses each with an equally bad attitude and manurism. Closing etiquette clearly does not exist at this establishment - whatever you do don't go after 14:00. Our bill was brought to us without us asking for it. The waitress rushed off before we could even ask her for a takeaway cup for one of our drinks. I have never been met with so much animosity by staff - worst experience of my life.

What a remarkable place to enjoy an excellent cup of coffee. The decor and assortment of plants just sets the mood for good conversations. The energetic atmosphere of cyclicts and joggers make it a quite rememberable outing

Love the decor which is a mixture of steam punk and antiques. A wide menu with delicious food and very friendly service. A nice pub area too. Loved it. A good place for breakfast, lunch, tea or spending a happy afternoon.