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My favorite foodie spots in Pretoria 🍴

Here are some of my favourite spots to hang out in the Pretoria vicinity​. Some of the places are in walking distance of the studio and others are a bit further away. Check whichever ones suit you best and which ones you'll enjoy most! Please give me some feedback if you've tried any of my recommendations.
Pure Café is a quaint little café just a rock throw away from Queensrest. If you're a coffee lover and cannot say no to a delicious slice of cake you will definitely not want to miss out. My personal favourite at Pure is their Spicy Kombucha, freshly baked Biltong quiche and their Red Cappuccinos​. - Cuisines: Healthy Food, Bakery, Mediterranean, Beverages, Cafe, Desserts, Finger Food, Deli Average cost: ZAR230 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
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Pure Café, Restaurant and Speciality Coffee shop
125 Thomson St
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Pure Café is a quaint little café just a rock throw away from Queensrest. If you're a coffee lover and cannot say no to a delicious slice of cake you will definitely not want to miss out. My personal favourite at Pure is their Spicy Kombucha, freshly baked Biltong quiche and their Red Cappuccinos​. - Cuisines: Healthy Food, Bakery, Mediterranean, Beverages, Cafe, Desserts, Finger Food, Deli Average cost: ZAR230 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
If you love freshly baked artisan bread and mouthwatering pastries such as cruffins, brownies and filled doughnuts Luck Bread Co is the place for you! They also have a variety of light lunches and all kinds of exciting beverages such as coffees, smoothies and milkshakes. My personal go-to order at Lucky Bread Co is their Gypsy Ham, white cheddar, sweet mustard hot press sandwich with a carrot, apple and ginger juice. You can also never go wrong with their milkshakes, my weak spot is their Berry Nice shake (yes you guessed it, it is a Berry Milkshake). - Cuisines: Cafe Average cost: ZAR200 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Lucky Bread Co. Brooklyn Mall
Veale Street
If you love freshly baked artisan bread and mouthwatering pastries such as cruffins, brownies and filled doughnuts Luck Bread Co is the place for you! They also have a variety of light lunches and all kinds of exciting beverages such as coffees, smoothies and milkshakes. My personal go-to order at Lucky Bread Co is their Gypsy Ham, white cheddar, sweet mustard hot press sandwich with a carrot, apple and ginger juice. You can also never go wrong with their milkshakes, my weak spot is their Berry Nice shake (yes you guessed it, it is a Berry Milkshake). - Cuisines: Cafe Average cost: ZAR200 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
The Meatsmith
- Cuisines: South African, Steak, Grill Average cost: ZAR500 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Buffelsfontein Beesboerdery
- Cuisines: South African, Steak, Grill Average cost: ZAR500 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Cuisines: Street Food, Burger, American, Finger Food, German Average cost: ZAR350 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
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Capital Craft Menlo Park
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Cuisines: Street Food, Burger, American, Finger Food, German Average cost: ZAR350 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Cuisines: Cafe Average cost: ZAR300 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Vovo Telo
4 Daventry St
Cuisines: Cafe Average cost: ZAR300 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Cuisines: Cafe Average cost: ZAR300 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Vovo Telo - Loftus Park
Cuisines: Cafe Average cost: ZAR300 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Cuisines: Cafe, Burger, South African, Healthy Food, Desserts, Grill Average cost: ZAR350 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
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tashas Brooklyn
Shop 27 Veale Street
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Cuisines: Cafe, Burger, South African, Healthy Food, Desserts, Grill Average cost: ZAR350 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Cuisines: Asian Average cost: ZAR600 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
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Menlyn maine casino
185 Amarand Ave
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Cuisines: Asian Average cost: ZAR600 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Cuisines: Steak, Grill Average cost: ZAR300 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Tiger's Milk Lynnwood Bridge
Lynnwood Road
Cuisines: Steak, Grill Average cost: ZAR300 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Cuisines: Cafe, Burger, Tapas, South African, European, Grill Average cost: ZAR350 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
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Blos Cafe
Leander Road
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Cuisines: Cafe, Burger, Tapas, South African, European, Grill Average cost: ZAR350 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Cuisines: Healthy Food, Juices, Beverages, Cafe Average cost: ZAR250 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
La coco C
4 Graham Rd
Cuisines: Healthy Food, Juices, Beverages, Cafe Average cost: ZAR250 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
- Cuisines: Cafe Average cost: ZAR150 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
+27 Cafe
- Cuisines: Cafe Average cost: ZAR150 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
- Cuisines: Desserts, Ice Cream Average cost: ZAR100 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
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Royal Danish Ice Cream
198 Bernard St
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- Cuisines: Desserts, Ice Cream Average cost: ZAR100 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted

For the love of coffee! ☕️

My favourite​ coffee ☕️ spots in Pretoria and the Pretoria vicinity.
If you're the kind of person who can't get your day started without coffee Spout Coffee Co is the place for you. They definitely have some of the best coffee in town! A plus point is their baked goods​, which is actually baked by one of the owners herself. Another awesome feature that I love at Spout is that the trendy coffee spot is built out of two containers right on top of each other! Pretty cool right? My favourite drink at Spout has to be their single Flat White.​ - Cuisines: Cafe, Beverages, Coffee and Tea Average cost: ZAR150 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
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Spout Coffee Company
Firwood Avenue
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If you're the kind of person who can't get your day started without coffee Spout Coffee Co is the place for you. They definitely have some of the best coffee in town! A plus point is their baked goods​, which is actually baked by one of the owners herself. Another awesome feature that I love at Spout is that the trendy coffee spot is built out of two containers right on top of each other! Pretty cool right? My favourite drink at Spout has to be their single Flat White.​ - Cuisines: Cafe, Beverages, Coffee and Tea Average cost: ZAR150 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
If - Cuisines: Cafe, Italian, Pizza, European, Bakery, Deli Average cost: ZAR400 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
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Old Town Italy Menlyn Maine
210 Amarand Ave
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If - Cuisines: Cafe, Italian, Pizza, European, Bakery, Deli Average cost: ZAR400 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
If - Cuisines: Cafe, Continental Average cost: ZAR75 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Vintage Coffee Menlo Park
323 The Hillside Street
If - Cuisines: Cafe, Continental Average cost: ZAR75 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
If - Cuisines: Cafe Average cost: ZAR250 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
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Aroma Gourmet Coffee Roastery
Pienaar Street
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If - Cuisines: Cafe Average cost: ZAR250 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
If - Cuisines: Healthy Food, Juices, Beverages, Cafe Average cost: ZAR200 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
La coco C
4 Graham Rd
If - Cuisines: Healthy Food, Juices, Beverages, Cafe Average cost: ZAR200 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
If - Cuisines: Cafe Average cost: ZAR150 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
Seattle Coffee co - Loftus Park.
416 Kirkness St
If - Cuisines: Cafe Average cost: ZAR150 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
If - Cuisines: Cafe Average cost: ZAR150 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted
The Meatsmith
If - Cuisines: Cafe Average cost: ZAR150 for two people (approx.), Cash and Cards accepted

Shops close by to make self-catering a breeze 🛒

Here are a few shopping centres and malls close to​ the studio (Queensrest) where you can find necessities and groceries.
Queens Quarter (Queenswood Quarter) is a newly developed recently finished shopping centre in walking distance (600m) of the studio. Shops that you can find at Queens Quarter: ABSA Animal Junxion Checkers Checkers Liquor Clicks Debonairs Dynamic Vision Optometrists Fishaways Pick ‘n Pay Clothing Piza e Vino Planet Fitness Seattle Coffee Co SkinPhD Steers Woolworths Food The fact that you'll be so close to popular shops will make self-catering a breeze! - Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm | Sat: 9am - 5pm Sun & Public Holidays: 9am - 4pm
The Meatsmith
Queens Quarter (Queenswood Quarter) is a newly developed recently finished shopping centre in walking distance (600m) of the studio. Shops that you can find at Queens Quarter: ABSA Animal Junxion Checkers Checkers Liquor Clicks Debonairs Dynamic Vision Optometrists Fishaways Pick ‘n Pay Clothing Piza e Vino Planet Fitness Seattle Coffee Co SkinPhD Steers Woolworths Food The fact that you'll be so close to popular shops will make self-catering a breeze! - Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm | Sat: 9am - 5pm Sun & Public Holidays: 9am - 4pm
Situated in the heart of Pretoria's cosmopolitan Embassy suburbs, Brooklyn Mall and Brooklyn Square combine all the components to create a vibrant hub of activity for the Capital's most prestigious neighbourhood. Brooklyn Mall and Brooklyn Square offer customers the convenience of one-stop-shopping catering to the requirements of the most discerning shopper. A full complement of national retailers along with approximately 220 specialist retail stores provides the very best luxuries and shopping of choice. There is also an assortment of restaurants and coffee bars satisfying an astute palette. - Hours: Monday: 9am–7pm Tuesday: 9am–7pm Wednesday: 9am–7pm Thursday: 9am–7pm Friday: 9am–7pm Saturday: 9am–5pm Sunday: 9am–5pm
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Brooklyn Mall
Fehrsen Street
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Situated in the heart of Pretoria's cosmopolitan Embassy suburbs, Brooklyn Mall and Brooklyn Square combine all the components to create a vibrant hub of activity for the Capital's most prestigious neighbourhood. Brooklyn Mall and Brooklyn Square offer customers the convenience of one-stop-shopping catering to the requirements of the most discerning shopper. A full complement of national retailers along with approximately 220 specialist retail stores provides the very best luxuries and shopping of choice. There is also an assortment of restaurants and coffee bars satisfying an astute palette. - Hours: Monday: 9am–7pm Tuesday: 9am–7pm Wednesday: 9am–7pm Thursday: 9am–7pm Friday: 9am–7pm Saturday: 9am–5pm Sunday: 9am–5pm
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre is an award-winning superregional shopping centre situated in the fast-developing Menlyn node in the capital city of Tshwane, South Africa. This multi-level centre boasts a large base of international brands and flagship anchor stores. Menlyn Park has set new standard of becoming the biggest centre in Africa after undergoing a redevelopment of R 2.5 Billion. With its recent expansion and refurbishment, Menlyn has a GLA of over 177 000m2, an option of 16 parking entrants and 12 parking exits and 8250 parking bays. Menlyn Park continues to strive to bring you even more of the best shopping, dining, entertainment and leisure experiences, in a world-class mall that expresses a unique modern design and uses innovative green building to enable excellent, efficient operations. - Hours: Monday: 9am–8pm Tuesday: 9am–8pm Wednesday: 9am–8pm Thursday: 9am–8pm Friday: 9am–9pm Saturday: 9am–9pm Sunday: 9am–6pm
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Menlyn Park Shopping Centre
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Menlyn Park Shopping Centre is an award-winning superregional shopping centre situated in the fast-developing Menlyn node in the capital city of Tshwane, South Africa. This multi-level centre boasts a large base of international brands and flagship anchor stores. Menlyn Park has set new standard of becoming the biggest centre in Africa after undergoing a redevelopment of R 2.5 Billion. With its recent expansion and refurbishment, Menlyn has a GLA of over 177 000m2, an option of 16 parking entrants and 12 parking exits and 8250 parking bays. Menlyn Park continues to strive to bring you even more of the best shopping, dining, entertainment and leisure experiences, in a world-class mall that expresses a unique modern design and uses innovative green building to enable excellent, efficient operations. - Hours: Monday: 9am–8pm Tuesday: 9am–8pm Wednesday: 9am–8pm Thursday: 9am–8pm Friday: 9am–9pm Saturday: 9am–9pm Sunday: 9am–6pm
Hillcrest Boulevard Shopping Centre was built and completed in April 2004. It is conveniently situated on Lynnwood Road, adjacent to the University of Pretoria hostels, St Mary’s DSG School and is within walking distance of the Hillcrest and Vodacom Office Parks. It offers a variety of shops, including Woolworths, Dischem, Pick and Pay and KFC. The shopping centre is surrounded by major banks and access to and from both the banks and the shopping centre is most convenient. Parking at the centre and at the banks is free and security controlled. - Hours: Monday: 8am–6pm Tuesday: 8am–6pm Wednesday: 8am–6pm Thursday: 8am–6pm Friday: 8am–6pm Saturday: 9am–3pm Sunday: 9am–2pm
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Montagu Dried Fruit & Nuts - Pretoria, Hatfield
361 Lynnwood Rd
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Hillcrest Boulevard Shopping Centre was built and completed in April 2004. It is conveniently situated on Lynnwood Road, adjacent to the University of Pretoria hostels, St Mary’s DSG School and is within walking distance of the Hillcrest and Vodacom Office Parks. It offers a variety of shops, including Woolworths, Dischem, Pick and Pay and KFC. The shopping centre is surrounded by major banks and access to and from both the banks and the shopping centre is most convenient. Parking at the centre and at the banks is free and security controlled. - Hours: Monday: 8am–6pm Tuesday: 8am–6pm Wednesday: 8am–6pm Thursday: 8am–6pm Friday: 8am–6pm Saturday: 9am–3pm Sunday: 9am–2pm

Hospitals 🏥, Pharmacies 💊 and Police Stations 🚓

Here is a list with a few hospitals, pharmacies and police stations should you need any of the above services. A good rule of thumb is always to call emergency services if you have an emergency.
Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital is a private, non-profit hospital in Muckleneuk, Pretoria, South Africa, where the working language is both English and Afrikaans. - Address: 255 Bourke St, Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0002 - Hours: Open 24 hours
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Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital
255 Bourke St
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Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital is a private, non-profit hospital in Muckleneuk, Pretoria, South Africa, where the working language is both English and Afrikaans. - Address: 255 Bourke St, Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0002 - Hours: Open 24 hours
With 364 beds, the Life Eugene Marais Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in the Life Healthcare Group. This hospital, which is situated close to the city centre of Pretoria, provides treatment and care of an exceptional standard to a wide range of patients, whether they need routine or more serious procedures. The modern and sophisticated facilities include 14 theatres, one hybrid theatre and cath lab, specialised cardiac theatres, a neuro-spinal rehabilitation unit, and a comprehensive range of diagnostic equipment. The hospital is well-known for its neurosurgical and orthopaedic surgery. A first-class team of health professionals delivers world-class treatment and care in medical and surgical disciplines to patients in this renowned facility. Through their ongoing quality training, hospital employees are able to deliver excellent healthcare and embrace the principles of empathy, ethics, excellence and empowerment. - Address: 696 5th Ave, Les Marais, Pretoria, 0084
Life Eugene Marais Hospital
696 5th Ave
With 364 beds, the Life Eugene Marais Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in the Life Healthcare Group. This hospital, which is situated close to the city centre of Pretoria, provides treatment and care of an exceptional standard to a wide range of patients, whether they need routine or more serious procedures. The modern and sophisticated facilities include 14 theatres, one hybrid theatre and cath lab, specialised cardiac theatres, a neuro-spinal rehabilitation unit, and a comprehensive range of diagnostic equipment. The hospital is well-known for its neurosurgical and orthopaedic surgery. A first-class team of health professionals delivers world-class treatment and care in medical and surgical disciplines to patients in this renowned facility. Through their ongoing quality training, hospital employees are able to deliver excellent healthcare and embrace the principles of empathy, ethics, excellence and empowerment. - Address: 696 5th Ave, Les Marais, Pretoria, 0084
Life Groenkloof Hospital is a private hospital in Pretoria, South Africa. It is situated in Groenkloof, a leafy suburb south-east of the city centre. It was opened to the public in 1957. The hospital is part of the Life Healthcare group and features a state of the art stroke unit run by Dr W. Duim - Address: 50 George Storrar Dr, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027
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Life Groenkloof Hospital
50 George Storrar Dr
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Life Groenkloof Hospital is a private hospital in Pretoria, South Africa. It is situated in Groenkloof, a leafy suburb south-east of the city centre. It was opened to the public in 1957. The hospital is part of the Life Healthcare group and features a state of the art stroke unit run by Dr W. Duim - Address: 50 George Storrar Dr, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027
There is a Click pharmacy located in the newly developed Queens Quarter (Queenswood Quarter) shopping centre, in walking distance (600m) from the studio (Queensrest). - Monday: 9am–6pm Tuesday: 9am–6pm Wednesday: 9am–6pm Thursday: 9am–6pm Friday: 9am–6pm Saturday: 8am–5pm Sunday: 9am–3pm
Clicks Pharmacy - Queenswood Quarters
Stead Avenue
There is a Click pharmacy located in the newly developed Queens Quarter (Queenswood Quarter) shopping centre, in walking distance (600m) from the studio (Queensrest). - Monday: 9am–6pm Tuesday: 9am–6pm Wednesday: 9am–6pm Thursday: 9am–6pm Friday: 9am–6pm Saturday: 8am–5pm Sunday: 9am–3pm
The closet Dis-Chem to the studio (Queensrest) is Dis-Chem at Hatfield Plaza. - Address: 219 Lunnon Road Shop 35 Hillcrest Boulevard, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083
Dis-Chem Pharmacy Lynnwood Road - Hatfield
Hillcrest Boulevard
The closet Dis-Chem to the studio (Queensrest) is Dis-Chem at Hatfield Plaza. - Address: 219 Lunnon Road Shop 35 Hillcrest Boulevard, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083
SAPS Pretoria Moot
586 17th Ave
Brooklyn Police Station
119 Duxbury Rd