The 7 Best Dessert Cafes In Johannesburg

From handmade chocolates to ice cream-filled cookies, the best dessert cafes in Johannesburg serve up some of the sweetest, most delectable treats in all of South Africa.

If you’ve visited any one of the best dessert cafes in Cape Town, then you might already have a taste of what to expect from South African dessert bars. Here, they know how to serve up the sweetest treats in the whole world.

Get ready to let these scrumptious desserts carry you by the hand and into a sugar haze. Here are the seven best dessert cafes in Johannesburg.

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1. Moody Cow

You won’t find anything here to feel moody about. From bubble waffles and freak shakes to creamy ice cream, Moody Cow serves pretty much any sweet concoction available, and they do it all with flair. While it’s hard to decide on where to begin your sugar-filled journey here, we suggest starting with The Tart. They douse warm waffles in milk tart gelato, cinnamon apples, cinnamon dust, Nuttycrust cookies, and a Milky Bar drizzle.

Best Dessert Cafes in Johannesburg

2. X&O Patisserie

X&O Patisserie is so inventive and creative that their famous cronuts were voted into TIME Magazine’s Top Inventions back in 2013. This hybrid dessert mixes croissants and doughnuts to form a delectable, delicious treat. However, you’ll find lots of other delightful desserts here as well, and it’s the sweet variety that makes it one of the best dessert cafes in Johannesburg.

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3. Crumbs & Cream

As you can probably guess by the name, Crumbs & Cream excels at serving high-quality, super delicious cookies and ice cream. Combine warm, gooey cookies with cold, creamy ice cream to create the most scrumptious dessert you’ll ever taste. Cookie flavours range from red velvet and traditional chocolate chips while ice cream flavours are constantly rotating to ensure guests always have something to look forward to when coming back.

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4. Paul’s Homemade Ice Cream

If you’re looking for quality homemade ice cream in South Africa, you can never go wrong with a visit to Paul’s Homemade Ice Cream. Here, they make piled-high sundaes and scoop flavour after flavour to serve quality cones and other ice cream treats. From a traditional chocolate birthday cake ice cream cone to a wonderfully-crafted ice cream cake, you’ll find it all here. By far one of the best places for dessert in Johannesburg.

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5. Sally Williams

Stop by Sally Williams to experience moments of everyday indulgence. This gourmet dessert bar serves quality Belgian chocolate and Turkish delights, but they’re famous for their world-class nougat. From divine milkshakes to traditional scoops, everything here is perfectly crafted and full of flavour. Try their ice cream for a great post-meal dessert or opt for sampling a small slice of Turkish delight.

6. Wakey Wakey

Who says you can’t have dessert for breakfast? Wakey Wakey is home to the best waffles in South Africa, at least if you ask any Johannesburg local. From Cajun Chicken Waffles to Caramel and Banana Waffle, everything on the menu here is worth a try. The best part? You can visit for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert. Be careful, however, as their waffles are delightfully addicting.

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7. La Cremosa

Experience the creamy essence of world-class gelato in one of the best dessert cafes in Johannesburg. At La Cremoas, you’ll discover the most delightful array of gelato flavours in South Africa. Made with fresh fruits, quality milk, and lots of care, stop by to enjoy flavours that range from Salted Caramel to Pomegranate. Oh, and that’s not even mentioning the other sweet treats they serve. Best to stop by and see for yourself.

Elizabeth Thorn

Elizabeth has lived and worked in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, all of which have contributed to her passion for travel writing. When she's not writing, you can find her exploring little hideouts in Colombia or watching photography tutorials on YouTube.

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