l8 cafe

lovely place in a very nice courtyard, awesome for brunch outside on a sunny day! however, most tables seem to be outdoors so this wouldn't be such a nice place on rainy/colder days. the food is great! i had the l8 breakfast and the brie on top of the scrambled eggs is quite creative. the staff is very nice but when entering, it was a bit confusing since there were other restaurants next to it and no staff welcomed us and helped us grab tables.

i love the 44 stanley vibe and l8 is in the heart of it. they are known for their sandwiches, burgers and paninis and they serve delicious craft beers, g&t's and they have a wonderful selection of wines. they really have a great menu, dying to go there for breakfast.

the service was good, but the food did take a while to arrive.

now onto the food, i ordered the mclovin’ burger it was tasty, but kind of lacked seasoning. the patty was cooked well, but my greens were soggy :( the boys at the table ordered the dude and they absolutely loved it, the yolk was runny and the flavours were tasty. others at the table ordered the mr wolf open sandwich: chicken, feta, peppadews, avo and l8 sauce. the chicken was succulent but needed more sauce. 

a lovely place to visit on the weekend with some friends.

after getting the opportunity to visit l8 cafe located in 44 stanley i was super excited as i had heard many things about this place but i'd never been myself. off i went and out of all the places i have been this was definitely one of my favourites! on arrival i had a chat with filip about how the name and business came about and it's not often you come across someone who talks about their work with such passion! then onto the coffee - my addiction - it is one of the best coffees i've had, i might have even had to have 2 🙊🙊 and then the burger. this is definitely a hidden gem of a burger joint! for someone who doesn't like burgers let me tell you it was one of the best burgers i have ever eaten! you should definitely pay them a visit! to read more follow me on instagram @jessbirdinthewild or on my blog jessbirdinthewild.wordpress.com

omg omg omg!!! is pretty much what i would describe my experience as when visiting this little cafè in 44 stanley. an amazing atmosphere created by two amazing owners that have an unbelievable passion for food . their cafè is an absolute vision and was started purely out of a food stall at the rosebank roof top market 8 years ago. firstly i would definitely recommend their range of burgers, i know what you are thinking, everyone says try the burgers but honestly this is a hidden gem of a burger joint. i will definitely be visiting here way more often . i can honestly say it was a unbelievable burger, 1 of my top 5 burgers iv ever had, which includes travelling across the usa tasting burgers so please make it a top 5 on your list . i can not thank filip for all your insight into the business and thank you for a truely unforgettable experience.

definitely worth a visit even if its just for a cuppa of whatever, there coffee is to die for. small secret😉.

i’ve got food a few times from here, my most recent being the worst, the other times the food was pleasant.
i love the toasties, but the burger i recently had was horrible, bad quality bun, dry patty and the chips weren’t great either.

had a great experience in the hot summer morning under the shade. the breakfast was delicious and the drinks super refreshing. i will definitely come back! it was not packed and the service was very quick, try it out😉

the service was excellent and the staff were very friendly and attentive. the presentation of the food and the drinks was superb. the menu was interesting and varied. the burgers are what sets this restaurant apart though - the patties were delicious (the best in johannesburg) and the buns were the perfect size. i will definitely be coming back.

got there around 10am, the perfect time from branch
under some tree shade, birds singing and alive with the buzz of foot steps and people chatting, it was fantastic, ordered the hibiscus and vanilla tea, bring on the higher living, it was really, great and the bill the butcher sandwich was sublime, steak charred to perfection well medium is perfection,
i’m so going back

l8 is our go-to weekend hangout . top class preparations, ingredients & flavour . they serve burgers & gourmet sandwiches besides other breakfast options . for vegetarians , their bojack burger is literally the best we’ve ever had in this city - served with spiced hand cut fries - it’s a true delight and our repeat order ! lemonada is our most favourite drink which is a heady mix of lemonade & mint - so so deliciously refreshing . we love eating their gourmet burgers too viz. hatchet harry( brie cheese , sundried tomato ,
pesto & all the yummy goodness) & one more veg option which has mozzarella cheese . we’ve eaten in over 50 cafes in joburg but l8 is hands down our favourite because of their amazing quality and flavour !

what a great little spot, but tables under the trees out in the shade.  i ordered the cartman grilled beef burger, which is topped with a creamy mushroom sauce, onion rings and bacon.  my friend had the mclovin burger which is served with mozzarella, homemade bacon, avocado and fig sauce.  they are both absolutely delicious.  prices are very reasonable and service is great.

the best hangout. stanley is one of my favorite place and l8 happens to win my love for their ambiance and food...it's amazing. i enjoyed my hibiscus tea... absolute bliss💞. i'm coming back soon.

food is great and the setting has a charming ambiance - we ordered breakfasts and they were all delicious. the service however is really not up to standard and brings the whole experience down. there is only one waiter handling the whole floor and this was on a saturday morning, which is probably the busiest time. they really need to get more waiters and up the service.

there sandwiches are number one. they have a good selection of beer including your regular south african beers. great for a quick bite on a lunch break.

the place is small but has a great feel. food was ultra delicious(the burgers especially). service was outstanding. overall just a wonderful experience. really enjoyed their gin and tonic combinations 👌🏾

this is a lovely spot nestled in the vibey 44 stanley in milpark. quick service, good food and great coffee. however they ran short on a few ingredients which left limited choices on the drinks menu. i ate the lester burnham sandwich which was good but felt the turkish bread a little too tough with an overpowering amount of pesto. all round nice experience.