leafy greens café

as non-vegans, it was with a great deal of curiosity that we had ourlunchclub at leafy  greens.  we all opted for the bigger of the two plate options & were really impressed with the variety of options.  the food was delicious (don't sound so surprised fi!!), & we all thoroughly enjoyed it.  i felt incredibly full, but managed to find space for a chocolaty nutty treat which i thought was a little small, but absolutely delicious!  the highlights for the group were the apple sherbet drink & the low light was a coconut drink served in its shell which was all of 2 sips. the location is lovely, but from a logistical point of view we were a bit frustrated when we came to pay that the card machine wasn't working (which we were only told when the bill came!!), but were given the option of doing an eft from the computer in the shop next to the restaurant.  so - would i go back - no - actually none of us would be desperate to, but that's the aim of our club - to try new places & new things!

my birthdaylunchgave me the opportunity to drag my entire, skeptical, family along to what my carbi & carnivorous brother referred to as the "grazing meadows"!!!
as expected, his sarcasm was soon swallowed when he saw the spectacular spread on offer! of course, the craft beer selection didn't hurt either, but this is a great offering of leafy greens that often deters my dining partners from other veggie establishments.
from the craft beers and vegan pizza to the coconut coffees and and decadent desserts; i cannot fault anything at leafy greens and the fact that it has won the hearts of my whole family too makes it my number one restaurant for life! 💚

literally my favourite! :) i love love love leafy greens. if i lived any closer i would be there all the time. 

thelunchbuffet is just fantastic. i know it's pricey at r145 for a large plate, but i pile that plate up and get serious value for money. plus, you know that everything you are eating is organic, super clean, vegan (obvs) and delicious. i have never been disappointed. the service was always on point (shout out to jasper - he was great) and the setting is so beautiful. 

it's my go to spot for a nice relaxed sundaylunchand i really really wish that it was just a bit closer to town... 

ps: open up a sister branch in parkhurst ;) you'll make a killing.

it’s a lovely vegan restaurant in a beautiful setting. the food is nice. i had thelunchbuffet which had a lot of variety but it didn’t wow me. i felt a r180 for a plate of food was a little too expensive for the food itself and not quite worth it. but it’s worth going to, even if it’s just for a almond milk latte and the beautiful gardens.

gourmet vegetarian delicious wholesome food! we had thelunchbuffet under trees, beautiful setting and just amazing what flavored and variety can be achieved with vegetables! we will be back!

we have been to leafy greens a number of times but not enough. everytime is a deliciously indulgent experience. the quality and variety always delights. we especially have loved to eat outside when the weather permits. the natural setting is absolutely lovely and soothes my soul. also had a fabulous xmaslunchin 2019.

really good food in a beautiful location!

this restaurant is about more than just serving food. it's a whole experience. you can take a scenic walk through the vegetable garden and orchards, where they grow many of the ingredients used in their dishes. or you can lie on the lush grass and soak up some sunlight. the restaurant has a very laid-back feel to it and the views from the outside tables are stunning. the only issue with eating outside is that you get quite a lot of bees buzzing around your drinks and food.

we had the sundaylunchbuffet, and between the four of us, we tried pretty much everything on the menu. there were many different options and most of the food was very flavourful (which is often not the case with healthy vegetarian/vegan restaurants). my personal favourites were the pizza slices, the creamy broccoli and cauliflower, the cabbage "meat" balls, the french onion dip, the sprout salad, the iced tea and the malted carob drink. the sushi was the only food that i found rather flavourless (or maybe i just didn't see the sauce that goes with it). the one downside of having the buffet is that it is difficult to determine whether the food contains ingredients to which you may be allergic. i think that the restaurant should have more descriptive name cards with a list of allergens for each item on the buffet table. 

all-in-all it was a wonderfully relaxing sunday afternoon out. for anyone that cares about healthy, plant-based and sustainable eating, a visit to this restaurant is an absolute must. they even use biodegradable straws!

if you know me or would like to know me, this is one of my favourite restaurant. i discovered it when i changed my diet back in 2016. i was mainly on a fruit and veggies diet only.

so on the 21st of march 2018, i had breakfast with my good friend nxalati and my wonderful daughter, koti😍 the food was amazing as usual, i kinda started eating before taking a pic of my food so my photo is a bit messed up. i like their buffet and this one was cheaper r65 for a plate or r65 for bowl. i found this cheaper than their lunch.

after thelunchwe took a stroll around their gorgeous farm. my daughter was chasing chickens and played on the trampoline 😃 she loved it!

great location, very easy to find. very tranquil atmosphere. we had a great waiter who was very helpful and friendly. the menu options for breakfast andlunchare short and sweet. i had the bunless beetroot burger which was yummy. next time i will definitely choose the buffet and have a taste of everything.

absolutely wonderful- my friend took us here to spend brunch and we decide to stay for thelunchbuffet... absolutely worth it ... afterwards we took a stroll through the farm yard , talking nonsense while listen to bollywood music as a background accompaniment to the wonderful scenery... lol
there was no need to eat after such a glorious meal...
ill definitely go again... i do say though that it is quite the romantic spot...

i was visiting joburg and wanted to go forlunchsomewhere i could sit outdoors in a natural setting, rather than a shopping mall. i remembered seeing this spot previously when at their neighbour, casalinga, so decided to give it a try. well we were blown away. my husband and i both had the buffet. anyone who doesn't think that healthy, organic, vegan, dairy-free food could possibly taste good, must try this place! an incredible variety of delicious salads, breads, dips, and hot foods to choose from. everything is so tasty! my husband (a non-vegetarian) could not stop raving about the food. their service is attentive and friendly as well. afterlunchwe took a relaxing stroll through the large veggie garden from where they source many of their ingredients. definitely my new best jhb spot!

situated on an organic farm in muldersdrift this is one of my favourite restaurants in jhb. visit on the weekend for thelunchbuffet. best variety of vegan food, and my favourite because my non vegan family loves going here too and eating veganised versions of their favourite foods which are freshly prepared from the organic pickings on the farm. don't think lots and lots of salads.. be prepared to be amazed! vegan. ever tasted so good. you'll end up rolling out of there, because you'll want to try everything. my favourite is the pizza, mexican dip and kale salad with added dried olives. and freshly made chocolate brazilian nut mylk!

can't say i'm impressed. sure, i'm carnivorous but that does not mean that i don't understand or don't eat veg - quite the contrary. for the breakfast buffet there were; crispy fried potato skins, fried potato (slap) chips, fried onion rings, fried (sautéed) mushrooms, fried tofu, fried (sautéed) soya sausage, wilted spinach... to be the ultimate "unhealthy" meal all it needed was fried bacon, fried eggs or a chargrilled steak. the "freshly squeezed this morning" veg juice in a bottle was tasteless and watered down. add to that exorbitant prices for everything. ok, so vegan is a cool fashion statement - or not. maybelunchwill be more interesting. won't be back to try it though. must say however, the people who work there are really friendly and helpful. the setting is beautiful and the location feels like country side away from home but on the doorstep. but, the friendly people and the lovely setting still does not make up for boring food. sorry.

visited 2017-03-21 forlunchbuffet.  the most amazing selection of foods to choose from, all of which are expertly made and mouthwatering delicious.  our party had grown from 2 to 4 people, and without amending the booking (never leave it to a man) we were accommodated.  the little shop inside the restaurant is wonderful too.  we will definitely return.

new into the world of vegan eating my wife and i have been struggeling to find places where we are comfortable choosing dishes of a menu. this was the first time could sit back and enjoy myself knowing that my lifestyle choice wasnt a burden on the waiting or kitchen staff. still trying to figure out our daily menu, i thought i had done enough research to know what a vegan diet entails. what a fool i was. the food served atlunchbuffet was eye opening and any fears i had of my limited choice was put to bed. a selection of food that made me smile from ear to ear. i have not eaten so well since staring our vegan journey and will remember this experience for some time to come. installed this app just to thank leafy greens for the wonderfull effort they put into their business.