The Pudding Shop - Johannesburg

Trendy, lift the best place to spend your Saturday morning! zeus has a heart of gold cook the most delicious vegan food. gourmet vegan best! was happy enough to have dinner there Valentine's Day, I wish it was most night open! I know where I'll get my birthday cake.

This little Pudding Shop hidden away behind popular Italian Mediterranean restaurant La Cucina di Ciro in Parktown North is run by a vegan chef, Zeus and owned by Ciro and Clara, owners of the main restaurant. Zeus himself is Vegan and he is incredibly clued up. He knows a lot about veganism and he cooks and bakes incredible vegan items. There are also meat dishes on the menu but they are prepared in a different area. The Chocolate cake is absolutely phenomenal. So is the coconut french toast which is some sort of cake coated in coconut and served with home made almond milk ice cream! yum! This restaurant is accommodating, a little hot inside in the summer, but beautifully decorated and unique. I would also recommend La Cucina di Ciro for dinner they will always provide a vegan option for you, but the waiters are very busy at night, so just specify what you don't eat. Ask Ciro himself for a recommendation off menu. Soup is often vegan, hold the cream or yoghurt decoration. It's such fun to be able to order vegan waffles and ice cream or imaginative French toast for breakfast!

First of all, I have to say that this place deserved five stars. I think it's a bit ridiculous that you can only give max four stars to places that are veg*n friendly especially in a city that doesn't have many options. We went here for breakfast today and my husband and I are thoroughly impressed! I had the butternut waffle and my husband had the tofu schwarma. We finished the meal with the carrot pineapple cake which was incredible. Not only is the cake vegan, but it's the best cake I have had in SA; moist, not overly sweet, incredible. Everything we ate was fantastic and I can't wait to go back. The only con was the table of very loud hipster women next to us, but this not the restaurants fault.

Trendy, upmarket the best place to spend your Saturday morning! Zeus has a heart of gold cooks the most delicious Vegan food. Gourmet vegan at its best! Was lucky enough to have Valentines Day dinner there, I wish it were open most nights! I know where I'll be getting my birthday cake from :

The atmosphere at The Pudding Shop is delightful, with its greenery and decor creating a welcoming sense of openness. I've dined there multiple times and tried a variety of dishes, including their red bean burger, waffles, Indian tasting plate, and vegetable millefeuille, all of which have been delicious. The desserts are absolutely scrumptious, especially the many vegan options available—it's a shame I can't eat more! My mother and I often disagree about restaurants since she doesn’t follow a vegan diet, but The Pudding Shop is perfect for us as it offers both vegan and non-vegan meals, appealing to a wide range of diners. One downside is the notably slow service; I've witnessed customers leave out of frustration after waiting too long or being overlooked. Even so, the staff has always been friendly. Overall, my experiences at The Pudding Shop have been positive, and I would recommend it to any vegans looking for a tasty and relaxed breakfast or lunch. This review has been updated from my previous one dated November 18, 2015.