The Lab Style Coffee Bar

3 Satara Rd, Eastcliff, Johannesburg, 2130, South Africa
+27 10 013 1585
$$$ Cafe
(120 Reviews)
Price Range R 50–150

The Lab Style Coffee Bar on Satara Road in Eastcliff serves as a relaxed neighborhood café where good coffee meets hearty, straightforward meals. Locals often drop in for breakfast, drawn by a menu that balances classic café favourites with just enough variety to keep things interesting. Whether you’re after a strong Lab’ Americano to kickstart your day or a creamy cappuccino, the coffee here clearly holds pride of place and earns regular praise from patrons.

The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with a friendly team that seems to know many faces by name, creating a familiar vibe without feeling exclusive. The space suits early risers and those looking for a steady spot to settle into a weekend brunch, with most visitors arriving in the mornings or late mornings to enjoy quiet conversation over well-priced meals. It’s easy to imagine locals popping in between errands or meeting friends for a laid-back catch-up.

Food-wise, the café offers more than just coffee—breakfast items like the bacon, egg and cheese beef burger or the slice of cheese and mushroom sauce offer satisfying options aimed at those wanting something substantial but uncomplicated. The selection of cakes and milkshakes round off the experience with a sweet touch. The menu’s emphasis on straightforward comfort food supports the casual, everyday feel of the place.

Service at The Lab Style Coffee Bar is attentive without being intrusive, noted by customers as both caring and friendly. This contributes to the sense of the café as a space where people are not just passing through but feel comfortable enough to linger. The owner’s personal involvement further strengthens this impression, making it a spot that blends efficient service with genuine hospitality.

All told, The Lab Style Coffee Bar fits well into Eastcliff’s rhythm as a local café ideal for a reliable breakfast or coffee break. It appeals mainly to morning and mid-morning crowds who value good quality coffee, affordable yet satisfying food, and a relaxed, neighborly atmosphere.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
What they serve
Coffee
Prepared foods
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

07:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Tuesday

07:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday

07:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Thursday

07:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Friday

07:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday

07:30 AM - 02:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

120 Reviews
Michele Dos Santos

29 Dec 2025

Brilliant breakfasts and great service! The pricing is incredibly reasonable too! This a lovely brekkie spot!

Sakina Majam

22 Dec 2025

The perfect gem on Eastcliff. Best breakfast that is so affordable. Cappuccino is so good.

Chené Coertze

21 Nov 2025

Delicious milkshakes and the best breakfast in town!! Most caring and friendly service would recommend The Lab Style 100%

wendy howarth

12 Nov 2025

Excellent service, friendly staff, good quality food.

Michelle Murray

04 Nov 2025

Wonderful experience and fabulous staff! The owner, Sara has her personal touch and Eddie is amazing going the extra mile. Now to mention the food - fantastic!! Thank you for making our family feel at home.

michelle pelser

27 Oct 2025

Friendly and value for money ...Best little hidden gem in Jhb South... They deliver Takw ways.

Kellson Marcus

10 Oct 2025

I had a great time during my last visit here. The café is lab-themed, and all the sauces and drinks came in scientific glassware, something we all thought was a nice touch. The staff were attentive and helped us through the ordering process and checked in on us while we were at the restaurant. The food was ready very quickly and was simply delicious. I had the Monster Burger and definitely recommend it.

Malcolm Timberlake

01 Oct 2025

You won’t be disappointed ! Definitely value for money. Our meal and service were faultless. The decor is colourful, clean, almost clinical. Adjacent to a medical centre The Lab Style theme fits well. Whilst not initially obvious it also has a Portuguese ‘flavour’ to it. The first clue was a group of patrons there at the time were Portuguese speaking. Then, inside, a Barcelos Rooster is on display. It is said that the Rooster is the embodiment of the Portuguese love of life, and certainly the owner displayed that love of life. When looking for a coffee shop in the area of Klipriviersberg, where we were planning a hike, the name and the high ratings of 4.8 caught my attention. Arriving for breakfast at around 11h30 we were half expecting to be told the breakfast menu was closed. However, we were pleasantly surprised that they were not only serving breakfast but were also flexible in adding some extras to our Lab Style breakfast order. By the way their Lab Style breakfast includes a cappuccino or coffee - all for R40. It was cooked to perfection, tasty, and with great service (thanks Edias). Following their theme the spicy sauce came in a volumetric flask, and the coffee was served in a glass beaker with mixing rod. Finally I made the connection. The decor colours were picked up from the Barcelos Rooster. It certainly made for an interesting outing. That’s why we like to support owner styled and interesting coffee shops. There’s limited parking inside. Outside a friendly carguard will take care of your car.

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