The Social House Cafe - Benoni

2018/04/10 definitely has the right name a real social place. Spent most of the day there. Great atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor under roof seating. We ordered the chicken burger chicken strips in a croissant a pleasant change from the usual chicken breast on a bun. We also ordered the salmon burger a very tasty salmon fish cake on a toasted croissant. Both meals were served with chips and salad and were delicious. The milkshakes are a must have unusual flavors and really thick and good.

I’ve had an eye on this establishment via Zomato for almost a year. I’ve also driven past but somehow the photos on Zomato and the outside of the restaurant/cafe just didn’t draw me in. <br/ <br/ Today however we took a chance and decided to give it a try, after first taking a reccie before going in. <br/ <br/ What a fantastic find and surprise it turned out to be. The owner Beulah, has an eye for the unusual and for detail. It reflects in the layout and decor. Obviously a lot of thought has gone into everything. The book theme permeates throughout, right down to a wonderful book on the table and another that had the bill enclosed in it. There is a very comfy and warm and relaxing atmosphere and the tables are well spaced out. There is a small outside patio and the inside consists of different partitions and levels, and a section of beautiful wooden floor. <br/ <br/ Our waitress was, unfortunately for us, brand new and struggled to answer our questions about the menu. She did however get someone to help her plus she was friendly and pleasant. <br/ <br/ I ordered their gourmet cheese burger. I thought it was a bit pricey at R95 but it did have a side salad and chips. The meal was served on a wooden platter board and the presentation was extremely inviting. We eat first with our eyes and I couldn’t wait to tuck into this 8 inch high burger. The crisp, fresh and firm salad had a delicious dressing and the chips had a more’ish chip spice on them. <br/ The burger bun was lightly grilled and the patty perfectly cooked. I really enjoyed the juicy and yummy burger. <br/ <br/ My wife had a chicken bacon salad with a very cute home cooked bran mini loaf, accompanying it. She thoroughly enjoyed it. <br/ <br/ My daughter had a mini kiddies burger and chips off the kiddies menu. <br/ <br/ To end off I had a double espresso and that was the weakest element of the otherwise great meal. I think a bit more investigation could go into serving the perfect size, strength and quantity of espresso. Also a smaller espresso size teaspoon would be better. <br/ <br/ Overall we felt welcomed and relaxed at this local neighbourhood establishment and had a really well presented and tasty meal. Like a said, a great find!! <br/ <br/ We will definitely go back to try some of the other options on the menu and sit back and chill.

My wife and I had chicken soup which was absolutely dillisious. Great cappuccino can recommend it. Very tranquil place to have a great coffee and to read a good book. The service was great and the staff are very friendly.

Having driven past on nearly a daily basis since they opened I was dying to give The Social House a try and decided to pop in for a family brunch.  <br/ <br/ The decor is amazing with a hip coffee shop/cafe vibe with various seating options from the traditional table to a cosy armchair. Staff were welcoming, friendly and really helpful. The owner seems hands-on and popped past our table to explain to the kids how to fold the 'origami fortune teller '. <br/ <br/ We started off our visit with coffee and hot chocolates, the coffee isn 't the best but it 's not terrible. My wife and I both ordered 'The Beef Sandwich ' on light seed bread (Which is served as an open sandwich) and the kids both had the Nutella Orea Flapjacks and ice-cream. All the food was really tasty even though the beef was a bit on the tough side.<br/ <br/ There isn 't a dedicated kids area however, there is enough to keep them occupied at the table.<br/ <br/ Will definitely go back!

Highly recommended place and I must say I’m pleasantly surprised at this “hidden jewel “ Stunning decor and the food is out of this world Staff are very professional and have a warmth that make you feel at ease, they will be happy to assist you connecting to the free WiFi. Attention to detail is amazing. There is definitely a New York feel to this place with a books filling the walls. There are younger folks here working on their laptops and enjoying the ambiance. Outside area for those that smoke Top point wheel chair friendly to all areas inside the restaurant Make this place your “place to celebrate “ they block off part of the restaurant for private parties at a nominal fee. PS they have a liquor license and supply wine and I saw a wide range there on the well presented table . I have seen the set up and it looks amazing. The customer can choose from a verity of snacks and cold meats that are presented very tastefully chefs obviously present these platters