Evolved from a 12 seater café in the 90’s making toasted cheese and filter coffee to a full blown 100-seater restaurant. Under the Trees has established itself as one of Joburg’s best brekke and lunch spots. Voted as one of Jpburg’s top rated café’s, we’re famous for our freshly ground, bold coffee, homemade chicken pie and thin-crust authentic Italian pizzas. Our homemade baked cheesecake, apple crumble, carrot cake and scones have stood the test of time and are made with secret, handed down family recipes. Run by Christine and Vincent Schaffler, we love hearty, healthy, homemade goodness that leaves you feeling delightfully satisfied.
Hand picked herbs, veggies and garnishes come from our organic
veggie garden to your plate. An indoor fire and blankets alongside a glass of Gluhwein will warm your heart in winter while our tranquil, tree filled garden is the perfect escape from the busy city.
A visit to Under the Trees is not complete without visiting our little Book and Gift Shop. Pick up a good read or special gift and try on an Emthunzini Sun Hat.
Closed on Mondays & Open Tuesday to Sunday – 08h00 – 16:30
We’re pet-friendly 
Tel: 011 786 0242
Food Menu
Breakfast
Famous Breakfast
Please note, our Famous Breakfasts are served until 11:30 on weekends and public holidays
Anchovy on Rye
R49
Salmon & Smashed Avo* on Toast (2 slices)
R112
Homemade Muesli with seasonal fruit, yogurt and honey
R76
Butter Croissant with jam & cheese
R48
Omelettes
Make your own omelette with a choice of the below. Starts at R36
Fillings:
Onion (10) Tomato (12) mushroom, cheddar
(18) feta, mozzarella, bacon, spinach (20)
Under the Trees
2 eggs, bacon, savory mince, tomato, mushrooms and two slices of toast.
R100
2 eggs, bacon, savoury mince, tomato,
mushrooms and two slices of toast.
Kosher option
R104
Mince on Toast
Savory mince topped with a fried egg
R64/94
Royal Breakfast
Toasted croissant or bagel with scrambled eggs, bacon/salmon trout with avo*
R88/112
French Toast
2 slices of Brioche bread with bacon and banana
R82
Bacon, banana, & syrup topped with a fried egg – R82
Breakfast Waffle – R74
Royal Carb Free
Scrambled eggs, salmon trout, avo*, spinach, mushrooms & fresh tomato
R116
Bonsai
1 egg, bacon, tomato & toast
Kosher option R56
R49
Toasties
Toasties
Your choice of either white, brown, rye or low GI
Mozzarella & Tomato
R56
Chicken Mayo
R69
Gourmet Under the Trees
Chicken mayo, bacon, mozzarella
R78
Bagels
Bagels
Chicken Mayo
Our Famous Chicken Mayo, sliced tomatoes,
gherkins and avo*
R82
Tuna Mayo
Our Famous Tuna Mayo, sliced tomatoes, gherkins and avo*
R82
Salmon & Cream Cheese
Salmon (80g), cream cheese, red onion and capers
R108
Veggie Deluxe
Cream cheese, avo*, cucumber, tomato & red onion
R80
Bagel Burger
A 200g beef patty with caramelised onions, tomato & cheddar cheese. Served with thick cut potato chips
Add bacon 20
R108
Add our famous thick cut potato chips to any dish!
R32
Tramezzinis
Tramezzini’s
Mozzarella & Tomato
R62
Chicken Mayo
R75
Gourmet Under the Trees
Chicken mayo, bacon, mozzarella
R89
Spinach, Feta & Olive
R76
Pizza
Pizza
Our pizzas are made with the finest 00 flour which goes through a 24hr rising period. This keeps the base thin and crispy, just the way it should be.
Global Citizen
Artichoke, olives & baby spinach
R122
Davy Jones
Calamari, chorizo & feta
R145
Earth Child
Olives, hummus, red onion, peppers & mushroom
R112
Great Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola, pear & baby spinach
R118
Ace of Hearts
Salami, avo* & feta
R124
Mexicana
Topped with our famous homemade mince and chilli
R112
Butternut Beauty
Roasted butternut, feta & pumpkin seeds
R98
Vivacious Veggie
Olives, mushrooms, baby spinach, feta & avo*
R128
Chicken Joe
Marinated Chicken, mushroom & avo*
R126
Famous Masala
Masala curried chicken, balsamic glazed rosa tomatoes, green peppers, feta & red onion
R134
Regina
Smoked country Ham & mushroom
R112
Hawaiian
Smoked Country Ham & pineapple
R110
Focaccia
Garlic & herb
R56
Margherita
Mozzarella and olive oil
R72
Extras: Banana, Butternut, Capers Green pepper, Pineapple, Onion, Rocket (10), Anchovies, Bacon, Chicken, Mushroom, Cheddar, Feta, Gorgonzola, Ham, Olives, Spinach (20) Artichokes, Salami, avo* (25)
Salads
Salads
Fresh & scrumptious, served with a slice of healthy bread. Half portions charged at 75% of the standard
price.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Leafy greens with tender chicken strips, avo*, red onion, olives & feta
R92
Masala Curried Chicken Salad
Lightly curried chicken breast cubes in a creamy cinnamon and ginger dressing, with flaked almonds & avo*
R96
Salmon, Avo & Feta Salad
Salmon, avo*, feta, tomatoes, seasonal greens & lettuce (substitute feta for cream cheese)
R112
Tuna Salad
Tuna mayo, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, avo*, olives, anchovies & lettuce
R94
Roasted Butternut & Feta
Roasted butternut, beetroot, rosa tomatoes, avo*, Couscous & pan-fried pumpkin seeds
R94
Roquefort, Apple & Pecan Nut
Lettuces, garden greens, apples, avo*, topped with Roquefort cheese & toasted pecan nuts, served with a yogurt dressing
R94
Favorites
Favorites
Please note, our Homemade Favourites are served from 11:30 on weekends & public holidays
Chicken Kebabs
Tender cubes of grilled chicken on a skewer, served with veggies, garden salad or thick cut potato chips
R89
Homemade Beef Burger
A 200g beef patty with caramelised onions, tomato & cheddar cheese. Served with thick cut potato chips or a garden salad.
Add bacon 20
R108
Homemade Chicken Pie
Served with a garden salad, vegetables of the day or thick cut potato chips
R94
Quiche of the Day
Spinach & Feta or Asparagus quiche, served with a garden salad or thick-cut potato chips
R79
Low Carb Beef Burger
200g beef patty with caramelised onions, seasonal veggies and cauliflower mash
R96
Mushroom Burger
Brown mushroom, tzatziki, smashed avo*, tomato, red onion and rocket on a seeded bun
R89
Grilled Calamari
Marinated Calamari tubes grilled in lemon butter, with thick cut potato chips and a side salad
R138
Grilled Calamari Salad
Traditional Greek salad tossed with tender Calamari tubes
R118
Book A Table
Please note: We cannot secure same-day bookings over Saturdays and Sundays. Please make sure to book in advance for these days to avoid disappointment.
Drinks Menu
Smooties
Smooties
Berry Express – Refresh
Blackberry, Rasberry & Strawberry with fruit juice
R56
Peach Bum – Unwind
Banana, Peach & Strawberry with fruit juice
R56
Best Mate – Revive
Blueberry, Raspberry & Banana with fruit juice
R56
Tropical Tang – Tan’g’talize
Peach, Pineapple & Mango with fruit juice
R56
Paw Paw Punch – Boost
Papaya, Kiwi & Strawberry with fruit juice
R56
Peanut Butter – Upper
Peanut Butter, Banana, Honey & Yohurt
R56
Freshly Squeezed
Freshly Squeezed
ABC
Apple, beetroot & carrot
R45
Ginger Green
Pineapple, ginger, mint and pear
R45
Immunity
Pineapple, apple and carrot
R45
Detox
Pineapple, apple, carrot & ginger
R45
ACC
Apple, cucumber and celery
R45
Cold beverages
Cold beverages
Gourmet Freezos
(Hazelnut Moccachino or Chai)
R42/48
Iced Coffee
R36
Coffee Freezo
R44
Frulatas
R49
Fresh Juices
R28
Milkshakes
R46
Still/Sparkling Water
R21
‘Tisers
R26
Cordials
R10
Mixers 200ml
R18
Soft Drinks
R22
Homemade Cordials with Soda
R30
Hot Beverages
Hot Beverages
ESPRESSO – R22
Double Espresso – R26
Americano – R28
Latte – R30
Cappuccino – R30
Macchiatto – R24
Rooibos Cappuccino
cream 38
R35
Gourmet Latte’s
(Café Mocha, Hazelnut Moccachino, Chai)
R38
Milo/Hot Choc
(Add marsh-mellow 4)
R36
Tea
(Five Roses/Rooibos)
R19
Twinings Herbal tea
R22
Homemade Cordials
(Traditional Lemon or Fresh Ginger)
R12
Beers & Ciders
Beers & Ciders
*Devil’s Peak Lager On Tap 42*
Hansa
R26
Black Label
R26
Castle Lager
R26
Castle Free
R26
Castle Lite
R28
Windhoek
R28
Heineken
R29
Amstel
R29
Savanna
R28
Hunter’s Dry
R28
Spirits
Spirits
*Bloedlemoen G&T On Tap*
R56
Bells
R25
Jameson
R29
Gordon’s
R25
Jose Cuervo Gold
R25
Smirnoff 1818 Vodka
R25
Coffee Kahlua
R50
Irish Coffee Jameson
R55
Dom Pedro – Whisky
R60
Dom Pedro Amarula
R60
Jagermeister
R25
Wine
Sparkling Wine
Krone Borealis/Brut/Night Nectar
R295
J.C. Le Roux
R150
White Wine
Darling Cellars Sweet White
R38/105
Porcupine Ridge Chennin Blanc
R40/109
Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc
R42/120
Rustenberg Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc
R60/178
Rustenberg Stellenbosch Unwooded Chardonnay
R60/178
Bon Courage Chardonnay Prestige Cuvee
R190
Rose
Porcupine Ridge Dry Rosé
R40/109
Spier Chardonnay/Pinot Noir (Rose’)
R48/140
Red wine
Flagstone Poetry
Cabernet Sauvignon
R49/142
Porcupine Ridge Merlot
R48/140
Barista Pinotage
R165
Montpellier Red Blend
R180
Montpellier Cabernet Sauvignon
R290
Sangria
R46
Cocktails
Cocktails
Under the Trees Mojito
Mint leaves, lemon, Bacardi Rum, Soda Water, Triple Sec & Mojito Mint Syrup
R76
Strawberry Mojito
Mint leaves, lemon, Bacardi Rum, Soda Water, Triple Sec & French Strawberry Syrup
R76
Cosmopolitan
Cranberry juice, Grenadine, Vodka & Triple Sec
R74
Strawberry Daiquiri
Strawberry juice, Strawberry liquor, Grenadine & Bacardi Rum
R74
Long Island Ice Tea
With 4 Whit Spirits & Monin Triple Sec Syrup, garnished with lemon
R82
Pina Colada
Pineapple wedges, pineapple juice, pina colada and light rum
R82
Interested in venue rental?
Email: underthetrees@schafflers.co.za and we’ll get back to you!
We have a small kitchen! However, we are focused to inspire homemade, freshly-prepared goodness. This takes time. Please be patient 🙂