DECember 2017
10 | Greenstone dining
A new
coffee and food concept
The very European ‘on-the-go’ café style of eating is fast becoming popular in South
Africa, and Coffee Bean & Go is now bringing this philosophy to Greenstone.
O
pened last month on November 4 at the Eden Meadows Shopping Centre,
the food on-the-go philosophy of Coffee Bean & Go is already turning the
heads of local residents. “We want to serve the highest quality Illy coffee,
with a selection of sweet treats and savoury light meals – made with fresh
ingredients, hygienically wrapped and prepared,” explains the effervescent
owner, Tanya Byrne. “We do bake on site, however, we do not cook any
food. This philosophy ensures that we can provide customers with food that
is fresh daily, and the best coffee around.
Their ratings on restaurant finding website Zomato are very good, but it’s in the
comments section where you get to learn a bit more about them: “Love the idea of this
place... somewhere to get good coffee and baked treats on the go,” says one, “Delicious
coffee, friendly service. The muffins and croissants are a yummy addition. The owners
are hands on and make sure that you are looked after,” says another, along with, “Such
a magical little coffee bar with tasteful decor, amazing smells and beautiful presentation
of coffees and food. Friendly staff and
owners who know so much about coffee
– Iced Coffee Mocha Freeze, freshly
baked croissants and decadent chocolate
brownies are a must!”
As can be seen from the above, their
ethos of service and great on-the-go food
and coffee is already a winner. In fact,
while we were there, before any of the
staff even knew we were there to write an
article on the café, each and every staff
member greeted us and asked us how our
coffee was, going out of their way to make
us welcome.
Coffee Bean & Go is the second
branch to be opened in a year. Tanya
launched the first store in Brackenhurst
at the Bracken City Shopping Centre in
November 2016 and the response was
fantastic. “I’m a lover of coffee and saw
a gap in the shopping centre market,
and a need for good, on-the-go, coffee.
With a background in manufacturing
and a husband who owns a Jack’s Paint
franchise, it was quite a change for her,
but Coffee Bean & Go, with its tasteful,
modern décor and relaxed and trendy
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atmosphere is already making its mark.
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“The design of our stores is modern
but
cosy, with a mix of wood and metal,”
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she explains, “Almost like walking into
Methodist Community Church
someone’s kitchen!” And as the kitchen is
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