Coffee or Dim Sum? Two Food Stops at Melville’s 27 Boxes |
Reserved Cafe and Chopstix offer different ways to fit a food break into a visit to Joburg Artist Market. |

Browsing shops can easily turn into a lunch outing. At Joburg Artist Market at 27 Boxes, the venue’s food directory lists options for both a coffee stop and something more substantial.
Two names to look out for are Reserved Cafe and Chopstix, both listed within the Melville precinct.
Reserved Cafe: coffee and a light lunch
Reserved Cafe’s listing includes coffee, sandwiches and lunch specials. It's a good option for a break between shops or a place to meet before exploring.
Ask about the day’s specials and prices when you arrive.
Chopstix: dim sum and fried rice
Chopstix offers dim sum and fried rice, giving visitors another lunch option within the precinct.
If you are ordering for a group, check the portion sizes before deciding what to share. Ask directly about ingredients if you have dietary requirements.
Plan your food stop
The Bottom Line
Choose your food stop around the visit you want: coffee and a sandwich between shops, or time set aside for dim sum and fried rice. |
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