News Cafe is a full-service cafe-bar and cocktail franchise restaurant chain founded in South Africa in 1995. The News Cafe brand is owned by the operating company Fournews headquartered in Edenvale (Ekurhuleni); it has branches across southern Africa, including a News Cafe in Zimbabwe, Kenya, Gaborone, Botswana, and Ndola, Zambia.
It is known for its stylish and contemporary ambiance, offering a combination of restaurant, bar, and entertainment elements. News Cafe locations often have a vibrant and energetic atmosphere, making them popular choices for socializing, dining, and enjoying nightlife.
News Cafe offers a quick breakfast & great cup of coffee in the morning, a sophisticated spot for lunch, or a trendy cocktail bar in the evening at reasonable prices with great taste. The menu at News Cafe typically includes a variety of dishes, ranging from breakfast options to lunch, dinner, and snacks. The chain is also known for its signature cocktails and drinks.
News Cafe Breakfast Menu
| Menu | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| CLASSICS | ||
| FARMHOUSE | 2 Eggs, streaky OR back bacon, two pork sausages, spicy baked beans with chips, toast & a grilled tomato | R125 |
| AMERICAN | 2 Eggs, streaky OR back bacon, hash browns, flapjacks with maple syrup & a grilled tomato | R89 |
| TRADITIONAL | 2 Eggs, streaky OR back bacon, a thin boerewors spiral, mushrooms with chips, toast & a grilled tomato | R119 |
| ENGLISH | 2 Eggs, streaky OR back bacon with chips, toast & a grilled tomato | R89 |
| SUNSHINE | 1 Fried egg, streaky OR back bacon with chips, toast & a grilled tomato | R64 |
| OMELETTES (2 Egg OR egg white only, with toast) | ||
| BACON & MUSHROOM | With cheddar cheese | R89 |
| BABY SPINACH & FETA (v) | With mozzarella cheese, mushrooms & caramelized red onion | R96 |
| BOWLS | ||
| PERI-PERI CHICKEN LIVERS | 2 Poached eggs & toast | R78 |
| SHAKSHUKA (v) | 2 Poached eggs in an aromatic tomato-based sauce, feta, with pita bread | R65 |
| BREAKFAST BOWL (v) | Brown rice, roasted butternut, cherry tomatoes, red onion, toasted chickpeas, avo & poached egg | R78 |
| HANGOVER FRIED RICE | Egg fried brown rice, chili mince, mixed peppers, red onion, soy sauce & fried egg | R84 |
| OATS (v) | Sliced banana, sliced apple, honey & cinnamon | R 50 |
| BREAKFAST BUNS (Served on a glazed brioche bun) | ||
| PORK SAUSAGE AND HASH BROWN | With fried egg, streaky bacon & brown sauce | R89 |
| BACON & AVO | With scrambled egg, cheddar cheese & sriracha mayo | R89 |
| BREAKFAST BURGER | BBQ basted beef patty, cheddar cheese, streaky bacon & fried egg | R89 |
| SINGLE TOAST Toast options: White | Brown | Health | Rye | ||
| BACON & EGG | Poached egg, streaky OR back bacon & hollandaise sauce | R62 |
| SCRAMBLED EGG & CHORIZO | Scrambled egg, chorizo & cocktail tomatoes | R62 |
| AVO & EGG (v) | Poached egg, avo & rocket Best on health bread. Low calorie | R55 |
| AVO ON RYE (vgn) | Avo, tomato, rocket & lemon on rye toast | R55 |
| SCRAMBLED EGG & MUSHROOM (v) | Scrambled egg, mushrooms & chives | R58 |
| SWEET | ||
| CHOC BERRY FLAPJACK (v) | Stacked flapjacks, fresh strawberries, strawberry compote & chocolate sauce | R72 |
| FLAPJACK STACK | Maple bacon, salted butter & maple syrup | R65 |
News Cafe Caffe Menu
| Items | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| AMERICANO | R32 |
| CORTADO | R34 |
| CAPPUCCINO | R35 |
| GRANDE CAPPUCCINO Double shot espresso | R39 |
| SINGLE ESPRESSO | R25 |
| CAFFE LATTE | R38 |
| CAFFE MOCHA | R44 |
| DIRTY CHAI LATTE Chai, espresso & steamed milk | R48 |
News Cafe Main Menu
The main menu includes salads, burgers, sandwiches, grills, tapas, platters & steaks.
Salads
| Salad | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| PRAWN & AVO | 4 Queen prawns grilled with lemon butter & chili, baby leaf lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, grapefruit & avo with coriander & lime dressing | R169 |
| SMOKED SALMON | Smoked salmon, baby leaf lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, avo, with lemon & dill dressing | R179 |
| ROASTED BUTTERNUT (v) | Toasted chickpeas, roasted butternut, baby leaf lettuce, baby spinach, pumpkin seeds, rocket, avo, feta with mustard & herb dressing | R105 |
| HONEY COATED SESAME SEED CHICKEN | Chicken strips, feta, avo, baby leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, with mustard & herb dressing | R139 |
Burgers
(BBQ basted beef patty, with a side)
| Burger | Ingredients | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| ORIGINAL BBQ | Grilled red onion, lettuce & tomato | R99 |
| CLASSIC CHEESE | Cheddar cheese, grilled red onion, lettuce & tomato | R110 |
| CHEESE & BACON | Bacon, cheddar cheese, grilled red onion, lettuce & tomato | R125 |
| REVERSE CHEESE | Double patty, cheddar cheese, red onion, gherkins, smothered in sriracha cheese sauce & dried onion flakes. | R159 |
| BIG BEEF | Cheddar cheese, bacon, caramelized onion, mushroom sauce, avo, lettuce & tomato | R165 |
Fried Chicken Burgers
(Southern-style Cajun fried chicken breast, with a side)
| Chicken Burger | Ingredients | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| BACON & FETA | Red onion jam, crumbled feta, bacon bits, lettuce & tomato | R119 |
| JALAPENO MAYO | Shredded red cabbage, jalapeno mayo, tomato & rocket | R99 |
News Cafe Sandwiches
With a side.
| Sandwich | Ingredients | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| STEAK | Sliced sirloin, rocket, tomato & mustard mayo on a baguette roll | R110 |
| FRIED CHICKEN | Panko crumbed chicken breast, gherkins, sriracha mayo & lettuce on a baguette roll. | R105 |
| GRILLED 3 CHEESE (v) | Sweet onion, cheddar, mozzarella & feta cheese on herb-buttered bread | R84 |
| CRUMBED CHICKEN & AVO | Open sandwich on ciabatta with chicken strips, piquant peppers, avo, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese & honey mustard mayo | R115 |
News Cafe Grills & Favourites
| Items | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| QUEEN PRAWNS | 8 Grilled lemon butter basted prawns | R239 |
| SALMON FILLET | Teriyaki glazed | R319 |
| SEAFOOD FOR ONE | 3 Grilled queen prawns, white wine mussels, grilled OR fried calamari, with jalapeno mayo | R259 |
| BBQ RIBS | 500g pork ribs | R249 |
| RIBS & WINGS | BBQ OR peri-peri chicken wings & 500g BBQ pork ribs | R379 |
| OXTAIL | Slow braised, with parmesan mash OR pap | R279 |
| GIANT BEEF RIB | Slow-roasted, basted & grilled | R319 |
| CHICKEN WINGS | BBQ OR peri-peri basted | R159 |
| HALF GRILLED CHICKEN | Peri-peri basted | R175 |
| GRILLED FOR TWO | 2 Lamb cutlets, beef rashers, 200g sliced sirloin & 2 sides | R319 |
| LAMB CHOPS | 3 Seasoned loin chops with lemon juice & oregano | R209 |
News Cafe Tapas Menu
(Choose a few to share or just for you)
| Tapas | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| TEQUILA CHILLI BUTTER PRAWNS | 4 Grilled queen prawns | R129 |
| SALT & PEPPER SQUID | Seasoned & fried with jalapeno mayo | R89 |
| JALAPENO POPPERS (v) | Cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mashed potato, spring onion & chives, crumbed in panko, with sriracha mayo | R85 |
| LOADED FRIES | Bacon, cheddar & mozzarella cheese | R79 |
| PITA BREAD (v) | With tzatziki | R38 |
| HALLOUMI FRIES (v) | With tzatziki | R65 |
| BACON & CHEESEBURGER SPRING ROLLS | With jalapeno mayo | R87 |
| CORN RIBS (v) | With harissa mayo | R55 |
| CALAMARI & CHORIZO | With mild chili & harissa lemon butter | R92 |
| CHICKEN BITES | Crumbed & fried with honey mustard mayo | R105 |
News Cafe Platters
(Serves 3-4)
| Platter | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| CHICKEN | Full peri-peri chicken cut into 8 pieces, chicken bites, BBQ chicken wings, peri-peri chicken livers, with ciabatta & potato wedges Add 8 grilled queen prawns +189 | R589 |
| THE BOSS | 500g BBQ pork ribs, BBQ chicken wings, peri-peri chicken wings, nachos, 300g sliced rump, with onion rings & mixed peppers, corn & spring onion salsa | R689 |
| NEWS | Chicken bites, BBQ chicken skewers, bacon & cheeseburger spring rolls, bockwurst with BBQ sauce, honey mustard mayo & potato wedges | R379 |
| WINGS | BBQ chicken wings, peri-peri chicken wings, hot buffalo chicken wings with BBQ sauce, peri-peri sauce, honey mustard mayo & potato wedges | R459 |
| SEAFOOD | 8 Grilled queen prawns, white wine mussels, grilled OR fried calamari, fried hake bites with lemon butter sauce, jalapeno mayo, potato wedges & side salad | R519 |
| THE TOP SELLER | 500g BBQ pork ribs, BBQ chicken wings, chicken bites, bockwurst with BBQ sauce, honey mustard mayo & potato wedges | R569 |
| FULLY LOADED | Thin boerewors spirals, 3 lamb cutlets, spicy BBQ OR peri-peri chicken wings, 300g sliced rump, with BBQ sauce, peri-peri sauce, potato wedges & cheesy pap balls & chakalaka | R589 |
News Cafe Signature Steaks
With a side.
| Steak | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| RUMP MELT | 300g Rump topped with avo, mozzarella & feta cheese | R219 |
| FLAMBÉ RIB EYE | 400g Rib eye with burnt butter & flambéed cognac | R289 |
| 800G PRIME RIB (to share) | On the bone, served sliced with Jameson mushroom sauce | R420 |
News Cafe Classic Steaks
(Salt & pepper rub, biltong spice OR BBQ basted, with a side)
| Steak | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| 400G RIB EYE (On the bone) | R249 |
| 300G RUMP | R195 |
| 200G SIRLOIN | R145 |
| 500G T-BONE | R239 |
News Cafe Dessert Menu
| Dessert | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| CHOCOLATE BROWNIE | Marshmallow fluff, peanut brittle, chocolate sauce & whipped cream OR ice cream | R95 |
| GRANADILLA & LEMON CHEESECAKE | Lemon curd, meringue & granadilla gel | R89 |
News Cafe Cocktail Menu
| Cocktail | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| SIGNATURE COCKTAILS | ||
| TANGERINE DAISY | Grey Goose Vodka, Martini Fiero, tangerine & apple juice | R115 |
| FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY | Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado Tequila, blueberry puree, orange juice, lime & a butterfly blue pea float 1800 Reposado Tequila – 149 | R125 |
| WALKING TALL | Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky, passion fruit, lemon, rooibos espresso & Schweppes Ginger Ale Johnnie Walker Gold Label Whisky – 135 | R110 |
| DROPS OF JUNIPER | Bombay Sapphire Gin, lemon juice, rose syrup, Martini Prosecco & butterfly blue pea, with cardamom tincture & citrus dust. | R120 |
| KING PIN | Hennessy V.S Cognac, pineapple puree, lemon juice & Schweppes Ginger Ale, with a gold-dusted chocolate disk Hennessy V.S.O.P Cognac – 190 | R145 |
| THE RITUAL | Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack Whiskey, Amaro, smokey whisky & complex syrup Woodford Reserve Bourbon – 129 | R110 |
| NEWS CAFE ORIGINALS | ||
| COCO MAMBO | La Machina Pineapple & Coconut Tequila, Jose Cuervo Blanco Tequila, Butlers Triple Sec, sour mix & lime | R95 |
| SPICY WATERMELON MARGARITA | La Machina Watermelon Tequila, jalapeno, orange juice, cranberry juice & sour mix | R95 |
| FROSÉ | Douglas Green Sunkissed Rosé, Beefeater Gin, strawberry puree & cranberry juice (Served frozen) | R99 |
| FAITHFUL BITCH | Smirnoff Vodka, Tang Apple Sours, Schweppes Lemonade, grenadine & sour mix | R85 |
| VIRGIN BERRY | Frozen mixed berries, mixed berry puree, mint, orange juice & Schweppes Lemonade Alcohol free | R75 |
| 7 DEADLY SINS | Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Smirnoff Vodka, Amaretto Disaronno Liqueur, Southern Comfort Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Butlers Triple Sec, Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum, lime, cranberry juice & orange juice | R120 |
| SHOOTERS | ||
| FLAMING LAMBORGHINI | Butlers Blue Curacao Liqueur, Butlers Strawberry Liqueur, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Sambuca, Stroh Rum & fresh cream | R120 |
| JELLY BABY | Butlers Banana Liqueur, Butlers Blue Curacao, Strawberry Lips & grenadine | R40 |
| PSYCHOPATH | Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Amarula Cream Liqueur & Stroh Rum | R40 |
| MEXICAN BLOWJOB | Ponchos Coffee Tequila, Cape Velvet Original & fresh cream | R40 |
| FRENCH KISS | Butlers Strawberry Liqueur, Strawberry Lips & fresh cream | R40 |
| ALL FALL DOWN | Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila & Stroh Rum | R40 |
| JAGERBOMB | Jägermeister & Red Bull | R55 |
| PARTY LIQUIDS (2 Double shots) | ||
| LIQUID COCAINE | Smirnoff Vodka, Butlers Blue Curacao & lime | R55 |
| SIDE KICK | Malibu Caribbean Rum, Tang Apple Sours & grenadine | R52 |
News Cafe Champagne
| Champagne | Price per Bottle (R) |
|---|---|
| G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Brut | R1490 |
| G.H. Mumm Olympe Demi-Sec | R1790 |
| G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé | R1790 |
| Laurent-Perrier Brut | R1490 |
| Laurent-Perrier Demi-Sec | R1590 |
| Möet & Chandon Brut Impérial | R1490 |
| Möet & Chandon Nectar Impérial | R1790 |
| Möet & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé | R1890 |
| Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut | R1790 |
| Veuve Clicquot Rich | R2190 |
News Cafe Set Menu
Option 1 – R375
(YOUR CHOICE OF A STARTER, MAIN & DESSERT)
| Menu | Items |
|---|---|
| Starters (Choice of one) | CHICKEN BITES – Crumbed & fried with honey mustard mayo HALLOUMI FRIES – With Tzatziki BACON & CHEESEBURGER SPRING ROLLS – With burger mayo |
| Mains (Choice of one) | HALF GRILLED CHICKEN – Peri-peri basted with your choice of side QUEEN PRAWNS – 8 Grilled lemon butter-basted prawns with your choice of side LAMB CHOPS – 3 Seasoned loin chops with lemon juice & oregano with your choice of side ZUCCHINI & MUSHROOM PASTA (VGN) – Piquante peppers, chopped rocket, olive oil, garlic & lemon zest with linguine |
| Desserts (Choice of one) | CHOCOLATE BROWNIE – Marshmellow flu , peanut brittle, chocolate sauce & whipped cream, OR ice cream GRANADILLA & LEMON CHEESECAKE – Lemon curd, meringue & granadilla gel |
Option 2 – R249
(YOUR CHOICE OF A STARTER AND MAIN)
| Menu | Items |
|---|---|
| Starters (Choice of one) | CHICKEN BITES – Crumbed & fried with honey mustard mayo CORN RIBS – With Harissa Mayo BACON & CHEESEBURGER SPRING ROLLS – With burger mayo |
| Mains (Choice of one) | CHEESE & BACON BURGER – Bacon, cheddar cheese, grilled red onion, lettuce & tomato, with your choice of side ZUCCHINI & MUSHROOM PASTA (VGN) – Piquante peppers, chopped rocket, olive oil, garlic & lemon zest with linguine GRILLED CALAMARI – Cajun spiced with lemon butter sauce, chopped cherry tomato salad, with your choice of side CHICKEN WINGS – BBQ OR peri – peri basted, with your choice of side |
News Cafe Rosebank Menu
Address: News Cafe Rosebank, CO3, The Zone @ Rosebank, Craddock Avenue & Tyrwhitt Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa