Instagram Facebook X-twitter

Advertisement

Christmas at The Maslow Sandton

Inside Nine Yards: A Saturday in Parktown North

Coffee, local design and lunch give this Joburg precinct the makings of an easy weekend outing

Share this article

Nine Yards in Parktown North
Nine Yards in Parktown North

Some Saturdays need only a loose plan: find coffee, browse a few shops and decide on lunch when everyone gets hungry.

Nine Yards brings those possibilities together in Parktown North, near the corner of Chester Road and Jan Smuts Avenue. Its mix of food, retail and creative businesses makes it a useful address for a morning that can comfortably become an afternoon.

It also appeared in our Hello Lifestyle team autumn roundup. Here is a suggested route for your next visit.

Advertisement

Start With Coffee

Begin at Platō, which the precinct lists among its coffee stops. Make this the meeting point, then decide how much browsing everyone has in them before lunch. Platō at Nine Yards.

There is something satisfying about an outing that leaves room for an unplanned stop. Keep the itinerary light enough to follow whatever catches your eye.

Browse Fashion and Design

The current tenant directory includes Artclub and Friends, Houtlander, Essex Interiors and Something Good Studio. Kumalo | Turpin adds an art-gallery stop, while The Gardenshop and Acquature Terrariums give plant enthusiasts reasons to explore. Explore the tenant directory.

Choose a few places that interest you rather than trying to turn the visit into a checklist.

Gelato Mania at Nine Yards in Parktown North
Gelato Mania at Nine Yards in Parktown North
Gardens at Nine Yards in Parktown North
Gardens at Nine Yards in Parktown North
Food at Nine Yards in Parktown North
Food at Nine Yards in Parktown North
A hand holding a cup of coffee with latte art over a wooden table, in an illustrative stock photograph.
A cup of coffee with latte art on a wooden table.
Advertisement

Build lunch into the plan

Dining listings include Dopio Bistrot, Salvation Café, Ole Ole and Zuney Burgers, with Gelato Mania offering a possible sweet finish. Check individual menus, prices and trading hours when choosing where to eat. Dining directory.

For a simple itinerary, pair coffee with two or three shops and one lunch reservation.

Sort out your arrival

Nine Yards directs visitors to additional parking at Lumley House and Rosebank Office Park. Check the precinct’s parking directions before setting off; its page does not specify parking tariffs. Parking information.

#HelloRecommends: Start with the business you most want to visit and confirm its hours first. Let the rest of the afternoon take shape around it.

www.nine-yards.co.za
@nineyardsjhb
Images Supplied

Discover more Joburg inspiration with Hello Lifestyle.

Advertisement
City Sightseeing Cape Town Banner 2026

You May Also Enjoy These Related Articles

San Deck Sandton

|

Date Night Ideas: The Joburg Edition

Dinner is often the default answer to date night. Book a table, order something
Read More
Fabric of the Universe artwork at The Leonardo.

Five Luxury Experiences to Explore in Sandton

Explore five luxury experiences in Sandton, from Alto234 and Da Vinci Spa to ROAR
Read More
Alice in Wonderland Square

|

Alice in Wonderland Tumbles into Joburg Theatre This Festive Season

Janice Honeyman’s Alice in Wonderland comes to Joburg Theatre from 28 October to 24
Read More
Oyster Starter at Mira

|

Mira Sandton: A Portuguese Dining Destination Reviving a Legendary Space

Visiting Mira, Sandton’s newest 200-seater Portuguese dining destination, felt like a moment of kismet
Read More
Nine Yards in Parktown North

| | |

Inside Nine Yards: A Saturday in Parktown North

Coffee, local design and lunch give this Johannesburg precinct the makings of an easy
Read More
Gather at Gillooly's Gardens

|

Gillooly’s Farm Begins a New Chapter as Gillooly’s Gardens

Gillooly’s Farm is being reimagined as Gillooly’s Gardens, with a family restaurant, market, live
Read More
Read our latest Edition
Hello Lifestyle Magazine Winter 2026
Explore More
Read Our latest posts
Advertisement
iQ Affiliate Banner May 2026
Book Travel Deals
Enter our competitions

Upcoming events across mzansi

No event found!
Load More
Follow us on social media
Facebook Instagram X-twitter Linkedin
Discover fun things to do in mzansi

stay in the loop. live the lifestyle.

Enjoying our content? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and every Thursday you’ll receive exciting news, reviews and event details from across Mzanzi!

By sharing your email address with us, you consent to Hello Lifestyle Magazine’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also consent to receive emails from Hello Lifestyle Magazine and our partners regarding news, events, offers and promotions.

Enjoying our content?

Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletter

Stay up-to-date on the hottest, hippest and most happening things to do in Mzansi!

Hello lifestyle uses cookies to curate specific content that our readers enjoy. By continuing to navigate on our website, we assume you're cool with that. For more information on how we use cookies and how to disable them, please read our Terms and condtitions.

Accept Cookies