Sandton · The Marc
Coffee with Purpose
Coffee, ritual, movement and thoughtful living. A quiet world for slower mornings and longer conversations.
01 — The Alostro World
Not just
a café.
A lifestyle house.
Philosophy
“Alostro is not just a café. It is a contemporary lifestyle world built around ritual, conversation and intentional living.”
— The House
The six pillars
- CoffeeI
- FoodII
- Social Run and WalkIII
- FashionIV
- CultureV
- MovementVI
02 — On the table
Worth waking up for.
A curated menu built around slow mornings and longer lunches, with a weekend-only brunch served Saturday and Sunday for the regulars looking for something a little more interesting.
Alostro Full House
Brunch
Alostro Signature Burger
Brunch
Apple Crumble Oats
Breakfast
Avo Smash
Brunch
Banana Bread
Sweet
Blazing Berry Oats
Breakfast
Butter Chicken & Poached Egg
Brunch
Coffee Freezo
Drinks
Panzanella di Alostro
Brunch
Eggs Benedict
Brunch
Feta & Honey Toast
Brunch
Granola Bowl
Breakfast
House Iced Tea
Drinks
Iced Matcha
Drinks
Matcha French Toast
BrunchPanzanella di Alostro
Brunch
Smoked Salmon Bagel
BrunchDesigned for daily life.
Coffee Tasting
A practice in slowing down. Paying attention to aroma, acidity, sweetness and finish. Every cup tells the story of its origin.
Body of Coffee
The weight on the palate. From silky and tea-like to dense and syrupy, body is the texture that turns a drink into a ritual.
03 — The Coffee Program
More than a cup.
Thoughtfully sourced. Slow roasted in small batches. Coffees with character, crafted for everyday rituals, from the daily espresso to the slow weekend pour.
A craft, not a commodity.
The Alostro Blend
Signature Espresso
Blend Components: Ethiopia · Kenya · Costa Rica · Colombia
Tasting Notes:
Citrus, caramel, chocolate, floral
Four origins, one vision. Medium roasted in South Africa.
Colombian Single Origin
Single Origin
Tasting Notes:
Caramel, milk chocolate, red-berry acidity
From Cauca, Colombia. Specialty grade 83, medium roast.
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
V60 only
Tasting Notes:
Floral, citrus, cocoa, nuts and berry
Yirgacheffe G2 from Ethiopia, prepared as a V60 pour-over.
Brazilian Fazenda Shade
Single Origin
Tasting Notes:
Cherry, strawberry, passion fruit and champagne acidity
Natural process from Fazenda Shade, Brazil. Specialty grade 89. Subject to availability.
Brazilian Sítio São Benedito
Single Origin
Tasting Notes:
Caramel, nuts and a creamy finish
Full-bodied, low-acidity natural process from Sítio São Benedito, Brazil. Specialty grade 87. Subject to availability.
04 — Word on the street
Loved out loud.
Rated by the regulars
Strangers in line. Friends by the second sip. This is what people are saying.
“Delicious brunch, and the best coffee we've had in Africa! Really nice cafe, with lots of comfortable seating and a nice ambience.”
Raam Parmar
Local Guide · 161 reviews
“The best coffee in town. Great food, amazing vibes.”
Neileshan Shunmugam
Local Guide · 14 reviews
“Top coffee and brilliant vibe. Great team led by Lawrence, and fantastic coffee by Simon. Huge favourite!”
Max de la Fargue
3 reviews
“Toooo good, and huge portions! Open steak sandwich 10/10. Turkish eggs 8/10. Highly recommend.”
Elanor Warring
5 reviews
“I buy my matcha here almost EVERYDAY. The staff always get my order right, the ambience makes me wish I had more time to stay, and the food is so scrumptious you almost cry on every bite.”
Mathapelo Maleka
5 reviews
“Great new coffee spot in the Marc building. Super coffee and even better staff. Would highly recommend!”
Johan Pretorius
Local Guide · 57 reviews
“Staff are friendly and attentive, the atmosphere is calming, and the banana bread is so yummy I always take a slice away to devour later.”
Hayley Roche
13 reviews
4.9
Google Reviews
04 — Movement & Community
Take your time.
Social Run and Walk
Every Sunday · 7:15 AM for 7:30 AM. 5 km walk or run around Sandton.
Slow Sundays
Brunch, vinyl, longer conversations. Walk-ins only.
Conversations
Monthly talks on culture, design, food and the city.
Made for regulars.
05 — Soundtrack
Press play.
Stay a while.
The music we play on the floor, curated weekly from the bar. Slow mornings, focused afternoons, golden hour wind-downs.
More playlists06 — Visit
See you
tomorrow.
Address
The Marc, Sandton
Johannesburg, ZA
129 Rivonia Road, Sandown, Sandton, 2196
Shop 17, Upper Retail Floor
Hours
Mon to Fri · 06:30 to 18:00
Sat · 08:00 to 16:00
Sun · 08:00 to 15:00
Contact
info@alostrocoffee.com
+27 (63) 204-4183
Media
media@alostrocoffee.com
