One of the girls at work had the brilliant idea of going early this morning for breakfast at Cafe Jiran on the beachfront. Marvelous day, not a cloud in the sky, plenty hot bods running on the beach, in general loving the Durban summer vibe.
I like Jiran for the simple food and amazing coffee and just the general atmosphere....when they get it right. Jiran is one of these places which are a bit hit and miss. One day you will have the most amazing greek platter full of veggies, different types of humus, breads, etc. and the next they tell you that no they cannot do a poached egg on toast for you because they are closed for breakfast but not yet open for lunch (anytime between 11-12 is a no go zone).
The service is also unfortunately very up and down. I'm not sure when it became difficult to serve a skinny cappacino in under 20 minutes but clearly when there are over 4 tables it is a major problem.
Other than that the vibe is lovely-think fresh orange juice and the paper, cyclists having an early post-cycle breakfast and people walking their dogs. You might even spot the odd local celeb or two (Sharks players anyone?) There is the occasional alcoholic bum walking past (what would Durban's beach front be without them) but they generally keep going and you can just sigh and return to your latte in peace.
In case you don't know where it is-head down to the Blue Waters Hotel on North Beach and drive down that coastal road towards Ushaka with the ocean on your left and the buildings on your right. You'll very quickly reach a building with an aztec/art deco pattern on it with lots of green umbrellas on the pavement. Park and enjoy.
I like Jiran for the simple food and amazing coffee and just the general atmosphere....when they get it right. Jiran is one of these places which are a bit hit and miss. One day you will have the most amazing greek platter full of veggies, different types of humus, breads, etc. and the next they tell you that no they cannot do a poached egg on toast for you because they are closed for breakfast but not yet open for lunch (anytime between 11-12 is a no go zone).
The service is also unfortunately very up and down. I'm not sure when it became difficult to serve a skinny cappacino in under 20 minutes but clearly when there are over 4 tables it is a major problem.
Other than that the vibe is lovely-think fresh orange juice and the paper, cyclists having an early post-cycle breakfast and people walking their dogs. You might even spot the odd local celeb or two (Sharks players anyone?) There is the occasional alcoholic bum walking past (what would Durban's beach front be without them) but they generally keep going and you can just sigh and return to your latte in peace.
In case you don't know where it is-head down to the Blue Waters Hotel on North Beach and drive down that coastal road towards Ushaka with the ocean on your left and the buildings on your right. You'll very quickly reach a building with an aztec/art deco pattern on it with lots of green umbrellas on the pavement. Park and enjoy.
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