Vovo telo – Bakery & Café

Bread

The humble sandwich and loaf of bread has come a long way since my school days – the loaf now has an upgraded image and restaurant themes have at long last espoused a bread theme into a trendy and popular restaurant franchise.  That of Vovo telo!

One of the first Johannesburg Vovo telos is situated at 44 Stanley Avenue, Milpark.  As per their website, 44 Stanley is Joburg's best kept secret.  And that it is, as I had a great deal of trouble in finding the centre without looking at their map on their website.  I had heard of 44 Stanley a few years ago and had always wanted to make the effort to drive across town from the northern suburbs to see what everyone was talking about.  I have always been a food and wine enthusiast having been a partner in a pizzeria in my youth and I  appreciate the art of delivery of a "wow experience" in any restaurant or food establishment.  

Once I found my way to 44 Stanley, with winter approaching, I discovered that some of the shops do not seem to get much light or sunlight and on a Monday the centre is not well supported at all.  In fact, the busiest and most popular venue was Vovo telo.  Perhaps the weekend trade surpasses that of Monday's trade and the arrival of winter has put everyone in wraps or they prefer frequenting the huge malls and shopping centres that seem to pop up with no end in sight as if there is unlimited capacity and spend, to support them all.

I had previously heard about the latest restaurant theme – ' Bread' and  Vovo telo – a bakery and café.  I think the first one in Johannesburg opened at 44 Stanley Avenue.  I didn’t ever get there as one opened up in Parkhurst and I ended up having a few great cappuccinos there.  Then a Vovo telo opened up in Lonehill around the corner from where I live, so I also had great cappuccinos there.  It sounds as if I am a cuppaccino addict.  Yes, I am guilty!  The menu calls them a ‘flat white’ and this is a very enjoyable cappuccino.  They are consistently good at all Vovo telos and are probably rated in my top four, great cappuccino experiences at the moment. 

Vovo telo Bakery & Café, 44 Stanley, Milpark (Tel: 011 482-4139) has a great vibe and the Gourmet Sarmie and Flat White are extremely good as is the service.  If you like an arty and creative vibe, pay them and the centre a visit.  Both the Parkhurst and Lonehill Vovo telo Bakeries & Cafes are well supported, popular and well worth a visit, even if only for the coffee.  If you are into rustic breads and pizzas - this is your place; if you like great salads – try them out.

I am quite sure that Vovo telos and 44 Stanley are on the list of hot spots when the heat is on and summer sun shine is in full force……… View pics

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44 Stanley, Milpark – Website Info

http://www.44stanley.co.za/44_map_print.pdf

“What was a series of industrial buildings is now a relaxed meander through 25 specialty boutiques, restaurants and design studios. The Synergy of creative souls, aloes, 1930s architecture and deliciously unique products - from clothing, toys, objects, to food and furnishings - make for an ambiance that is refreshing as it is quintessentially Johannesburg”.

To some bread is bread.

To us bread is our passion.

Do you dream of the perfect loaf of bread?

We do, and it is what we strive to achieve everyday at our bakeries.

This perfection doesn't end at our breads;

we want each plate of food and each cup of coffee to be a magical experience.

Come into our space and see where your imagination takes you.

44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, JHB, 2001 | Tel: 011-482 4444 | Fax 011-482 3134

OR

http://www.vovotelo.com/