Clay Café Illovo

Clay Café Illovo Create your own ceramic masterpiece while enjoying our full food and beverage menu, complete with a fully licensed bar and delicious cocktails.

We’d love to have you join us. Open six days a week, Tuesday to Sunday.

This is what happens when someone takes their time.That is the beauty of painting ceramics. You do not need to arrive as...
19/06/2026

This is what happens when someone takes their time.

That is the beauty of painting ceramics. You do not need to arrive as an artist. You just need to pick a piece, choose your colours, and start somewhere. The rest usually finds its way as you go.

So if the year has been moving too fast, maybe this is your sign to slow it down for an afternoon.

Book on Dineplan or pop in.
📍 Shop N102, 1st Floor, 204 Oxford Road, Illovo, Sandton.

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There is something underrated about sitting down and doing something with your hands.No inbox. No errands. No rushing fr...
17/06/2026

There is something underrated about sitting down and doing something with your hands.

No inbox. No errands. No rushing from one thing to the next. Just a table, a ceramic piece, a few colours, and enough time to let your mind slow down for a bit.

That is the part people do not always expect from Clay Café Illovo. Yes, you come here to paint. Yes, there is good food and something to drink. But the real win is that small pocket of calm you get while you are busy making something that did not exist before you sat down.

And with winter settling in, those slower indoor plans start making a lot more sense.

Come pick a piece, paint in-studio, and let us glaze and bake it for you. Most pieces are ready to collect in 2 to 4 weeks.

Book on Dineplan or pop in.
📍 Shop N102, 1st Floor, 204 Oxford Road, Illovo, Sandton.

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Not every meal needs to be dramatic.Sometimes all you want is a toasted sandwich, proper chips, and a warm table where y...
15/06/2026

Not every meal needs to be dramatic.

Sometimes all you want is a toasted sandwich, proper chips, and a warm table where you can take a minute before heading back into the rest of the day.

Our Cheese & Tomato Toastie is simple in the best way. Golden, melty, familiar, and exactly the kind of comfort that makes sense when the weather is colder and the budget is being watched a little more closely than usual.

Come in for a quick bite, stay for a painting session, or use it as your excuse to slow down between errands.

Small plans still count. Especially when they come with chips.

Pop in or book on Dineplan.
📍 Shop N102, 1st Floor, 204 Oxford Road, Illovo, Sandton.

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Not every Father’s Day plan needs to be loud, overbooked or last-minute.Sometimes the best kind of celebration is a tabl...
13/06/2026

Not every Father’s Day plan needs to be loud, overbooked or last-minute.

Sometimes the best kind of celebration is a table, good food, a bit of laughter, and time with the people who matter. Maybe Dad paints. Maybe he mostly comments on everyone else’s painting skills and focuses on the pizza. Either way, it counts.

If you’re looking for a Father’s Day plan that feels a little different this year, come spend it with us. Bring Dad, Oupa, or any father figure who deserves a proper moment out. Paint something together, order well, and turn it into the kind of memory that lasts a bit longer than another pair of socks.

Father’s Day is around the corner, so this is your sign to get the family plan sorted early.

Book on Dineplan or pop in.
📍 Shop N102, 1st Floor, 204 Oxford Road, Illovo, Sandton.

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There is a time for “just a coffee” and there is a time for a proper burger.This is the second one.Our Beef Burger is ma...
11/06/2026

There is a time for “just a coffee” and there is a time for a proper burger.

This is the second one.

Our Beef Burger is made for the kind of outing where you are not rushing back to your desk, pretending you are not hungry, or trying to make a sad snack count as lunch. It is proper comfort food for colder days, long weeks and the kind of catch-up that deserves more than a quick bite.

Pair it with a painting session, a drink, or simply a table that gives you a reason to sit down and enjoy your food properly.

Because sometimes the best part of the plan is the plate that lands before the paint even dries.

Pop in or book your table on Dineplan.
📍 Shop N102, 1st Floor, 204 Oxford Road, Illovo, Sandton.

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Some tables are not meant for one plate and a quick goodbye.They are meant for the friend who orders pizza, the one who ...
09/06/2026

Some tables are not meant for one plate and a quick goodbye.

They are meant for the friend who orders pizza, the one who wants a burger, the person who says they are “just having something light” and then shares everyone else’s food, and the group that somehow turns lunch into a full afternoon.

That is the nice thing about Clay Café Illovo. You do not have to choose between good food, something creative, and time with your people. You can have all of it at the same table.

Book your table on Dineplan or pop in.
📍 Shop N102, 1st Floor, 204 Oxford Road, Illovo, Sandton.

claycafeillovo.co.za

Paint The Game 🏉⚽From Wednesday to Saturday, join us from 17h00 and paint your own rugby or soccer ball at Clay Café Ill...
06/06/2026

Paint The Game 🏉⚽

From Wednesday to Saturday, join us from 17h00 and paint your own rugby or soccer ball at Clay Café Illovo.

To make the night even better, you will receive a free Margherita pizza and a free drink with your session. Choose between a soft drink or beer, then settle in for painting and good food.

Available while stock lasts.

Book on Dineplan via the link in our bio or pop in.

📍 Shop N102, 1st Floor, 204 Oxford Road, Illovo, Sandton.

Some plans are better when you do not leave them to the last minute.If you are thinking about a family outing, a catch-u...
05/06/2026

Some plans are better when you do not leave them to the last minute.

If you are thinking about a family outing, a catch-up with friends, a date night, Father’s Day plans, or just a warm little winter break from the usual routine, book your table before the week runs away from you.

At Clay Café Illovo, you can choose a ceramic, paint in-studio, enjoy good food and drinks, and collect your finished piece once we have glazed and baked it in our ceramic oven. Most pieces are ready in 2 to 4 weeks.

Simple plan, good table and something to look forward to collecting later.

Book on Dineplan through our website or link in bio.

📍 Shop N102, 1st Floor, 204 Oxford Road, Illovo, Sandton.

claycafeillovo.co.za

Wednesday is that awkward middle child of the week. Too far from Monday to still complain, too far from Friday to celebr...
03/06/2026

Wednesday is that awkward middle child of the week. Too far from Monday to still complain, too far from Friday to celebrate properly.

So we fixed it with pizza.

Every Wednesday, you can enjoy 30% off pizzas and selected ceramics when you join us in-store. Come hungry, pick a piece, paint between slices, and give your week a reason to behave itself.

Please note: this special is for sit-down guests only and is available every Wednesday. Selected ceramics apply.

Book on Dineplan or pop in.

📍 Shop N102, 1st Floor, 204 Oxford Road, Illovo, Sandton.

claycafeillovo.co.za

A Chicken Mayo Toastie with chips and a cortado is exactly that kind of combo. Simple, solid, and very easy to justify w...
01/06/2026

A Chicken Mayo Toastie with chips and a cortado is exactly that kind of combo. Simple, solid, and very easy to justify when the mornings are colder, the year is moving fast, and everything outside seems to cost more than it did five minutes ago.

Whether you’re popping in between errands, catching up with someone, or settling in before a painting session, this is the kind of comfort that still does the job properly.

Small pleasures still count. Especially this time of year.

Pop in or book on Dineplan.
📍 Shop N102, 1st Floor, 204 Oxford Road, Illovo, Sandton.

claycafeillovo.co.za

Address

204 Oxford Road
Johannesburg
4150

Opening Hours

Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 22:00
Thursday 10:00 - 22:00
Friday 10:00 - 22:00
Saturday 09:00 - 22:00
Sunday 09:00 - 18:00

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