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5 Best Juice Bars in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Not everywhere selling a fresh juice in Johannesburg is actually a juice bar, and that's worth knowing before you go looking for one. Between the names on this page, over 5,000 Google reviews have been left, and the ratings run from 4.1 up to a perfect 5.0, a wider spread than you'd expect, because two of these are supermarkets stocking juice rather than dedicated bars making it.

Short answer: For a true juice and smoothie bar, Acai Republic Bedfordview rates a perfect 5.0 across 325 reviews, the standout among dedicated juice spots. Home of the Bean in Maboneng follows at 4.8 with 181 reviews. Woolworths Food and Boxer Superstores also appear here with large review counts, but they're grocery stores with juice and beverage sections, not standalone juice bars, worth knowing before you head out expecting a bar counter.
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Juice bars and grocery stores, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Woolworths Food Harrison St 4.4 1,844 Grocery run with a juice aisle View ›
2 Jeppe Street Boxer Superstores 4.1 2,358 Budget grocery shopping View ›
3 Acai Republic Bedfordview 5.0 325 Dedicated acai and smoothie bar View ›
4 green dot cafe 4.4 366 Cafe with fresh juice and smoothies View ›
5 Home of the Bean 4.8 181 Coffee-first spot in Maboneng View ›
5 Best Juice Bars in Johannesburg (2026)

The lineup, one by one

Woolworths Food Harrison St logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Woolworths Food Harrison St

4.41,844 Google reviews

Woolworths Food Harrison St is a Woolworths grocery store in Marshalltown, part of the wider Woolworths retail chain, stocking a full range of food including a beverages and juices section per its own site. It is not a dedicated juice bar, it's a supermarket, but it's included here because it turns up in searches for juice and appears with a large, active review base.

What people praise

  • Convenient one-stop grocery shopping with juice and beverage aisles
  • Clean, well-staffed store per multiple reviewers
  • High-quality range even in a compact footprint

Worth knowing

  • Limited depth of range compared to a dedicated juice bar or larger supermarket
  • Not a place to sit and drink a fresh-pressed juice on the spot
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume1,844 · 91th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown61% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth knowing this is a grocery store, not a juice bar; its 4.4 rating across 1,844 reviews reflects general shopping experience, not juice quality specifically.

93 Main St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2107

Jeppe Street Boxer Superstores logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Jeppe Street Boxer Superstores

4.12,358 Google reviews

Jeppe Street Boxer Superstores is a Boxer-branded supermarket in Johannesburg Central, part of the wider Boxer retail group. Like the Woolworths entry above, it's a grocery store rather than a dedicated juice bar, stocking juice and general groceries under one roof.

What people praise

  • Convenient combo specials cited by multiple reviewers
  • Central location on Jeppe Street

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers mention limited parking and a small receiving area
  • Not a sit-down juice bar, purely a grocery stop
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume2,358 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown58% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest review count on this page at 2,358, but again, this is a supermarket carrying juice, not a business built around making it.

Corner of Von Brandis Street & Jeppe Street Johannesburg Central, 2001

Acai Republic Bedfordview logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Acai Republic Bedfordview

5.0325 Google reviews

Acai Republic Bedfordview is a health food store built entirely around acai bowls, smoothies, and juices, part of a chain operating since 2012 with 40-plus locations across two countries per its own site. This is the closest thing on this page to a true juice bar concept, with a menu built specifically around fresh smoothies and juice blends.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly call it the best acai and smoothies in the area
  • Wide menu of smoothie and juice combinations
  • Consistently friendly staff mentioned by name-free but repeated praise
  • High-quality ingredients cited across multiple reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating5 / 5
Review volume325 · 79th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The only perfect 5.0 on this page and the most purpose-built juice and smoothie spot here, making it the clearest pick if you specifically want a juice bar experience.

Bedford Crossing, 85 Boeing Rd E, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2007

green dot cafe logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

green dot cafe

4.4366 Google reviews

Green Dot Cafe in Rosebank is a coffee shop and all-day cafe serving breakfast and brunch alongside fresh smoothies and juices, according to a reviewer who specifically praised the drinks as fresh and made to order. It functions more broadly as a cafe than a dedicated juice bar, but juice and smoothies are a documented part of the menu.

What people praise

  • Smoothies and juices described as fresh and made to order
  • Generous portion sizes noted by multiple reviewers
  • Wide food menu beyond just drinks
  • Consistent, welcoming service across visits

Worth knowing

  • Can get busy and noisy inside during peak times
  • Longer wait for food during busy periods
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume366 · 85th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown66% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid 4.4 across 366 reviews, and one detailed review specifically calls out the juice and smoothie quality, though it's primarily a cafe rather than a juice-first business.

148 Jan Smuts Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196

Home of the Bean logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Home of the Bean

4.8181 Google reviews

Home of the Bean is a coffee shop in the Arts On Main precinct in Maboneng, known primarily for its coffee program according to reviewers, though its beverage menu extends to other drinks as well. Reviewers describe it as a calm, art-filled space with a strong reputation built mainly on its coffee.

What people praise

  • Coffee repeatedly called the best in the area
  • Calm, relaxed atmosphere praised across multiple reviews
  • Staff and service consistently rated highly
  • Distinctive art and design setting in Maboneng

Worth knowing

  • Coffee, not juice, is the clear reputation-driver here
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume181 · 50th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rated 4.8, the second-highest on this page, but worth knowing this is fundamentally a coffee shop; juice isn't its documented specialty the way it is at Acai Republic.

Arts On Main, 264 Fox St, Maboneng, Johannesburg, 2043

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How we score these spots

Rating is the live Google average for each business. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a rating, weighed against the others on this page. Confidence blends rating with volume, so a 5.0 built on hundreds of reviews scores differently than the same 5.0 on a handful. Recency checks how current the review activity is. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a juice or smoothie cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Prices vary depending on whether you’re buying a juice from a grocery store shelf or ordering a made-to-order smoothie or acai bowl from a dedicated bar. Reviewer-cited meal prices at the cafe-style spots on this page ranged from R1 to R300 per person for a full breakfast or brunch that included drinks.

Serving all of Johannesburg

These spread across Marshalltown, Johannesburg Central, Bedfordview, Rosebank, and Maboneng, covering the CBD, the eastern suburbs, and the arts precinct. If you’re looking for a juice bar near you in Johannesburg, Bedfordview and Rosebank are your best bets for a dedicated juice or smoothie menu rather than a grocery aisle.

What to ask before you visit a juice bar

  • Is the juice or smoothie made fresh to order, or pre-bottled?
  • Do you offer options without added sugar or sweeteners?
  • What’s your busiest time, and is there usually a wait?
  • Do you have vegan or dairy-free smoothie bases available?
  • Is there parking nearby, and is it easy to find?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these juice bars?

We pulled real Google Business Profile data for juice bars and related businesses in Johannesburg, then ranked by rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing.

How often is this updated?

This page was last verified in July 2026 against live Google data and gets refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Are Woolworths and Boxer actual juice bars?

No. They’re grocery stores that stock juice and beverages among their general product ranges, included here because they surface in local search results for juice, but they don’t operate as dedicated juice bars.

Which of these is the best dedicated juice bar?

Acai Republic Bedfordview is the most purpose-built juice and smoothie business on this page, with a perfect 5.0 rating across 325 reviews.

The bottom line

If you specifically want a juice bar, Acai Republic Bedfordview is the safe default, purpose-built for smoothies and juice with a perfect rating to back it up. Green Dot Cafe is a solid runner-up if you want fresh juice alongside a full breakfast menu. Skip the grocery-store entries unless you just need a bottle to go.

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