Was not acknowledged upon entering the store, watched with wide eyes as the staff desperately flicked flies out the food display unit that I decided would not be the first choice of breakfast afterall. Found it in me to interrupt the staff member who'd yet to ask if I needed assistance whilst she waved the flies around with a cloth. I said, "good morning, "looks like you have a fly problem", i was further ignored, then asked if anyone could please let me know what sandwiches where on offer with the grande coffee special currently being run. Yet to get any greeting or remark about the noticeable fly issue, I got a response of, "chicken" that was it.... I stood for a while longer in silence stunned by the service and decided I deserved way better than this... I then went next door to Mark Gold for a lovely freshly toasted sandwich "minus any flies" with coffee to go and was waited on eagerly by friendly people who seemed happy to sell me a single sarmy with all the smiles and appreciation of having made a sale. Come on Vida, do better!!!

The coffee is good, although the stench of garlic was overpowering. But the real challenge was the toilets. Walk through the "washing area" (quite scary), up a step, then down 8 steep steps, past the gas cannisters, then up six steep steps with missing tiles, and then down another 4 steps to the two toilets. And one hand rail for the 4 steps. DO NOT go to this cafe with a disabled person. There is no ways that they will get to the toilet. And the flushing device was partly broken in the one toilet. Street noise was substantial but it is a street cafe so that is part of the ambience.

Not the cleanest place to have a quick cup of coffee but service is good. From a Covid protocol point of view, no cleaning of tables and chairs after customers leave. Waiters and cleaners must be asked to attend to the cleanliness of the overall area. Lots of flies all over the place but I guess with the hot weather we have, this is not something uncommon. For now, I won't visit again. Hopefully they get their ducks in a row so that I consider visiting again. Management needs to make changes in terms of hospitality.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch

The cafe mocha was flat and flavorless. One staff member in particular keeps on insisting that Vitality vouchers are only for cappuccino and refuses to scan the QR codes for other drinks on the menu. This store will be reported to Discovery Vitality for deceiving customers. @the owner of the store, please ensure that all your staff are well trained and have a sound understanding of the various reward programs which are affiliated to Vida e Cafe.

VIDA E is my breakaway, my escape. When the city gets too much I head over to clear my head. The street side seating and restaurant seems to always have a cool breeze to beat the durban heat, and the view of the beautiful park almost always demands at least a 15min walk under the trees. (the Park is also maintained really really well and I've always felt safe). This cafe definitely has it all : location, location, location

The Vida e Caffe on the corner of Innes and Florida Road in Morningside srves delicious breakfast and lunch snacks and meals as well as of course coffee and juices! They serve delicious coffees, iced coffees, frios, freshly squeezed juices, teas and iced teas. Vida is worth stopping by and grabbing a bite to eat from or sitting down with a friend to catch up over a cup of refreshing coffee.

Very disappointed with the Frios Berry smoothie. I was mostly ice and very little fruit. I make my own smoothies with only fresh fruit at home so I know there was hardly any fruit in it just enough to slightly colour the ice water. I basically paid R44 for ice water and not a fresh fruit smoothie. First and last time I will ever go to a Vida e Caffe

Probably the worst tasting gelados of all the Vida e Caffe’s in SA… Most disappointing that the taste is almost always inconsistent… Been buying at least one a day for the last 6 years… and this branch has lost a customer for life.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
R 50–100

Would go to this little Cafe frequently when I was still working in the area. The staff are always very polite and try their best to achieve your order exactly as you like. It can get a bit loud and noisy over lunchtime periods making it difficult to sit down and enjoy your drink peacefully

Cozy little shop with the friendliest staff. The store is extremely neat and tidy. The drinks are refreshing and the food is delicious. The vegan chicken and mayo toast is a nice addition to their menu.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
R 50–100

Be careful of the one cashier, HE WILL OVER-CHARGE YOU and pocket the rest. He got my mother two weeks ago and is probably doing it to many more customers. Please check the total and the price of items.
Service
Dine in
Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4

Fast, amazing service and delicious food and drinks. I love their frozen drinks as a special sweet treat. The sandwiches are good too. A perfect day is walking through the park before or after stopping by vida and maybe Florida Road in the evening.

The standard of hygiene in this store is shocking! Ordered a Lotus Biscoff Latte on Sunday, 24 September 2023, and witnessed the Barista, Zandile I think she said her name was, drop the cup on the floor which already had the syrup in it,

Modern yet warm inviting deco. Excellent service. Staff have a happy morning vibe which is extremely welcoming. The most divine cappuccino and hot chocolate. Excellent for a quick morning coffee on the go or that business meeting.

Food n coffee good but staff not very helpful.Tables n chairs on the patio not cleaned and had to be wiped by myself before being seated.coffee n food delivered to table and that's it.Staff to busy chatting in the kitchen.

Delicious Chilled Chai and Frutida Strawberry Smoothie for a chilled out and smooth day. The service at all Vidae Cafe branches is always excellent. Bubbly and helpful staff. Thank you to Sthembiso and his team.

Lovely spot for a good fresh sandwich- especially a vegan chicken and mayo one! Lovely fun staff who are always smiling!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
R 50–100

Nonthobeko, feeling a little in the deep end as she was not the barista, pulled out all the stops and delivered an increadible coffee. With such courtesy and friendliness. Take care of this rising star.

Such poor service. They got the order completely wrong after we repeated it twice. They then brought us an ice cold quiche, which we returned. We left without an apology or a refund …

Undoubtedly the Rudest staff at a Vida i have experienced. How about showing 1 out of 10 interest in your jobs! If you hate being at work, then dont go, someone else will do it better.

Great place to gather ones thoughts or to also meet someone... They have an app where one can place and pay for your order and then arrive.... Great staff for friendliness.

Certainly one of the best coffee shop and locations in the world. A lovely fresh sea breeze, plus Mitchell Park on ur 3 and a beautiful garden on ur 11. Best staff as well.

Not clean lots of flies had to constantly fight the flies while trying to eat which was hard...and no enthusiasm from staff. The overall atmosphere was displeasing.

Tasty toasted sandwiches and frios. Best place to get a quick snack or light meal. Staff are also very friendly.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch

Hit or miss with the drink quality... I went yesterday and the Frio I had was not great. My friend had a peanut butter Frio and there was a little bug in it.

Cups were dirty and chipped. Food was terribly overpriced for the quality of product AND there was a cockroach who joined my mother and I for lunch!

Very warm atmosphere. Excellent service, beverages are value for money. Complimentary chocolate is delicious. My favorite weekend coffee place.

Always great food and service. The Frios could do with a little more blending as chocolate pieces are sometimes to big to fit thru the straw:)

Great place for a real coffee experience. Location is great for a cosmoplitan morning view, with beaitiful Mitchell Park across the way.

Drinks are great. Especially the new Dragon fruit frio. Cheese sandwich is great.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great service from friendly staff. The food was good. The coffee was fresh. I would definitely recommend this place to many people

Great coffee in a great location. What more could a person ask for? The staff morale is always a great part of the experience.

Drinks are not as good as it used to be and complementary chocolates not given with drinks. Excuse is always "out of stock"

I must admit I'm biased towards Vida e caffe because in my opinion they make the best commercial hot chocolate available!

visit cris at pintos a well run pub an grill you won't be sorry
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Yummy food and a very modern sophisticated feel Especially loved the iced chocolate frio and chocolate croissant.

Great coffee and excellent service. Spent some time at Mitchell Park and had some coffee across the road

No bacon at Vida is a problem for me. I will not be visiting the Vida across from Mitchell Park anymore.

Great vibe, location and service with outstanding coffee
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other

Cool staff, excellent service and amazing food.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Smoothies are great. Coffee tasted a bit sour. Sandwiches and croissants were stale and overpriced

Amazing service and polite and friendly staff and one of the best coffees from Vida I've ever had

Great location. Lots of sunshine. Great place to relax and read the papers over a cup of coffee.

Barista had bad service and when greeted one of them in vernacular he became rude and arrigant

Love the coffee, and the staff is great
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

They make a very good Chai Latte, and Mocha, the standard coffee is decent but not stand out.

Always a good stop. Great location and a great place for pick up or sit down. Coffee that is.

Lovely place to catch a quick coffee
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great place for a quick stop for coffee Parking easily available. Good space for meeting

Well done to Simphiwe on a great cappucinno and Almond Milk Smoothie ... 2 days in a row

My favourite coffy spot at the moment. Quiet , friendly staff and of cos great coffee.

quick clean convenient and friendly staff. coffee will always be tops at vid e for me

Didnt eat but others enjoyed their food lots. Lovely spot for a small get together

Great sandwiches and Coffee. If you a coffee lover, will definately recommend it.

It was my first visit. Staff were welcoming, friendly and service was excellent.

Absolutely loved it. Service was excellent and the staff were really pleasant

Always good coffee
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Nice place friendly staff and quality beverages
Service
Dine in…
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I love the smell when you enter a coffee shop and this always captivates me.

Looks good after the recent revamp. Thoroughly enjoy the coffee from Vida

Always great service, thank you. Absolutely loved my Hazelnut Latte …

loved how friendly the staff was!
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

I had a nice cappuccino while I worked with my laptop using the wifi

Quick friendly service. Great coffee as with all vida e caffes.

Great coffee shop for a catch up. Friendly staff and great food

Delicious drinks! Wish you guys were halal though …

Good coffee but the ambiance is not so great anymore

Always lovely. From service to product!

What a wonderful service we had.

Amazing staff. Great coffee.