If you’re looking for a new place to escape to in Lonehill, here’s one that might surprise you. Tucked just off Main Road inside the Jaguar Land Rover Experience, you’ll find TLC on the Track. And yes, it’s exactly where it sounds like it would be.
But don’t let that put you off. This isn’t a pit-stop café for petrolheads. It’s a restaurant and one of the more unexpected spots to open in Johannesburg.
The setting alone is worth a mention. There are open views, plenty of breathing room from the suburban bustle, and, every now and then, the faint hum of a car on the track in the distance. It might sound like a gimmick, but it actually works, giving the place an energy you don’t usually get with your morning coffee.
The food, though, is where TLC on the Track really shines. The menu draws on familiar local flavours, but there’s real care in the details: homemade relishes, signature pickles, and thoughtfully crafted sauces. Nothing feels overdone or fussy. It’s the kind of cooking that lets good ingredients speak for themselves, whether you’re settling in for a leisurely brunch with a mimosa or simply grabbing a flat white and something to eat.
If you’re celebrating a birthday, baby shower, or work function, the space lends itself beautifully to private gatherings. The balcony is ideal for a relaxed braai with a view, and the team is genuinely happy to tailor the experience to suit your needs.
TLC on the Track is new. It’s different. And it might just become your new favourite Lonehill escape – revs and all.
