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Platō Coffee: A New Minimalist Coffee Spot in White River

ilanda Guest House
Mar 7, 2025
3 min read

White River’s coffee scene just got a new addition - Platō Coffee, a stylish national coffee chain known for its minimalist design and high-quality brews, has opened its doors at 31 Danie Joubert St, inside Ashfield Junction. 


inside Plato Coffee in White River


Platō Coffee is a good place to grab a quick coffee on the go when going to Nelspruit or Kruger National Park. If looking for a convenient spot to wait for your children’s pick up from Rob Ferreira School Platō Coffee is the closest place.



  • Terrace at Plato Coffee in White River
  • Plato Coffee logo in White River


Platō Coffee White River Menu & Prices


What's on the menu at Platō Coffee White River?


Platō Coffee White River serves the full range of classic coffee shop drinks, chai and hot chocolate options, and a signature line-up of Greek philosopher–themed ristretto specials. Sizes are Small (S), Medium (M) and Large (L) where offered — all prices in Rand.



Menu at White River Plato Coffee


Platō Signature Ristretto Series


Drink

Price

Aristotle (3 ristretto shots, 180ml micro foam)

R39

Platō — the house special (3 ristretto shots, 280ml micro foam)

R44

Socrates

R52



Specialty Coffees


Drink

S

M

L

Hector

R46

-

-

Koleha

-

R48

-

Ophelia

R39

R44

R51

Thalia

R39

R42

R48


R32

R38

R42



Coffee Classics


Drink

S

M

L

Flat White

R35

-

-

Cortado

R30

-

-

Piccolo

R28

-

-

Macchiato

R27

-

-

Con Hielo

R25

-

-

Bombón

R38

R43

R49

Espresso

R24

-

-

Iced Latte

-

R37

R49

Americano

R28

R33

R36

Short Black

R26

-

-

Cappuccino

R32

R38

R42

Latte

R32

R38

R42

Latte Macchiato

R32

R38

R42



Chai, Chocolate & Mocha


Drink

S

M

L

Red Cappuccino

R32

R38

R42

Chai Latte

R35

R42

R48

Dirty Chai

R39

R45

R50

Flirty Chai

R40

R46

R51

Hot Chocolate

R35

R41

R46

Dark Hot Chocolate

R35

R41

R46

White Hot Chocolate

R35

R41

R46

Mocha

R38

R44

R49

White Mocha

R38

R44

R49

Caribbean Mocha

R35

R41

R46

Dirty Caribbean

R38

R44

R49

Hot Ginger

R29

R35

R41



Cold & Blended


Drink

S

M

L

Freezo

-

R46

R52

Soda-Pop

-

R38

R43



Extras & Add-ons


Item

Price

Extra Shot

R8

Babyccino

R15

Cream

R8

Flavour Syrup

R8 / R9 / R10 (S/M/L)

Milk Alternatives

R9 / R10 / R12 (S/M/L)



Platō also stocks retail bags of their house blend beans if you want to bring the coffee home with you — ask at the counter.


Don't forget to download Platō Coffee's loyalty app and "stamp" your purchase.


Platō Coffee White River: Location, Hours & Directions


Where is Platō Coffee in White River?


Platō Coffee is located at 31 Danie Joubert St, inside Ashfield Junction, right next to Rob Ferreira School. This makes it an easy stop whether you're picking up kids, grabbing a coffee before heading through to Nelspruit, or fueling up on your way to Kruger National Park.


Opening hours: Monday–Saturday 6am–6pm, Sunday 7am–6pm.


Platō is one of the few coffee shops in White River open this early, making it a great grab-and-go option if you're heading out before the rest of the town wakes up — whether that's an early game drive, a sunrise start on the Panorama Route, or just getting the kids to school on time.


If you're staying with us, Platō Coffee is just a short drive from ilanda Guest House and makes a perfect stop on your way out for the day.



Where to Stay Near Platō Coffee


ilanda Guest House is a short drive from Platō Coffee and Ashfield Junction, making it a convenient base whether you're passing through on the way to Kruger National Park and the Panorama Route, or spending a few days exploring White River and Nelspruit properly.


Our White River bed and breakfast offers comfortable en-suite rooms and self-catering options, so you can start the morning with your own coffee before heading out — or finish the day with one from Platō.

 
 
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