Highgrounds BLVD is a pioneering lifestyle space in Illovo, Sandton, Johannesburg. It was conceived to serve a modern audience seeking a seamless blend of café, restaurant, co-working hub, private cannabis lounge, and event venue—all under one roof. Founder Mongezi “Tall Ass Mo” Mahlangu built it from his dual passions for food and cannabis culture, transforming them into a distinctive hospitality experience. What sets Highgrounds BLVD apart is its intentional focus on community, creativity, and cannabis-forward design—all while maintaining a premium, upscale atmosphere.
Products & Services
1. Café & Daytime Co-working
By day, Highgrounds BLVD operates as a stylish café where guests can enjoy artisanal coffee—ranging from single-origin espressos to cold brews—and a menu featuring pastries, breakfast bowls, fresh salads, and healthy light meals. The environment is designed for focus and comfort, with high-speed Wi‑Fi, charging ports, and meeting-friendly nooks. Cannabis-accepting patrons can opt for infused drinks and edibles in designated areas, all available only to members..
2. Restaurant & Gourmet Dining
As the day transitions, PHATSOULFOOD takes the stage. Their menu spans globally inspired dishes—such as farm-style breakfasts, Japanese milk bread French toast, fish tacos, Asian-style BBQ pork ribs, lamb ribs, burgers, and ribeye steaks. These meals are known for bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and visual appeal. Members can further enjoy expertly crafted cannabis-infused cuisine—precisely dosed and integrated into the dishes.
3. Private Cannabis-Friendly Lounge
Highgrounds BLVD offers a private, members-only cannabis lounge—an elegant, safe, legal environment where adults 21+ can enjoy cannabis freely, without onsite sales. This “green-lit lifestyle” concept provides comfort, community, and inclusion in a well-regulated setting.
4. Events & Co-Created Experiences
Highgrounds BLVD hosts a broad mix of member-centric events—comedy nights (“Laugh, Puff & Pass”), Amapiano festivals, exclusive dinners, workshops, live music, and educational sessions. With a fully equipped venue—lighting, AV, Internet, and professional planning—the team crafts bespoke celebrations: birthdays, corporate functions, tastings, themed evenings, and more.
5. Membership Program
Membership drives the experience. Highgrounds BLVD offers free and premium tiers, granting priority event booking, in-house and online shop access, freebies, loyalty perks, cannabis-infused pairings, invitations to education sessions, and use of exclusive spaces . The model encourages belonging, discovery, and long-term engagement.
