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Monday 08:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00 Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 17:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday 08:00 - 14:00

Cafe_1865

…follow the white rabbit…
Thoughtfully curated, natural food & signature pizza
Garden & kids
Art • Craft • Meaning
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25/06/2026

We might just be the only café around serving genuine 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥-𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐚.

For us, it is simply a natural extension of the way we approach food — real ingredients, minimal processing, and quality without compromise.

Naturally rich in antioxidants and celebrated for its unique combination of calm focus and gentle energy, matcha has been enjoyed for centuries and is now loved around the world for both its flavour and its benefits.

The vibrant green colour. The smooth, clean flavour. The gentle lift.

Choose between a classic Matcha Latte or our iced matcha with homemade strawberry coulis.

And if you’re wondering how we drink it ourselves — always with oat milk.

A small cup of something rather special. 🍵

14/06/2026

𝐀𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Yesterday’s unexpected power outage left many businesses without electricity. Thanks to our solar installation, Cafe 1865 continued serving coffee, breakfast and lunch without interruption.

A heartfelt thank you to the winter sun for shining when we needed it most, and to the professional team at ASM Line SOLAR for designing, installing and maintaining a solar system that performed exactly as it should when we needed it most.

Some heroes prefer to stay in the background. Yesterday, the sun was one of them. ☀️🍏

𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝.
𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.
𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥.

12/06/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

We were planning to celebrate for a day.

Then we thought, 𝙎𝘾𝙍𝙀𝙒 𝙄𝙏

Some things deserve a little more attention.

So we’re extending the festivities and dedicating the entire week to gin & tonics, good company, and unhurried afternoons.

Join us at Cafe 1865 all week long for our special World Gin Day offer.

Because one day felt a little stingy.

13 June - 19 June.
Two Gin & Tonics - 2 for 1.
See you just now!

10/06/2026

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• A yellow leaf catching the afternoon sun.
• A plate of blinis made with a little more care than strictly necessary.
• A raspberry smoothie in its prettiest pink.
• A cocktail with a cucumber twist and absolutely no intention of being ordinary.
• Fresh flowers at the door, gifted by a guest in appreciation of a little extra care.
• And a rainbow, drawn by a child, hanging proudly from our chandelier.

Some places are built from bricks and mortar.

The best ones are built from little moments.

See you at Café 1865.

01/06/2026

You spoke. We listened.

One of the most common requests we’ve received recently has been for longer Saturdays. More time for breakfast, more time for lunch, more time for drinks, pizza and catching up with friends.

𝐒𝐨 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝟏𝟖𝟔𝟓 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟓𝐩𝐦.

To make sure we continue delivering the quality, cleanliness and attention to detail that we pride ourselves on, 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝐩𝐦. The afternoon will be dedicated to deep cleaning, maintenance, planning and all the behind-the-scenes work that helps keep Cafe 1865 running smoothly.

Thank you for your feedback, your support and for helping us shape the café into what it is today.

We look forward to spending a little more of your Saturdays with you.

28/05/2026

Yes, we are OPEN and fully operating ✨

We would like to update our guests regarding access to Cafe 1865.

Following recent road construction at the nearby intersection, we have been in direct communication with the local authorities and road contractors to clarify the best possible access routes.

Please be assured that 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝟏𝟖𝟔𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬. We are warm, ready, and looking forward to welcoming you as always.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝟏𝟖𝟔𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 (𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐩).

A clear “Local Access to Cafe 1865” sign will also be placed on Mountain Road later today to guide you more easily.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

18/05/2026

Our Winter 2026 Menu has arrived at Cafe 1865 ✨

This season brings comforting flavours, Eastern European touches and a few beautiful new additions across the menu.

What’s new?

• Our Benedicts are now served on our signature Potato & Cheddar Waffles.

• Two warming soups have joined the menu:
— Traditional Eastern European Borsch
— Fusion Butternut Soup with coconut cream, peanut and green chilli

• We’ve added two beautiful new salads, including a traditional Russian Olivier Salad with our own twist.

• Also new on the menu — our Sweet Biltong Pizza.

To complete the season, our new cocktail menu is here.

Just like our kitchen, every cocktail is made using only fresh natural ingredients — no artificial syrups, no premixes, no shortcuts.

Winter at Cafe 1865 is all about warmth, comfort and flavour made properly.
We can’t wait for you to try the new menu.

12/05/2026

The storm has passed, but the cozy season is just beginning at Cafe 1865 ✨

Inside it’s warm, glowing, and full of comfort — our big pizza oven keeping the café beautifully toasty, the fireplace ready on the veranda, hot coffee pouring, and comforting food coming out fresh all day.

Cold outside, warm inside — just the way winter moments should feel.

And soon we’ll be sharing our updated winter menu — with all your favourites still there, alongside a few comforting seasonal touches to make the colder days feel even cozier.

28/04/2026

A new chapter on our walls begins tomorrow.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 — each time bringing a stronger, more expressive selection. This new collection features even more paintings and sculpture, all carefully curated by for their depth, character, and presence.

Join us tomorrow 29 April at 15:00 for the official opening.
Meet the artists, feel the atmosphere, and enjoy a glass of wine with us.

See you at Cafe 1865.

Address

57 Lourensford Road
Somerset West
7130

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 14:00
Sunday	08:00 - 14:00

Website

http://www.cafe1865.co.za/

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