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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

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…𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭…
Thoughtful food & signature pizza
Garden & Family-friendly
Art • Craft • Meaning
Mon 8:00-16:00
Tue-Sat 8:00-17:00
Sun 8:09-14:00
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13/10/2026

🍺 A LITTLE PIECE OF MUNICH HAS ARRIVED AT CAFÉ 1865! 🇩🇪

And we couldn’t be prouder!

We are absolutely thrilled to introduce our exclusive collection of authentic German 𝐇𝐨𝐟𝐛𝐫ä𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 — a rare find in South Africa, with this special selection currently available at just TWO locations nationwide — and Café 1865 is proud to be one of them!

Discover our line-up:

🍺 Hofbräu Original
🍺 Hofbräu Münchner Weisse
🍺 Hofbräu Oktoberfest — Limited Edition
🍺 Hofbräu Dunkel
🍺 Hofbräu Helles L***r — Exclusive Release

From Munich’s legendary brewing tradition straight to the heart of Somerset West.

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡. 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐟é 𝟏𝟖𝟔𝟓!🇩🇪🍻

27/09/2026

Social media rules say we need to dedicate a post to our pizza.

Which feels slightly unnecessary, because… well, you already know.

We hear “𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒊𝒛𝒛𝒂 𝑰’𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒅” more times a day than is probably healthy for our ego. And judging by how many of you keep coming back for it, we must be doing something right.

So here it is. The official pizza appreciation post. Algorithms satisfied. Marketing done.

The truth is much simpler:
𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐚, 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐠𝐨 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝.

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Stay curious. October has a few ideas of its own.

14/09/2026

Apparently, you want more of us. 😉

So… we’re listening.

From now on, we’re sticking around 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟒𝐩𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬.

More lunch. More coffee. More pizza. More reasons to pop in.

And this might not be the last change…
Stay curious.

05/08/2026

Why celebrate for just one day when we can celebrate for two?

This Sunday and Monday, we’re celebrating Women’s Day the Cafe 1865 way—with a little more pink, a few surprises, and plenty of delicious food.

Alongside our full menu, you’ll also find:
🌸 Our signature Pink Hollandaise
🍕 Our much-loved Pink Pizza Dough
🍰 A brand-new dessert, created especially for the occasion… but you’ll have to visit us to discover that surprise.

Coloured only with natural ingredients — always true to our philosophy.

Our full food and drinks menu will, of course, be available throughout both days, so you can enjoy all your Cafe 1865 favourites alongside our special Women’s Day creations.

Whether you’re celebrating with your mum, your sister, your friends, your partner, or simply treating yourself, we’d love to welcome you.

See you Sunday & Monday for two special days of pink, surprises, and celebration.

01/08/2026

We’re delighted to introduce a brand-new collection of paintings and sculptures, thoughtfully curated by our resident art curator Merissa Slingerland, and now on display throughout Café 1865.

Each piece has been carefully selected to bring new inspiration to our space, and we invite you to take your time exploring it. Wander through the café, discover the artworks, and see which ones capture your attention.

An exhibition catalogue is available for every guest, offering insights into each artwork and the artists behind them.

Our collection will be refreshed every three months, so there will always be something new to discover on your next visit.

Whether you’re joining us for breakfast, lunch, wood-fired pizza or drinks, we hope you’ll find something that inspires you.

Take your time. Explore. Art is meant to be discovered.

28/07/2026

There isn’t a perfect day to visit a café.

There are sunlit mornings when the garden is alive with conversation, laughter and the smell of fresh coffee. There are rainy afternoons made for a pot of tea and something warm from the kitchen. There are quiet hours when all you need is a peaceful corner to work, read or simply slow down.

Then there are the days worth celebrating. A long breakfast with your parents. Lunch with an old friend. A glass of w**e after work. Or no occasion at all—just because you deserve it.

Whatever brings you through our doors, we’ll do our best to make you feel at home.

Thoughtfully prepared food. Genuine hospitality. A table in the sunshine or a cosy seat indoors. Coffee worth lingering over, and moments you’ll want to stay in just a little longer.

Café 1865 is here for all of it.

Every day.

13/07/2026

✨ Art Exhibition Refresh at Cafe 1865 ✨

Every three months, together with our art curator Merissa Slingerland, our walls tell a new story.

Join us on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟕 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌, as we unveil a fresh collection of paintings and sculptures by talented local artists. Discover new perspectives, support our creative community, and experience Cafe 1865 in a whole new light.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹. Our full food menu will also be available throughout the afternoon, so you’re welcome to settle in, enjoy the exhibition, and stay for something delicious.

📅 Friday, 17 July
🕒 3:00 PM
🍷 Complimentary glass of w**e on arrival
🎨 New exhibition featuring local artists
🍽️ Full food menu available

We can’t wait to welcome you and share this new collection.

11/07/2026

From our signature savoury and sweet Blini, to Eggs Benedict served on our famous potato waffles that surprise and delight first-time guests, wood-fired pizzas, signature burgers and vibrant seasonal salads – every dish at Café 1865 is crafted with care and purpose.

We believe great food begins with great ingredients. Carefully sourced natural produce, thoughtfully prepared dishes and a curated selection of exceptional South African w**es all reflect the same philosophy: quality over excess, honest flavour over fashion, and creating an experience that’s meant to be enjoyed, not rushed.

We also believe that hospitality is found in the little things: attentive service, genuine smiles and making every guest feel truly welcome.

Café 1865 is more than our business. It has become part of our lives, our family and our everyday story. Sharing good food, meaningful moments and genuine hospitality with our guests is, to us, one of life’s greatest pleasures.

We hope you’ll feel that every time you walk through our doors.

01/07/2026

❄️ It’s cold outside… but it’s wonderfully warm inside.

The crackling fireplace, the glow of our wood-fired pizza oven, great food and good company — that’s what winter is all about.

Make your weekdays a little warmer…

Bring a friend and join us 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲.

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 & 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭, order 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 and enjoy 𝟓𝟎% 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬.

☕ Coffee, cappuccino, latte, tea, hot chocolate, and even more – the perfect excuse to linger a little longer.

Because the best way to get through winter is together.

𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 & 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭. T&Cs apply.

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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