There is something different about the first stop of an early journey.
The roads are quieter, the day still feels full of possibility and a hot cup of coffee can make the distance ahead seem much more manageable.
Café 365, located at the Engen De Werf forecourt, opens from 05:00 daily and serves travellers long before many traditional breakfast venues begin their day.
Coffee before sunrise
Early starts are common for commuters, delivery drivers, sales representatives, holidaymakers and families trying to get ahead of traffic.
Café 365 gives those travellers somewhere to pause, collect coffee and organise themselves before continuing.
A few quiet minutes outside the vehicle can make a noticeable difference to concentration and comfort, particularly at the beginning of a long day.
Takeaway or sit down
The café offers both takeaway and sit-down options.
Travellers in a hurry can collect their order and return to the road. Those with more time can sit down, check the route, answer a message or wait for other members of their travelling group.
This flexibility also makes Café 365 a useful meeting point. Everyone can gather in one place, top up with fuel and leave together.
Something practical to eat
Café 365 promotes coffee, toasted sandwiches and pies, along with Craig’s Hamburger and its Rib Friday offering.
These are convenient options for people who need a satisfying meal without turning a travel stop into a lengthy restaurant visit.
Menu items and availability can change, so visitors travelling specifically for a featured item should confirm before arriving.
Make it part of your commute
For regular commuters, a reliable stop can become part of the weekly routine.
Café 365 may be useful when:
- You left home before breakfast
- You need coffee before an early appointment
- You are meeting a colleague on the road
- You want to avoid eating while driving
- You need to refuel at the same time
- You are collecting a takeaway for the next part of the journey
The Engen filling station itself operates 24 hours a day, while Café 365 trades from 05:00 to 20:00 daily.
Stay longer when your schedule allows
Café 365 is only one part of the wider De Werf destination.
The main restaurant opens from 08:00 for breakfast and lunch. The farmstall also opens from 08:00, while the weekend food market trades every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00.
On a rushed weekday, Café 365 can be the quick coffee stop. On a relaxed weekend, it can be the beginning of a full family outing.
Take a safe break
Fatigue can make any journey more difficult.
Drivers should plan regular rest stops, particularly on longer routes. A coffee may feel helpful, but it does not replace proper rest when a driver is tired.
Use the stop to stretch, drink water, eat something and honestly assess whether you are ready to continue.
Your day starts here
Café 365 is designed for the practical moments: early departures, quick meetings, long drives and days when breakfast at home was never going to happen.
Find it at the Engen De Werf forecourt at the intersection of the N7 and R304. For current information, contact De Werf on 064 867 8578.