Cafe Sofi, the latest brand to launch in South Africa under Tashas Group’s banner, is a deeply personal project by Natasha and Savva Sideris, founders of the Group.
Created as an ode to their beloved mother, Sophia Electra, it’s a space animated by memory, layered with personal history, and inspired by a woman of beautiful contradictions: a conservative soul wrapped in eccentric packaging, an old-school romantic with an eclectic spirit.
Located on Park Road in Cape Town, the space was developed in collaboration with Master Interior Architecture. The interiors are a masterclass in the tension between colour and restraint, honouring both heritage and modernity.
A Victorian-style home sets the stage, layered with 1960s and 1970s brutalist furniture from Sophia’s era, creating a dialogue between elegance and eccentricity.
Cafe Sofi embraces personal touches that recall Sophia’s loves: cats, polka dots, orchids, leopard print, dried flowers, even playful nods to Pac-Man and the Pink Panther.
High ceilings and original detailing are offset by clean-lined furniture; a consistent thread of colour ties together eclectic pieces, calming the eye while allowing whimsy to shine through.
“This house had everything she loved – old meets new, contradiction and character,” says Savva. “It just felt right.”
In every corner, Cafe Sofi reflects Sophia’s spirit – timeless yet surprising, restrained yet expressive. A love letter written in design.
Café Sofi is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Get in touch with them at +27 21 000 5599, reservations or longkloof@cafesofi.com.
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