A little treat by the sea · Strand, South Africa

Good coffee.
Happy scoops.

Your friendly stop for quality Merkava coffee, gelato and feel-good treats. Pop in on your way to the sand, or make us part of your daily ritual.

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The good stuff

Choose your kind of happy.

From a morning coffee to a cool treat after a beach walk, there's something to brighten your day.

Merkava coffee

Good coffee for slow mornings, quick pick-me-ups and everything in between.

Gelato & soft serve

Creamy, scoopable happiness—made for sunny days and seaside strolls.

Milkshakes & sweet treats

Indulgent milkshakes and fun favourites like waffles on a stick.

Your beach-day ritual
Walk the shore.
Grab a treat.
Stay a little longer.

Small stop, big smiles.

Melk en Branders is a family-run coffee and ice-cream spot in Strand, in the Van Ryneveld area. We’re here for the regulars, beach walkers, families and anyone who believes a good day can start with a really good cup.

Join the Beach Club Rewards programme through Lekka Card: collect 10 stamps to get one free ice cream.

Menu items, flavours and availability can change. Ask in-store for current options and prices.

Come find us

Meet you on Beach Road.

Drop by for coffee, a scoop, or something sweet to take along to the beachfront.

Visit the shop

86 Beach Road
Van Ryneveld, Strand
Western Cape 7140, South Africa

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Opening hours

Monday – Sunday
06:30–18:00

Hours are listed online and may change on public holidays. Check the current listing before travelling.

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Find updates, photos and customer information on these platforms.

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