05/03/2026
This week we turned SIX🎈
Six whole years of the little café in the corner.
When people ask me about the journey, what stands out most is the mind-blowing importance of a strong work force. I actually get emotional just thinking about this… there are no words for the way I feel about my team! Truly: they are the heartbeat of Lola and the reason this journey has been possible. Vusi, Zimi, Brendon & Lucy have stood by my side since we humbly opened our little doors to the big wide world six years ago with pretty much no clue what we were doing, let alone what we were in for. Two weeks later we faced a national lock-down and had to pivot in directions unknown to mankind🤭 the “spaza shop” era became a new way of life and thankfully was received so well by you all! These guys are my family and my gratitude for them runs deeper than the ocean.❤️
Since then, we’ve evolved in ways we never planned for, and here we are today.. still going & growing with the flow!✨
YOU guys, our Lola customers are everything to us. The most patient, kind & loyal community in all the land. With very teary eyes, all I can say is the most heartfelt thank you.🥹🫶
Please come celebrate with us tomorrow. Cupcakes on us!✌🏼
