1858 Coffee House Profile

One of the newest additions to Salina downtown is 1858 Coffee House located on 131 Santa Fe Ave. The building itself has some unique history behind it as the name itself comes from the year when Salina was founded, and the building has a variety of murals inside of it with some being over 100 years old. Some of the drinks are even named after some iconic Salina buildings. The atmosphere inside is very welcoming. The baristas are very friendly and knowledgeable about the different drinks they sell. It is also a great place to hangout with friends or to study with the variety of seating that is offered inside and outside. One student at Kansas Wesleyan University says that “1858 Coffee House is not only a great location to get coffee at, but is also a great place to study at. When the weather is nice enough I enjoy going to get a drink  there and go outside on their patio and do my homework. The staff members are always really friendly and they all are easy to talk to.” 

Currently, 1858 Coffee House is running on their Winter Schedule Hours which are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. With the days getting longer and the temperatures beginning to warm up you can expect new hours of operation to happen soon at 1858 Coffee House. To keep with these announcements, as well as other events and things that occur at 1858 Coffee House, be sure to follow them on their social media platforms at 1858coffeehouse.

After opening in late April of 2024, 1858 Coffee House has seen a tremendous amount of success because of their advertising. On their social media accounts they are very active because they post daily announcements about new specials, new pastries, or customer favorite drinks. They also keep their audience in the loop with unexpected issues and closings that occur as well. You can follow their social media accounts to keep up to date with all the new drink specials and other things that occur.

What some people may not know is that 1858 Coffee House is actually connected and partners with SalinaHomes Real Estate Company. The coffee shop is located at the front of the building, and the Real Estate Company is located behind the glass doors. Behind these doors are  agent workstations and offices, client meeting rooms, and administrative offices. The owner of SalinaHomes Real Estate Company is also the owner of 1858 Coffee House and says that “he always wanted to be downtown, involved in the heart of the community. We wanted to be involved in the community more, and what better way than a coffee shop downtown.”

Another unique fact about 1858 Coffee House is that all of the coffee grounds and beans have a local origin with it. All of the coffee that is served at the coffee house is Mokas brand, that is provided by JRI Management.

1858’s Coffee House menu also has some Salina history included with it. When you look at their signature coffee drink menu it is full of familiar Salina locations such as: Indian Rock, Santa Fe, The Stiefel Theater, and the Smoky Hill River. They also offer other basic coffee and espresso options which include: cold brews, chai lattes, cappuccinos, mochas and other options as well. All of the drinks are customizable with a variety of different options that include syrups, sauces, creams, and milks. If you are not a big coffee drinker there are plenty of other non-coffee items on the menu that you can choose from. Some of these drinks include: smoothies, lemonades, teas, and matcha. One member of the Salina Community says that “I have never been a big coffee drinker so I like how 1858 has many non-coffee drinks to choose from. I really enjoy their strawberry, mango, and peach smoothies, as well as their peppermint and chamomile hot teas.” 

Not only does 1858 Coffee House sell coffee/non-coffee beverages, but they also have a wide variety of pastries that they sell as well. Some of these pastries include: chocolate chip cookies, a variety of muffins, scones, danishes, several bagel flavors, and egg bites. One of the fan-favorite pastries are 1858’s homemade cinnamon rolls. One student at Kansas Wesleyan University says that “I enjoy the different drinks that 1858 offers, but I pretty much come only for the homemade cinnamon rolls that they sell. The cinnamon rolls are really good and are basically made fresh.”

To learn more about 1858 Coffee House you can visit their social media platforms at 1858coffeehouse, or you can visit them downtown at 131 Santa Fe Ave.