The Blue Cafe
opens at 07:30 today
Restaurant Cafe
This neighbourhood heirloom has been trading as a café & deli since 1904. Open every day, we are he This neighbourhood heirloom has been trading as a café and deli since 1904. We continue to uncover folklore from history but so far know that for most of the 20th century it was known as "The Bubby". During the 70s, 80s and most of the 90s is was painted blue and known as "Die Blou Kafee” until it was renamed by the Daly’s who nurtured it as the "Daily Deli” until mid 2014. Read more
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Oliver W. 2016-06-12
Blue cafe has changed since opening under the new brand. I find it also overpriced and only go if necessary. Great pity as it us around the corner and...
Blue cafe has changed since opening under the new brand. I find it also overpriced and only go if necessary. Great pity as it us around the corner and...
Brenda O. 2018-04-25
My first time...really enjoyed it...very quaint..wr sat outside under the umbrella beautiful views..food good service little slow had to go and ask...
My first time...really enjoyed it...very quaint..wr sat outside under the umbrella beautiful views..food good service little slow had to go and ask...
Romilly de B. 2017-12-26
This spot has such potential but staff seem disinterested and my lunch meal was disappointing. Over-priced for what's presented.
This spot has such potential but staff seem disinterested and my lunch meal was disappointing. Over-priced for what's presented.
Giselle Van R. 2017-11-13
Such a beautiful little deli, serving excellent coffee in a really cosy set-up. Friendly staff, and exceptional service, not to mention that the...
Such a beautiful little deli, serving excellent coffee in a really cosy set-up. Friendly staff, and exceptional service, not to mention that the...
Anton Van Der W. 2017-09-30
Dit was baie lekker en intreressant gewees, veral die geskiedenis van die plekkie.
Dit was baie lekker en intreressant gewees, veral die geskiedenis van die plekkie.
Neels Van R. 2017-08-18
Lovely place to hang out at on a warm day. Good food.
Lovely place to hang out at on a warm day. Good food.
Carla O. 2017-05-05
The Blue Cafe - one of a kind! Excellent food, coffee, friendly and experienced staff. I used to frequent the original shop back in the 70s...got my...
The Blue Cafe - one of a kind! Excellent food, coffee, friendly and experienced staff. I used to frequent the original shop back in the 70s...got my...
Antonio R. 2017-04-03
I had the Chicken Pie and it was great. Nice hidden gem, excellent service as well.
I had the Chicken Pie and it was great. Nice hidden gem, excellent service as well.
Aré van S. 2017-03-20
Chilled vibe, nice cakes and coffee, dog friendly
Chilled vibe, nice cakes and coffee, dog friendly
Pascal A. 2017-02-27
Quite contamporary place with good looking peeps, nice deejay when we were there. Food is finger food level an in that category quite good. We enjoyed...
Quite contamporary place with good looking peeps, nice deejay when we were there. Food is finger food level an in that category quite good. We enjoyed...
Mathew T. 2017-02-21
Gone down in my estimation. Pity. The last two times there have been very mediocre at best and the toughest meat in a curry I have ever had the last...
Gone down in my estimation. Pity. The last two times there have been very mediocre at best and the toughest meat in a curry I have ever had the last...
Alan John Nelson S. 2017-01-19
...a cheerful, friendly cafe - with excellent coffee!
...a cheerful, friendly cafe - with excellent coffee!
Maurice L. 2017-01-01
The place 2 be in Tamboerskloof
The place 2 be in Tamboerskloof
Brigitte E. 2016-12-22
loved it! Beautiful setting, nice comfortable couch --- a gem.
loved it! Beautiful setting, nice comfortable couch --- a gem.
Rika B. 2016-12-18
Had the Full Monty breakfast. Beautifully made, kitchen was a bit slow, but luckily I wasn't in a rush.
Had the Full Monty breakfast. Beautifully made, kitchen was a bit slow, but luckily I wasn't in a rush.
Sharon D. 2016-12-13
We have been supporting this cafe for 12 years since Daily Deli days. Today has been such a disappointment, no service, unfriendly manageress, ...
We have been supporting this cafe for 12 years since Daily Deli days. Today has been such a disappointment, no service, unfriendly manageress, ...
Shari T. 2016-11-27
I've been visiting the cafe nearly daily during my stay in Cape Town. Love the atmosphere ... Love the food! Hot chocolate warmed my soul one cold day...
I've been visiting the cafe nearly daily during my stay in Cape Town. Love the atmosphere ... Love the food! Hot chocolate warmed my soul one cold day...
Mandy Freeman B. 2016-11-02
One of my most favorite places to soak up the neighborhood ... A treat!!!
One of my most favorite places to soak up the neighborhood ... A treat!!!
Ted B. 2016-09-29
This has long been my local, thru Daly's Deli, and you can't beat the setting. But something has changed. Never mind portions getting smaller and...
This has long been my local, thru Daly's Deli, and you can't beat the setting. But something has changed. Never mind portions getting smaller and...
Michelle L. 2016-08-02
The baked cheese cake is a winner. There should be more small locally owned neighborhood cafe's like this. always better to support than franchise's
The baked cheese cake is a winner. There should be more small locally owned neighborhood cafe's like this. always better to support than franchise's
Updates from The Blue Cafe
The Blue C. 2017-02-16
Sweet Melon and Parma Ham Salad on the menu today...
Sweet Melon and Parma Ham Salad on the menu today...
The Blue C. 2017-02-10
TBC by full moon...
TBC by full moon...
The Blue C. 2017-01-21
Lunch is served. Watermelon salad
Lunch is served. Watermelon salad
The Blue C. 2017-01-19
The gift that keeps on giving |kefir grains|
The gift that keeps on giving |kefir grains|
The Blue C. 2017-01-10
No better way to end this extra hot summers day. We love summer and The Duchess - Virgin Gin & Tonic Super refreshing.
No better way to end this extra hot summers day. We love summer and The Duchess - Virgin Gin & Tonic Super refreshing.
Popularity of The Blue Cafe
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The Blue Cafe has a total of 1745 visitors (checkins) and 2889 likes.
20 reviews of The Blue Cafe.
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av 5.