The Blue Cafe

The Blue Cafe Neighbourhood general dealer and sidewalk café since 1903; open every day (except 25 Dec).

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. Since then we've transformed it back to the neighbourhood's beacon of blue and renamed it "The Blue Cafe”. With the blue comes a strong emphasis on heritage and engaging with the neighbourhood: the cafe buys fresh produce grown by Tamboerskloof residents, trades on account with its patrons and delivers to their doors. To receive updates about what we have on sale, open an account or for feedback and suggestions please pop us an email: [email protected].

04/08/2026

How to cut a sourdough sans injury… cut long side in half, FLIP IT, then cut slices… and a ziplock keeps it fresh for a few days -or put it in your freezer and use slices for toasting. Our sourdough is made with love by Flour Market

Our Madiba Day blanket knitting project is coming along nicely. So many neighbours have dropped off colourful knitted sq...
12/07/2026

Our Madiba Day blanket knitting project is coming along nicely. So many neighbours have dropped off colourful knitted squares to make blankets for the Red Cross Children’s Hospital. It takes 67 minutes to knit a square!

12/07/2026
Chef’s Magic ✨
09/07/2026

Chef’s Magic ✨

Happy 21st birthday to our dear Angelina! She came to unpack shelves when we re-opened as The Blue Cafe in 2014 and was ...
01/07/2026

Happy 21st birthday to our dear Angelina! She came to unpack shelves when we re-opened as The Blue Cafe in 2014 and was our first official customer too! The world is your oyster, bright light! 💗💗💗

Neighbourhood knitting project for Madiba Day is on track. Knit a 20-stitch square to add to our community blankets for ...
30/06/2026

Neighbourhood knitting project for Madiba Day is on track. Knit a 20-stitch square to add to our community blankets for The Red Cross Children’s Hospital. You can even knit a few rows while you are waiting for your order at the cafe! 67 minutes = one square!

Exciting weekend ahead! Pre-book your eggs benny!
18/06/2026

Exciting weekend ahead! Pre-book your eggs benny!

Old school fudge!
12/06/2026

Old school fudge!

It is the perfect weather for Andrew’s creamy wild mushroom soup! 📷: Jemima vh
17/04/2026

It is the perfect weather for Andrew’s creamy wild mushroom soup!

📷: Jemima vh

Easter vibes! Open all weekend 🐣🐣🐣
02/04/2026

Easter vibes! Open all weekend 🐣🐣🐣

Address

13 Brownlow Road
Tamboerskloof
8001

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 22:00
Thursday 07:30 - 22:00
Friday 07:30 - 22:00
Saturday 07:30 - 22:00
Sunday 07:30 - 22:00

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