BELLEVUE CAFE REVISITED

Some time ago I wrote about Bellevue Cafe in Kloof and said then, that I wanted to go back and take my "hubby", which I did on the 29th December and it just happened to be our wedding anniversary. We popped along there for breakfast and the place was busy. I have to say that I love everything about this eatery from the vibey atmosphere to the great food and slick service.
It also reminds of many of those Cape Town cafes where you really want to linger longer and people watch.....

I ordered the special breaky off the chalk board - scrambled eggs with Chorizo, tomato salsa and rocket on toasted ciabatta (R50) which I really enjoyed and it wouldn't be too difficult to replicate at home...even for me!

Chorizo Scramble R50

My hubby was also suitably impressed even though his first breakfast option of savoury mince,cheddar and 2 poached eggs on toast (R60) was unavailable. He opted for the spicy chicken livers with eggs (R50) and it obviously satisfied his need for something spicy, so much so, that he even suggested we return for dinner one evening, which I didn't discourage, despite the schlep from Umhlanga Rocks.

Spicy Chicken Livers and Poached Egg R60

As I soon discovered his desire to return could have something to do with the range of Craft beers that they carry...and not to mention that they stock his "fave" Jack Black lager from Cape Town, so guess who will be his chauffeur that night?

Opening Times:

Mon-Fri 7am-9pm

Sat 8.30-9pm

Sunday 9am-3pm

5 Bellevue Road, Kloof, Durban

Call 031 717 2780

Bellevue Cafe

BELLEVUE CAFE {REVIEW}

An impromptu meeting for coffee and cake with Nicola from
  www.runoncoffee.blogspot.com
led us to the Bellevue Cafe in Kloof (situated next to Delcairn Centre).
It was my first visit, but it sounded like Nicola frequents this delightful place often and it's easy to see why! 

Chris Black of Aubergine Hillcrest fame is at the helm of this little "arty" gem. 

As soon as I walked through the tallest door I have ever seen, I got that feeling that I was going to enjoy this casual, relaxed eatery. Whilst waiting for Nicola I had chance to look through their varied, albeit small  menu, but nonetheless I spotted several dishes that I have to go back and try.
It caters for the "early bird" breakfast lover through to the mid morning coffee and cake crowd.
 Its also perfect for a casual lunch or drop in for afternoon tea and even a sundowner cocktail, followed by dinner. I must say that all the food being presented to the tables around me just looked more than "yummy" and the smells coming from the kitchen were just as pleasing.

Nicola and I fell into the coffee and cake crowd visiting mid morning, but there was a slight problem.....they had no water and being a rainy "mizz" day I was looking forward to trying a Hot Choc, but alas no hot drinks, so freshly squeezed on the premises orange juice it would have to be.

Lavender and Double Choc Tart R30

There was a "delish" assortment of pastries and it was hard to make a choice.

The Chocolate tart above won me over simply because that's what "chocoholics" always opt for, but I was also intrigued by the addition of the Lavender and let me tell you... it was to "die for", as the hint of Lavender just complimented and brought out the taste of the rich chocolate even more.

Definitely I will return purely for more of the same.

Nicola chose the Lemon Tart which tasted like a sophisticated lemon curd and was nearly as good as my choc overload.

Lemon Tart R30

I'm hopefully taking my hubby for a Sunday breakfast in the near future and as "pour moi",

 I will have to persuade Nicole to come with me again and we can slowly sample some of their other pastries, sarmies and salads and I honestly can't wait.

So Au Revoir Lavender and Double Choc Tart until we meet again....

Opening Times:

Mon-Fri 7am-9pm

Sat 8.30-9pm

Sunday 9am-3pm

5 Bellevue Road, Kloof, Durban

Call 031 717 2780