Blue Sky Deli in Christchurch

A lovely breakfast , I had a crepe and my sister had an omelette Both were delicious Coffee was a little weak but still 9/10 Very welcoming Definitely be back

Tucked away spot for good quality drinks and good value food. Warmed up in here following a blustery walk to hurst castle. Had a panini and a tea cake. Friendly service and a nice atmosphere. Mixed clientele.

Really lovely little spot, hidden just off the high street. Great toasted sandwiches and coffee and a pleasant covered courtyard garden. 5*

My friend and I visited there for brunch/lunch yesterday and had some toasties and a cuppa. Lovely tables in the garden, good choice of food, lovely people.

Although tucked away, a delighful cafe run by very friendly staff. A very good choice of food and able to order exactly what you want. Highly recomend.

Wanted to support local business so popped in to grab two cheese baguettes to take away on our walk. Cost was £14 Would have just about been ok if there had actually been cheese in the baguettes. Unfortunately we were on our walk so could not take them back. So spent a huge amount for some lettuce tomato baguette. Smaller issue but still added to the annoyance… we asked for mayo and they had used salad cream or the like. Sorry to post this but it really was a rip off

Love to pop in to Coffee Garden for breakfast or simply a coffee or bite to eat. The food is delicious, fresh and I always clean my plate!

Lovely little café with a nice atmosphere. The staff were friendly and the selection of food and drinks were great! Myself and my partner had a Nutella and Rocky Road crepe which were delicious! The hot chocolate was one of the best I've ever had and overall, good value for money. Will definitely visit again when we go back down to Highcliffe 😊

Great ambience and the food is delicious and fairly well priced. Wish it stayed open later than 4pm. I would have given it 5 stars but on a couple of occasions the coffee has been very watery and weak; other times it's been fine.

Just bought a takeaway black coffee and a bacon sandwich for £8.60 felt the sarnie was over-priced at £6 for only two bits of bacon. The bread was good though just poor value in my opinion

We found an excellent range of food on offer, we chose to have a brunch breakfast, it was plentiful and of good quality, the service was superb by the very proficient staff.

Great food with veggie and vegan options..handy location next to the car park and shops, but also not far from the beach. Will be back!

We had the crepes which were really delicious. Very friendly and calm service. Nice ambience and background music. Nice garden area too.

Popped by for a Monday ‘brunch’ - had a couple of coffees and shared a pancake. Generous size portion, seemed to have a variety of food available, and friendly staff! The garden area looked lovely, but the drizzle stopped us from enjoying it.

Lovely little coffee shop with pretty outside area. Had breakfast two days running when staying nearby. Good gluten free options and friendly staff!

Family friendly and great outdoor space . Enjoyed some savoury crepes in the garden and got some cakes (vegan chocolate cake, best we ever had) to take away . Friendly Staff, would recommend.

This is a really lovely little cafe run by an extremely friendly and welcoming young couple. The homemade quiches and lasagnes are really delicious, and I particularly enjoy the savoury pancakes, especially as these make a nice change and set it apart from other cafes. I look forward to being able to visit again once I have had my Covid vaccine and can go inside again or when the weather's warm enough to sit in the garden!

Delicious food. Very interesting menu. Friendly service. Nice outdoor space too. Would love to return when we are in the area!

Been a couple of times now and really liked both visits. The Mexican crepe and the cauliflower and potato hash are both so good and unique! Friendly staff and cosy atmosphere. Thanks!

Thank you Coffee garden . A delicious breakfast and coffee . The bonus of being able to purchase some of the produce too. ( tomatoes ) Friendly ,welcoming and efficient service and definitely the best in the village.

Right by Wortley Road car park in Highcliffe (on our way to the beach) but well screened off with vegetation. Inside and outside tables, thorough Covid precautions, lovely coffee and cakes, friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

Waited 15 minutes for our takeaway drinks to be made. Coffee shop under half full and I realise that there are other clients eating in ahead of us but the whole point of takeaway is that you haven’t got the time to eat in and thus being served should take president. (Eating in means you have time to spare surely). Dedicate a member of staff (there were two) to deal with take aways when they come in, then move back to eat-in guests when served. Milk far too hot in Coffee, but coffee OK. Hot chocolate average, milk far too hot again

Visited this place with friends for elevenses. Nothing wrong with food or drink at all but whilst they have a one way system in an attempt to be COVID aware in reality it is a nonsense as several people walked straight from the car park through the EXIT into the restaurant. This together with the absence or track and trace mean that I would not visit again.

A hidden Gem food was excellent staff very pleasant would thoroughly recommend to all who visit this lovely place

Lovely, friendly cafe. Good coffee, cake and lunch spot. Nice little garden too which is a treat for a high street cafe. I highly recommend.

We had the most amazing cake made for a family birthday! It looked absolutely beautiful... But it tasted even better. It was the best sponge cake we have ever had. Thank you so much!

I went for Breakfast today with my partner and enjoyed a superb breakfast that looked and tasted amazing. The presentation was lovely and thought out. Really wholesome and fresh products used and it has to be one of the best breakfasts I have had! Incredible bread and cooked to perfection overall. Oh and their tomatoes are top notch!!Coffee was bang on the money. We had their signature iced coffee which was really tasty and then a cappuccino which again, tasted awesome.The layout was so nice and calming. The use of light wood was a really lovely feature. Nice and cosy - could spend hours in there.Staff were courteous, polite and really friendly. They were lovely people who were very warming from the moment you walk through the door. I can't believe I haven't been here before as I only live down the road. We will definitely be returning and making the most of this gem :)

Coming from someone that is a really picky eater (sorry, I'm that person).. The food was incredible!! Piping hot, cooked perfectly and all well proportioned. I had a cheese and chilli jam panini which was just beautiful. The iced coffee was like a coffee milkshake.. Just a dream. I adore their coffee cups! My partner had the fry up with was so perfectly cooked and presented.. He didn't know where to start on the plate! Hidden gem. Such a worth it visit and will definately come back again. The customer service was on point and such lovely people. Very smiley and great atmosphere. We'll done peeps.

A Fine Place to Drop inRobin EdmondsIt’s always nice to escape the frequently inclement English weather. And you certainly can do just that if you happen to be in the Dorset village of Highcliffe-on-Sea. There is now a great café called The Coffee Garden, owned by a very friendly and amenable chap originally from Ecuador, called Alex. He runs it with the equally approachable Zdena.Having moved to East Dorset many years ago with my family, I now pass by this café on a very regular basis and find it very difficult not to pop in and say a cheerful hello. The café is situated very close to the centre of the village (immediately adjacent to the Cooperative supermarket and Wortley Road car park).It is the ideal place for a relaxing sit-down where you can place an order for a good variety of hot or cold food (locally and ethically-sourced) along with non-alcoholic hot or cold drinks. The prices are reasonable as well.There is a really good community atmosphere to the place which makes it that much more appealing, whether you are a local resident or just visiting the area. Alex and Zdena always seem to do their best to welcome customers and ensure their needs and requests are well catered for.The café is on the same site as the café formerly known as the Blue Sky Deli (previously owned and run by a couple from Belfast called Tom and Sharon).So if you fancy dropping in for a bite to eat or even just a refreshing drink or two, this is the perfect café for you. The Coffee Garden is open Monday to Saturday 9am until 4pm. For further information see the café’s Facebook page.

I visited here just for a coffee one wet and windy day last month and vowed to return again to eat. It is tucked away down a side road which provides access to the car park. There is also an outside garden area where you can dine in better weather. I went on a Wednesday lunchtime and it was very busy with couples and singles eating lunch or having coffee and cake . Some large tables and some for just two. There is a special rate for a coffee and piece of home made cake including gluten free. I decided to have a savoury crepe and salad all made in the premises as you wait. Good choice of filled savoury crepes to suit all tastes and a change from the usual panini and toastie offerings at some cafes. Other choices such as flans and home made soups as well. My crepe filled with mushrooms garlic and parsley was very tasty and filling with a nice fresh side salad. I had a slight problem with the dressing bottle which meant I had more Balsamic vinegar than I intended so just asked for another plate to transfer it but the nice young lady offered to make me another crepe. Said it was fine as I like Balsamic but kind to ask. I had a small black Americano to drink and would recommend the coffee as not bitter or too strong as some. They sell Isle of Wight Tomatoes and free range eggs as well. Lovely friendly efficient staff. Will return soon as only a short drive from home with parking just behind. Parking 70p for two hours.

This cafe has recently changed hands. Prior to the new owners it was very good and I enjoyed visiting. I'm very glad to see that the new owners have taken on the mantle and are producing very good cafe food. Well done and keep up the good work! There is a large car park just near the cafe and there's an outside eating area.

First time here- just for coffee and a tea cake. Lovely warm greeting and polite service- coffee in a proper cup and saucer- very good quality and a nice tea cake.There were 2 of us and sharing and they brought 2 plates and serviettes and knives- proper service- every thing looked to be of a very high quality.

We were just passing through the town and stopped off for a coffee and snack. Quick service by the hard working owners. Homemade food and relaxed atmosphere.

My wife, my father and I have visited the cafe before for a quick coffee back in June, which was lovely. Now my wife and I have moved to the Highcliffe area we went in for lunch this time. We all chose something different to eat, a really fantastic meal which we thoroughly enjoyed. Very fresh ingredients, definitely recommend the poached eggs on toast my wife said they were the best eggs she had eaten out! We also bought take away cakes as the lunch was so good and they certainly didn’t disappoint. We had an oat and pear slice and vegan chocolate cake they were simply delicious. We also bought some of the fresh Isle of Wight tomatoes they had for sale. Great friendly service, obviously very passionate about there business! We will definitely visit again.

This is the second time I have been there and it does not disappoint. Extremely clean, staff are friendly and helpful, great food and first class atmosphere. Service is first class and would definitely recommend to people. Food is awesome. Not to be missed.

Found this cafe after a nice day at the beach. My wife and I were wanting some lunch and this cafe didn’t dissapoint. Great food and great coffee! Also has a lovely seating area outside.

Had an amazing lunch here and staff was friendly and welcoming couldn’t have asked for better service highly recommend to anyone.

We visited for cooked breakfast and tea, lovely cafe! Could easily be missed as quite tucked away but in the sunshine its a glorious spot to sit and eat/drink. Food and staff all good too.

Visited today for a quick lunch, we have visited in the past with the previous owners. What a difference, gone is the soulless school canteen arrangement of tables, a new and fresh look, interesting and engaging greets you now. The new owner is a lovely lady who really makes the effort, well done.

I’ve been dropping in here regularly for the past few months now as the coffee and homemade cakes are particularly good. Often buy some Isle of Wight tomatoes and fluffets free range eggs too. Quality local produce, great little independent cafe and lovely home made food and drink.

We had a relaxed family lunch in the sunny garden here. Very friendly staff, great food and drinks and loved the ambience. Dog friendly too and close to the beach!

Me and my partner had such a wonderful experience here at the Coffee Garden (formally Blue Sky Deli). The staff were so friendly and kind and the atmosphere was so uplifting!

Amazing crepes and coffee for lunch great little garden to sit in the sun also homemade cakes and lots of vegan/vegetarian and gluten free options available. They are using local ingredients and staff is very friendly and checking on you. Was my 2nd visit now and will return very soon! Can recommend to everyone.

This used to be a nice place for a drink and snack but has gone completely downhill. I ordered a bacon sandwich. The bacon had obviously been previously cooked and reheated. it was dry - in fact like leather. It was also very fatty bacon and hardly any of it. What there was was sandwiched between 2 pieces of processed ready sliced bread that were literally like blotting paper. The bread had compressed to almost nothing. I left most of it. My Americano was so weak you could see thorugh it. And for that abomination I was charged a staggering £8.50. Last visit was also poor (although not this dreadful) . I used to go here now and then but it is now so awful I shall never do so again.

Always enjoy lunch here. Great food and friendly staff. They use local ingredients where they can. Will come again.

Met up with an old friend and her, very lively, little girl. The staff were so very sweet with her and us. They offered soya milk which was great. We only had coffee so I cannot comment on the food. It is a lovely place to meet up with friends! Will definitely go back.

Just off the High Street in Highcliffe on the small road down to the car park, lovely light lunch of homemade soup, stunning bread and finished off with some great cake. Will definitely return.

Very friendly, spotlessly clean and excellent food . Easy to miss just off the High Street, look for the sign.

Tucked away on the edge of the car park to the rear of the shops, I have overlooked this place until now. Still only time to grab a Sausage Roll so far, but a pretty little venue, lovely service and a delicious, proper meat filled sausage roll to take away. I shall stay longer next time.

Had lunch there twice while staying 5mins walk away The staff were brill we sat in the garden with our 3 dogs the man even bought tea for the dogs when we told him they liked a spot of tea with their lunch Food was freshly cooked quiche was scrummy jackets also highly recommend a visit

What a find! We arrived during the last week of August, 3 adults and 3 children, plus dog. The owner immediately found us a table outside, which was perfect. Absolutely delicious food, everybody was delighted. The owner is very charming and nothing is too much trouble. Located at the side of the carpark. You wouldn't see if from the main road, but drive into the carpark and you will see it on your right hand side. Lovely courtyard to sit in when the weather is warm. Highly recommend

This delightful little cafe is tucked away from the Main Street on a road leading toward the car park. We had just parked up and noticed it.

What a warm wonderful welcome and incredibly fresh home made tasty food....

We sat outside in the patio area and you'd never guess you are close to a nearby car park for those with mobility issues

A gem hidden just off Highcliffe high street, the deli has a lovely range of good inside and a tranquil garden area to enjoy a coffee, and homemade cake. I tried the Gluten free ginger cake lovely and moist, my friend had the lemon drizzle also delicious. We will definitely visit again.

Third time I've been back now to buy a beautiful hamper full of local goodies. Great gift ideas and perfectly put together for such a good price!

This place is great - delicious home-cooked food with a friendly atmosphere. The chilli sausage rolls are to die for as well!

This place rocks , I keep coming back . The coffee is just so delicious - the pizza slices and cakes are divine - jump out of bed and go there !!

What better way to spend a cold windy Saturday morning than having breakfast at the Blue Sky Deli. Forget the menu, just go for the Big Blue, you cannot go wrong. Beautifully cooked and presented with great coffee and the usual friendly service. By the way, it does for lunch as well!

I'm a regular customer and a fan of the food and the warm welcome. And just when I thought they couldn't raise the bar any higher, I discovered the home made brownies. These are simply the best and a perfect accompaniment to an excellent coffee.

Popped in with my partner and had hot choc and coffee and cake. All delicious. The owner was very friendly and chatty. Will return. Also got a loyalty card. Highly recommend.

Tucked behind some small shops ("The Arcade"), off the Lymington Road, the Blue Sky Deli is an unfailingly welcoming place with a selection of cakes and light lunch fare freshly prepared. The specials board on the day I visited included lasagne with salad, both excellent...

Sharon and Tom and their hardworking staff really make this place buzz! I'm a regular visitor and I always receive a warm personal welcome from them all. I love the fact that the Blue Sky offers table service as well as take outs. They have...

Being regulars to the area, we have visited a few times now. It's always friendly, the food always good with good choices. The coffee and cakes are very good too. The deli shop also has some tempting foods. Would highly recommend.

Love this place the people are so welcoming, the food is delicious and the pickles and Deli food is wonderful. One of my favourite places to go in Highcliffe. I thoroughly recommend you treat yourself. I feel comfortable to eat alone there or with friends. Reasonable prices and the cakes are fab.

Lovely little cafe! The coffees were great, the food was fresh and the staff were brilliant.

I have a house full of visiting relatives. I pre-ordered a goats cheese, sweet potato and red pepper quiche (enough for 8 people) to save me some time. It was absolutely excellent and enjoyed by all my family - including the ones who "don't like goats cheese"!! Thanks again to the Blue Sky Deli team.

Great food, friendly service and excellent coffee with a lovely courtyard sun trap.

Servicio excelente, muy amable y acogedor, no podían hacer más por ti y la comida era muy sabrosa no puedo esperar a volver

Me encanta este lugar, la comida es estupenda y los propietarios son increíbles. Lo bueno es que pueden preparar cualquier cosa que te guste, así que el mundo es su ostra. Entro, y pedir una ensalada como a mi me gusta y nada es demasiado problema.

A menudo me visita el cielo azul deli con mi pareja y familia.

Visited the deli after being away for a while. Pleased to find everything just as before. Good food and a warm welcome from Tom and Sharon and the team. We have friends visiting this week and they've already said they want to go into the deli - they remember it from their last visit. Praise indeed.

Top marks for quality food and snacks at all levels.Family run business with people who appreciate good food and take care of their customers needs.Conveniently located, this place is far more than you might expect...well worth a visit!

It doesn't matter what day it is, you are always very welcomed at the deli. I generally alway go for the Lasagna and salad. Every time I order it, I feel like ordering another one, just because of the flavors even the salad with the green Mediterranean olives and fig dressing is out of this world. I would find it hard to find any better than what is served to you at the Deli in Highcliffe. The range of locally sourced foods are from cheeses, pickles, Jams to eggs. If your in Highcliffe, its well worth a visit. Thank you - Christopher LB

Whilst visiting Highcliffe on holiday recently and after asking a shop owner if she had any recommendations of somewhere nice to go for lunch, we discovered the Blue Deli, hidden away just off the High Street. We opted for home-made soup, served with crusty bread. There were three imaginative flavours to choose from and it was delicious. The deli food on display also looked very tempting and there was plenty to choose from. This lovely little gem had a great atmosphere too, relaxing and friendly, we will definitely return when next in the area.

Upon entry its cute and bright.....lovely owners Tom and Sharon with Betsy at the helms in the kitchen. Although not the best meal ever had in a restaurant it was the best jacket potato I have ever had :) Such a friendly place and so inviting...Molly a regular was so lovely to meet and the conversation between us all was flowing like good wine!!I have been looking for a good place to eat in Highcliffe after the poor service at The Paddle...I think i have found the gem :)see you soon Tom, Sharon, Betsy and Molly xxx

Just moved from West London and missed the many delights of home until I found blue Sky Deli, with its fantastic array of delicious food and drink and wonderful staff I have found a home from home and now have a great place to pass an hour during my lunch break !!!Would HIGHLY recommend.

I always love coming here, whether it's just a quick lunch pick up or a group of us for dinner. Every thing is freshly made and nothing is too much trouble for the owners and staff. Beautiful food and excellent value.

I've taken my mum and her friends here a few times. Mum loved it. There was no way that we could ever leave without buying some of the delicious produce on offer too take home with us, from the honey, organic vegetables, pasties, rare finds and many locally produced delicacies. The mozzarella that I ate here was the best I have ever sampled in my life, and I used to live in Italy! Sharon and Tom are the best hosts, friendly attentive and genuine. They put on special evenings now and again, like Italian, or Greece nights, and they go all out with numerous courses. The salads we ate were like works or art and I've never seen such colour on a plate. Irresistible. I challenge any child who comes here to say no to veg! I can't recommend it enough whether you want just a quick coffee and a piece of cake, or a proper lunch.

We were made very welcome on entering. Good local produce, Home made Soups,Good value for money. Quiches, pies of all sorts, Cakes home made,( WARNING GIRLS STAY CLEAR VERY HARD TO RESIST!) also vegetarian options. A very good choice of Chutneys, Jams Sauces too.When driving through the high street turn left or right on the same side of the Co-op depending which way you are traveling, will take you into the Car Park.

Very pleasant staff, very nice food. A tad pricey but a nice treat. Hope it survives among Highcliffe's dwindling businesses.

Thank you for our lovely christmas hamper! The blue sky deli serves the best sausage rolls in highcliffe and the service is friendly and warm. A real asset to highcliffe.

Popped in for lunch. Gorgeous homemade soup with loads of fresh bread. Helpful and friendly staff. First rate

So I popped in on a cold day as I was working in the community in need of a hot drink and some lunch. I've used this deli quite a few times before. I was made a gorgeous soft white baguette with real ham and huge tomato slices and crunchy lettuce and pickle.....so scummy! !!!! And a hot choc to take away...With two huge Marshmallows. I sat overlooking the sea munching happily owners are a delight so well done guys fabulous job. Jazz

This café/deli offers a selection of barista style coffees, home made cakes and pastries plus hot and cold light lunch options. The deli selections are varied and tempting and the service is welcoming. Well worth a visit if you are in Highcliffe for any reason. I will certainly be back!!

popped in for breakfast and to order sandwiches for the following day! They don't serve (what I'd call!) breakfast, no matter the sandwiches ordered were lovely! plenty of filling and tasty!

Very friendly welcome. Limited food but all lovely. Good service and glad it is now open on a Monday as well. The outside area is lovely and although very small the service is good. The management/owners are charming.

Delicious food with good outdoor seating and blankets if you are cold. Very good veggie options and a nice deli to browse before or after your meal

Called at this very nice cafe in Highcliffe for a morning coffee, excellent drink which made us have a second cup, add to this the lovely selection of cakes on offer, we had a very pleasant stay sitting out side in the enclosed garden area.

I've reviewed this cafe/deli before for good food and a warm welcome. The high standards continue. Because of building work at home we have no kitchen. I've been taking advantage of their frozen and chilled take away food. I had the pleasure of trying their butter chicken curry (cooked by co-owner, Tom) and it was superb. Last night we had takeaway chilli and a different curry - again excellent. Perhaps I won't chase the builder to finish my kitchen. My husband prefers Tom's cooking!

This is a deli with a cafe (or vice versa) and a great place to go for a coffee and/or food, which is prepared freshly on the premises. There are two large friendly tables inside where you can read the paper whilst you drink your coffee and more tables outside. Friendly staff and good food.

Popped in for lunch with friends. Great service and very friendly staff. Food was delicious. I can't recommend Blue Sky highly enough.

This place is brilliant. The staff are wonderful and the food is awesome. You simply have to get here.

Went with with my wife and some friends today and it was lovely.Had a baguette myself and was a round of quiche and chilli, all very pleased and loved the fresh ingredients that make it so nice.

I've been here many times, both under the previous and current owners, and it has always been a very pleasant experience.The food is always top-notch, whether a generous salad with interesting ingredients, a great baguette or a hot dish, such as a tasty Bolognese.The owners are friendly and welcoming and the waiting staff equally so.With the patio being at the entrance to the car park, you may expect little in the way of ambience - not so! The area is cleverly shielded and is a pleasant and relaxing place to have lunch.Prices are very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food, much of which is produced on site or sourced locally.It's my favourite place to eat in Highcliffe!

Stumbled upon this by accident. Had lunch with the family, we all had something different and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. All home made food.Service was great with very friendly staff.Also we finally found a place that can make a flat white in the new forest.

Wow ! ! Myself and my daughter came upon Blue Sky by accident and all we can say is that's it's amazing! A real jewel in the crown in Highcliffe . They have thought of everything.Their attention to detail and customer service was excellent . We are all looking forward to going back at the end of August with the rest of the family. With such a warm and friendly atmosphere we can't wait. Wishing you good luck and success for the future. Thank you Blue Sky for a wonderful lunch.

Fantastic deli, excellent sandwiches, soups, salads, sausage rolls, cold meats, local cheeses and other fantastic produce like the chilli jam, smoked garlic,...the list goes on.Proper foodie lunch place!

The owners make locals and newbies feel very welcome. Good food and coffee and their outside seating area is a little gem.

We were greeted as soon as we entered the delicatessen and made to feel welcome. We chose to have the same ham, sweet potato and feta quiche with a salad accompaniment. we were both impressed - the quiche was absolutely delicious and the salad was excellent too. We didn't really have room but finished off with a capuccino each and a decision to share a slice of cake. As there was an offer for having coffee and cake I bought two. The chocolate cake was generous in size and the coffee superb. We took our slice of carrot cake home with us and plan to eat it this evening!