
Kali Cafe
Quick info
About Kali Cafe
Kali Cafe is a walk-in daytime cafe on Upper High Street in Thame, serving a menu of 47 dishes that includes mocha and chocolate brownie. The kitchen also prepares vegetarian brunch dishes and homemade cakes and pastries, alongside drinks like basil lemonade and the Kali garden cold drink. The Squeaky Sando offers grilled halloumi, roasted red peppers, pickled slaw, rocket and aioli in a toasted bun. Free Wi-Fi supports visitors working on site, and takeaway lets others eat off site. Dogs are welcome, and high chairs accommodate families with young children. It opens Monday to Saturday and closes on Sundays.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has kids' menu · Family friendly
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
47 dishes · mains £2–13- Smashed Avo£8.00
- Tofu Scrambles£8.50
- Kali Toastie£8.50
- Kali Soup£8.50
- Squeaky Sando£10.00
- The Open Med Sandwich£10.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes, squeaky sando, kali garden cold drink and basque cheesecake.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes, squeaky sando, kali garden cold drink and basque cheesecake.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out Kali Cafe’s homemade cakes and pastries as the standout, with the basque cheesecake and cookies repeatedly praised for their fresh, high-quality taste. Close behind is the coffee, called the best in Thame by multiple reviewers, while the vegetarian brunch dishes and the Squeaky Sando with grilled halloumi, roasted red peppers, and aioli earn frequent mention for their flavour and presentation. The Kali garden cold drink and basil lemonade are also highlighted as refreshing favourites. Several describe the atmosphere as calm and welcoming, with friendly, attentive service. A recurring caveat is the cramped space on busy days, with one diner noting a thin table left no arm room.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out Kali Cafe’s homemade cakes and pastries as the standout, with the basque cheesecake and cookies repeatedly praised for their fresh, high-quality taste. Close behind is the coffee, called the best in Thame by multiple reviewers, while the vegetarian brunch dishes and the Squeaky Sando with grilled halloumi, roasted red peppers, and aioli earn frequent mention for their flavour and presentation. The Kali garden cold drink and basil lemonade are also highlighted as refreshing favourites. Several describe the atmosphere as calm and welcoming, with friendly, attentive service. A recurring caveat is the cramped space on busy days, with one diner noting a thin table left no arm room.
Featured reviews
- Amy Eastham
“Still the best café in Thame. Always the best service. Top notch coffee and the most delicious (and most importantly) homemade cakes and pastries. I brought home both a cookie and the basque cheesecake today and they were both delicious (too delicious to wait for a photo). It’s great to eat fresh, high-quality food in a time when so many places ship in ultra-processed crap.”
- Palveer Janda
“An amazing place for breakfast/brunch, the prices are very reasonable and the food is very tasty! My only gripe is that it’s seriously cramped on busy days. The table I was sat on was next to the wall and my arm had no movement room because the table was so thin.”
- Maurizio G. F
“A really nice and cozy café in this pleasant market town with a selection of imaginative vegetarian brunch dishes”
- Mark Girling
“UPDATE 231225 Still doing great food with super friendly staff. …”
- Jenny Barber
“Kali is hands down my favourite place to eat. The food is absolutely delicious - every dish is full of flavour and beautifully presented. Whether you're popping in for a quick coffee and cake or a relaxed meal, the quality is consistently …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free of charge street parking
- Dogs allowed
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
Show more amenities
- Serves vegan dishes
- Casual
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Sells prepared foods
- Has catering
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offerings· 5
- Serves healthy options
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Has kids' menu
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 3
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
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