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About Kali Cafe
On Upper High St in Thame, Kali Cafe is an independent cafe with a vegetarian menu of 47 dishes, including brunch and breakfast plates. The Squeaky Sando anchors the menu, pairing grilled halloumi with roasted red peppers, pickled slaw, rocket and aioli in a toasted bun. Cakes and pastries are homemade, among them a basque cheesecake. Coffee is served, and the cold drinks include basil lemonade. Dogs are welcome. The cafe opens for daytime hours Monday to Saturday and closes on Sundays.
Good to know
- 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
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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 and pastries, coffee, squeaky sando and basil lemonade.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes and pastries, coffee, squeaky sando and basil lemonade.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the coffee, with several calling it the best in Thame, and the homemade cakes and bakes come close behind. One reviewer took home a cookie and a basque cheesecake and found both delicious. On the food side, the Squeaky Sando, with grilled halloumi, roasted red peppers, pickled slaw, rocket and aioli in a toasted bun, is a named favourite, and the vegetarian brunch dishes win praise even from reviewers who are not vegetarian. Drinks draw mentions too, including the Kali garden cold drink and a basil lemonade. Several describe the staff and owners as friendly and welcoming, and one appreciates that the food is fresh rather than shipped in. The one recurring gripe is space: a reviewer says the place is seriously cramped on busy days, with a thin table against the wall leaving no room for their arm. Another reviewer says they come back for the breakfast and want to work through the whole menu.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the coffee, with several calling it the best in Thame, and the homemade cakes and bakes come close behind. One reviewer took home a cookie and a basque cheesecake and found both delicious. On the food side, the Squeaky Sando, with grilled halloumi, roasted red peppers, pickled slaw, rocket and aioli in a toasted bun, is a named favourite, and the vegetarian brunch dishes win praise even from reviewers who are not vegetarian. Drinks draw mentions too, including the Kali garden cold drink and a basil lemonade. Several describe the staff and owners as friendly and welcoming, and one appreciates that the food is fresh rather than shipped in. The one recurring gripe is space: a reviewer says the place is seriously cramped on busy days, with a thin table against the wall leaving no room for their arm. Another reviewer says they come back for the breakfast and want to work through the whole menu.
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.”
- Mark Girling
“UPDATE 231225 Still doing great food with super friendly staff. …”
- Maurizio G. F
“A really nice and cozy café in this pleasant market town with a selection of imaginative vegetarian brunch dishes”
- 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
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- 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
Location
Cafes near Kali Cafe
- Macy's4.7899.7 mi away£1–15Delivery
breakfast baguettes, tiger bread baguette, hot chocolate
- Charm Cafe4.8809.8 mi awayOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
cakes, paninis, coffee
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kali Cafe | 4.993 | — | £10–20 | homemade cakes and pastries, coffee, squeaky sando |
| Macy'sDelivery | 4.789 | 9.7 mi away | £1–15 | breakfast baguettes, tiger bread baguette, hot chocolate |
| Charm CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.880 | 9.8 mi away | — | cakes, paninis, coffee |
The 2 nearest cafes by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
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