Blue Bay Cafe in Down

Perfect food and perfect service. Lovely people. We got the vegan breakfast and the vegan pesto sandwich which were absolutely lovely and the chai latte was the best one we have tasted.

Lovely wee place with very friendly service provided. Toasted sandwich was delicious, home made carrot cake was superb, and coffee very good. Also having seats outside was good for dog walkers (water for dogs also provided). 10/10

Excellent food, excellent service, and great tips on holiday activities! We came back twice even thought they’re only open Fri-Sun! 😍

My wife and myself visited the Blue Bay Cafe in Dundrum Co Down on Saturday morning last. The staff were very friendly and very helpful. The food was excellent, very tasty and well presented. Absolutely no complaints. Well worth the visit, just a pity we don't live closer. Anyone visiting the Mournes area should call and try out the food. 10 out of 10.

Called in to try this place out ,staff really friendly and helpful had my wee dog brought water out for him , service was great and breakfast was unreal plus good price for everything couldn't ask for better

Called in today for a couple of sandwiches and coffee, fantastic friendly service and great food. Best sandwiches we have ever had, BLT with chicken and home cooked ham, cheddar cheese and onion relish, we will be back! 👍

Stopped off for a bite of lunch on our way to Newcastle and couldn't have been happier with our food and the wonderful service. We will be back. Fabulous find and perfect for anyone wanting to have a delicious lunch before heading on to Murlough or Newcastle.

Blue Bay Cafe is a hidden secret offering superb food and menus including vegan and gluten free menus ! The owners are so very hospitable, open to share their local knowledge as well . It became our breakfast destination during our short stay. Love this place !

As a vegan me and my mum were not expecting to find such a comprehensive vegan and gluten free menu in this small town. + they even made us custom fresh vegan scones to order—delicious. Customer service was also 11/10—a friendly atmosphere with a personal touch. Will definitely come back again next time we’re in town!

Absolutely adore this cafe and don’t get there nearly enough ( living in Manchester) when we get back to Belfast to visit. Best food ever -delicious homemade and creative combinations. The owners and staff are wonderful, there’s always a warm welcome and even on a wet Saturday with a dog in tow ( so takeaway only) we had beautiful takeaway coffee and tea with a carrot cake scone and a rhubarb one too for good measure. Definitely having those again 🥰Well worth stopping off for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea and right beside Murlough Bay Nature reserve who can ask for anything more. Thanks Blue Bay Cafe team you are amazing !

Cracker wee cafe, unreal selection of scones & fantastic humble staff. So lovely of a place well pleased I stopped off here. Well done

My husband and I stumbled upon this lovely cafe when on holiday nearby and it will be the first of many visits - the food was excellent (beautiful home made scones and we will be back to sample the breakfast menu that others were enjoying at tables nearby) and the service first rate! Would definitely recommend.

Beautiful cafe, seating inside and outside, friendly staff, great choice of scones, and great coffee, would recommend

Whether you want breakfast, a sandwich, one of the daily lunch specials or just a coffee and sample the variety of Carol’s freshly baked scones you won’t find nicer food on the Counter Down coast. Period .

A lovely cafe to go for brunch! I was really impressed with the food! Blue Bay cafe knows how to cater for all people including vegetarians, vegans and gluten free! Big portions at a decent price! I got the vegan avocado sourdough which was amazing. The staff were lovely and made sure my dog had enough water to drink! I will definitely be back for sure!

This is a lovely wee cafe. Great selection of cakes , sandwiches, and more..... You must try it if in Dundrum. Unfortunately living back in England we miss it so much.

well run family run place the owner is kind and lovely the food is very nice wish it was open more I eat in it alot

Enjoyed a bacon, brie and cranberry toastie and prawn open at one of the tables outside today. We were served quickly. We both found the food tasty and received a fair quantity. They had no toilets available for customers and we thought prices were slightly...

Our first visit to this cafe a d definitely not our last. With all covid precautions taken, friendly welcoming and efficient staff our breakfast was lovely. Simple ,well cooked and presented and very tasty. We called back in after a beautiful walk to Keel point,...

Stopped by for a lunch today with some friends, i had the Special which was a toasted Sour dough Sandwich with Chicken, Chorizo, Pesto & Cheese, served with a side salad, coleslaw and Crisps It was quite possibly one of the nicest Sandwiches i've ever...

Walked from Clough to Dundrum and had planned to just grab a coffee in the garage opposite but spotted this little cafe with some free tables outside. We thoroughly enjoyed our food and drinks and would highly recommend this cafe. Will definitely visit again soon!

Little hidden gem 🥰 Small cafe that has a world of character 😎 Friendly and helpful staff with mouth watering food especially the cup cakes. If in Dundrum or passing through make time and head here with an empty belly 😋

We called in for our first visit to the Blue Bay today. All the signs are very well laid out and leave you in no doubt as to what to do and where to go in relation to Covid guidelines. We were met at the...

I’ve been coming here every week since moving to Dundrum, and they’ve reopened to great joy from everyone local and further afield. Incredible efforts re social distancing and cleanliness with Perspex screens and sanitiser, orders at the door etc. The best coffee I’ve ever had...

We visited today for some breakfast, which was delicious. I had the sourdough special which was very tasty and plentiful. I am glad to see the blue bay back after many months closed due to lockdown. I felt safe in the cafe and will definitely...

The Blue Bay Café is a lovely, cosy, family run café. The food is all homemade and delicious. The staff is super friendly and the service is great. I love to pop in after a walk on the beach, or after scoring some bargains at...

Closes at 4pm but hot food finished 3.15pm. I waited at door to be asked was I getting,and me only arrived. I was told to sit outside. But in the meantime a girl came out and took my order. Whilst I was waiting someone left...

After a wonderful sunrise walk at Murlough had a very refreshing coffee and irish breakfast at Blue bay cafe. Americano was delicious, and my sister loved her Cappuccino and cherry scone. Fresh and yummy. Service was quick and friendly.

Our group had the small Irish Breakfast and Breakfast soda which were very good. The homebakes and scones looked yummy - next time. Staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a return visit.

My wife and I are trialling a plant based diet and found out Blue Bay had a separate Vegan Menu which drew us in on our way to the mountains. Vegan breakfast was lovely and almond milk coffee was perfect. Great to have somewhere local...

We were halfway through our walk from Murlough Bay and looking for somewhere nice for a late lunch. We almost settled on the first cafe we saw but there were roadworks right outside with very noisy machinery so we continued on and happily spotted the...

We visited Blue Bay Cafe on Saturday 21 September 2019. I had a delicious open prawn salad, my husband had a tasty sandwich with proper, boiled ham, cheese and coleslaw. Both generous helpings, we couldn't find room for dessert, though my husband did manage a German biscuit. Service was quick and friendly. The cafe is small, around 18 seats, well situated in Dundrum. We will certainly return when we are nest in Dundrum.

The cafe is welcoming, the staff are friendly and helpful. Food is good quality and very reasonably priced. Well worth a visit.

Lovely little cafe with friendly staff. Separate vegan menu which was great as it can be hard finding dairy free food options in the area. Definitely recommend.

Atmosphere, food and drinks all amazing. After lunch we even took away scones for later! Perfect place for small to big feeds.

We found this cafe by accident on the way to Newcastle and I am so glad we did. What a beautiful, friendly place. We had the full breakfast with tea and coffee. It was all freshly cooked and delicious. The tea and coffee was refilled on request. I didn't ask their names, now I wish I had. There was a lady in the back baking scones and Wheaten bread, so we had to have those as well. They were still warm!!!! The staff bent over backwards to help us and give us lots of local knowledge. We will definitely be back next year. Thank you for a lovely experience, from the Campervan couple!!!

Had a great salad some carrot cake in here, lovely wee place for afternoon lunch. Picturesque Dundrum Castle is just around the corner with amazing views of Dundrum Bay.

Went for lunch with some friends, had a toasted bagel and it was lovely and the service was great too 👍🏻

The Blue Bay is a very special little gem!

Home baked scones to die for, cherry & coconut, fruit, apricot, plain.

We had another place in mind but their kitchen was closed. We found Blue Bay and everything sounded tasty. Being from the states, I was fond of the potatoes. So I went with the potatoes with mushrooms and beans. Very tasty. My wife had a ham and cheese with chutney. We finished off with a chocolate chip brownie. It was very rich and melted in our mouths. I'm salivating as I write this last part. If you're in the area, go here. And then Main Street for drinks.

Called in with grandchildren on the way to Newcastle, absolutely fantastic, food was great, staff very attentive, kids cleaned the plate. The quality of the ingredients makes a place, it’s not often you get even proper cooked ham.

I stopped in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the fare and the friendly personal service! Never had filled soda, but it was excellent!

The cafe has deservedly been awarded "Best Cafe in County Down". The scones are amazing: huge, with interesting flavours like raspberry + dark chocolate or raspberry + lemon. Our chosen flavour was sold out, but they baked it specially the next day!

We came across the blue bay by accident. Now it’s our first choice for lunch. The food is always excellent. The friendly atmosphere means you are always made to feel welcome.

Myself and 9 friends from the Phoenix Cycling Club in Belfast dropped into the Blue Bay for a very welcome coffee and breakfast yesterday morning after a tough headwind on the way out. We called ahead from 4 miles out and placed an order of 9 scrambled eggs and one small breakfast. When we arrived the tabled were set up, the staff were waiting to welcome us and the coffee was ready. The breakfasts were first class. The scrambled eggs were really tasty and the small fry went down a treat. We have the Blue Bay number on speed dial now and we'll be using it regularly. Would definitely recommend calling in if you're in the area.

Blue Bay Cafe is our first choice for breakfast, brunch, scones or sandwiches to take away and enjoy as a picnic in the beautiful Mourne landscape. Today we had the Sunday Brunch special- a mouthwateringly delicious combination of soft croissant, 2 slices of bacon, tomato chutney and cheesy scrambled egg, ( I added a sausage because I'm a gorb!) . This was easily THE best breakfast I've ever had!! Everything is locally sourced and scones etc are home baked by the owners. A gem of a cafe.

The overall atmosphere was very welcoming and the staff were very polite. The food was good, I got the baked potato. A friend of mine got that as well with a scone (served with jam and whipped cream) which he really enjoyed. We were new to the area and the staff checked up on us if got the transport sorted.

Went for the healthy fry as it’s January and enjoyed it and the top up of my Americano. Small cafe but a great place to chill out in the village

The Blue Bay Cafe offered a selection of both breakfast & lunch options, which we found to be delicious & a good value. The staff was warm & welcoming, with plenty of attention to detail. Highly recommended! Located in the middle of town near the waterfront. We also applaud their work to raise money for cancer screening.

Called in here today before a walk on Murlough. Fancied a nice cup of coffee and a sweet delight. Nothing available apart from one plain scone. Very disappointing as we were so looking forward to a nice afternoon treat. The toilet wasn’t clean and you have to get to it via the kitchen which I’m sure doesn’t conform to health & safety standards. Overall a disappointing experience. Have been here previously for breakfast and whilst it was very good was served on cold plates and therefore not warm. Don’t think we’ll be visiting again.

We came to the Blue bay cafe hungry after climbing Slieve Donard. We both ordered a vegetarian breakfast which was beautiful, filling and very affordable. It's such a nice treat for vegetarians to have tasty options. Definitely worth a visit!

We were touring County Down with family members from South Africa, who were making their first visit to Ireland, when we came upon the Blue Bay Café and Bakery. We had driven from Belfast earlier that morning and stopped in Dundrum on route to Newcastle and were lucky enough to find this delightful little café. There were five of us and when we ordered coffee and scones, we had no idea what treats lay ahead!! We ordered a variety of scones and when they arrived they were huge, fresh as can be, and just gorgeous! The coffee was top class also - as was the service. Our South African visitors declared those scones the very best they had EVER tasted and of course we totally agreed with them! We vowed never to go through Dundrum again without calling into the Blue Bay Café. Thank you staff and bakers for such a treat!

Good on the cafe yesterday for directing their proceeds to Action Cancer. Simply the best cherry scones we have ever had. ........and if course a really friendly crew there.

We stayed in Dundrum for some days and very delicious cake and coffee with very friendly service. Don´t miss to stop

Great fry, excellent service and very cycle-friendly. Superb experience all round - will definitely be back soon !

We went here for a coffee before going for a walk in Dundrum. We enjoyed coffees, teas and scones. The scones were great. We had a fruit one and a raspberry one, both with butter, jam and cream. Delicious. All at an excellent price and good service.

Visited here after a brill day a mount panther. Wow the food is delicious!! I ordered my 1 year old a ham and cheese sandwich - the ingredients are first class! No wafer thin ham here proper thick cut “boiling ham” the ham you would get with your Sunday dinner!! I had a chicken bacon Brie and cranberry toastie and a few other had the specials on for the day and all raved about it! They also have delicious cakes and Home made scones and the staff are so friendly can not recommend highly enough and will definitely be back when in the area! FIRST CLASS

Friendly welcome. Freshest sandwiches. Scrumptious cakes and scones. And the best chocolate milkshakes ever....according to our boys.

We went with our family to this lovely eating place in Dundrum. We all had the Skinny breakfast except for one person. They had the Rhubarb and crumble scone. The breakfast was super , the owners were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble for them. The waitress was very nice and helpful. By the way the scone was delicious. Would highly recommend the Blue Bay cafe

We visited this cafe, twice, in April. The first time, was when we were taking friends around the lovely coastline and mountain range, on their holidays. It was the only restaurant that came up on our app as having vegan options in the area. We weren't expecting very much at all so were delighted to find they even had vegan menus! The cafe is quite small, holding about 20 people, but you don't feel on top of each other. The food is freshly prepared, varied and they've won awards for their baking!

A small cafe that’s easy to drive by but really worth a stop. Best table.... cosy table for two at the window. Cute decor & delicious raspberry & lemon drizzle scones. Friendly helpful staff but not suitable for wheelchairs.

I went here with my boyfriend for lunch Easter Saturday after searching for places to eat on HappyCow. The cafe is a cute, quirky lil place with lovely decor on the Main Street of the town, and the staff are so friendly. They have a omni menu and a separate vegan menu of which the food was delicious. The fella had the all day Irish brekky, and I had the vegan version which was so good! Then food babies aside, we raided the vegan options of their bakery and we weren’t disappointed! Beautiful place, Highly recommend!!!

Cycled from Newcastle to Dundrum on a cold Easter Saturday and stopped at the Blue Bay cafe for refreshments. It is small and compact but very good. Despite its size it has a good menu with lots of choice, my wife had the butternut squash soup, it was beautiful, well seasoned and piping hot with lovely wheaten bread. I had an Irish breakfast which was great, good ingredients well prepared. Lovely staff very patient with our demanding 3 year old. Would recommend a visit

Really lovely cafe close to Newcastle. They have a full vegan menu which includes a selection of toasties, sandwiches, an all day breakfast and tray bakes. Will definitely be back! Would be great if the vegan menu was out on the table rather than having to request it, I think many more people would order from it if they could see it, vegan or not, as there are really good options. It was really refreshing to have really imaginative vegan food, so thank you! We will see you soon. The hot chocolate in particular was great!

We just adore bluebay. Have never had a bad meal in here. Staff are so friendly, food is all fresh and home cooked, premises are spotless and the atmosphere is so welcoming. The sausages are the yummiest, the scones are to die for and the brownies are too good to resist. It's always very busy on Sunday mornings but worth having a seat outside and waiting if you want a table inside.

It's hard to believe its been 2 years since my first (5*) review of the Blue Bay Cafe however we visited again yesterday and this charming small gem deserves all the praise it gets. After a bracing walk along lovely Murlough Bay, we called in and were fortunate to have the last available table on a busy Sunday lunchtime. The "all day breakfast" fry is a real treat - best quality ingredients, cooked to perfection (not a speck of grease in sight), accompanied by an excellent Americano (with top-up !) and all with friendly, efficient and courteous service. Small ?- maybe ! Unpretentious ? - definitely ! Perfectly formed ? - absolutely !! Can't recommend highly enough !

Had breakfast here recently. Good quality food, intimate friendly atmosphere. The only criticism I would make is that the breakfast was served on cold plates so everything on it was barely hot just lukewarm so please warm the plates.

Very friendly, very reasonable prices, great food, and a real community atmosphere. I'm not normally this effusive, but...

I called in quite late in the afternoon. There was still plenty of choice from a good menu with plenty being gluten free. I had a very good americano coffee and a fabulous warm chocolate brownie. A cosy place. I will definitely call again.

We had lunch here after a day out with the family.

Had spotted this café on TA and called in one Sunday morning with friends for brunch. The staff were really friendly, we all opted for different dishes with various tea and coffee which were topped up. We couldn't resist the raspberry and white chocolate scones so had them after our eggs. Make sure you call in for a visit.

The soup of the day was Leek and Potato, it was really good but the home made wheaten bread that cam3 with it was 5* we just loved it.

Popped in for a cuppa and so glad we did. Our boys devoured the delicious homemade brownies and we treated ourselves to one of the best scones I’ve ever had. Served with a lovely cup of coffee and pot of tea- can’t fault it. We’ll have to find an excuse to return for lunch sometime!

Das Restaurant ist wirklich super. Wirklich unglaublich liebes, freundliches Personal, was sehr zuvorkommend war. Wirklich einmalig. Das Essen war auch super lecker.

Great cafe with really tasty food. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We had lemon scones and coffee = absolutely melt in your mouth!

Called in after a walk in Tullymore Forest great coffee,boiled cake, sausage roll, panini and filled soda. Staff are brilliant helpful and friendly.

Great place with delicious food and really lovely staff who looked after us so well. We had baked potatoes and lemon scones Amazing

Love this place.staff so friendly and welcoming..the foid is always amazing and great variety.gotta try their scones

Visiting in the dundrum holiday cottages (excellent) and here for women's rugby World Cup today in Belfast , so we needed a hearty breakfast and we were not disappointed. I travel a lot and I can safely say one of the warmest welcomes with the friendliest excellent service and the breakfast was superb, with a great menu for veggies also. Back tomorrow for sure. As per one of the other reviews a little gem in a picturesque setting and open Sunday's! Refills a lovely appreciated touch!

Einfach wahnsinn. Kuchen, Scones, Kaffee mit Zimt.... göttlich!!! Und das english breakfast grandios. Auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert!!!

What a lovely place . Very friendly welcome. We called Saturday lunchtime and it was busy but got a table. We couldn't resist the huge delicious scones - raspberry and lemon drizzle. So much choice. We didn't have to wait either, and were soon on our way again exploring the beautiful scenery. We will definitely be back. Thank you all at Blue Bay!

The warmest welcome you could ever expect. Breakfast today was top notch. Homemade soup earlier in the week was very tasty (we tried both tomato and basil and Leek and potato). Such a variety of home baked cakes and scones ......difficult to choose! Attentive and friendly service. We love it. No wonder it's award winning!

Went into the cafe only to find it busy. That's fine. The waitress looked at me like I was dirt. I did not appreciate it so left.

Had a great morning coffee and delicious pastries and scones ( all home made!) in Blue Bay Café Main St Dundrum. Glorious views over the Mournes and Dundrum Bay and admired beautiful local photos taken of the local scenery by the owner's daughter. Highly recommend a visit if you're touring this part of the world! Will be back!

We have visited this lovely local cafe a few times over the past six months on hols back to NI. The scones are unforgettable - rhubarb ones great, but the raspberry and lemon ones are spectacular! We were climbing Slieve Donard on our last visit and stopped off here to get some to eat when we got to the top. It was like my carrot and stick to get up that mountain. The scones were literally out of the oven and iced as we waited and amazingly stayed totally in tact all the way up Slieve Donard. They were even better for having had a good hard walk. I'll be back for more every time we're back in NI. The lady who owns it is lovely and very helpful - time before we couldn't wait to eat our scones in the cafe so she packed us off with a takeaway box complete with knives and butter :) Thank you.

Me and my boyfriend popped in to blue bay cafe in May on the way back up to Belfast from tollymore forest park. The meal was beautiful and the people were really friendly they couldn't do enough for us. I would definitely recommend blue bay cafe to anyone wanting a hearty delicious meal with great company.

Stopped off today with the family for some lunch. Food was delicious and staff were obliging in every sense. Sat outside and even the dog was treated to a bowl of water. Boys finished off with brownies n ice cream. Absolutely lovely

Fantastic to see a full Vegan breakfast/lunch Menu - The food was delicious, Lovely coffee & really friendly service. Perfect stop off if you are heading to the mourne mountains. Will definitely be back.

Stopped here for a coffee and a bite to eat while on a motorcycle trip. I had a large tuna and onion sandwich and coffee, both of which were excellent, with the offer (accepted) of free coffee fill-ups. All the staff were very helpful and friendly, with the owner taking the time to stop and chat with us about bikes and business for ten minutes.A great place to stop for food, and i recommend the coffee.

Un piccolo angolo di specialità locali dove un gusto squisito si accompagna ad una speciale accoglienza!!

Great food, with brilliant friendly atmosphere and service, scones were first class, definitely recommend

Stopped at random at the fantastic café and ate outside. Great Tuna Panini with salad and crisps, and all the coffee we wanted. Staff and owner really nice and helpful. Getting parked in nearby Nwecastle is difficult so in future this is my stop of choice in this lovely part of Co Down. Super place.

Over two years ago my partner and I popped in for a coffee and sweet treat - which was presented in a warm and welcoming way. The snack was undeniably delicious. The easy chat with the owner opened up, what we can only describe as a golden opportunity, for us to stay in Dundrum on a regular basis. We owe a lot to Bobby and his family for local knowledge and a helpfulness that goes way beyond most cafes. Of course now we are regular visitors to the Blue Bay Cafe and the food gets better and better. We also have brought our respective families when they visit and it has become a special place to us. Well done in the recent award for Best Cafe in Co. Down 2017 - so very well deserved.

My wife and I ate lunch 11 times in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Most were very good, but the best by far was the Blue Bay Cafe. She had a tuna sandwich and I had a ham and cheese. They were superb! Add to that great service and a gracious owner and you've had a fine time.

Very clean and friendly cafe. Easy parking nearby and the menu was quite good for such a small establishment.We only wanted tea/coffee, toast/scone but it was all very nice indeed. Teapot so 2 teas, possibly 3 were there and the scone in particular was delicious. Nice touch when the lady came around and poured a second cup of coffee free of charge - when did you last get that in a Costa or a Starbuck's?Will certainly return when in the area and recommend most highly.

Great breakfast, lots of options including gluten free! Thoroughly recommend this Cafe on Main Street in Dundrum. Very friendly staff, great service. Will be back.

The lemon drizzle raspberry scones are amazing here. Service was great staff really friendly, we will definitely be back.

Lovely warm friendly atmosphere here! Just had scones and coffee.Both delicious.Hope to be back for lunch.

Called in for a coffee and a sandwich. Was delighted to find they had a vegan menu and almond milk for my coffee. Also, it was the best sandwich I had eaten in over a year since becoming a vegan. Non-vegan friend also loved the coffee and chocolate cake. Final point was when it came to pay, blood good value as well!