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Blue and White Cafe

43 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia

Recommended by 33 people

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43 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia

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+61 8 8267 2243
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Blue and White Cafe

When hunger hits late in North Adelaide, skip the drive-thru and head straight to O'Connell Street. The draw here is the AB pack—hot chips piled with grilled lamb and chicken, drenched in garlic, tomato, and chilli sauces. Daytime or past midnight, the kitchen turns out crisp battered fish, fresh salads, and rapid counter orders without missing a beat. Night crowds rely on the crew for swift service and hefty portions, grabbed to go or eaten right on the footpath.

  • The Signature AB Pack: Steaming chips loaded with grilled meats and garlic, tomato, and chilli sauces.
  • Crisp Fish and Chips: Lightly battered fish fried crisp and clean without excess grease, paired with seasoned chips and fresh salads.
  • Late-Night Reliability: Prompt, welcoming service and hot orders prepared well past midnight in a clean shop.
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Why Diners Choose Blue and White Cafe

Explore the reasons Adelaide locals return to Blue and White Cafe for iconic AB packs and fresh takeaway, and plan your visit today.

  • Dependable Late-Night Service

    Reliable service and hot, freshly assembled food continue at full speed even during peak midnight and early morning surges.

    Service is spot on even when it is busy late at night.

    Craig Dutton

  • The Essential Post-Night Out Pit Stop

    Generous heaps of hot chips, carved yiros meat, and rich sauces provide the ultimate replenishment after an evening out in Adelaide.

    must visit on a night out drinking or the day after to nurse your hangover.

    Aaron C

  • Crispy, Non-Greasy Fish and Chips

    Cooked to order with moderate seasoning, the battered fish and chips deliver a crisp outer coating without excess oil.

    crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside.

    Hong Nguyen

  • Expertly Grilled Yiros Meats

    Seasoned yiros meat is grilled to tender consistency and carved fresh to anchor loaded snack packs and traditional wraps.

    serves some absolutely delicious meat cooked to perfection.

    AP MD

  • Generous Shared Feeds with Friends

    Substantial portion sizes make sharing an AB pack an effortless and cost-effective way to feed a group of friends.

    everyone left full and happy with great food taste and portion and great service.

    Samuel Poernomo Putra

  • Crowd-Pleasing Options for Families

    A diverse takeaway menu of combo AB packs, chips, and classic options easily caters to both adults and younger family members.

    Kids loved their food too.

    Katie turner

Explore the cafe's most celebrated takeaway staples and plan your next visit.

  • AB Pack

    Got a combo AB tonight and it was absolutely to die for!

    Katie turner

  • Yiros

    Top notch spot for a proper yiros.

    Craig Dutton

  • Fish & Chips

    This is my preferred choice every time I need to buy takeaway because of its moderate saltiness and not too oily, crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside.

    Hong Nguyen

  • Battered Fried Flake

    FINALLY we have found a cafe that cooks excellent battered fried flake. Thick cut fish in a light batter.

    Koral Parker

Other favorites

Complement your main order with fresh salads, house-made sides, and savory extras.

  • Potato Cakes

    The potatoe cakes / fritters definitely sober you up.

    Stuart Rawlings

  • Gravy

    Throw in a salad, some excellent gravy and you have a wonderful meal.

    mark m

  • Tabbouleh

    the tabouleh was amazing to.

    Desiree Eime

  • Garden Salad

    The selection of salads was impressive, especially the vibrant tabbouleh and the crisp garden salad.

    Lina Meier

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an AB pack?

Blue and White Cafe is famed as an iconic home of the AB pack, serving hot chips piled with roast lamb, chicken, or combo meat and finished with garlic, tomato, and chilli sauces.

How large are the portions?

Portions are generous, with medium AB packs easily sharing among two to three people, though solo portions and family packs are also available.

Is there seating available to dine in?

Seating inside is relatively compact, but there is outdoor pavement seating along the street, and takeaway is highly popular. Note that table reservations are not accepted.

Is food served late at night?

Yes, the cafe operates late into the night, serving until 10:30 PM Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday, and until 12:30 AM on Friday and Saturday (closed Mondays).

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