The Apple Blue - (Near , london)

3 /5 Alisson (Alisson Srr): I visited The Apple Blue with my best friend, and we had a mixed experience. Firstly, we had to wait over 30 minutes for a table. I understand the place is trendy and busy, but the wait was a little frustrating, especially when you’re excited to eat out. The food was decent overall. We tried the Egg Royale and the Slow Cooked Lamb. The Egg Royale was fantastic the salmon was fresh, and the egg was cooked perfectly. The lamb was also very tasty, especially when paired with the side of pitta bread I ordered it worked really well together. I also ordered a side of halloumi, which was nicely grilled and added a great touch to the meal. For drinks, I got a coffee and a matcha. Unfortunately, the iced matcha was watery and had a strange, almost fishy taste. I had chosen the oat milk matcha with vanilla syrup, and it was such a disappointment that I couldn’t enjoy it. I won’t be ordering matcha here again a fresh juice would have been a much better choice. The atmosphere is lovely cosy and comfortable, perfect for catching up with a friend. However, the waiting time and disappointing matcha affected our overall experience. If I return, I’ll likely stick to coffee or natural juices and avoid matcha. Overall, The Apple Blue is a nice spot with good vibes and tasty food, but some aspects, especially the drinks and table wait, could be improved.

3 /5 Minkee Chong: Had a genuinely mixed experience.The good The place looks gorgeous: cosy, warm, great for a proper catch-up dutch baby chicken was spot-on: beautifully crispy but english muffic and the channa shakshuka was average The not-so-good 30+ minute wait for a table (even with just two of us) – it’s clearly popular, but felt unnecessarily long flat white was a disaster: watery, weird fishy aftertaste. Couldn’t drink more than two sips. Stick to coffee or fresh juice instead and having filter water they charge you £3. Come for the cosy atmosphere and the food (the savoury dishes really are very good), but manage expectations on wait times and definitely skip the matcha. it’s a nice hangout spot – but I’ll be ordering differently next time.

4 /5 S N: Nice cafe.. Always has a queue outside. We got a table and the service was very friendly. They had a vegan shakshuka which was really good. But otherwise they dont have many vegan options. Wish they had some vegan pastries etc. Dog friendly

5 /5 Ashley Goncalves: Popped in on a Friday morning just outside Balham station. Quiet, plenty of seats at that time and quick service. Coffee was spot on and they do a loyalty card. Pastries were really good too. Worth a visit.

5 /5 Finn Sequeir: A really nice place tucked away just around the corner from Balham tube station. It’s clearly very popular, as there’s usually a big queue on Sunday lunchtime. We decided to visit on a Saturday afternoon instead, and it was much more manageable with only a short wait. The atmosphere was welcoming, and everyone there was friendly, approachable, and more than happy to help, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.