Blatchford's Kitchen

12/05/2026

Just a quick note to clarify that we are no longer associated with the café site at Elanora Heights 2101.

The existing signage is yet to be removed and updated by the current operators.

We sincerely thank everyone for the incredible support over the years and appreciate the understanding.

Thanks,Blatchy

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

I’ve always loved local cafés.

Not just the coffee—the rhythm of them. The early morning light on the footpath, the regulars drifting in, the quiet nods that turn into conversations. Owning and operating cafés has been a big part of my life, and I’ve seen firsthand how these little places become more than businesses—they become part of the community. A spot where neighbours catch up, friendships form, and the day begins.

But lately, something’s shifting.

I found myself pausing the other morning, looking at a menu with a $5.50 long black. Not with frustration—more with a sense of reality setting in. I understand why. I’ve lived it. The steady rise in cost of goods, rent climbing year after year, card fees quietly taking their cut, weekly superannuation obligations, Award changes, and now the looming removal of junior rates. None of it is small, and none of it is optional.

Café owners aren’t getting greedy—they’re trying to survive.

Still, I can’t shake the feeling that something important is at risk. Because when prices creep up, habits change. The daily coffee becomes an occasional one. The quick chat turns into a wave from across the street. And over time, the places that once held a community together start to fade.

I hope I’m wrong.

Because local cafés aren’t just about coffee—they’re about connection. And once that’s gone, it’s not something you can easily bring back.

27/04/2026

I’ve got 3 new long sleeve shirts large is gone now , XL & XXL
Free to the first to pick up

24/04/2026

Blatchford’s Kitchen — A New Chapter 🤍

After an incredible journey, we’re proud to share that we’ve officially sold the café space to a fantastic father & son team — Joe & Julian, who will soon be rebranding as Julian’s Café Elanora Heights.

We couldn’t think of better hands for the future of this space. Joe & Julian are passionate about continuing to serve our local community, and we’re excited to see what they build here next 🙌

The good news — it’s familiar faces and flavours you know and love.
They’ll be continuing with our menu and our amazing team:
KK, Jasmine, Cheyan, Alana, Elissa, Charlotte, Taylah, Lucinda & Molly 💛

To our Elanora Heights community and the wider Northern Beaches — thank you. Your support over the years has meant everything to us. What started as a business truly became something much more… friendships, conversations, and a place we’ll always be proud of.

We leave knowing the café is in great hands for the future.

Wishing Joe & Julian all the very best in this next chapter — we’ll be cheering you on 👏

With gratitude,
Chris & the Blatchford’s Kitchen family

22/04/2026

Blatchford’s Kitchen — an exciting new chapter 🤍
We’re proud (and a little emotional) to share that our café has officially been sold. The business has changed hands, but the menu, and team you know and love are all staying the same — now under the great leadership of Joe & Julian 🙌 as Julian’s cafe .
To our incredible Elanora Heights and wider Northern Beaches community… thank you. Your support has meant everything. What started as guests walking through our doors has turned into genuine friendships — and that’s something we’ll carry with us forever.
We’re so proud to be finishing on a high, with over 104 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Google reviews — a true reflection of the love you’ve shown us.
A huge thank you to our amazing team:�Kisarn, Jasmine & Cheyan — with us from the very beginning ❤️�Alana, Elissa , Charlotte & Taylah — your support over the past 18 months has been incredible 🙏�And our wonderful newer additions, Lucinda & Molly — you’ve fitted in perfectly 💫
We’re also incredibly grateful to our suppliers who helped us deliver what we do best:�Gulli, Only Fresh, Devitt Meats, Produce to Perfection, Beers Til Infinity, Nectar Cold Pressed Juice, Luxe Bakery, Luke Avenue Cookies & Mezzapica Cakes, Campos & Procal .
We have absolutely loved serving this community. Now it’s time for us to step back and enjoy some well-earned family time.
Come in & say goodbye if you can my last day will be Friday
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you 💛�Chris & the Blatchford family

21/04/2026

On ANZAC Day, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of the men and women who have served, and those who continue to serve our country.

It’s a day that reminds us of resilience, mateship, and the strength of community — values that still shape who we are today.

At Blatchford’s Kitchen, we’re grateful to be part of a community that respects and remembers.

We will be closed over the ANZAC Day weekend — Saturday (ANZAC Day), Sunday, and Monday — taking a moment to pause and reflect.

🇦🇺lest we forget 🦘

19/04/2026

There’s something special happening behind the scenes at the café… and it’s all because of this team.

Always on time. Always backing each other. Always bringing a positive energy that lifts the whole room. The way they work together, support one another, and genuinely connect with our guests—it’s something you can’t teach.

They show up every day ready to give their best, and it shows. The vibe, the service, the consistency… it’s next level.

This old cooky hasn’t had the privilege of working with a team quite like Kisarn, Jasmine, Cheyan, Alana, Elissa, Taylah, Charlotte, Lucinda & Molly.

Every single day is a masterclass in service to our community.

Thank you 🙌

17/04/2026

Love it when old mates drop by best friends made

12/04/2026

“Excuse me… can your Scusi Omelette be vegetarian?”
Why of course it can 😉

We swap out the Rodriguez chorizo for a vibrant mix of grilled eggplant, zucchini & sun-dried tomatoes, then finish it with our signature chimichurri & creamy Persian feta.

Still bold. Still delicious. Just plant-powered 🌿

06/04/2026

☕ WE’RE BACK! ☕

Hope you all had a beautiful Easter break 🐣🍫
We’re back on deck and the coffee machine is humming!

Swing by for a cuppa, a bite to eat, and a catch-up — we’ve missed you!

Doors are open… see you soon 👇
☕ Fresh Campos coffee
🥓 Brekky favourites
🍰 Something sweet to ease back into the week

01/04/2026

HELP US CLEAR THE CAKE CABINET! 🍰🚨

We’ll be closed from Good Friday through to Easter Monday, so we don’t want all our delicious goodies going to waste…

👉 ALL cakes & slices are HALF PRICE this Thursday (yes… TOMORROW!)

Perfect excuse to stock up for the long weekend 👇
🍫 Chocolate treats
🍰 House-made slices
🍪 Sweet little extras for Easter grazing

Swing by, grab a box (or two 😉) and treat yourself over the break.

Once they’re gone… they’re gone!

01/04/2026

Hot Cross Bun Thursday… The Way It Used To Be 💛

Easter at Blatchford’s Kitchen wasn’t just a busy time… it was something special.

Back in the day, we were supplying our cake shops in Denison st Hamilton Beaumont street Hamilton , Hunter Street Newcastle , Maitland Rd Islington , main road Speers point , Munibung road Warners bay the David Jones stores in Newcastle & Kotara Fair , BHP , Goninans , Rundles , plenty of milk bars & sandwich bars & a hot bread shops too — and the lead-up to Hot Cross Bun Thursday was something you never forget.

The ovens would fire all through Wednesday…
Bakers working right through the afternoon, into the night, and into the early hours of Thursday morning.

By sunrise, Denison Street in Hamilton was filled with that unmistakable smell…
✨ warm spice
✨ fresh dough
✨ sweet, sticky glaze

You could’ve found the bakery with your eyes closed — just follow your nose.

At our peak through the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s, we were baking 4,000 to 5,000 dozen hot cross buns… for one day only.
Just Thursday. That was it.

It was a true family effort — Pops, Dad, mates… everyone rolled up their sleeves to get it done before the regular pastry cooks came in for the day shift.

And what made it even more special?

👉 The dough was blessed
👉 They were made fresh for the day
👉 You had to be there to get them

By the 90s and early 2000s, things started to change…
Supermarkets began selling them packaged for months, and that once-a-year magic slowly faded. Production dropped to 2,000–3,000 dozen… still big, but not quite the same.

As Dad reminded me today — “It was special because it was only for that moment.”

We were just one of many bakeries , I remember Carmen’s , Thompson , Dransfields , Hunter valley bakery sharing in that incredible Easter tradition… but what a time it was.

💛 Here’s to keeping a little bit of that spirit alive.

29/03/2026

🐣 Easter Vibes Incoming 🐣

We’re hopping off for the Easter long weekend — closed Friday through Monday 🐰

Time to slow things down, eat a few too many Easter eggs 🍫 and load up on hot cross buns 🍞

Enjoy the long weekend with your favourite people ❤️

We’ll be back Tuesday morning, caffeinated & ready to roll ☕️

Have a blessed (and choccy-filled) Easter everyone 🙏🐰🌼

22/03/2026

Love our Monday morning hustle it always brings something wonderful to the day

21/03/2026

Open Sunday from 7 am to 2pm

14/03/2026

Blatchford’s Kitchen Notice

Due to a family emergency, we will be closed today (Sunday).

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

We will be back open Monday morning and look forward to seeing you then.

— Chris & the Blatchford’s Kitchen team 💛💙

05/02/2026

❤️ VALENTINE’S AT BLATCHFORD’S KITCHEN ❤️

Love is sweet… but chocolate makes it better 🍫

Our Chocolate Mud Heart Cakes are made fresh to order, perfect for two lovers, rich, indulgent and finished with your own personalised message 💌

✨ VALENTINE’S SPECIAL ✨
❤️ Chocolate Mud Heart Cake
☕ 2 Regular Coffees
💛 ONLY $22

Order one this week (just 1 day’s notice needed) and we’ll have it ready with love 💕

📍 Elanora Heights
📲 DM us or pop in
📞 Phone orders welcome: 02 9487 3974

Because nothing says I love you like cake and coffee ❤️

04/02/2026

🥩 Build Your Own. Power Your Day. 🥚

Looking for high-protein, low-carb fuel that actually tastes good?
At Blatchford’s Kitchen, you can build your own meal, your way.

✨ One of our go-to builds:
• 3 poached free-range eggs
• 150g sirloin steak
• Chorizo sausage
• Fresh avocado
• Chimi churri sauce

Big on flavour. Solid on protein. Easy on the carbs.

Perfect for post-gym, busy workdays, or anyone wanting real food that delivers.
No shortcuts. No fillers. Just honest, satisfying plates.

📍 Elanora Heights
Come in and build the meal your body’s asking for.

LowCarbLiving ProteinPacked

31/01/2026

Some days we serve coffee.
Other days we serve congratulations, comfort, high-fives and quiet moments.

Behind the counter we get the privilege of seeing it all —
new loves blooming 💛
babies arriving into the world 👶
exams finished, results celebrated 🎓
first days of school, big brave smiles 🎒

We’ve shared in losses too — hard days, heavy hearts, quiet conversations — and we’re honoured when you choose us as a place to pause.

Thank you for letting us be part of your story.
We’re proud to be a little more than just your coffee stop — we’re part of the community we love ☕️🤍

31/01/2026

♻️ Coffee with a second life 🌱

Did you know our used coffee grounds don’t go to landfill?
They’re snapped up by local gardeners who use them in their gardens and compost 🌿

☕️ Why it matters:
• Keeps waste out of landfill
• Adds organic matter back into the soil
• Improves compost structure
• Provides nutrients plants love
• Supports healthier gardens, naturally

It’s a simple loop — great coffee, less waste, healthier earth 🌍
Thanks to our local green thumbs for giving our coffee grounds a second life 💛

30/01/2026

♻️ Did you know?

At Blatchford’s Kitchen, we take our waste seriously.
Instead of sending food scraps to landfill, we pass them on to local chickens 🐔

Your leftovers + our kitchen scraps =
✨ less waste
✨ happier chooks
✨ a lighter footprint on the planet

It’s a simple, local solution that makes a real difference — and we’re proud to be doing our bit 💛

Thanks for supporting a café that cares.

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26/01/2026