Blue Bird Garage Food and Goods Market — Attraction in Muizenberg

It's actually embarrassing to think how long it took before we checked this place out! But.. there's a certain timing to discoveries that make it even more special. What we love so far. The foooooood: we've had a giant burger, Japanese fried chicken, and a variety of dumplings to date, all fantastic. We plan to work through all the stalls as the variety is impressive and delectable for the venue size! The drinks: there's specialized coffee, standard soft drinks, basic selection of alcohol products, great beer and cider on tap. Speakeasy cocktail bar is a great addition! The atmosphere: lively and eclectic, great mix of people of all ages etc. Had some interesting conversations! Children: lovely playground, and the kids seem to have a great time all round. The stalls: not really why we go there, it's limited but there's a few interesting vendors. We enjoy the salami! Overall: we love going there, catching up with each other, kicking off the weekend with some great vibes. The only drawback is a lack of parking, but since we catch a ride whenever we have some drinks, it's...

Wow what an amazing experience! The sense of community is remarkable. For those who don't know its an old aircraft hangar that serviced the mail seaplane that landed on the vlei. But now it is filled with the food of bubbly joy. You are going to bump shoulders with all and sundry on the long trestle-tables as you devour what you chose from the huge variety of food kiosks aligning the walls. Fancy Thai? Check. Vegan? Check. Vegan deserts? No problem. The list goes on. For those who are partial to a tipple you too are sorted. It could do with some ceiling-level ventilation to extract the smoke from the cooking and there was an absence of non-alcoholic options like juices, but I guess that is too do with demand. In any case if you are Muizenberg and not sure what to eat for dinner, go to the Blue Bird Garage. You are going to find...

Hip vibes. Everything from Mexican food to CBD edibles is available (warning they're very very strong. Do not eat a whole one or even a half without tolerance).... But.......

Generally very good vibes. Mexican food stall is the best Mexican attempts I've had in South Africa easily. It's not entirely on point, but it gets the idea fo a burrito and it flavour profile and texture and size FAR MORE CLOSELY than anywhere else I've been in the entire country.

Hidden Bar in the back is cute and intimate.

Samosa booth has amazing potato samosas at an affordable rate.

Far better in many ways than Mojo Market or Old Biscuit Mill (which does have its own strengths) Highly recommend. (Music and dancing vibes though are worse than Old Biscuit Mill though, but ones a night market and ones a day market. So, hey not...