Opening hours
| Monday | 7 am – 3 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am – 3 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am – 3 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am – 3 pm |
| Friday | 7 am – 3 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Times shown in local time (Sydney). Public holiday hours may differ.
- AddressCity ACT
- CuisineCafés & Brunch
City ACT · 3.2 km from Canberra centre
Popular times
Estimated from typical visit patterns for cafés & brunch venues and this venue's opening hours — not live data.
At a glance
- TypeCafé
- CuisineCafés & Brunch
- AreaCity, Canberra
- StateAustralian Capital Territory
- HoursOpen 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays), from early morning
About The Blue Olive
Located in City, ACT, The Blue Olive is a cafés & brunch café serving locals and visitors alike. You'll find it at City ACT, roughly 3.2 km from the Canberra city centre.
Australia's café culture is world-famous: expertly made flat whites, all-day brunch, smashed avo and house-baked treats. Cafés are usually busiest on weekend mornings and many close by mid-afternoon.
The Blue Olive is open 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays), from early morning; the venue offers dine-in, outdoor seating.
Planning a night out in City? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including PJ's In The City and Briscola.
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
- ☀️Outdoor seating
- 📶No free Wi-Fi
What to order
Signature cafés & brunch dishes to look out for.
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Closest restaurants to The Blue Olive
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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PJ's In The City 🍺 Pubs & Bistros · City10 mW · 1 min walk
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2
Briscola 🍝 Italian · City10 mE · 1 min walk
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3
Mama's Trattoria 🍽️ International · City40 mSW · 1 min walk
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4
Yum Char 🥟 Chinese · City40 mSW · 1 min walk
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5
Baby Su 🍣 Japanese · 54 Alinga Street, City50 mW · 1 min walk -
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The Kathmandu Mo:Mo House 🍽️ International · City60 mNE · 1 min walk
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B ONE 🍽️ International · City60 mS · 1 min walk
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8
Bistro Nguyen's 🍲 Vietnamese · City60 mE · 1 min walk
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9
Amici 🍝 Italian · City60 mE · 1 min walk
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10
Kathmandu Mo:Mo House 🍛 Indian · City70 mS · 1 min walk
Recommended in the area
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Eating out in City
City is home to 109 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Canberra area with 253 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, japanese restaurants. Within 25 km of The Blue Olive there are 1,116 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Turner (1.1 km), Reid (1.3 km), West Basin (1.4 km), Yukeembruk Village (1.5 km).
Cuisine mix in City
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Blue Olive located?
The Blue Olive is located at City ACT. It is about 3.2 km from the centre of Canberra. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of The Blue Olive?
The Blue Olive is open 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays), from early morning. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Sydney time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does The Blue Olive serve?
The Blue Olive serves Cafés & Brunch cuisine. Browse our cafés & brunch menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
What is the closest restaurant to The Blue Olive?
The closest venue is PJ's In The City, about 10 m to the west (1 min walk). Other close options include Briscola (10 m), Mama's Trattoria (40 m), Yum Char (40 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near The Blue Olive?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Courgette Restaurant (International, 260 m), Azima (Middle Eastern & Turkish, 410 m), Blu Ginger (Indian, 370 m).
Where else can I find cafés & brunch food near City?
Other cafés & brunch venues close by include Mayfair Espresso (100 m), Sandoochie (100 m), The Goods Wholefoods (110 m).
How many restaurants are there in City?
Our guide lists 109 places to eat in City, most commonly cafés & brunch (37), international restaurants (21), japanese restaurants (11). Within 25 km there are 1,116 venues in total.