Blue Route Mall

Blue Route Mall is a large shopping centre on Tokai Road in Tokai, in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs, South Africa, on the route towards Muizenberg, Fish Hoek and Cape Point. It serves the surrounding residential suburbs and is a practical stop for visitors travelling to or from the Cape Peninsula. Anchor tenants include major South African supermarket and department store chains, supported by fashion, shoe, sport and homeware shops, electronics and cellphone retailers, banks, pharmacies and a cinema. The brand mix is mainstream and aimed at everyday shopping, so authentic African crafts are limited and visitors looking for handmade goods are better served by markets in the city centre. Prices are fixed and bargaining is not practised. Cards are accepted in practically all stores, and cash machines are available. Foreign visitors can request tax invoices for VAT refunds on qualifying purchases above the threshold when leaving the country. The atmosphere is that of a busy suburban mall, crowded on Saturdays and in school holidays, and quieter on weekday mornings. Eating options include a food court, fast-food outlets, coffee shops and sit-down restaurants, some with outdoor seating. Trading hours are approximately 9AM to 7PM Monday to Saturday and 9AM to 5PM on Sunday, and visitors should confirm before travelling. The mall is useful for stocking up on food, sun protection and supplies before a day on the peninsula, including trips to Boulders Beach, Cape Point and the Constantia valley wine farms, which are nearby. Access is mainly by car or ride-hailing, and large parking areas are available, though they fill on weekends.