Sanctuary is hidden away from the hustle & bustle of Westfield Marion on the lower floor,…read moreunderneath the food court by the lifts. It is big & airy with plenty of space for prams, wheelchairs etc. Unfortunately they're really the only things going for it. Myself & my friend both ordered pots of tea. Reading off the tea menu they both sounded awesome, & full of flavor, but in reality they were incredibly weak with maybe a teaspoon full of tea in each pot. That was the first disappointment. The second was the food. There wasn't a huge range but being a tea house that didn't really bother me. What did bother me was that the "assorted quiche" that I ordered came out crazy hot fresh from the microwave, on a chipped plate with a mental fork & wooden disposable knife & not a side, salad or garnish in sight. I've had better quiche in a takeaway container :( I really wouldn't bother going back.

This peaceful spot is easy to miss, but if you are looking for a place to escape the madness of…read moreWestfield Marion for a quiet cuppa, this might be what you are looking for. The space is quite inviting and plenty of room for the pram. There is also a high hair available. I have made several visits here and have always received genuinely friendly service. There is quite a lengthy menu of teas to choose from. This time I chose a pot of the Organic Genmaicha, and after letting it brew for an extra minute like my server suggested, it was perfect. Then I had the spinach/leek/feta quiche filo, which was served warm but without any accompaniments. This was agreeable enough, but one does wonder, why does it come with a metal fork and wooden knife? My curiosity got the better of me and I asked the server - the wooden cutlery is used because it is eco friendly, however they found that the wooden forks weren't really working, so metal forks are used instead. So now you know. There was a great selection of desserts, and I couldn't resist the white chocolate gluten free friand. It was just what I was wanting, sweet and dense, however next time I will take then up in their offer to warm it up first (it was a bit cold having been in their refrigerated display case). All in all this is a spot I would choose again for a quiet cup of tea, but will probably lunch elsewhere next time.

Tea for you and two for tea, Tea For Who and who for tea,…read moreCan't you see how happy you will be? Kaz makes them preservative free, She dries the fruit and you'll want to keep them all for "me." Can't you see how happy you will be? From flavours like Chocolate Rasberry Earl Grey to Apple Pie and Pumpkinpuss chai, Kaz is constantly experimenting with her batches of team and you can even play a part in suggesting some flavours via her Facebook page. All of her tea is organic and she selects all the ingredients and spices for blending herself. Kaz distributes direct from her website or you can also find her regularly at markets around Adelaide with her tea tastings and packs to sell. At only $6-8.50 per pack of 10 silk bags it makes a beautiful gift or a real treat at home. I also find you can often use the bags twice for just as lovely flavours.

Cool amazing little gem situated in yet another historic Hahndorf building. A cute little cafe…read morecombined with an amazing little arts and craft store selling beautiful handmade things like fine linens and handcrafted clothing. They have on site weaving classes etc as well.

From the owner: Lifestyle shop. Ethical. Artisan. Thoughtfully sourced goods from around the world.read more

Been here a few times. Never disappointed. Great place. Wish they would stay open after 9pm.read more

Excellent variety of vietnamese and asian fusion dishes. Portions are not huge and allow for some…read moresharing. Clean, warm decor with natural wood and wrought iron accents. My waitress was very knowledgable and efficient, a very pleasant surprise. Windows open to the street when the weather permits which unfortunately appears to bring in quite a bit of tobacco smoke. Solid dessert options. Very limited street parking so I opted for one of the side streets instead. Highly recommended.

All teas are not the same and the same goes for quality. For top quality tea and service T Life is…read morethe place to go for Chinese tea. Their knowledge of tea and tea cultivation not only gave me confidence in the store but confidence in the products. I know the tea I am buying is exactly what I want because you get to try before you buy. The price may be a little higher than places like T Bar and so on but the quality is far superior.

The owners are without doubt experts and connoisseurs in the world of tea. Their tea ceremonies…read moreare wonderful ...and they have taught us how to appreciate quality tea. Even our 10 year old is hooked. Definitely the best we have come across in the western world!! Susan and Rory

The Shanghai Tea House adds the perfect cultural twist to the 'coffee and cake' dominated Burnside…read moreVillage Shopping Centre. Offering oriental tea and high quality asian cuisine, the Shanghai Tea House is the perfect place to relax and to escape the hassles of everyday life. The diverse range of tea is astonishing. Wether your looking for a classic or are in the mood for something unique the Shanghai Tea House will look after you. The tea is of the highest quality and is served in large portions. If your not into your hot tea I seriously recommend the lemon ice tea as it puts any mainstream and mass-produced brand to shame. The staff are extremely helpful, efficient and somehow they always seemed to be smiling. It may be hard for me to admit, but I am still mastering the art of 'chopsticks". However this has never stopped me continuously attempting to perfect the skill . After my 5th consecutive dumpling drop one staff member approached to congratulate me on my chopstick persistence. This clearly surprised my dining company as they had clearly witnessed my inadequate skill. What they didn't realise was the staff member had sneakily passed me a fork under the table...just incase I needed it. It is this kindness and personal approach to dining that has gained my repeat service and made the Shanghai Tea house a unique asset to the Burnside Village Shopping Centre.

This is probably one of my favourite drop in spots whenever I visit Burnside Village for some good…read moreol' shopping! The dumplings aren't top notch but if you're looking for a quick bite or some sit down and relax tea time, this may be the place for you. I find the dumpling skins a little too thick so word of warning if you are about to order some yumcha. But nevertheless, the prawn fillings are fresh and it takes them less than 10 minutes to bring out the dishes when it's not too busy in the afternoon!

This shop is amazing, I could spend a lot of time in here. I love the tasting that are available,…read moreand the staff are so accommodating and friendly. I love our helpful the staff are, they tell you exactly how to prepare the teas just the way they have. The way the shop is laid out is very practical (probably not entirely little child friendly - or rather, don't let the littlies play with the teas sticking out of the wall) and so appealing with the colour schemes. I will definitely be spending up big in here soon :-)

the coffee was so so so good. The balance between strong and sweet was ideal. For the avo feta…read moresmash, I subbed the poached eggs for egg whites, and they did it perfectly + with no kickback. Portions are large! pretty pricey food but good nonetheless. I was able to come here and work on school and use their WiFi, sat in the back with a lot of space. The place itself is very cute, albeit a little warm. There are two servers helping me; and the original server, femme presenting, was okay. they were a little rude and haven't checked in much/been overly kind. the male presenting server has checked in multiple times, refilled water, and been very very kind. All in all 4/5, for okay service, costly food and warm environment.

Lovely service. Great menu. Great coffee. Love the toasted cheese bacon and eggs Benny. Love gluten…read morefree options being available.