I'm not sure what this place was before, but it now has a really lovely little cafe retrofitted…read moreinto it. The coffee is at a solid good level but not outstanding. Importantly though they're one of the few places open on public holidays who do all day breakfast. I was there late - around 3pm when they close at 4 - after a very late New Years party. They had unfortunately run out of the beans for a fantastic sounding Moroccan breakfast, so I went for the big breakfast. The price difference was on the house, which sets the tone for this place - they care about their customers. The food is very obviously good quality, and while the breakfast was more than large enough, the quality is what really stood out. With the exception of a pre-processed hash brown, every piece was perfectly cooked and utterly delicious. A final stand-out are the staff. This is how staff at every cafe should be - energetic, smiling and super friendly. I'll definitely be back whenever I want to treat myself :)

This is a little gem of a place in Port Noarlunga ... if you can find it! There is an antique shop…read morein the front - you can enter from there after having a bit of a browse, or from the 'hallway' area next door. We've been here a few times for lunch and dinner, and it never disappoints! Yesterday we came here for coffee and cake, which was amazing ;) The menu is chock full of gluten free and vegetarian options - and they are fantastic choices, not just 'token' menu items (the vegetarian lasagne is to die for!). Their kids meals are great too, since they are all served with mash potato instead of the usual fries, making them a much healthier choice. There is a vast array of interesting desserts on offer too - yesterday I had the chocolate and orange cake, which included an array of nuts and seeds, and my partner had the sticky date pudding (possibly the best I've ever tasted!). They sell amazing protein balls too, which look incredible - I'm looking forward to coming back and having one next time ;) Nice wholesome food, which makes you feel like you are making a healthier choice! The setting is like an old-fashioned summerhouse - very charming and relaxing. Service isn't super-quick - they need extra staff during busier periods. I would have given them 5 stars, but their opening hours are a bit limiting (we usually dine out on Sunday nights), and they aren't opening on Saturday nights "at the moment" either (not sure if this will change in the near future?). Gawler Street in Port Noarlunga has become a bit of a foodie haunt - so while you're here, make sure you pop in to The Fleurieu Pantry!

Fleurieu Pantry is unique, from the moment you approach it. Which is off Gawler St either via an…read morealley or through a homewares store - much like a secret speakeasy. The Fleurieu Pantry is part of the Eat Local South Australia movement, supporting local produce. They also support all different types of dietary requirements, including gluten free, vegan, raw and paleo. Once you make your way through the entry door at the end of the alley, the cafe opens out and up. It almost feels like a garden party at your eclectic aunt's house. It feels fun and buzzes with chatter and energy. Table service is friendly and attentive but not at all intrusive. As well as a menu of regular favourites, there is always a substantial specials menu. Vegan and gluten free options are well marked. The smoothies and juices come served in mason jars with handles and wide straws. The serve is large enough to have you sipping before, during and after your meal. Local favourite Goodiesons Beers are also available, as well as organic wine from Battle of Bosworth. The wait for meals is under ten minutes, even when it is very busy. To pass the time there are cookbooks to browse or card games on the tables to keep you entertained. Mr Wino's green curry looked really impressive, with fat, fresh prawns (tails on) and a mixture of black & basmati rice. The sauce was flavoursome with Thai basil, a hint of chilli and lime juice and the veggies still had bite. The Veggie Slice special was a frittata of sweet potato & zuchinni plus black rice. It was a large serve and tasty napped with a generous portion of basil sauce. The side salad was napped with tasty balsamic dressing and a crunchy seed & pepita mix. The choc-orange cheesecake is raw and vegan and totally delightful. A date & nut base gives way to a so smooth chocolatey interior and a rich choc-orange ganache scattered with cocoa nibs. Each time I have dined at The Fleurieu Pantry I have been impressed by it's garden party atmosphere, table service, luxe handwash & cream in the bathroom, eat local / low waste philosophy, vegan options and secret hidey-hole access way. There's a lot to love here.

Bought a chicken but and it was absolutely delicious. The service took a few minutes but there…read morewhere alot of people's orders. Nice big windows help attract natural light but not to much light. Very highly recommend eating here

The food was cold the eggs were undercoooked the service was late and poor. order was made wrong…read more coffee was poor. do not recommend

Nice little cafe that is improving all the time. The first time I went was not so impressive - the…read moremenu was small, the staff were not as attentive and they did not charge the right amount at the end of the night. But now, the staff are great, the menu is diverse and the atmosphere is great. The cafe contains several photographs and paintings from Italy and Europe. This artwork certainly adds a lot of character to the place, as does the comfortable seating near the back of the restaurant. The first time I went, the menu was virtually all seafood. Now there are many other dinner options including pizzas and pasta. I haven't tried these new options yet but they certainly look great. One item that has my attention for my next visit is the Quattro Formmagi (four cheese pizza). They also now have a range of vegetarian pasta options too. Before their new menu, I tried their fish and chips. The chips were decent and fairly crispy with a salad that seemed reasonably fresh too. The fish was decent in size and had a nice thin batter. One thing was that there was not quite enough tartare sauce. I went for breakfast after they introduced their new menu and had their pancakes. For $8, they were quite impressive. They were very fluffy and were served with cream and maple syrup. The edge of the pancake is nice and crispy. I also tried a hot chocolate as well (on a different occasion not to get a sugar overload). The hot chocolate is made with chocolate syrup which does give it quite a rich flavour.

The first time we have been here. The food is excellent. The staff are very friendly and the…read moreservice is good. Its popularity means that it's a bit difficult to hear each other talking at times. Otherwise, a great place to come for a meal. We will definitely come back here again.

my meal was unsatisfying and i would not order it again please try to get the pies cooked because…read moremine was cold i am outraged and would appreciate if you change it immediately.

Great venue with beautiful location. Interesting tasty food and great coffee. Very friendly staff.read more

I have driven past this little cafe a few times and always been curious to what it's like. Today I…read morewent for a quick morning coffee and cake. Unfortunately coffee isn't the best I've ever had but it's not the worst. I tried the cinnamon tea cake, it was okay but I'm not sold on it. Customer service out standing, lady who served me was friendly and welcoming and informative of the selection of cakes (side note - they have delicious GF options for those who live GF). The shop itself, I see what they are trying to do with the vintage look and it's kinda cute and quirky. I will come back mainly to try their all day breakfast menu on offer! I'll add to my review when that happens.

A bit daggy and not the best coffee ever, but their homemade cake and biscuits are always yummoread more

Caesars Cafe was one of those places I avoided like the plague, I went once when it was under a…read moredifferent name, and I had a "why would I bother" attitude. There were plenty of other choices, and I didn't want to waste my time here. But after a failed attempt to eat at Deep Blue Cafe down the road (they don't feed you to well when they're closed), and a quick drive around to see that most other local places are closed on a Monday night, we settled for Caesars. On top of being open on a Monday night, they also have an all you can eat pizza and pasta buffet for just $12.90. Kids eat free. It wasn't our type of thing, but a lot of people seemed to be enjoying it. Instead we picked from the specials menu, a Mediterranean lamb tasting platter and a reef and beef. Both meats were cooked perfectly, and the meals were far better than we expected, but they also didn't blow you away. With the lamb platter things like slightly too dry bread, cheap tasting olives, and an overly garlic yoghurt sauce meant that it was a perfectly nice meal, but just not something to rave about. It seems they have people in the kitchen who know their stuff, but perhaps not the best quality produce. The place itself has that real $9.90 cafe feel. It actually wouldn't have seemed out of place with a giant kids playground A la Wiggley Worms or Play and Fun. But it's a great place for families. There's plenty of room so you're not all squished together, and if the kids end up making a bit of extra noise no body really minds. One of the fun things to do is try and spot the famous faces morphed onto the gladiator mural they have along one all. So far ones we've spotted include Tom Hanks, David Duchovney, Osama Bin Laden (seriously), and a possible Mark Twain. Caesars is nothing special, but it won't be the worst meal you've had, in fact it might actually be quite nice.

For years this place was frequently our place to go for breakfast on a Saturday morning. The people…read moreare really nice and the food was great. Especially the scrambled eggs and the coffee. the last four times we have been there my cappuccino has fudge chocolate squirted on it and the scrambled eggs are well over cooked and brown. I kept thinking the would return back to how it was but it hasn't. I don't care how fancy the art is, a cappuccino does not have liquid chocolate on it. Plus you were great with the food. What happened? have scrambled eggs at Dee Dees and see the difference.

Another cafe hidden in the back streets of suburbia which is popular with both locals and cyclists…read morepassing through. I enjoyed the Spanish omelette and chai latte for brunch. It was very tasty and filling. The staff were friendly and service was prompt. I'd love to come back again to try what else is on the menu.

Nope, nope, and just nope…read more The Summerhouse has been a cafe staple at Colonnades for as long as I can remember. It's always evoked memories of grandparents eating coffee and cake. So today mum and I decided to give it a go. I'm wishing we hadn't. I do know that it was sold a few years ago and maybe that's why it has gone downhill, but I'll be surprised if it's around for much longer. While the staff were friendly and efficient, the coffee and the food is just bad. Both mum and I ordered a "baked" potato and a large latte. I say "baked" as I'm fairly sure that the potatoes were microwaved and then just topped with salad. The cheese wasn't even melted. It was just grated cheese all over the plate, with a warm potato underneath and salad. The plates looked dirty. Not covered in food or anything but more greasy fingerprints and the coffee was burned and bitter with bad foam. In this day an age, you can't get away with poor coffee. People now know what a good coffee is. Verdict: this place needs an overhaul. It's got potential, but coffee training is a must at the very least and whoever prepares the food needs to ask themselves "is this what I would want?" I won't be back anytime soon.

Hmmm. I've tried…read morethis coffee club many times in the past and have frequently been disappointed. Went back today with assurances that with the new manager on duty it had improved greatly from my previous encounters, and it has in fact... but not to a level that I'd like to go back and try it again. My Cappuccino was average and lacking in flavour, as was the cinnamon french toast that I tried. The toast was chewy with barely a taste of cinnamon, most of the flavour from the strawberries and maple syrup that were extras. We were here with my nanna who is currently in a wheelchair, and the coffee club is actually a good place in this kind of circumstance as there is enough room surrounding to park wheelchairs or prams, which is not the case for some of the other coffee shops located in the centre so there is a positive!

My number one choice for food and/or coffee in colonnades. The food and coffee are always…read morefantastic, the service is great and it's child friendly. I just had a long black which was perfect and not at all bitter like it can be at other cafés. I had this with a ciabatta roll in a combo deal which was great value - around $10 I think. Tastiest ciabatta roll ever, pastrami and coleslaw is an excellent combo and was the perfect size. Even though it's right in the middle of the shopping centre with people walking by all the time it still manages to have a relaxing feel about it. Plenty of seating including lots of comfortable couches. The staff are very friendly and never appear bored or negative. My mum has very specific dietary requirements so she always has to ask for the food to be adjusted. Not once have the staff had a problem with that and some of them have even got to know what she can and can't eat before she even asks. There's a small play area to keep kids entertained and they also serve baby cinos and a good kids menu. Unlike some cafés the kids menu is much more appealing and isn't too unhealthy.