Stopped in here a couple of days ago after a coffee cafe close by was too busy closing up "early" to serve me. That does seem to be an Adelaide business disease for food establishments-they start shutting things down 30 minutes before they actually close. It's irritating.
So, looking around and wanting a coffee and cake in the late afternoon I spied this place. Honestly, I didn't have high hopes for a hotel cafe. But it seemed that it was The Avenues or nothing.
Well, it just goes to show how wrong I could be--I had a delightful coffee and cake episode--so good, I'll go back next time I am in the area.
I entered the cafe dining area. There were a few people having coffees-that was a good sign. I was greeted promptly as I looked at the cake display. The passion fruit cheesecake looked yummy, so I ordered that and a 3-shot latte (their mugs were big, but not my usual 4-shot worthy size).
I grabbed a table and a few minutes later the server brought me my coffee and cake. The platter had a few blueberries and a syrup swatch and some whipped cream. Looked great-see my photo. And the latte was excellent. I later discovered that they had a coffee and cake special 8 am-to-late for $6.50. What a deal.
If you are in the area, try this place out. They have a nice outdoor seating area too.
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