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.

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

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

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.

We had the Benedict Diablo and the Breakfast Burrito. They we both delicious. Good value for money…read moreand the coffee was good too. Definitely worth a stop for a bite to eat.

First time in McLaren Vale. We chose this Cafe due to a number of people inside, seemed to have…read moremore than the other cafe's in the area. We enjoyed a very nice pepperoni pizza, with a well made tasty coffee. We found the service was friendly and helpful. Understandable a number of customers enjoying lunch, as the menu had good affordable options. We left very satisfied and pleased this was the Cafe we chose.

Harry's deli is my favourite new addition to Mclaren Vale. It's interior is cool and full of timber…read morewith a real industrial feel. There's a large outdoor seating area and limited seating inside with a few tables seating 4/5 and a long table through the middle of the deli. The staff are attentive and they made insanely good coffees (in addicted to their chai lattes). The menu has something for most tastes- big platters featuring locally sourced meats and cheeses, focaccias, salads and cakes to name a few. Prices are pretty standard, some may think the platters a bit overpriced but they are actually very filling. These guys are very passionate about supporting businesses on the Fleurieu Peninsula and in SA. So many of my favourite producers feature on the menu- say cheese, Four winds chocolate, swell beer, dawn patrol coffee roasters, spice girlz and fine and dandy Teahouse. It's the perfect place to kick back with a coffee, have a long lunch or a sneaky wine (because it's attached to Wirra Wirra, one of the best wineries going around). This has become a local haunt and we are here all the time!

Great place for a bit of nosh and fab wine... find their choice of…read moreCoffee a bit bitter, but you can always choose the hot chic instead!

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.

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

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.