Maxwell's Organic Grocery was awesome. The food was awesome, I had their baked goods and no…read morecomplaints. Service was quick and friendly. Would recommend.

The friendly service combined with fresh, mostly local fruit, veg, and meat make this a delightful…read morecafe and grocery. While the food selection is small it is very fresh and cooked to order. The staff are friendly snd engaging, cleaning constantly so that there is no wait for the outdoor seating. If you are seeking a wholesome meal after morning spent at the nearby beach you should definitely pop in for a snack or sweet treat. You will not be disappointed. The middle size portion of cauliflower "fried rice" salad was perfect for a hungry girl (me)! My hubs was completely satisfied by the organic, grass fed hamburger and even raved about it the next day (!!), this from a man who is hard to please when it comes to burgers, if that tells you anything. If visiting Aldinga and wanting something fresh, delicious, and different than the usual fish and chips stop in and give it a go.

The thing about this place is that it sort of feels more like a takeaway shop as opposed to a café…read more Well, it is sort of café as well since you can sit here and indulge in a pot of tea, but the also have a number of other things on offer that you generally don't find in your average fish and chip outlets. Yeah, this place was rather nice, and being close to the beach as well also helps, but that is probably why it happens to be one of those takeaway places.

I have eaten here about 10 times over 2 years and the food is amazing…read more The cafe itself is like a big fish n chip shop with seating so don't expect to be amazed with ambiance when coming here What does make it special is the food and people. The menu is basic with burgers and wraps getting a strong showing but don't let that turn you off as they all taste great. If you have kids this is a really great venue as well. I just wish I lived closer to this gem as a typical visit takes a 20min drive for me

We stopped in for lunch as a part of a wine tasting tour. While it doesn't look like much from the…read moreoutside it is very welcoming once you walk through the front door. While it is pretty casual inside the food is much more than you might expect from what looks like a shack on the beach. We enjoyed the fish of the day, grilled served with a few chips and salad. We also shared a tomato salad entree and some bread. Food was fresh, high quality and perfectly prepared. Portions were very reasonable - this is not a place where you need to order an appetizer instead of a main course to avoid over eating. Service was very warm and welcoming and you just can't beat the view. If you want to eat inside away from the heat, advance reservations are essential. Recommended.

The white building on the top of the cliff, known to us all as the Star of Greece…read more The Star of Greece is famed for its' view of the ocean, being perched right on the cliffs above Port Willunga Beach. It is also famous for its' seafood, and seasonal, local produce driven food and wine menu. Recently, the Star had a makeover which has resulted in even better views of the ocean from every table, and a contemporary, bright feel. Local art adds colour. Before perusing the Autumn menu, we opt for a glass of bubbles out on the deck, which you can also book to dine upon. Service is friendly, chatty but not obtrusive. We are kept informed and engaged in chat when there was a bit of a delay for our mains to come out, which was good customer service. Tables are set classically with white cloths, and a little bit of nature in the form of a potted succulent. Nice glassware for sparkling, whites and reds is offered. Chef sends with his compliments an amuse bouche of tiny smoked potato cubes, smoked mascarpone, and a lightly spiced potato crisp. A little mouthful of heaven smoky, crunchy, potato still al dente with bite, and not over seasoned with salt. Crumbed croquettes of 'brandade' or salt cod are served with fresh crab meat, potato mousse, smoked roe and sprinkled with spiced powders ($18). My MIL loved it! Mr Wino's special of the day ($16) was white anchovies presented in their own tin, with a garlic mayo and toasts. Gone in mere seconds! Pumpkin tofu ($16) is not a 'true' tofu as there is no soy in it. In fact, this is far better! You can taste the pure flavour of every ingredient. The tofu is silken and wobbling and rich with pure, savoury pumpkin flavour. Seed crisp is crunchy and studded with roasted pepitas. Savoury Japanese pumpkin is also served roasted over coals, with just a hint of sweetness. MIL opts for the Star of Greece classic, Kangaroo Island battered whiting, chunky hand cut chips, watermelon salad and sauce gribiche ($33). Pretty in pink, my house made fettuccine is stained with an earthy but not overly flavoursome pink beetroot sauce, sprinkled with toasted walnuts and adorned with a slice of heirloom yellow beetroot ($29). As pretty as it was, it was a little cold, and while I polished off the lot it wasn't as flavoursome as my pumpkin starter. Glorious greens. For an extra vitamin boost we also have a serving of the seasonal veggies, with truffle oil and roasted walnuts ($10), which is perfectly cooked, glossy and fragrant from the truffle oil. We were all happy to eat our greens! Afterwards or before, the beach beckons. A stroll along the orange cliffs with sand beneath your toes is very good for the soul, and for digestion!

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

The Old Vine Cafe is a coffee shop / bar / restaurant in "Old Aldinga". It is positioned close to…read morethe intersection between Old Coach Rd and Quinliven Rd, and there is plenty of free parking at the cafe or next door in the open & unmarked lot. We popped in for a quick afternoon coffee one weekend and there was a local singer/songwriter providing free entertainment for diners. The building is a beautiful heritage cottage that has been tastefully renovated inside. There is a substantial garden out the back for outdoor dining. We had one soy cappucino and a doppio (double piccolo latte) and they were fine, a bit milky but filled a need. The folk in the annexed dining room sounded like they were having a great time. I'd like to return to experience that first hand.

A true hidden gem, great food with good hosts, what more could you ask for. Food allergies no…read moreproblems either and live music on Sundays, the place to enjoy life.

The staff are super friendly and even when they are absolutely slammed with customers they are…read morestill always smiling. The food at Annie's is super delicious and it never takes long to be delivered to the table. They have a sweet's cabinet to die for, if you have a sweet tooth, don't eat too much beforehand. Must be great as we keep coming back & they are always busy.

we dined at Breeze last Saturday night and enjoyed the experience. Food was good nice atmosphere…read moreand staff very friendly. I would like to particularly mention our waitress a young lady who was exceptional, well skilled and had a lovely personality. service with a smile. Gaylene Haskett

I will AVIOD this place in future. Ordered a 300g steak rare, got 200g of well done steak and…read moreliterarily a third of it was gristle. The waitress was shocked when I showed her and said she would take a photo and send it to the supplier but then proceeded to YELL at me when I asked for a discount on the steak only. I wasn't asking for it for free, I was asking to only pay for what was edible. She was rude, spoke and yelled over the top of me. finally got $3 off the steak after standing my ground. Ripped OFF! I have been there buying juices and drinks multiple times a week so I'm a good customer. I will NOT be going back

Honestly, this place deserved points simply for the gorgeous dog that seems to just wander around…read morehere. Then again, the dog aside (which is hard to ignore mind you, especially since it seems to be perpetually hungry), they also have some absolutely awesome beers here, but then again it is a craft brewery. Yeah, they also do food, but once again most breweries also do that. This is certainly a little gem that happens to be incredibly popular.

One afternoon when heading on a joy ride to Normanville we passed through the charming historical…read moretown of Myponga. High on the old butter factory facade - a welcome beacon calling us within it's walls. A fluffy, smiling Samoyed face. Even better was the encouraging word that sealed the deal, 'brewery'! Smiling Samoyed Brewery has been lovingly transformed from it's former life as Myponga Brewery by husband and wife Simon Dunstone and Kate Henning. The charming rustic-styled barn opened in November 2012, and was listed in Adelaide Now's Top 10 Beer Gardens in December 2013. The namesakes act as the welcoming committee, usually lounging in the front gardens. Wrap around verandas provide a variety of seating styles for groups large & small, sun worshippers and the pink-prone. From the back verandah there is a panoramic view of the Myponga reservoir which hosts golden sunsets, swans and the occasional kangaroo. The brewery itself is visible from inside, through large picture windows, and it's produce available on tap, as take away, and on some of the most unique and hand made tasting paddles I've had the fortune to come across. All of the beers we tried were great. The Dark Ale has coffee and chocolate flavours and nice light hop bitterness to clean it up. The 12 Paws American Pale Ale has medium hop-bitterness with nice maltiness that makes it refreshing in the sun. The First Batch American Pale Ale had more floral notes, including banana flower. Wood fired pizzas laden with local produce, like Alexandrina Cheese, are the specialty here. The pizzas are a good size, with nice wood oven char on the crust but not too bubbled or charred. In true Italian style the toppings aren't overwhelmed by cheese making this a healthier than normal option. The woodfired pizzas are ably supported by tasting platters with the season's & region's finest, like Adelaide Hills avocados, metwurst, Alexandrina carraway Gouda, and salt & pepper calamari. All is fresh and flavoursome, the calamari crunchy, sweet and tender. Before or after dining & taking in the live music & views over the reservoir, take some time to wander through the old butter factory markets. There are books, antiques, tools, home made jams and crafts, hot chilli sauces, an art gallery and local eggs.

As we were heading down south I decided to pull in here to grab a coffee, namely because the last…read moretime we were in Willunga, it was the evening and all the coffee shops were closed. I rather liked this place, namely because of the service, but also having good coffee helped as well. This was one of those charming places on the main street, though it was rather quiet when we passed through. Still, as a place for coffee it is pretty cool.

I have had a number of coffees here lately, and they do vary…read more The best coffee maker I would say is the owner. I just wish she would train all the junior burgers up to make them just as good!! Wish list!! Her coffees are close to perfection so I'm not giving 5 stars until the others are up to scratch

Great staff, great coffee but wish the menu would change a bit more…read moreOften... always a pleasent visit