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Joans Pantry

3.7 (11 reviews)
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Open • 8:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Quiet
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Richie K.

Continuing the theme, yes I too used to come here as a little tacker. They still offer bags of mixed lollies and are the perfect distance from the nearby playground and creekside walking tracks but these days I head in here for a their great coffees! More recently they've expanded with an outdoor seating area nestled into the surrounding bush and have also established a local community kitchen garden on the back of their land. My tip stop for a coffee then take a walk along the beautiful creek side walking tracks.

Bright and light
Melanie K.

Let me start by stating that I love the new cafe! The front counter area is much bigger and features a cool lime green wall. The waiting area for takeaway is much bigger with a few seats to sit at too. The dine in area is beautiful with ample seating and a fresh, clean, open bright and airy feel to it - love the polished concrete floors. What I love the most though is the inclusion of bathroom amenities! No longer do you have to toddle off to the park when you need to go :) Okay,,so now for the rest. This was their first day back trading since the rebulid and it was busy! Taking that into consideration they were doing a great job. Love that they have a variety of different milks available for coffees, and gluten free options for most meals. The menu selection looks good - although I didn't order food today. I did order a smoothie, and after initially being disappointed that it was not as healthy an option as I thought (it has icecream in it), once I voiced my doubt about ordering it, the lady serving me did offer a number of alternatives. In the end my 2 year old son drank it anyways, but the teency bit I got was not bad. More milkshake than smoothie, but that's just my opinion. The coffee I ordered. Tall, almond milk flat white, was strong, but not bitter and definitely gave me my morning kick! I did miss the healthy treats they usually have in the display cabinet, but I was reassured that they will be back soon. If you're in the area, want a good coffee, friendly service and a nice enclosed park to take the kids to after, absolutely make a stop at Joans. Its an institution in Hawthorndene :)

Michelle M.

My introduction to Joans Pantry happened when I was a little tacker. My mum was big on food-bribes and this little gem was on the hike to gran-mamas in the Adelaide Hills. It may have kept me quiet until Crafers, which was likely blessed relief to the parental units. I've always remembered it and stop in if I happen to be in the area. It's smack bang between an oval, a kids park and tennis courts and acts as both a cafe and deli. The hot chocolates are good, the cakes even better. It's goodness is enhanced by the fact there's no comparable shops (that I know of) between Blackwood and half-way to Stirling. In a nutshell - your local or out of the way deli/cafe!

Tree climbers opposite Joan's Pantry
Darren K.

First time for me since the renovations which are fantastic ! Warm, inviting and the perfect view across to the oval. Very nicely made coffee and the food is reasonably priced. Will be coming back.

Great service, very relaxing, good food and coffee

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Nice food and staff. Not so good not so bad. The place has cozy feel as it's located among the woods. Carpark is at the front.

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The Little Leaf & Bean

The Little Leaf & Bean

4.1(9 reviews)
0.5 km•Blackwood
•$

The Leaf 'n' Bean is a sweet little spot secluded off the main street of Blackwood in a small…read morecollection of shops near the local Rec centre. The cafe channels a hipster vibe with mismatched furniture and an eclectic use of items as display cases, but the owners have really maximised the space here whilst allowing the patrons to have enough breathing room. Staff are friendly in store and always up for a chat and happy to give you their recommendations on food or tea blend options. The Menu has a good range of breakfast and light lunch options and vegetarians will find themselves relatively well looked after. I'm a big fan of their pancakes (which are really pikelets) as they are very generous on the portion sizes as well as topping options. The coffee here is a wee bit bitter for my own liking but their lattes are crazy creamy. The Litttle Leaf also mixes their own tea blends you can buy in store, whilst I'm not a tea drinker myself, friends have assured me it is top notch. The Leaf 'n' Bean also puts on regular events with live music, exhibitions and dessert nights on their cards. Worth the trip up the hill, check out their Facebook page to see what is happening instore.

Only 15 minutes out of the city up Belair Rd this little spot really feels like you are in a quaint…read morecountry town cafe. Homemade cakes, muffins and slices (a large range of those being gluten free) taste like nanna has baked them herself. We tried the "Lemon Situation," GF Orange and Almond Cake and GF Apple and Rhubarb Crumble muffin thing and were all impressed and received our sweet quota for the week. The Iced Coffees were very creamy and rich with vanilla ice cream - made with real coffee but perhaps a tad too sweet for me. The atmosphere of this cafe is comfortable with a range of seating options from couches to large share tables and cushioned seats in the corner. They also have a lovely courtyard for sitting in during the day. The staff are incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive and seem to really love where they work. I didn't manage to try their breakfast or simple lunch options of soup, sandwiches and quiche etc on the menu but will definitely be back.

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The Little Leaf & Bean - Teapot decorations

Teapot decorations

The Little Leaf & Bean - Teapot decorations

Teapot decorations

The Little Leaf & Bean - Happy Easter!

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Hillbilly's Cafe - Eggs Benedict

Hillbilly's Cafe

4.0(10 reviews)
0.6 km•Blackwood
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What an awesome little find this was, although I can't take credit for doing so (thanks Bec). It's…read morea cute (in a good way), cozy little spot with fresh, tasty, well priced food, a great range of drinks and friendly, welcoming service. Try the Caramel Shake with a shot of espresso (Dirty Caramel Shake?) for something deliciously different and apparently the Insane Stack is amazing (if you like Avocado) although I couldn't go past the classic Eggs Benedict.

This little cafe sits on the main street of Blackwood, opposite the Coles supermarket. I have had…read morefood and coffee here a few times and they are consistently great. The decor is as the name suggests and quite simple but lots of seating with also spots outside. Magazines and papers to read if you get the time on the weekend. The food: I have had eggs benedict here, great sauce and well cooked eggs - the mexican nachos are to die for! SO yummy and not too spicy - they came as a recommendation from our waitress, Marie. She also suggested the mexican jacket potato but I went with nachos. :) Marie was very helpful, very patient with my indecisiveness! Also one of the few places that sell hot dogs! I have gone with the Hillbilly's special before with avocado, tomato, cheese and aioli and their special sauce - so delicious! I love a good hot dog and its a decent portion too. As you can probably tell, I have always had consistently good food here and I just love Blackwood so I come here often. I forgot to mention the juices are also pretty good - go the immune boost! Only negative is that the hours are not always consistent - the manager sometimes will close if its not busy. I completely understand but as a consumer this can make it hard to plan a visit.

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Hillbilly's Cafe - INSANE STACK breakfast

INSANE STACK breakfast

Hillbilly's Cafe
Hillbilly's Cafe - View from the inside Cafe dining area

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View from the inside Cafe dining area

Dear Daisy - The fritters

Dear Daisy

4.7(23 reviews)
8.4 km•Goodwood
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Dear Daisy, I'm…read morewriting this review to you today to let you know that I very much appreciated your hospitality today over lunch. You are so lucky to be set in such a beautiful little neighbourhood, so close to the industrial train lines but tucked away amongst all those cute Goodwood cottages. The cute embroidered chair cushions and large wooden tables was a nice detail you added to my lunch experience. Although your prices are a little bit more than your standard cafe, the choice you provided was great for lunch. And you must have known I'm a fan of an all day brunch too. My coffee was smooth and lunch of citrus smashed avo on rye with smoked salmon and fetta was fresh and zingy. My dining partner's pulled pork bun with potato salad looked lovely too. Thank you for friendly and speedy service. I look forward to catching up again soon. Best wishes, Chloe

Imagine the excitement coursing through my veins when a brand spanking new cafe (with all the…read morehipster/trendy trimmings) opens up 5 doors down from my house, and dearest Daisy, you passed my expectations for a local with flying colours. Dear Daisy occupies the space left by the Leah St Deli and is right on the tram line next to the Forestville tram stop next to the hairdressers. I've popped in and out of here a number of times for coffee and have been most satisfied with smooth flat whites and spicy long blacks and am always pleased with the sparkly service and cheery staff. The menu here is catered to the breakfast/brunch crew (all day breakfast, huzzah!) but Dear Daisy is developing a great lunch menu. The selection features all your standards for brekkie and lunch has a mix of wraps and rolls as well as some great specials (pulled pork buns, zucchini fritters anyone?) and over the past week since its opened I've seen the menu change and evolve. Lunching here I had a pulled pork bun with coleslaw with potato salad on the side, the pork was soft and tender and the potato salad had pickles (yay!) with yumminess all round. Pricing is quite reasonable and on the cheap side for the Goodwood area. Really looking forward to getting round to breakfast here and with 7am opening on the weekdays, I'm thinking a post night duty pick me up breakfast treat is in order!

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Dear Daisy - The big veg

The big veg

Dear Daisy - TheBenny

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Dear Daisy - Cinnamon French Toast with Bacon, Canadian Maple Syrup and Ice Cream (and Eggs Benedict in the background)

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Cinnamon French Toast with Bacon, Canadian Maple Syrup and Ice Cream (and Eggs Benedict in the background)

Patch Kitchen & Garden - Cute spaces with design inspired by garden sheds of old.

Patch Kitchen & Garden

4.5(12 reviews)
9.4 km•Stirling
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Wow i love this place Patch d I've taken lots of my friends there and all of them have loved the…read moreowner, Belle a d her husband d Andrew, the chef. His bread is cooked on an outdoor bonfire, daily and is delightful as charred on the outside a d crunchy. I aim to visit every week and have managed to achieve this these past 3 months or so. Belle is warm And moves around so quickly, service is quick and food very hot. Homemade pasta meals my daughters love as do I. The starters are out of this world like cherry tomatoes covered with Greek yoghurt and olive oil. Outdoors is also glorious surrounded by very tall trees. 10 stars if 10 is excellent Anne Rosewarne

*I shall preface this review by saying that I've only ever eaten here when it's been sunny/warm…read moreenough to sit outside* I'm going to give Patch a five. For my liking, they do a ripper brekky, the service is friendly and the atmosphere is typical of this end of the hills - easygoing, but with just a splash of 'nose-in-the-air', which I find very amusing. Before we first went (2nd day they were open) we had heard they were trying to push the kid friendly vibe. Although they seem to cater for the young mum audience, according to reports I've heard come from the owners, the young mum crowd stopping in for a coffee once or twice a week doesn't pay the bills, so they are trying to expand their clientel to include people who will buy cocktails and spend money! Fair enough too. I hope this place has legs and is around for a while; The old indian restaurant in this spot seemed to thrive for years, whereas other restaurant spots in the same area of Stirling have a very hard time, turning over every couple of years. Seems like you're doing the right thing at the moment Patchies, keep it up! And to any of you curious about somewhere to go in the hills for a bite, with or without kids, get into patch. Well worth a look!

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Patch Kitchen & Garden - Patch's historic building between Stirling and Aldgate villages in the Adelaide Hills

Patch's historic building between Stirling and Aldgate villages in the Adelaide Hills

Patch Kitchen & Garden - Slow cooked harissa rubbed lamb shoulder quinoa spring salad

Slow cooked harissa rubbed lamb shoulder quinoa spring salad

Patch Kitchen & Garden - Rice Crumbed Salt & Pepper Enoki mushrooms and wakame salad

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Rice Crumbed Salt & Pepper Enoki mushrooms and wakame salad

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