Lets be honest, nothing good happens in Happy Valley. McDonald's closes early, the phone reception…read moreis balls, and our "trendy burger bar" is about as tasty as Grandmas overcooked canned veggies with added unworkable opening hours to boot (thank you Jesus that we have Fudds close by!). But the Gooby Goose is a breath of fresh air! The coffee is so delicious that I'd consider bathing myself in it if they made large enough containers! Seriously, this place rivals my favourite over at Delicia O'Halloran Hill. The place is cute, the staff are friendly, and I'm yet to have a bad coffee there, highly recommend!

Brand new cute little coffee shop opened in the Happy Valley shopping centre. Really nice coffee, a…read moreselection of cakes and foods really friendly staff. Such a cute little place... support local and Check them out:) they also do other milk options, have a seating area and seem to be already quite popular. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and need a caffeine fix!

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

DeeDee's is an unassuming new cafe in Morphett Vale that does tasty food. The table setting was…read morenice, other decor was average, but that's not what I look for in a cafe. I had the Hashbrown Stack and was really impressed with the taste (although the bacon could have been crispier). Their hollandaise sauce was one of the best I've ever had. I also had a chocolate milkshake which was fantastic. My husband had the beef burger and was less impressed, there was no caramelisation on the patty and the bacon wasn't crispy. My daughter's open melt looked quite nice and the accompanying chips were good. A look at their Facebook page tells us that they make most of their baked goods in-house (the sausage rolls looked particularly tasty). I look forward to trying more of their menu.

My absolute favourite little cafe right now to go for brunch or breakfast or lunch or any excuse…read morereally. I have gotten to the point where each weekend I crave their eggs florentine, or really want their smashed avo! Their coffee is unbelievable I recommend their "depth charge" coffee, absolutely delicious! Don't let the surroundings put you off the place either, yes it's not in I guess an appealing spot to passers by. But it really is a hidden little gem! Go eat there, have coffee there you won't regret it!

The best bakery in the known universe. Marvelous and tasty food, especially the Ned Kelly pies.read more

Good bakery with a nice range of products which go beyond the usual white bread. Vegan options are…read moreavailable. The cakes here a very nice and the croissants are quite good. Coffee is also available and every thing is priced well.

Wow, what an odd little place! It is located amongst an industrial precinct in Lonsdale, and is an…read moreunexpected gem. We originally visited here as part of the Rendezvous markets, but that has unfortunately now closed. The upside is that Crossant D'Or Bakery has now decided to open every Saturday, which is great if you're looking for cheap pastries and coffee ;) My favourite is the almond croissant - full size for only $1!! That is not a typo - it's really $1. We also love the tray of 12 mini croissants (6 almond and 6 chocolate) for only $6, and a bonus is the good coffee (not sure if they stock soy milk - I had a very good long black). Croissant D'Or supplies cafes and the Central Markets, so is not really set up to be a stand-alone cafe - this is why the produce is so cheap, and why the seating is a bit daggy. It's a shame the Rendezvous Markets weren't sustainable, but I think this is because they concentrated more on the produce itself rather than the ambience ... and although this sounds shallow, ambience is a very important in making these sorts of markets popular. All in all, I think we will be frequenting Croissant D'Or quite regularly ... good for my wallet, but not necessarily for my waistline ;)

Who would've thunk it? A real life French patisserie in the middle of an industrial estate! Then…read moreagain, Croissant D'Or Bakery is more of a 'working bakery' than high-end patisserie cafe, with the majority of their product ending up at local eating establishments. And probably being sold on for some considerable mark-up. This is one of these hidden jewels of the south, where you can grab a delectably flaky almond pastry and creamy latte for a fraction of what it will cost you at one of your more fancy establishments. It's worth seeking out this place early on a Saturday morning if only to grab a $6 tray chock full of croissant-y goodies; plain, chocolate and almond. And of course, you need to get one to eat then and there as well! The only downfall of this place (besides it's slightly difficult to get to location), is the general atmos. As I mentioned before, this is a working bakery set on an industrial estate. There are seats outside, but they are few and far between. The view is of the surrounding warehouses, with some old cracked cement pots with a few token plants for greenery. The music is also of some questionable taste at time - you'll have a few charming Parisian cafe tunes, but then mysteriously Zamfir will suddenly bust some panpipe moves. You can't help but think that with a little more careful planning, some more care taken with the outside decor and keeping up with the oh-so-French-chic musique that this bakery could become a real trendy hit with the Southerners. However, until then, I will continue to go for the amazing pastries, great coffee and friendly service. It's worth the trip through the sea of industry, for the best croissants in town. (Probably the same one you've just bout for triple the price at your local cafe!)

Finicky Fingers is a nice little coffee shop in the new Woodcroft Mall. Situated right at the…read moreentrance to the mall, this coffee shop is decked out with funky furniture, cool decorations and outdoor seating for the nicer summer months. I have ordered a iced chocolate twice from there. On both occasions, they came out perfectly presented with chocolate powder and whipped cream layered on top. Unlike other coffee shops, the iced chocolate didn't taste like it was made from cheap chocolate powder. It actually tasted like it was made with something much nicer. They also can use skim milk, which I find much nicer than the full cream variety. The little shop can get quite busy from time to time, however if you pick your timing nicely, it can be nice and quiet. It generally isn't too noisy in there too, which is always good for when you are having a conversation. They also have a nice range of cakes, sandwiches and croissants - the typical coffee shop offerings. I have my eye on a particular slice of cake they have on offer which I am interested in trying next time I am there. Pricing is on par with other establishments and the staff are good. The wait time is good too, but varies (as you would assume) depending on the number of people in the cafe.

This is a really good place to eat, you can get basically anything and if you make a mistake they…read moremake it again!

I have been loving meals here at Boatshed Cafe, and upgraded to 5 stars accordingly ... all except…read moreone thing - the S L O W service! I'm afraid that a super-long wait for a fairly basic meal last Friday night has made me downgrade them slightly to 4 stars. I think what has happened is that they are super busy, but just don't have the staff to cope with the orders. The staff who are there are lovely - but they need at least one more in the kitchen, and another on the floor. Oh, and they obviously need a larger pizza oven! What worries me is that they have spent a lot of money on upgrading the verandah area, and have also renovated upstairs - how can they service these extra people??? PS - a very long wait for food with a grumpy 6 year old when the temperatures are soaring outside is not very fun :P

Finding this place is as rewarding as finding a coin in the sand with a metal detector. Tucked down…read morea long road hidden from everyone but the locals it sits contently amongst the coastal hillside. Growing up in the area the building has never been used to its full potential until now, previously having been a deli and empty for some time prior. The inside and deck area are at a super high standard reminding me of renovated pubs like the Hilton and Highway in style, clean and modern. Whilst the deck is closed it's dog friendly to our suprise! Now onto the food and drink... They weren't messing with us when it came to portion sizes with the large coffees being just that for once! Yes FINALLY! The burgers were fantastic and both under $15, though we were devastated we missed the breakfast deadline of 11.30. I had the quinoa and kindey bean burger and it was delicious, the service was great and I can't find fault on this place. Brilliant and worth a trip to the area for the adjoining nature walk as well

Heard from a few friends that live locally that we should give esculent a try as we really lack…read moregood food options in the area, so tonight we gave it a crack for the first time. First impression was it's got a very take away vibe to the shop itself which isn't a bad thing at all, just the standard fish and chip shot style counter and some seated area to the right of the store with a big screen tv which is a good touch for those who want to eat in. We ordered the esculent burger and small chips which came out in about 10 minutes from ordering and very fresh. The chips themself were fantastic and we loved the fact they had a selection of chilli sauces too! To the burger.... it was OK. Certainly not bad at all but just lacked a little bit of flavor for us, it was very fresh and pretty good value but just needed a bit more punch to the taste. Wouldn't mind trying some other menu items to see what they're like too.

Great food for both dine in & takeaway. Burgers are full of goodness & certainly fill that spot!…read moreBeautiful & clean premises well worth trying out if you are feeling hungry & in the southern suburbs.

Relatives who live Hallett Cove as do I recommended them and as I was passing by, after visiting…read morethem, I parked and went. I was so astonished and mind-blown by the arrays of magnificent-looking choices I only bought a vanilla slice because my head was spinning. It was utterly wonderful, so the next day I went back, bought a gluten-free chocolate brownie because it was the only choccy brownie I saw, and a chocolate croissant. Snarfed the entire croissant that evening figuring the brownie would last better in the fridge. Today, after almost 24 hours and cold from its brown bag in the fridge, it's still got to be the chocolatiest, richest, tastiest brownie I've had in many a long year (& I'm a lot closer to 80 than the last time I had any shop-bought baked treat this wonderful.) Not much to say about the ambiance because such impressive baked goods outshone everything else, though the interior did seem as clean, bright and shiny as it should be and the service was cheerful, prompt and helpful especially given how busy they were in waves. I was also tickled to see the treats for littlies, from tiny rainbows with clouds at both ends, to unicorns to a Minion an adult fan I know would love. I do expect to get to try their meat pies as well, but again, haven't yet been able to make up my mind which to try first. This review is only "pretty epic" because the bakery is!

Finally..... A proper bakery in the Cove! Having moved here months ago, the first thing I said was…read morethat HC needed a proper bakery!! And here it is...... So I've only once today, on their opening, to check out the Steak, Bacon and Cheese pie.... And it was delicious! Good chunky fillings and a nice gravy! Well cooked pastry too!! I will return in the coming days to check out the range of other pastries and cakes I saw available.....! The shop was clean, and supplied some seats and table inside and outside to eat there! On the whole a good first time experience.... I will be back!