It's not the east-side or the north-side mothaaaa's but the southwest-side of Adelaide is where it's at! I don't know who Paddy is or where his lantern resides but this confusing title is about as negative as I can get about this place. From a train driver barista, to a hord of trendy looking bearded men making coffee and food for you this place is a haven for women and even the odd beard-fan man. Holy trout the Smoked Ocean Trout on pumpkin bread with horseradish cream is finger-licking good! Sam (the owner) says "we're more about serving up good coffee here," but I tend to disagree... these guys talk down their ability to serve simple, delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and linner (yes lunch and dinner) or even lessert (dessert for lunch). Arguably however, these boys obviously take a lot of pride in serving up good coffees too (with bonsoy to add - tick!). They must have had experience with similar customers to me saying "I really want another but I'll be climbing the walls if I do - how can you help me?" because they certainly know how to make a mean (I can't believe it's not coffee) decaf. The layout of the cafe is simple, there aren't many chairs outside, but it's light enough inside to make you feel like you are in an open aired warehouse most days. What a great little local! read more

Paddy's Lantern - Paddy's trendy interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Adelaide, SA

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I feel like the theme song to Cheers is playing in my head when I come here because it's hands down the most welcoming cafe in Adelaide. I love hitting up places outside of the main CBD so after hearing so much about this place in the community (especially the lovely Rifa) I just had to check this little wonder out. The food was pretty simple and isn't trying to smash every hot topic superfood or flavor of the month hipster trend into their dishes. I just grabbed a large coffee and fell in love whilst my partner got the eggs on toast which was pretty delicious! Love the vibe! read more

Paddy's Lantern - Eggs! Yassss - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Adelaide, SA

Amazing place. Top notch eats for $10-12, and rich, flavorful coffees. I had free range soft-boiled eggs with buttered sourdough soliders, and my girlfriend had pumpkin sourdough with horseradish cream cheese and smoked ocean trout. Both were exactly as awesome as they sound. The eggs came with flaked sea salt from Australia's west coast, and butter harvested directly from Mt. Olympus. The coffee is so good it doesn't even need sugar, which for someone who adds sugar to most any coffee is high praise. If you're curious, ask Hadrian about the "Hadrian Express" and don't be afraid to try it! read more

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Paddy's Lantern have set up shop recently in what is oft thought of as the neglected and primarily residential side of Adelaide.... the (duh duh duuuuhn)_ south-west corner. Located really near the duke of Brunswick... another venue often neglected by myself, I am reminded what a pleasant venue it actually is and resolve to return soon. Paddy's Lantern do light meals, cakes, biscuits and - you guessed it my daily obsession, coffee. The first things I notice are, a) they call themselves a coffee lounge and b) they have a Synesso machine. They clearly get into all that single origin hoo-ha that's ripping through Adelaide at the moment, as there is a little information about the coffee they're using on the board. Food-wise there is a simple selection of light lunch / brekky options. Mushrooms on flatbread, ham and cheese toasties, muesli and toast. I opt for ocean trout on mylor pumpkin sourdough with horseradish neufchatel, it's the most expensive dish on the menu at $9... not exactly bank breaking stuff. It's delicious, fresh and wholesome but it's also obvious that the real star of the show here is the coffee and it doesn't dissapoint, delivering one of the best brews I've had in a while. The decor is simple without being too bland, there are a few tables out the front and 3 racks on the walls for bikes. There was talk of a ground based floor stand too... which is great for those of us who don't quite swing the fixie cred but love our wheels anyway. read more

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surprise me every time I come here:-) New special with avocado and Jamon is just amazing. read more

Probably my favourite place in Adelaide. Granted I have only ever been to Adelaide once, for 3 days...but still. What I loved most about it was it's laid-back, neighbourhood vibe. Located a bit away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, walking into Paddy's felt like i'd stumbled across a local gem. It also didn't hurt that behind the counter were a couple of blokes who were all smiles and didn't mind a bit of banter. The menu at Paddy's is rather small but their Smoked Ocean Trout is not to be missed - thick, flakey fish atop a generous smothering of horseradish cream served on pumpkin sourdough. As far as brekkies go, it doesn't get much better than this in my book. The coffee here is also pretty darn good - perfectly extracted with velvety smooth milk. In fact, It was so good that against my better judgement I opted to have a second cup, which for a girl coming off a 1-year coffee hiatus is a risky move. I may have had heart palpitations for an hour afterwards but it was worth every mouthful! read more

THE EVOLUTION OF THE HIPSTER I was recommended this place by pretty much all that went here, so I had high hopes. With this in mind I decided this was the place to bring the family and the dreaded mother in law (only joking) and Paddy's Lantern really lived up to its hype. Paddy's Lantern, isn't anything spectacular to look at, ts really just a shed with a nice front, but the guys have made this into a pretty cool looking place. The food here isn't your usual cafe food, it seems to be breakfast and a couple of light lunch meals but everything we had was awesome. On the day we went, I got the Smoked Trout on Pumpkin Sour Dough... So good and now at this late hour while writing this review its starting to make feel hungry! :) The Coffee's were really good, i don't know what brand it was but i'll have to find out as it didn't have that bitter taste of some of the other coffee brands, and as I have a pregnant wife, she got a decaf and like "Chloe" reviewed she too had a (I can't believe it's not coffee) moment. :) Overall I was really impressed, staff were great, food was awesome and coffee was exceptional and it even kept the mother in law happy! :) Definitly worth a visit. read more

Nice tucked away spot on Gilbert St. It seems to be popular with cyclists, and as another reviewer noted this tends to be an indicator of good coffee :) They are certainly right with this place. They use 5 Senses and Bonsoy which always manages to please my taste buds. The food was simple and satisfying. The music was funky. The staff were friendly. All in all a good experience. One small thing I will note is the old school Transport SA posters are all fine except the one that says "Ride Indian File"..... My Native American wife and I are like...."What does that even mean???" I'm sure it's not meant to be offensive....but still, read more

This is one of my favourite haunts in the city. Coffee is great and never fails to please. You can always get a table and park for free on the street and the smoked trout.... OMG **droooolssss**. It's the perfect portion size that doesn't leave you in a food coma, super fresh and light, and coupled with the horseradish cream - this is one of the best brekkies goin' round! Sat on top of a bed of greens and pumpkin sourdough, this little plate of deliciousness is my favourite dish on their simple but amazing menu. Other items include eggs and soldier's, cheese & ham toastie, avo and fetta on sourdough with sumac (very generous with the avo too). Everything is reasonably priced too and you would generally pay around $9-$16. The room has an industrial feel to it and is long and skinny with white bricks. It's bright and open with succulents and flowers to soften the hardness of the furniture. They have a few outdoor seats too which is nice when it's sunny. With the high ceilings can make it quite cold inside during winter though so bring a jumper. There's also no table service which is disappointing, it's becoming a bit of an expectation now days and I think they could probably offer it when it's not busy. Paddy's is also great if you just want to settle in with your laptop and get some work done and they have a few high communal tables that are perfect for it. I don't know who Paddy is, but her lantern lights up my day and I'm always happier after a latte and some trout! read more

Paddy's Lantern - What does that name mean you ask? I don't know, but what I do know is this little place tucked away in Gilbert Street describes the perfect morning coffee catchup or brunch date. From the smiling staff, to the welcoming and wonderful environment, this place won't disappoint. I will agree with others that the breakfast menu is quite small, but to be honest, you'll look straight past that tiny flaw once you indulge in the 'Smoked Ocean Trout on Pumpkin Sourdough with Horseradish Cream'. It was a sensational breakfast/brunch option - quite close to love at first sight! (Note: this is coming from a girl who rarely uses the word love + fish in the same sentence). Overall, a lovely experience. Thanks guys! Sincerely, #yelpintern read more

Paddy's Lantern - Smoked ocean trout in pumpkin sourdough with horseradish cream. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Adelaide, SA

Why have one course of brunch when you can have two!? That's what we thought when we arrived here for a big feed after what had been a very long weekend. My two dining companions and I all started with the trout and horseradish cream cheese on pumpkin toast. This was one of those memorable bruch dishes that you think about for days afterwards. The toast wasn't overly crunchy and I loved that there was a big mound of greens to accompany the trout toast, making me feel virtuous for getting some roughage in. Then we moved on to sourdough toast with lashings of butter and raspberry jam because... well... why not? A shared portion between three was a great sweet way to end the meal. Terrific sourdough and high quality jam. read more

Yes, I'm going against the grain by giving this brilliant place four stars but I do have a little qualm... Yes, the food was superb - the ocean trout the was recommended was a great pick - and I loved the pumpkin bread that it was presented on top of. Everything was delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed and savored every mouthful. I totally adored the decor - very minimal and very much my style. The staff were awesome and friendly - I'd totally come in just to say hi! The cost - totally affordable at only $12 for my lunch I was very happy! My one gripe? My hot chocolate - it was just okay. Yes, I am aware that this place specializes in coffee - and from all reports the coffee is amazing...but I don't really drink it (incredibly caffeine sensitive you see...) however I'd really like a stand - out hot chocolate on the menu too! Don't get me wrong, it wasn't terrible, it just wasn't memorable - and boy have I had some memorable hot chocs in my time! Please do come and check this place out though because overall it really is pretty fantastic! read more

Bit of a confession,, I don't drink coffee. I am however, a regular visitor to Paddy's Lantern because they make the best chai latte I have ever tasted. Paddy's was the first place I tried chai, on the recommendation of a friend and now I have had more than I care to remember. I've tried chai at other cafes, but they all taste like warmed up milk compared to the ones here. I also really love the friendly staff, who are welcoming and happy to chat to those who come in. The warehouse vibe also appeals to me and I think they have done a brilliant job of making the café look cool but not intimidating. read more

Simple understated coffee class make this a stand out destination in the far south west. Technically Gouger, Grote and Morphett Sts are also SW so it's not like it's Mars we're visiting here!!! Parking is easy, there's outdoor seating, a communal bench and also an indoor toilet woo hoo!! I am mentioning because there appears to be a perception that this area is the wild (south) west. And there have been a few reviewed recently which had outdoor dunnies (not in the city I may add). Shock horror!! (Note to self probably should have remarked on in their reviews.) I digress - not only is the coffee fantastically brewed but the food is delightfully simple, extremely well priced and always consistently good. Although the menu is small - top quality ingredients ensure that all items selected are first class. As others concurred the smoked ocean trout on pumpkin sour dough is delish. Today I tried the special - mixed mushrooms with goat's cheese on sour dough and it was brilliant. Confession - I have a bit of a thing about mushrooms. I invariably find - particularly as an accompaniment to big brekkies at A LOT of Adelaide cafe's/hotels that they are horrible, black and taste weirdly unmushroom like. Obviously cooked in advance and reheated - NOT GOOD - and completely avoidable as fresh mushrooms only need minutes to saute. Well 100/100 to Paddy's Lantern's mushy delight - probably the best ever I have been served outside my own kitchen. I took a friend today who also remarked similarly. She was also blown away by the relaxing atmosphere, the great coffee and food, the brilliant prices and also that we didn't have to shout over everyone else's conversations even though Paddy's was full at lunchtime. Highly recommended for breakfast, brunch or lunch. read more

Paddy's Lantern - Special of the day - mixed mushrooms with goat's cheese and sour dough toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Adelaide, SA

These guys are doing everything right. They have a cool/funky cafe, they make great coffee and the food is stunning. I love it when cafes source great quality products and serve simply no fuss food, that taste great. I had the smoked ocean trout on Mylor pumpkin sourdough, oh my god what a treat. I Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Paddy's Lantern - Delish! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Adelaide, SA

Sam and crew never disappoint! Have had several coffees (across the range) and chowed down on a number of dishes ranging from honey on toast to most recently a delicious vegetable soup. Always enjoyed and always look forward to another visit. read more

I finally got to this much-talked about haunt a month or so a go, and yes, whilst it was a journey from the CBD where cafe's are in abundance, it was 100% worth it. I will point out now that I usually drink two coffees in a sitting whether it's a meeting, catching up with a friend or just having some me time. I've since been back to Paddy's three times and every single coffee I've had there - whether it's a LB or flatty - have been bang on the money. The food is super tasty and Sam, the owner, is great at remembering who you are. read more

All coffee should taste this good, but you would never know this place exists to drive past and it must be passed over again and again by those eyes not quick enough to pick out this GEM nestled amongst the very bland stubby nosed store frontages folded up and tucked away into the south/west corner of the city. But this isn't one of those "GEMs", of which every coffee wanker attributes to every single place they've ever had a half decent lick of the stuff, (thus skewing the trails of high expectation for those on the lending ear),.. this IS the GEM.* The people that brew the coffee, (lets call them the coffee people), are so well practised in brewing people coffee, that it will leave your tastebuds shocked and struggling as to figure out how you have previously settled for less. This isn't a snobby thing, in-fact it's actually very simple...It's just that good. * irony, but mine's heaps mass better than yours. read more

Serious coffee and great food. Our best pic for Adelaide. read more

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Yum coffee made by baristas who care. Small choice in food, which is good because everything they cater is amazing. Could do with some friendlier staff. Being a barista in adelaide you get to know most of them. When I enquired after one I knew worked there I was told VERY RUDELY that yes they worked there but no they would no say 'hi' from me to them. Lovely coffee, lovely food. Rude as hell staff unless they were looking at their beards or Tatts in reflections. read more

Small coffeehouse with some breakfast items. Thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast sandwich and the coffee is hand pressed by order.

Food was amazing, coffee was amazing and to top it off - the service was brilliant! Thanks for the breakfast guys

The coffee was great and the Chorizo and white beans on Mylor Pumpkin toast was amazing! The service was great with very friendly and attentive staff. read more

I could only think of a couple of improvements and would probably go 4.5 stars given the option. Yesterday was windy rainy and cold outside and the large open inside space needed some warmth at the front customer end to make me feel I had made the best choice in my life by coming inside. Not the decor kind of warmth but the other gas-based variety. The other would be some smaller-than-a-cake slice sweets imperfectly 'thrown' about their counter tops, like at One little sister or Minestra. You start to salivate on approach to the counter alone. Paddy's comes across as a place that should do that. The staff seem really nice, friendly and genuine, and the coffee was as good as it gets. They're placed well to service the SW corner of the city and if I lived or worked nearby I could see myself being there quite a lot. Keep it up Paddy's. read more

Such a great little spot for a catch up. If you weren't looking for it you might miss it driving past, but once inside its casual and well lit with the big communal table near the window the perfect place for a coffee. The soldiers and eggs take me crashing back to my childhood, and the coffee is strong and consistent! Worth checking out. read more

Adelaide's on the money with coffee these days and Paddy's is one of the best around. Good times don't stop with the coffee though... they also serve simple but high quality, hearty food. The soft boiled eggs with Mylor sourdough is a stand out and possibly my favourite lunchtime treat! And equally as important - the service. Second to none. Smiles all round! It's the simple things in life that are important and Paddy's have nailed it. read more

Great Coffee Laid back vibe and staff, my coffee is always great, glad to have paddys around the corner! read more

Paddy's Lantern has great coffee, but even better food. They stock Mylor sourdough and it seems they always have fresh seafood on the menu. I've had salmon and trout here, and both were deliciously fresh. I'm not a fan of the sparse [slightly office-like] décor, but the rest makes up for it. read more

Great coffee and breakfast place. Small but with a great vibe. Really great coffee and an awesome short but interesting menu. Soft Boiled Whole eggs with "soldiers" was a trip down memory lane. A little hipster but without the pretentious feel. read more

Won't go there again. Incredibly rude staff all but stopped me from coming into the place when they weren't scheduled to close for another 15 minutes. Having read good reviews I was curious to try this spot out but the staff ruined it. read more

The customer service was so lovely and friendly I couldn't handle it. The eggs and soldiers were also beautiful. The coffee was delicious. The design.. Everything was amazing. read more

The others are right, this baby is bang on the money! You can;'t fault the produce they work with; you see it coming the door, everything fresh and carefully sourced by teh taste of it. There's something great about seeing a guy walk in with a box of tomatoes he's grown, speaking to the owner about them. The limited menu means they can focus. While that's a pain if you don't like what's going at the moment, they do have a good range. And as other say, the trout is bloody delicious, just the right hint of horseradish. I love the way they do their tomatoes. The seasoning is generous and brings them to life. Staff are always good. So is the coffee. But I go for the food - and the food keeps me coming back. read more