I come to Charlie's all the time when I'm at Marion Shopping Centre. It's one of the only healthy…read morelunch potions that they provide and it also happens to be one of the tastiest. They have a menu board filled with sandwiches and wraps and there's something for pretty much everyone on the menu. They also have focaccias and pre-made sandwiches down in the glass case that are very yummy. There are two vegetarian options but anything can be made vegetarian. You can make a custom sandwich as well so you've got quite a few options. The only real negatives are that they sometimes take a while to take your order because it gets busy and the 'sandwich artists' don't know who arrived before who but that just means you need to speak up, which I'm not so good at. And the other negative is that it's quite expensive. A roll costs 8.90 and a sandwich costs 7.90 but if you're looking for a filling, healthy option among fast food, it's worth it. They also have halal and gluten free options, just let the staff know :)

Oh yeah, this is one f*cking awesome food truck!…read more Today I sampled both the southern-style chicken and slaw bun with pickles, onion rings and ranch, as well as the Texas pulled pork and slaw bun with BBQ corn and BB pickles. (both $9) In a word? YUM-AZING. To top it off, they have *cherry* Dr. Pepper in the fridge. These guys literally cannot get any damn better! The truck shows up in various spots around the CBD for lunchtime, so check their FB page for where they're going to be on a given day. They usually announce it the night before, along with the menu items they'll be serving.

American Diner Food on the road. Need a good serve of…read moreAmerican Diner food? Well this Van is the one for you. The Van may be small but the flavours are not. There's usually only 2 or 3 choices served each time the Van is on the road. You get to choose from some of the following tasty treats: Toasted Rueben, Texas Pulled Pork Roll, Pastrami on Rye, Cajun Prawn Po Boy, Beef Debris Po Boy, Philly Cheese Steak, Southern Fried Chicken Bun or even a Salad and of course the always present Deep Fried Pickles The home made Slaw is an excellent add on the great tasting meats used and even a BBQ Corn Cob that comes with the Pulled Pork Roll adds an extra something. The flavours are just great and at a decent price. To top it all off the owner/staff in the Van are great, going out of their way to remember their regulars. a real nice touch.

Disappointment but then redeemed!…read more I've been to the sandwich co twice now and I'll start off by saying the service is great, the ladies are friendly and the food is pretty darn quick. My first visit was for a coffee and I'll have to say that it wasn't good. Yes, I consider myself and a bit of a coffee snob but I'm willing take into account it's a food stall in a Westfield... This one however was not good, the coffee was boiling and tasted burnt. My next visit I decided to get the pulled pork bun... At $9.90 it's right on the cusp of being a little overpriced for a shopping centre due to the fact is doesn't come with anything else... It was however... Very tasty, filling and came out super quick. It was even good enough to give them a second chance on the coffee front next time I'm in that part of shopping centre... Who am I kidding! I'll be going out of my way for it because the centre doesn't really offer too much else in terms of quality eats. I'm very keen to try the American hotdog next. Slight update. Been recommending people however they seem to take a very long time to get meals out. Make sure you have time to wait. 4 stars (in terms of shopping centre food)

Great new spot for comfort food in the market…read more Make sure you look for it in the Market Arcade and not in the Central Market (which I did for 15 minutes...) Once I did find it I was welcomed by friendly staff. Basic toasties at $7.50 and more adventurous toasties are $9.50, each with about 2 or 3 different ingredients. Looks like each toastie takes max 5 minutes to make and if you dine in, it comes with a little salad too. I tried the Tandoori Chicken toastie on recommendation from the staff and was not disappointed. Coffee was pretty good too. Great for a quick lunch if you're in the area, don't forget to leave a note on the blackboard too!

Toasties... Mmmmm. What can possibly go wrong?…read more The newly opened Tohsti is already getting a bit of a buzz and was featured in CityMag awhile ago. It's conveniently located in the newly revamped (check out all the new stores!) Central Market arcade, best located near the entrance coming in from Gouger St. The 'gourmet' toasties start form $9.50, they also do house shakes etc and a whole slew of other brilliant creations. If sweet toasties are you thing, they do that too! I got the roast pork, sauerkraut and cheese toastie with pumpkin bread which was pretty damn good. It comes with a salad as well which makes the meal perfect! I also go the Agro milkshake - give them a go! Protip: Come before or after lunchtime, it gets pretty busy and service can be lacking a bit.

Outstanding help today I went to the shop to get cigarettes for one of my patients yes I work…read moreacross the road who was having a break down they said no they don't but went out of there way gotbinto their car and brought me some. Thank you beautiful neighbour

This is one of those family businesses that treats you very well. Alongside the Lockley's cinema on…read moreHenley Beach Road at bust stop number 12 you can zip in here to buy average priced crisps and nut bars or little cups of lollies that Daniel's better half has put together for about one dollar so you get a fair amount and variety without paying through the nose. The thing is that during the summer months poor Daniel's wife is so good at flipping burgers and making sandwiches she gets run off her feet. This is one popular hot spot for folks making the trek down Henley Beach Road to the beach or from the beach. Good solid hamburgers with a mix of salads available and a range of cakes. There are all the grocery type items you'll need if you live in the immediate area and for those of you wishing to stop for a drink there are all the obvious choices available including Adelaide's favourite - Iced Coffee - yes the whole Deli has been painted up to resemble a big carton of Farmer's Union Iced Coffee, but you know, that's just how things get done when you run a family store. It really is the fresh food that is made, the cut sandwiches and the flipped burgers that have made this a number one secret venue for several years now. There is outdoor seating and tables for up to half a dozen or so people and there is a park right next door with trees and grass, so it's an ideal spot to stop if you are on the move. I couldn't speak more highly about it than Daniel's good lady herself - and rest assured, she will tell you how popular the menu is! It's first and foremost a deli, so don't expect much more than that - but if you want to order take away you can call ahead, and if you don't mind waiting on site, it is well worth the wait. I'll have a burger with the lot!

The staff are pleasant and friendly and I always love booths as an option. Outside seating is…read moreoffered for smokers even though this is no longer allowed in an area where food is consumed but nobody here seems to care and ashtrays and salt and pepper sit side by side. The meals are overpriced and very standard even a sandwich is 10.95.

Meh. That pretty much sums it up. Normally I like to try a…read moreplace a couple of times before writing a review, but I'm 99% sure that I won't be returning. Why 2 stars then and not 1? Well.. I can't rule out popping in for coffee and a cake or even a Mars bar milkshake. But coming for breakfast/brunch. Never again. Service, while being pleasant enough. Was slow. Very slow. The sign said table service so I sat down, perused the all day breakfast menu and waited. And waited, and waited. Finally following everyone else and getting up and ordering at the counter. When I finally got my coffee, long black with milk on the side, it was lukewarm and so full I couldn't fit any of the milk in. Finally I got my food. Eggs were slimy, mushrooms had a weird aftertaste and the sausage had been deep fried. The only thing I enjoyed was the bacon and I'm surprised by that seeing as everything else was pretty much in edible. But it takes a lot to not like bacon. Next time I'm going to Jamaica Blue across the way.

A city slicker like me looked at this place from the outside and thinks "hang on, am I in the right…read moreplace?" But I persevered, wondering if the simplistic looking cafe set overlooking a car park and hosting canteen style menu board of sandwiches aimed to fool the hipsters of Parkside into thinking they should move on an eat at other hard wood floored establishments on the main road. I was right. It's the essence of things, it's the friendly country service (even though you're 20 mins from the city), it's...Mabo. Hearty soups and huge baguettes caught my eye on a cold winter's day in Stirling. My seasonal veggie soup came out with crusty bread and steaming hot. All I wanted to do for 15 minutes was eat that bloody soup but I had to wait for it to be less than burning. That soup-er temptress was worth the wait as she was peppery and full flavoured and very filling. I'm currently planning my return for a less heated affair and one of their big brekkies. Soon my pretty....

I've been wanting to review this place for ages, but I had to try every baguette first…read more (and the burrito) (and the New York Rueben) There are 15 different baguette options on the menu, not including variations. It's a tad overwhelming but I prefer this to the chain sandwich store, production-line style of ordering. Also, The Essence baguettes are well over a foot long with heaps of filling all the way to the end. No need for a tape measure. The staff are really friendly, and it seems genuine. Even when they aren't having the best day, the inner awesome shines through. Given the success of the place in it's hidden location, it would seem the fickle people of Stirling agree. The baguettes. They're just that good. All the ingredients look, taste and smell super fresh. I haven't been able to decide on a favourite, but all that come with pancetta are droolworthy. Crispy salty awesome with fresh herbs, it sounds simple but it's done so well. The chicken ceasar is really good too, as are the turkey cranberry and the chicken avocado. The philly cheese steak owns my stomach, so filling, so good. The smell alone makes my mouth water. When I tried The salami baguette I had my standards set pretty low (I'm not a mad salami fan) but upon recommendation I had it toasted. To say I was impressed is an understatement. Possibly the best cheese toastie I've ever had. There are two vegetarian baguette options on the menu, both are really good quality full of roast vegetable and herb deliciousness. I haven't looked for a vegan option, but I'm sure these friendly folks won't bight your head off if you ask nicely. They also do good coffee, and like most places in Stirling these days they do breakfast. Unfortunately I'm yet to have the Essence Breakfast experience but it's certainly on my to do list.

the coffee was so so so good. The balance between strong and sweet was ideal. For the avo feta…read moresmash, I subbed the poached eggs for egg whites, and they did it perfectly + with no kickback. Portions are large! pretty pricey food but good nonetheless. I was able to come here and work on school and use their WiFi, sat in the back with a lot of space. The place itself is very cute, albeit a little warm. There are two servers helping me; and the original server, femme presenting, was okay. they were a little rude and haven't checked in much/been overly kind. the male presenting server has checked in multiple times, refilled water, and been very very kind. All in all 4/5, for okay service, costly food and warm environment.

Lovely service. Great menu. Great coffee. Love the toasted cheese bacon and eggs Benny. Love gluten…read morefree options being available.

A nice little cafe near Coles supermarket. Tucked away in the corner, it is easy to miss this…read morelittle gem however ducking in for one of their sandwiches or coffees after doing a big shop can be quite rewarding. Staff are friendly always with a smile on their face and it doesn't take them long to put together a hot chocolate or coffee. The coffee and drinks are pretty standard. The hot chocolate is made with the usual cocoa powder. The food is a real winner though. Although a tad pricey, the prices are still pretty fair for coffee shops anyway. They have a breakfast and lunch menu. Sandwiches (toasted or fresh) both taste great and they do really good cake slices too. I haven't tried their breakfast however apparently they serve until midday each day.

Located next to Coles in McLaren Vale is this little hidden Gem. First time here trying an awesome…read morescoopon deal $19 for 2ppl breakfast or lunch with large coffee. Such friendly greeting from Jade behind the counter. Great menu selection for both breakfast and lunch. Many favourites from light meals to a more fuller option. We had eggs Benedict and eggs florentine with extra mushrooms on the side. Wow... we were not disappointed. I tend to judge a place by certain breakfast menu items.... You all must do yourself a favour and check this place out. Also good for coffee n cake before or after shopping.

Really lovely staff, tasty food and loads of options, wait times can be quite long depending what…read moreyou order and can get very stuffy inside during the hotter months but its definitely worth a visit, nice little breakfast/lunch spot definitely one of the best cafes in the area

Fine foods is such a strong word. Is it Heston Blumenthal fine? Probably not. But for a little old…read morecafe at the Hub, well it's just fine. Actually for what you get and what you pay, you would almost travel thirty minutes just to make the saving and line your stomach. Last time I ate here was after a silly time of drinking like a fish, if a fish drank ethenal, which it doesn't. My wonderful and increasingly handsome boyfriend was kind enough to treat me to quite a breakfast, an omelette in fact. I hardly touched a bite but it was not much more then a couple of fivers. He on the other hand had one of our favourites, the big breakfast (original I know) and at $13 you would be made not to get it at one post meridian. Sausage, heaps of bacon, eggs, couple of pieces of toast, OJ and a coffee of your choice, plus mushrooms and tomato. Shall I go on? They have heaps of wraps, salads, sandwiches and rolls. Not just heaps, but heaps. I would go on but best you get up and try there 'fine foods'.