Although this is a small place, it is top quality! Loved…read morethe food we got. I had a chicken Caesar salad which was to die for The chef knows what he is doing!!!

This cafe is the only suburban cafe I am aware of that opens around 7:30am. When I first went here,…read moreI asked whether they did almond milk expecting the answer to be a flat no or like many other cafes, I would get a look as if I were an alien with three heads. Not here!! They cater for us vegans who love a cheeky almond milk latte in the morning. Their takeaway cups are Lavazza so I assume they also use their beans. It's a nice blend: not too bitter, not too tasteless and complete with almond milk, it's a feast for the senses. I have yet to try their food hence my 4-star verdict, however if it's anything like their coffee, I'd be more than willing to give them a 5-star review. The staff are friendly and I've been going so frequently they know my order by heart! Great cafe for those in the area who don't travel to the CBD during the week.

This was the best breakfast I've had here in Adelaide. Ordered the Pummelled Pumpkin- Basil pesto,…read moregrill asparagus, crispy kale, parmigiana reggiano, poached egg on dark rye. The composition of the dish was well balanced, multi-layered and aesthetically pleasing. We also tried the baked egg with scallops- very savory and hot! Well balanced with the creamy poached eggs and cauliflower purée at the bottom paired with the crunchy pangrattato and crispy bacon. Would definitely order again Delicious!! Their coffee is excellent - super smooth. We were lucky to sit upstairs at the bar seating and witnessed them roasting their own coffee beans. No wonder the coffee is so tasty. I just wish the serving size was bigger so I could have more haha.

This was my favorite brunch of the two I tried in Adelaide. We made a mistake and were 30min late…read morefor our reservation, but luckily they were nice enough to hold our reservation for us when we called and said that we were on the way. The place was very light and airy. We sat on the ground level, but there is also an indoor balcony area and a couple outdoor tables. I was very happy with the bloody Mary, got a good depth of flavor and a moderate spicy level. I LOVED the whipped avo. It was basically a deconstructed avocado toast. The avo was so light and fluffy and tangy, absolutely amazing on its own, but then to pair it with the feta, pickled rhubarb and the beautiful artisan toast - I ate every last crumb and wished there were more.

Seriously great coffee. I've been here a few times and cannot fault this place. Yesterday I went…read morewith my 19year old daughter for coffee and lunch and she loved this place as much as me. The coffee is 10/10 the food is fresh, healthy and hard to fault and the service is personal, friendly and with an edge that really makes this place stand out. If you're a 90's teenager like me, you'll be in good company with an environment almost dedicated to some of our most listened to and loved hip hop artists. It can be hard to find. Its just a small door that you need to almost be looking for-but well worth the hunt

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.

Excellent seafood and excellent service in a gorgeous setting by the sea. Parking is a challenge in…read morethis neighborhood, but patience is rewarded, so leave yourself a few extra minutes.

I've only been here twice, but I absolutely want to make this one of my regulars. Both meals I have…read morehad here have been wonderful and full of flavour. I did have a bit of brunch envy the other day with all the avocado and poached eggs being delivered to tables all around me... oh well, next time! The coffee is nice too, which makes my decision of coming back a no brainer. The only thing that wasn't perfect was the atmosphere. Definitely in need of some acoustic dampening. It was very noisy, and not very comfortable in the heat. But with the beach being right outside, if you can snag a spot outside, then you're bound to have a near perfect experience.

I am going to have to pull a star off this review. The last two times I have been here the coffee…read moreis just not very good at all. I thought it might have just been the barista, but I think it is the beans. Just bland with a really funny back taste. Also, my last brunch here was very average. I had a gin cured salmon eggs benedict and it just did not taste right. I did tell the staff and they were really nice about it. But, I am not sure if I will go back after three times. Oh well...

Nice little place with good coffee and a great breakfast. I had the big breakfast and green apple…read moreand mint juice which washed down my crispy bacon a treat. the staff are friendly but very very slow which was surprising as they weren't that busy when I was there. I have heard they have line ups on the weekend so I'm not sure how they go on those days. why not 5 stars? one star was taken off because I can't stand seeing staff eating behind the counter and this morning there was what seemed to be the manager scoffing cake near the cake fridge and another was, well I'll let that one go for now. a heads up, when the place is small try not to have private kitchen table conversations in ear shot of patrons, because if watching staff down food isn't a turn off that certainly is.

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.

Pricey, but great! I love the healthy simplicity of the food and the obvious care taken in it's…read morepreparation and presentation. On the afternoon I last visited the cafe the airy, stylish, and modern dining area was flooded with natural light. I am fond of sitting on the reading nook (corner sofas) with a nice coffee after my meals to take in the efficiency with which the staff work, people watch, and savour the experience. I had tender and wonderfully spiced pulled pork atop a crisp bed if mixed veggies. It was filling and wonderful, though a bit on the pricey side at $17 for the serve. The selection of desserts are fabulous and flawlessly fresh. Always save room for desserts here!

This is a really lovely spot in Magill. It's a little hidden off Magill Road and very much a word…read moreof mouth find. They are doing a lot of things right here! The coffee beans here are bang on and it's brewed the right temperature. The crockery is all quite cool and trendy. Love the gold cutlery as well! I haven't eaten here yet. But the menu and salads look delish! A little more costly. But, very good quality from what I can see. You pay for what you get. I have eaten cake and slices here. All are the healthier style with nut blends and coconut butters. Last time I had the flourless chocolate cake. Very rich, tasty, not sweet and fulfilling for my 3pm munchies. Do stop in if you need nourishment in Magill. I would say this is the trendiest place in this area.

Always wanted to go to The Lab but it was never open on weekends and being a 9-5er I was unable to…read moreever go, then bam saw it was open on Saturdays so off I went. It is very unassuming, it is off of payneham road but not St Peters payneham road or closer to the city, way down near Marden intersection. Literally looks like a medical centre building. You turn in and head to the parking behind, once walking through to the cafe it is super basic and once again the only word I can find is unassuming. The whole 'lab' thing is not excessive, water bottles are in conical flasks and beakers and if you order a latte you will get it in a beaker, sadly I order a triple shot flat white so I didn't get the glory of a beaker. The menu is clear and concise, you can see the chef and the kitchen which always soothes my soul. I ordered the 'hot cake' and was so unsure because it was singular but was definitely wanting sweet not savoury. The people who work there are lovely, I sat and waited for the boyfriend to arrive who promptly ordered eggs with mushrooms and avo. Whenever I go somewhere new I worry so greatly about the coffee and slightly panic I will be disappointed and the brunch will be ruined but heck The Lab has AWESOME COFFEE I have no idea what beans they use but it was delicious. In comes the hot cake at HUGE plate worth, dripping in maple syrup with blueberries and strawberries and cream. Holy heck, so delicious. Was so happy, it was so decadent and large I actually couldn't finish it so the boyfriend did. Of course I stole a taste of the boyfriends mushrooms because I know what avo tastes like and I know what poached eggs taste like, the mushrooms were epic they were so delicious. I loved them. I will be ready to return asap, I would love some other stuff on the menu brunch was but was happy with what they have. I would love for them to have more thinks in lab items though..... Like maple syrup on the side in a mini conical, the option of a beaker no matter the coffee. Because it is a cool theme it just needs to be stretched a little.

Lovely, welcoming service. Great coffee. So inclusive to have such a broad gluten free menu. So…read morehappy to have discovered this place. A new regular stop on my weekly drive-abouts.

Driving past, I wasn't sure if this place was a middle eastern food joint or if it was called…read morelittle eastern due to its eastern suburban location. After visiting on Sunday I'm happy that amongst their menu, they have a good amount middle eastern food. We don't get a whole lot of this sort of thing on our side of the city. Not only do they serve middle eastern food; it's damn good and well-priced. I am a big fan of Manoushi because I used to work near the Lebanese bakery in Mile End and would buy their Zaatar manoushi for lunch when I only had a few bucks. Basically zaatar manoushi is Lebanese flat bread with dried oregano, thyme, sesame seeds and sumac baked on. We got one of these, plus a gourmet Sujuk (sausage) and spinach and cheese manoushi also. They were all great, and the bread was super fresh. Probably the freshest bounciest Lebanese bread I have tried. Definitely worth a visit. They also do typical café breakfasts, have a mean coffee setup (although I haven't tried their coffee yet), and a nice clean café with good décor.

Just off Magill Road you will find this bright and bubbly café ready to make you a great cup of…read morecoffee. Busy during lunch periods and weekends with the locals, you will need to get here early to get a good spot. The café is not that big, so be sure to take that into consideration depending on the time of the day. All of the tables are lined with butchers paper and crayons are on offer for the kids to draw, while parents enjoy some well earned recharge time. I love that the café collects fun drawings and pops them up on the wall to display! I can imagine that children would love to see their pieces of art on the wall when they return. If you need coffee, you will fine strong and flavoursome beans here. Just what I love! I like a well rounded coffee that picks me up with a kick of caffeine. That is why I always order a strong flat white. And that is exactly what I received. Perfect! After a long morning, coffee always goes well with a treat. Oh yeah, bring on the Dutch Style Brownie. A little drier than most brownies; But I think that is the style. Nice chocolate flavour and really hit the spot. I am told that the brekkie and lunch here are also really good. So I endeavour to return to try that as well. Last thing to point out, the staff are really lovely. Be sure to know that you and your guests will be well looked after.

Great bakery with really nice staff. The outside looks really cool and inviting and once you get…read moreinside, it's funky and chic. The counters are filled with wonderful things from Nutella doughnuts to meringues and scrumptious looking cakes. There are gluten free options as well as protein balls for the health conscious and numerous hot things that all looked delicious. In fact, it took me a good five minutes of staring to make my selection. I settled (I'm going to spell this wrong - I know it!) on the kataifi which was very nice and much lighter than I imagined it would be. Their hot chocolate was awesome but I don't think the milk was quite hot enough. I will definitely be back!

We turned up at 1:30pm on a Saturday and the place was very busy, which was a good sign. There were…read moresufficient staff and they were very friendly. The dine-in area was fairly basic but clean and spacious. Rest rooms nice and clean too. There are a couple of outdoor tables for nice weather. The best thing is the food. Pies and pasties are top quality, and there's a range of other lunch items including gluten free and healthy stuff. There's a limited selection of all-day breakfast items and they know how to make a good cup of coffee. Finally, there's a great selection of cakes, big and small. The prices are good too. This place looks like a winner for the locals.