I'd read like, 8000 reviews about this place whilst I was laid up following surgery to fix my…read moreachilles. I tried to ignore it (ETC) - I couldn't get to the city for breakfast, heck, I struggled getting to the bay (2 min away). But the urge wouldn't go away, I was hungry. Finally, this past Tuesday, after a successful visit with my surgeon, and the banishing of my AirCast Moon-boot forever (whisper it quietly) I did it. I went to ETC. To be honest, It really wasn't what I expected, from the cafe's website, I'd pictured something a little more clean cut, a little more yuppie. To say I was pleasantly suprised by the super comfortable quirky cafe (a big red wall, blackboards, wooden furniture) interior is an understatement. I was stoked, I felt at home. The menu is well set out and easy to read, however actually picking what I wanted was the hardest decision of my life. To put it in perspective, deciding to have surgery on my achilles and put my life in the doctors hands took me less than 4 seconds. Choosing my breakfast from ETC - easily 8+ minutes. I eventually settled for the Big Brekky option, even though it's usually the last thing I would get. I just wanted to try as much as I could (there was actually a solid spread of tomatoes, mushies and spinach on it). I attended with my darling sister (who actually disowned me and referred to me as 'a friend' in her review of ETC - OUCH), who ordered the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. Our food was delicious. The service was very friendly, the staff always smiling and circulating the room to clear tables and make sure everything was alright. Everything was sweet, a great comfy cafe, delicious food and good staff. Oh and we only had to wait like 10mins for our meals. What could possibly make it better... A Chocolate milkshake - in a traditional chilled milkshake glass - with a sweeeeeeeeeet rolled paper barbershop style straw. It was delicious. For any place to put this much effort into a chocolate milkshake is ludicrous, but it's also a tipping point that ensured I wouldn't forget my brekky at ETC easily. Five eskimo's.

This place far exceeded my expectations. Staff were very friendly & accommodating, and the…read moreatmosphere was relaxed & casual. I sometimes host Meetup.com events & this was a place that for a reservation of 6 people did not ask me for a holding card or fee (because let's face it, you cannot predict if a sudden circumstance means a person or two can't make it, & the venue could easily fill available seats as its a popular spot). The only draw back of the restaurant was it was a little noisy, making it a little hard to hear the more softly spoken of us). I would suggest some sound proofing, even something simple as one of the ladies accompanying me suggested, such as curtains hung from /draped along the ceiling to reduce echo off the ceiling. However it was still cosy & had such a great atmosphere that this would not deter me in future. On to the breakfast/brunch menu... This was filled with all the regular big breakfast items but with gorgeous gourmet twists... Think smoked salmon & scrambled eggs on toast with Beetroot relish, or tomato & ricotta on toast, or poached eggs on warm garlic yoghurt on toast served with sautéed mushrooms. The other big bonus was the fruits & grains menu options, which were trendy, unusual & sumptuous. I had the fresh ricotta & banana with crushed pistachios & walnuts, drizzled with honey. On to the drinks menu... There were the standard drinks, the slightly unusual or more refined options (think masala chai), and finally more unusual options like the fruit tingle smoothie (sounds odd but was amazing, consisting of orange juice, milk, banana, honey & orange sorbet). I would highly recommend this venue.

I've never had anything else but coffee at this cafe, but as one of the only coffee shops on…read moreHindley Street, it has earned a special place in my heart. The coffee is good; not excellent, but good. What I do appreciate, however, is the friendliness of the staff. They are always so chipper and in good spirits that I immediately feel better about being on that scummy street. That is, until some madman approaches my table and starts muttering psychotic things right next to my face. I really do like this coffee shop, and the fact that it's the only one that bothers to stay open past 5 is a huge helping hand to me when I'm in need of caffeine. Just don't spend too long out on the street at the outdoor tables - you know how it is.

There's a bit of lack of ambience here. There is very soft talk back radio on which the loud fridge…read moreis humming over. But the amount of good stuff is evident. Fresh juice is the first. A good size and cheerfully made. Internet terminals. Useful as they are right next to the back packers. Toilets inside! A real plus. No tramping down a rainy back alley among oil cans and wheelie bins. Two big TVs which I guess would be really cool to watch a soccer match with back packers from next door. Big selection of cakes and a decent range on the menu. Flyers and posters for local events. Magazine rack. Large airy space and huge windows on two sides. This would be excellent for travel bloggers and diarists. I had the pancakes with lemon and sugar and they were no nonsense but fluffy and delicious.

This stylish cafe is part of the new Mayfair Hotel on King William St. There's not much to see from…read morethe outside except the signature colourful tiled floor and deli counter. The staff are very friendly and service is brisk as you would expect from a expensive hotel. I can't review the food as yet but the coffee is very creamy and good. They serve many baked pastries and savoury lunch options as well as baguettes. There are around 8 two person seating options. It's a small addition to the KW cafe options and perfectly formed.

After hearing and reading some negative reviews I thought it would be good to check this new place…read moreout and had friends gather for a Monday morning coffee. There were 5 of us and each square table only fits 4 comfortably. A carpark is available and just as well as most on road parks in the side road were taken due to the number of businesses in the street. Upon trying to enter the store the sliding doors from the carpark weren't opening and had to take a side door entrance after a friends gestures I could see through the glass. They didn't have a sign on the doors and other friends that arrived had to walk around to the front entrance as we didn't see them to let them know. The store has lots of produce from cheeses, hams, pizza, salads, hot delicacies, gelati and cakes. The salad choice is amazing and all looked scrumptious although I thought the pricing is a bit steep. Then again, there was freshly roasted pork with crackling that was a bargain, so the prices are a real mix. My coffee came with a lovely St Pat's shamrock pattern and the $3 coffee was decent too. I purchased a triangular savoury (more suited to lunch than breakfast). Even though it doesn't come with Napolitana sauce the lady offered a bit on the side to try. My savoury was delivered warm and the sauce (a little runny but tasty) in a little jug so I could pour myself. The savoury triangle was a mix of spaghetti in a creamy sauce and covered in crumbs. It was big and a bargain at $3.50. My only disappointment was that they don't do breakfast (yet). Staff were very pleasant. I'll be back once the breakfast menu is up and running.

I popped in to buy a few salads and pasta sauces for a lunch in hosting tomorrow. While there I…read morenoticed the great looking breakfast on offer and on impulse decided to order with a coffee. I was disappointed. All but the toast and spinach was served cold. I will not be eating in again. However the salads as usual were great.

Was staying at the crowne plaza and got my morning coffee here. Am a fan of Campos and this didn't…read moredisappoint. Service was friendly, and I didn't come at peak so didn't have to wait too long. Got a large for $4.50.

AVOID - much better alternatives in Adelaide…read more Ruined a perfectly good weekend, order took an hour to come out. Eggs benedict (Avila Benny) was horrible. Luke warm eggs and ham, poached eggs not runny, 'Turkish Bread' hard as a rock. Don't get sucked in by location and walk 10 mins around the corner for much better alternatives.

Come early if you plan to eat here at lunch time. The word is out and people flock to Bambi's for…read moreplates of piled up salad and nutritious food to get them through the day. While at first glance it may appear that this is a vegetarian/vegan cafe, you can get chicken, eggs and haloumi added to dishes so don't fear bringing your meat-o-saur friends with you. I had the daily salad plate and added in haloumi thinking that I'd need something a bit more that roughage. I shouldn't have worried though as the salad itself was generous and filling with a good mix of green, grains and carbs. Simple, yet delicious, the haloumi was very salty (I assume it wasn't rinsed) and actually didn't add anything to the salad. I should have gone without as I certainly wasn't hungry after polishing off the entire plate of salad. If you fancy just popping in for morning or afternoon tea, get stuck in to the juices or the cherry iced tea. Tea fiends will love that their brew it is served either in a mug or in a pot, depending on how much tea they're in the mood for.

I have no idea how much such a diverse menu of burgers, soups, eggs, coffee juice and salads can…read morecome from one tiny kitchen bench top and a mini fridge but Emma Horner and Amber Pratt make it work. Whether you're popping by for a quick, quiet meeting upstairs over a De Groot coffee with Bonsoy or sharing a communal table for lunch of a soft haloumi and tzatziki wrap in a fluffy, fresh lepina with 3 mixed bean and seasonal salads this cosy little hipster cafe is worth a visit. Ask the staff to make up a juice of the day for you to take away after your meal for a perfect pick me up. My favourite they have made so far is the watermelon, orange and mint on a hot summers day! Meals are huge and very well priced, leaving you stuffed but not feeling guilty because you've probably just consumed double the serving of fruit and veg you required in the one meal. I wouldn't recommend coming here if you're in a rush, but I would highly recommend taking a meeting, a special brekky with a friend or a group and sit back and relax gazing out onto Rymill Park for the morning/afternoon.

27/1/2012 Photos Marcellina has truly the most elegant…read morelooking interior of all pizza places in Adelaide. All the other pizza places can forget about it, because this place has been successful for over 40 years and still running! You go there with absolute guarantee that their pizzas are amazing, and that their function room has a wow factor. I don't know how this is the most talked about pizza place in Adelaide, when I've lived here all my life. I must be in hiding. ...But as soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the very friendly shop owner Shindar. He was so kind enough to let me step inside his function room. I still can't get over how gorgeous their function room looks - the owner told me that he has a lot of families and birthday parties happening here on Friday and Saturday nights. Once I received my pizza, I couldn't stop staring at all that cheese, laid out on top of that soft white crust and I automatically introduced myself. "I would like any icy cold drink please", and he actually listened and put in extra ice for me. Extra star for that! But trust me - most people will be very happy about this place. Especially on a warm Friday afternoon in the summertime of Adelaide, as I casually gulped down 2 glasses of the Lipton Peach Iced Tea with plenty of ice in my glass. Because I ordered in a smart way, I got everything for only $21. The price definitely matches the highest quality look of this place. Yeah! I'll never forget this place.

I cant count the times me and hubby ate here. This is like our default pizza & pasta place. We…read more always order the same dishes -- the Marcellina signature pizza and alternate pasta carbonara/ spaghetti bolognese. They give big servings so 1 dish is good for 2 persons. My fave of all is their carbonara as it has really creamy cheesy goodness and it's served with extra parmesan. Yum! Their price is a bit steep but cheaper compared to Mama Carmela's. Taste wise they're almost at par (maybe a bit plus points for Mama Carmela's when it comes to quality) but to be honest, the difference is not that big. I also like that they stay open really late. PS We normally go at the Semaphore branch

27/1/2012 Wow! What a nice warm day out on a Friday…read moreafternoon. It really doesn't feel like Friday when I'm in the zone with all this yelping! Time flies by when you're having a good relaxing time! Whoever first invented yelp is an absolute genius! I decided to have a power drink at the city's glorified Elder Park Cafe. I've spent the last few hours yelping my way through crazy Hindley Street, so I needed somewhere to relax and unwind. The more I yelp and get to know Adelaide a bit better, the more I'm going to miss places like these. When Mario P wrote "This place earns its rating for the view", he wasn't kidding because I highly agree with this absolutely delightful view!

This place earns its rating for the view. Elder Park, River Torrens... it's a wonderful place to…read moresit and sip, and experience the resonance of Adelaide. I'm a person who's easily pleased with foods and drink. I'm also mostly broke, and consequently cheap. For this reason, I very rarely eat anything at a café. Mostly, I sample the coffee. I really, really love a macchiato, and one of the reasons I love it is for its consistency. In my experience, it's really difficult for a café to stuff up a macchiato. Of course, it HAS happened, but rarely. For this reason it's hard to lay down some reviews, because wherever I go I walk away happy and satisfied. Maybe this is just because Adelaide has a lot of great places to choose from. At the Elder Park Café I tend to mix things up a bit. They do a great macchiato but, as I've said, so does almost everyone else. What I find they do really well is just a good, old-fashioned latté. They steam the milk a little more than usual, which, for me, is just right. One of my favourite things to do in the world (up there with driving fast in the middle of the night with all my windows down) is to settle down to Elder Park by myself, order a latté and settle down to enjoy the view.