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Bakery on O'Connell

4.4 (26 reviews)
InexpensiveCafes, Bakeries
Open Open 24 hours

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I ate the custard tart and donut together....
Jason Z.

O'Connell Bakery is an Adelaide Institution! A bit of background- a long time ago it used to be a regular bakery but demand grew to a point where they couldn't cope and changed to 24 hours. This year, it also got to the point where they had to move down the street to a new location. So yeah, this place is that good! The new store is so much nicer, looking cleaner and much more professional.It was good to see that they had the same huge selection of pastry available as before. I've been going every now and then for the past year and the consistency of their products is amazing. They have so many pastries but quality is not sacrificed. My default go to is the custard tart, and I can say with confidence that this is the best custard tart I've ever eaten. The custard is on another level, it's like creme patisserie on steroids. Thicker, smoother and richer than your standard creme pat, and they really tone down the vanilla flavour so you taste the egg more. I think they add heaps more than usual the amount of eggyolks to get that consistency. You can tell the're made fresh because the pastry is still crisp when you bite into it. Now I can't go back to the watery balfours custard tarts anymore. So about 85% I'll get the custard tart, but I've also tried a few other things. Tried the steak and pepper pie one time but I'm not the biggest meat pie fan so not much to comment on that. The nutella cronut was nice when the cronut craze was happening, don't know if they still have it. There's still so much to try but I don't anything can beat the custard tart. The donuts with whipped creams are solid. The price is what keeps me coming back. The custard tart is $3.50 per slice and hasn't increased in over a year. If I don't feel like blowing $30 at a cool, hip dessert cafe then I'll come here. I get that deconstructed plating and negative space and those trends are popular (not to mention molecular gastronomy) but not every place can pull it off. There's no faffing around on ceramic slates, a dozen tiny elements on said slate (although sometimes that can work), or 'artisan' 'housemade' 'foams' 'gelees' and the list goes on. You order, it comes on a plate and that's that, go and eat it! Absolutely no pretensions. Reasons why it gets a 5: very unpretentious, great selection of pastries, great quality all round, open 24/7, very reasonable prices...and BEST custard tarts around!

Nicky B.

Great bakery, freshly made food open 24/7 and great vegan options! Family friendly dining and great outside seating too.

Lina Y.

Friends & I found a place here in Adelaide! Their meat pies were delectable! Kept going back for more & actually got to dry 5 different flavors! Beef & was exactly that, not too much cheese, but just enough. Chicken parmi had a tomato base filled with treasures in every bit. Lamb, I loved & was actually very flavorful. All pies contained a thicker sauce, ample amounts of meat & nice thick/crispy crust that hit the spot. makes me hungry just thinking bout it. Thai roll also very flavorful if you're looking for vegan. Only disappointed that the Lamington did it have the jelly layer in the middle, but the Nutella bomb more then made up for it. Apricot flavored items had a bit of a bit, not overly sweet, but also didn't expect that bit of tang to come through.

Erial P.

Their meat pies are so good! This place seemed very popular with the locals. They were always busy but they really moved through the lines. Always friendly as well. We were here for 3 nights and stopped by every day! I also loved the Nutella and salted caramel bombs. If you love sweets you'll love those.

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2 years ago

Open 24/7. Staff is great. Large variety of menu items. Bright and cheery. Located in a quaint section of Adelaide.

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Really good pies and doughnuts!!! Always packed and always something fresh being taken out of oven....it's drool worthy!!!

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Love this little bakery. All staff members are so friendly, especially Connie, who is so sweet, caring, and positive every time I come in.

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4.0(27 reviews)
2.6 kmAdelaide
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Popped in for a quick coffee and late brekky…read more Smashed Avo on Sourdough Toast. Grim. The avocado looked like the processed paste type. Toast was hardly toasted. I had to use my whipper snipper to clear the rocket to get to my food. It wasn't very busy but the order took ages. When it came my partner's was the wrong order. More waiting. Coffee came in grubby cup which I cleaned off myself. Staff are way way too inattentive and laid-back. I mean come on get your finger out guys. And how about focusing on customers not the "talent"! Menu is overpriced I mean add $2.50 for an additional poached egg! I could almost buy a whole hen for that (‍ joke)! All in all a mediocre/poor experience. We will avoid it next time.

After a half dozen visits this year when I am visiting Adelaide I have been impressed with both…read moretheir coffee and takeaway items such as the banana bread; however this visit I managed to squeeze in some good, and it was oh so tasty and good! Having eaten up a storm the night before I was not certain how I would fare but knowing I might not eat till late that day I decided to order the bacon sandwich; the name does not do it justice! Super fresh lettuce and tomato, with generous serving of avocado, a rather nice aioli and tasty bacon; I could not leave any of this fish it was far too nice.

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Argo On The Square - Marilyn Munroe sticky note artwork and beautiful big layout for dining in

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Argo On The Square - Smashed Avocado, with lemon, basil, mint and Danish feta on kibbed rye, topped with tomato, corn and onion salsa.

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Dear Daisy

4.7(23 reviews)
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Dear Daisy, I'm…read morewriting this review to you today to let you know that I very much appreciated your hospitality today over lunch. You are so lucky to be set in such a beautiful little neighbourhood, so close to the industrial train lines but tucked away amongst all those cute Goodwood cottages. The cute embroidered chair cushions and large wooden tables was a nice detail you added to my lunch experience. Although your prices are a little bit more than your standard cafe, the choice you provided was great for lunch. And you must have known I'm a fan of an all day brunch too. My coffee was smooth and lunch of citrus smashed avo on rye with smoked salmon and fetta was fresh and zingy. My dining partner's pulled pork bun with potato salad looked lovely too. Thank you for friendly and speedy service. I look forward to catching up again soon. Best wishes, Chloe

Imagine the excitement coursing through my veins when a brand spanking new cafe (with all the…read morehipster/trendy trimmings) opens up 5 doors down from my house, and dearest Daisy, you passed my expectations for a local with flying colours. Dear Daisy occupies the space left by the Leah St Deli and is right on the tram line next to the Forestville tram stop next to the hairdressers. I've popped in and out of here a number of times for coffee and have been most satisfied with smooth flat whites and spicy long blacks and am always pleased with the sparkly service and cheery staff. The menu here is catered to the breakfast/brunch crew (all day breakfast, huzzah!) but Dear Daisy is developing a great lunch menu. The selection features all your standards for brekkie and lunch has a mix of wraps and rolls as well as some great specials (pulled pork buns, zucchini fritters anyone?) and over the past week since its opened I've seen the menu change and evolve. Lunching here I had a pulled pork bun with coleslaw with potato salad on the side, the pork was soft and tender and the potato salad had pickles (yay!) with yumminess all round. Pricing is quite reasonable and on the cheap side for the Goodwood area. Really looking forward to getting round to breakfast here and with 7am opening on the weekdays, I'm thinking a post night duty pick me up breakfast treat is in order!

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Dear Daisy - The big veg

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Dear Daisy - Cinnamon French Toast with Bacon, Canadian Maple Syrup and Ice Cream (and Eggs Benedict in the background)

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Cinnamon French Toast with Bacon, Canadian Maple Syrup and Ice Cream (and Eggs Benedict in the background)

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