Maxwell's Organic Grocery was awesome. The food was awesome, I had their baked goods and no…read morecomplaints. Service was quick and friendly. Would recommend.

The friendly service combined with fresh, mostly local fruit, veg, and meat make this a delightful…read morecafe and grocery. While the food selection is small it is very fresh and cooked to order. The staff are friendly snd engaging, cleaning constantly so that there is no wait for the outdoor seating. If you are seeking a wholesome meal after morning spent at the nearby beach you should definitely pop in for a snack or sweet treat. You will not be disappointed. The middle size portion of cauliflower "fried rice" salad was perfect for a hungry girl (me)! My hubs was completely satisfied by the organic, grass fed hamburger and even raved about it the next day (!!), this from a man who is hard to please when it comes to burgers, if that tells you anything. If visiting Aldinga and wanting something fresh, delicious, and different than the usual fish and chips stop in and give it a go.

We stopped in for lunch as a part of a wine tasting tour. While it doesn't look like much from the…read moreoutside it is very welcoming once you walk through the front door. While it is pretty casual inside the food is much more than you might expect from what looks like a shack on the beach. We enjoyed the fish of the day, grilled served with a few chips and salad. We also shared a tomato salad entree and some bread. Food was fresh, high quality and perfectly prepared. Portions were very reasonable - this is not a place where you need to order an appetizer instead of a main course to avoid over eating. Service was very warm and welcoming and you just can't beat the view. If you want to eat inside away from the heat, advance reservations are essential. Recommended.

The white building on the top of the cliff, known to us all as the Star of Greece…read more The Star of Greece is famed for its' view of the ocean, being perched right on the cliffs above Port Willunga Beach. It is also famous for its' seafood, and seasonal, local produce driven food and wine menu. Recently, the Star had a makeover which has resulted in even better views of the ocean from every table, and a contemporary, bright feel. Local art adds colour. Before perusing the Autumn menu, we opt for a glass of bubbles out on the deck, which you can also book to dine upon. Service is friendly, chatty but not obtrusive. We are kept informed and engaged in chat when there was a bit of a delay for our mains to come out, which was good customer service. Tables are set classically with white cloths, and a little bit of nature in the form of a potted succulent. Nice glassware for sparkling, whites and reds is offered. Chef sends with his compliments an amuse bouche of tiny smoked potato cubes, smoked mascarpone, and a lightly spiced potato crisp. A little mouthful of heaven smoky, crunchy, potato still al dente with bite, and not over seasoned with salt. Crumbed croquettes of 'brandade' or salt cod are served with fresh crab meat, potato mousse, smoked roe and sprinkled with spiced powders ($18). My MIL loved it! Mr Wino's special of the day ($16) was white anchovies presented in their own tin, with a garlic mayo and toasts. Gone in mere seconds! Pumpkin tofu ($16) is not a 'true' tofu as there is no soy in it. In fact, this is far better! You can taste the pure flavour of every ingredient. The tofu is silken and wobbling and rich with pure, savoury pumpkin flavour. Seed crisp is crunchy and studded with roasted pepitas. Savoury Japanese pumpkin is also served roasted over coals, with just a hint of sweetness. MIL opts for the Star of Greece classic, Kangaroo Island battered whiting, chunky hand cut chips, watermelon salad and sauce gribiche ($33). Pretty in pink, my house made fettuccine is stained with an earthy but not overly flavoursome pink beetroot sauce, sprinkled with toasted walnuts and adorned with a slice of heirloom yellow beetroot ($29). As pretty as it was, it was a little cold, and while I polished off the lot it wasn't as flavoursome as my pumpkin starter. Glorious greens. For an extra vitamin boost we also have a serving of the seasonal veggies, with truffle oil and roasted walnuts ($10), which is perfectly cooked, glossy and fragrant from the truffle oil. We were all happy to eat our greens! Afterwards or before, the beach beckons. A stroll along the orange cliffs with sand beneath your toes is very good for the soul, and for digestion!

At last I can stop driving as far away as Port Elliott to get a pie of taste and quality!…read moreI love this bakery and it opened in December 2011 at a time when first moved to SA and lived close by in Seaford. Toff, Cara and the staff at the Home Grain Bakery have perfected the art of the perfect pie! During my time in Adelaide I must have sampled nearly every "Pie of the Month" and my usual favourite "Beef and Green Peppercorn" which has won the best pie award on numerous occasions. This is my favourite as it is simply delicious. I have never had a chunkier pie! Please open a pie shop in Sydney - as I know you'd do well. I also frequented usually on Saturday mornings so that I could sample the breakfast pie range as well. If I wanted a the 'Bacon Brekky Pie', I needed to be down at the bakery early, because they usually sell out by mid morning. If this pie sells out don't fret because there is usually a Spinach and Mushroom Pie still available. Both breakfast pies are the best I have ever tasted and so much better than a quiche! In addition there are many Vegetarian pie/ pastie options. If you'd like to be temped with some sweet choices - there are lots of Jam Berliners, Finger Buns, Vanilla Slices (Yum), Beerenberg Kitchener Bun,Croissants and donuts. Freshly baked bread loaves are also displayed in the bakery window. Too much choice to choose from. I complement my meals with locally roasted Villere coffee made on the Ruggero Espresso machine. The best coffee 'Down South'! All coffees are served with a little moon shortbread made exclusively by Margaret -Toff's Nan- for the bakery. These should also be packaged for sale as they are delicious. Every time I visit Adelaide - I have to come back for one of Home Grain Bakery's Pies.

I went down to Aldinga especially for the bakery's vegan Wednesday specials and was slightly…read moredisappointed. The vegan sausage roll was like stew wrapped in pastry and lacked flavor. The fingerbun was overpowered by the icing. The staff member I dealt with was unsure of which items were vegan. Despite this I am planning to return in a few weeks to try one of their famous vegan vanilla slices!

Great venue with beautiful location. Interesting tasty food and great coffee. Very friendly staff.read more

my meal was unsatisfying and i would not order it again please try to get the pies cooked because…read moremine was cold i am outraged and would appreciate if you change it immediately.

Amazing view and exceptional food!…read more I've eaten here several times and the food is always excellent, there are plenty of affordable meals as well as a few medium-priced options and I've been pleasantly surprised by every meal I've had. There is a beautiful view from any area and the outdoor dining area is warm and not too loud. As with most places it is best to book as they are often busy however the lovely staff have never turned me away for not booking, just sometimes directed me to the front bar which is not fancy but great if you prefer a casual relaxed atmosphere.

Had lunch here today and it was terrible. Service was non existent. Stood at the bar then walked…read morearound for 10mins till I found someone. 3 out of the 4 meals we ordered were terrible. Stale corn chips and weird gravy sauce on nachos, chewy beef snitzal and left things off the burger. Not to mention they brought out the last meal after the 1st one was half finished. Renovations look great but definitely give this place a miss.

I have driven past this little cafe a few times and always been curious to what it's like. Today I…read morewent for a quick morning coffee and cake. Unfortunately coffee isn't the best I've ever had but it's not the worst. I tried the cinnamon tea cake, it was okay but I'm not sold on it. Customer service out standing, lady who served me was friendly and welcoming and informative of the selection of cakes (side note - they have delicious GF options for those who live GF). The shop itself, I see what they are trying to do with the vintage look and it's kinda cute and quirky. I will come back mainly to try their all day breakfast menu on offer! I'll add to my review when that happens.

A bit daggy and not the best coffee ever, but their homemade cake and biscuits are always yummoread more

As we were heading down south I decided to pull in here to grab a coffee, namely because the last…read moretime we were in Willunga, it was the evening and all the coffee shops were closed. I rather liked this place, namely because of the service, but also having good coffee helped as well. This was one of those charming places on the main street, though it was rather quiet when we passed through. Still, as a place for coffee it is pretty cool.

I have had a number of coffees here lately, and they do vary…read more The best coffee maker I would say is the owner. I just wish she would train all the junior burgers up to make them just as good!! Wish list!! Her coffees are close to perfection so I'm not giving 5 stars until the others are up to scratch

Three cheers for Three Monkeys…read more Under the relatively new helm of Frieda (ex Flying Fish at Pt Elliot way back and now embarking on her own business) Three Monkeys has crossed the cafe divide from ho hum to well worth a visit. On a holiday Monday recently, Three Monkeys was brimming with other holiday makers lunching on their very simple but scrumptious gourmet items. The menu is based on local produce - and why wouldn't you be with McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu on your doorstep - and all freshly cooked. This quaint and quirky cottage has limited seating inside but a lovely outdoor area seating probably about 20 out back. There is also a delicatessen specialising in a very thoughtful and extensive range of cheeses and gourmet produce. Fantastic coffee also. I have my sights set on a weekend in Willunga soon to revel in this gorgeous town's over abundance of eateries. Friday night - Russell's Pizza, Sat morning Willunga Organic Market, Sat arvo drop into Three Monkeys for a delectable coffee and cake and pick up tasting plate supplies for a night in with a good drop of local Cab Sav by the fireside of a cute B & B (or a booking at Fino if I can't be bothered cooking) and finally breakfast Sunday am at the Green Room on High Street. Drive back along Aldinga Beach via the Victory Hotel at Sellicks and I have a weekend made in heaven!! Willunga in my opinion now beats McLaren Vale for a foodie weekend (excluding of course the legendary wine appeal of McLaren Vale)!

No really, I wasn't that hungry when I walked in here. And…read morethen I saw the cabinet of cheese, glacé cumquats and deli meats all from the Fleurieu in the cabinet. Then I read the menu (luckily breakfast finishes at 12pm otherwise I would have totally doubled up on my egg allocation for the day). And then the waitress apologised for serving a double shot of coffee to the customer, because that's how she always did it. And I knew my sensible eating plan for the day wasn't going to work. So instead of the planned "I'll just have some cheese and crackers," coming out of my mouth, I uncontrollably asked if I "could have the quinoa and carrot salad with fetta and flatbread please?" Before it arrived, I had talked myself into "just eating half of the salad and having the other half for dinner." And then I began to shovel piled forks of carrot and quinoa salad with dates and a white bean puree into my mouth and before I knew it, there was no doggy bag required. Even better was that they had run out of flatbread and so served me a couple of slices of their tomato polenta bread. It is now official, they should charge more than $13 for the salad and then ALWAYS serve this warmed and crispy with it in the future. Do not be fooled by the few seats inside and out the front, they have a lovely garden area out back for you to dine in with friends. This place would be delightful on a sunny autumn day or cold winter's morning and is one for the "bookmark" list of places to eat in Willunga.

Great staff, great coffee but wish the menu would change a bit more…read moreOften... always a pleasent visit

Food is divine yummy yum yum yummy yum yum. Serivice is quick and efficient. Fish and chips are…read moregreat, along with the pizza!!! YUMMY YUM YUM YUMMY YUM YUM YUMMY YUM YUMMY YUM YUM

After taking the family down south for a Sunday drive, this was the perfect place to stop and fill…read morethe bellies. Not only where the staff beautiful friendly people, they were also very informative about the local produce and wine region, answered all our questions (being out of towners). PIZZA WAS PERFECTION! Crispy thin crust, vibrant fresh ingredients and the perfect amount of cheese. I will definatley be returning with the tribes! I urge all passing through Aldinga to go share a pizza at this wonderful place. Get comfortable in the gorgeous upcycled pallet booths and enjoy some shade also.