Adelaide loves a high tea. It's a really popular addition to the repetoire of pubs and hotels all…read moreover town looking to extend their customer base and have a greater number of bums on seats before that 5pm mark. That said, it means there is a fair bit of choice for the consumer and competition keeps prices affordable and experiences memorable. Having visited several other venues offering high tea around town my girlfriends (and 1 brave boyfriend) were overjoyed to discover there is now a venue in Hahndorf whose primary aim is to provide a specialised high tea service. Antiquteas is on the main street of the historic german town. It is a space inexpensively furnished a little too sparsely with the chintzy, scrolled and frilly garb you would expect from a high tea joint. The service was a little strained but our waitress tried hard enough to be affable... I get the impression this was a little difficult for her. My friend who organised the event said she had been incredibly helpful in the planning stages and they had even arranged to cater for our vegetarian friend who is on a crazy gluten free kick recently, WOW! In my mind thatt is above and beyond. I would have laughed at anyone who suggested I provide a gluten free high tea for them... what is it other than white bread sandwiches with no crusts, scones and pastries??! Anyway - so they have to be recognised for catering for my crazy friend. The sitting started at 11am and a welcoming glass of bubbly had me quite merry on my empty stomach. Each person was catered for with three small fingers of sandwich... one cucumber (traditional!), one curried egg and one smoked salmon and tomato and a tiny fairy sized egg and bacon quiche. There was then a warm scone with jam and cream and a selection of four petit fours, a lemon meringue cheesecake square, tiny banoffee pie, a choc dipped strawberry and a little choc mousse cup. I think they've probably got the quantity of food bang on, although savoury lovers like me may find this is one more appropriate for the sweet tooths of this world. There were just two teas available, Earl Grey and English Breakfast... both were a little underwhelming taste-wise. It was all wrapped up by 12:30 and we were the last group left sitting in the venue. While die hards may want to give this a go I won't bother going back.

I have had many high tea's over the world, and his is the best Adelaide (hills) has to offer…read more Firstly most places in Adelaide that offer high tea simply get it wrong. I am often given a porcelain-ware coffee/tea cup, and the staff serve you with old/strong tea or coffee. Antiquteas is a breath of fresh air, it is delightfully decorated with tasteful furniture and, to my great relief, fine bone china tea cup and saucer set with matching side plate (Royal Albert to be precise). We had our own silver tea service with loose leaf tea. Later hot water was added to freshen our tea to extend our wonderful experience. The savoury and sweets selection was delicious. After speaking with the owner, the selections change daily depending on what she prepares, so I will definitely return. Thank you for getting it Right!

I don't have kids but my sisters and other family/friends do, and the Olive Branch cafe is the…read moreperfect place to go if you're looking around the hills for an affordable, delicious brekky/coffee to enjoy/share with those with tinlids. the owner is a well known hills chef and is always around for a chat. Super friendly. The service has always been good when I've been there, quick, attentive and understanding esp. when there are kids around. The owner/head chef does catering too and although i couldn't be there she catered one of my good friend's weddings this January just gone and by all reports the food was amazing. It's nestled in on the corner of a well designed hills complex next to a newsagents, a great local butcher, a chemist, and a foodland supermarket. Super convenient for the locals. Not to mention it's tucked behind the Balhannah pub and bottle shop so you can always grab a cheeky drop of plonk if you're heading home to unwind after a day out with the younguns! There used to be a great little homewares shop a stone's throw away called Balhannah by Design in the same complex but it has recently moved down the road into a newly established complex next to Mitre10. It's now called Living by Design and is also well worth checking out. Olive Branch. A great way to spend a morning, kids or not!

So I may be biased as a former employee (about 3 years ago) of The Olive Branch but this place is…read moregreat! Owner and head chef, Nicole is an absolute delight who brings a real passion for food and hills produce to the small town of Balhannah. The menu hasn't changed drastically for about the past four years but there's a good reason for that- it's all delicious and there's something on there for whatever mood you're in! There are also always specials up on the board and I believe the dinner menu does have a little variation from week to week. The other great thing is the all day breakfast because going out for breakfast is one of those great pleasures that we don't always want to wake up early for! My top picks would have to include the club sandwich- a classic, the lamb wrap, the chicken tandoori wrap and the chips. I don't know how but these girls have the ability to make basic food so delicious. Curries, salads and an array of delicious foods feature regularly on the specials boards. There's always a delicious range of cakes and treats in the fridge- all made on site and all of which match fantastically with their amazing hot chocolates (with real chocolate!) The menu features gluten free and child friendly options while there's also a small kids play area inside as well. If you're driving through on a weekend in the hills, I would highly recommend stopping in for a local wine and some tasty treats- there's a delectable tasting plate on the menu- perfect for visitors to the region!

Now, I can't say that I have been to The White House during the day, but I was there for the 1st…read morebirthday of the business and my oh my do they make some amazing cocktails. I wish I could remember what it was called but I had this coconutty, vanillery fuzzy alcoholic milkshakey thing, and if you explain it like that to the girls they will surely know what you are on about. It's a funky place to be on a Saturday night, feels like you at this really cool house party where everyone is jiving in the lounge room to some vinyl beats and slamming down fuzzy cocktails on the side. I like that I can sip a red wine here and it isn't out of place no matter what time of the evening. The staff are lovely and ultra kooky so you can be sure you are going to have a good time. There is outdoor seating for the smoker in you but it can be hard to get a seat, however I did find that the window sills make good seats.

This is my favourite café in Hahndorf. Unlike most of the other places there it is not German or…read moreChinese. The café is really quite hipster. There are fixies out the front, often filled with breadsticks, and there are cute wooden chairs and tables. I went up here for breakfast with my family and got amazing muesli. Almost every time I go out for breakfast I purchase the muesli, so this had a lot of competition. The muesli itself was delicious, it tasted home-made and very organic. But what made it the best was the poached fruit they served it with. The fruit was warm and syrupy, contrasting perfectly with the rest of the dish. Another star meal they have here are the mushroom burgers. YUM. Try one. You won't be disappointed. The bread is all freshly made too, making it even more delightful. If you want to go somewhere a bit out of the ordinary in Hahndorf, come here. It can get really busy during the summer months- especially if you are looking for a table outside.

Just looking at this shop will make your mouth salivate for hours. The desserts are the most…read moremouth-watering items I have ever seen. A description does not give them justice but here we go- macaroons, mini cakes and chocolates, fresh strawberries and a chocolate fountain. Anywhere with a chocolate fountain wins so many points. There is something amazing about litres and litres of warm melted chocolate. All the items they sell are made in the shop and I bet they all taste delicious. Unfortunately, I did not have the money or the stomach room to sample everything, but Mum and I purchased macaroons, chocolates and coffee. The little chocolates were beautiful to look at; they had little patterns on top- the sort of thing that you think is too good looking to eat. The macaroon I had was salted caramel. I love salted caramel and it tasted good. Not the best macaroon I've had but definitely in the top 5! The shop itself does not have much seating especially outside. So it is possible that you may not be able to find somewhere to sit. But, you can get the desserts take away! Luckily enough we found a little table outside. All the outdoor furniture is quirky and doesn't match, I think this gives the café a nice feel and personality.

Service was very friendly the Kitchener bun was fantastic, real cream. Pavlova with strawberries…read morecream and chocolate also wonderful. Coffee is great, latte and espresso but not decaf. The Staff were fantastic as they were closing the pointed us to a beautiful park across the road where we enjoyed our coffee and the kids enjoyed the food.

I love all of their food. It's a must when in Hahndorf. Great Indian and Thai inspired meals along…read morewith traditional Aussie meals.

This is a really impressive addition to Hahndorf's vast range of restaurants. You can tell that the…read morestaff are relatively new to the game, but they are very ambitious. They have chosen the right place to set up shop too. They are offering a modern styled cuisine in an area that is traditionally serving German and pub styled food. So for the locals, I am sure that it is a breath of fresh air. The restaurant is earthy styled with the use of a wooden cladding, furniture and decorated tree branches. The walls are painted in blackboard paint and cool chalk art is on display. They have a really creative menu; I was fortunate enough to try the prosciutto wrapped nectarine served with a salad full of yummy fetta, radish, mint and lettuce. It was a real treat, sweet and salty, and just the way I like it! If you are after a coffee and cake, this is also a really lovely destination. They served Kitchen 2C branded coffee and a beautiful selection of cakes and cookies. Yummy gluten free options too. The first time I went to dine was just before Christmas. Just wanted to also note that they were selling the most amazing home cooked Christmas puddings. What a great festive addition. If you are in Hahndorf and you want something a little spesh, check out Kitchen 2C. Definitely service with a smile

stopped in for breakfast on a barely sunny Adelaide hills morning. The warm verandah was inviting,…read morethe waitperson even more so and the menu terrific. Interesting menu full of healthy ish choices all done a bit differently. I had Muesli(layered with fruit) and it was terrific.K had a beany thing looked great. Eggs, toast, all the usuals, good coffee. Well worth a visit.

Still waiting for our meal 1.5 hours later. Finally my gnocchi came. It was mostly mushrooms with a…read morefew gnocchi.

If you ever wake up on a day off on a Friday or Saturday morning (8.30-4) and you're feeling…read moreeasy-breezy and you're looking for a cruisy, quaint, casual cafe brekky or tea then I highly recommend the Piccadilly Kitchen (PK). The coffee is good, at a good price and perfect with a cheeky slice of cake if you're so inclined. We indulged in scrambled eggs with kasundi relish (amaaaazing!) And avocado and tomato on homemade buttermilk bread. All tasty and filling too. Its uber-kitchy decor and open kitchen gives PK a unique home-meal type charm with a rustic hills cafe quality. The service is an OK pace, if you're not in a rush...i can't imagine this would be the sort of place you'd stop if you were, but as I said, if you go in feeling loosey-goosey, no fuss, no stress, PK is a definite winner. Glad we finally made it and looking forward to returning to try the rest of the lunch menu.

This is a beautiful little spot in the Adelaide Hills. Adjacent to the lower entrance to the Mt…read moreLofty Botanic gardens and situated on Piccadilly road which runs from Stirling/Crafers to Uraidla/Summertown, this little cafe is quite often pumping on the weekend. They have a fairly simple set-up; a small open kitchen and a few tables inside and then a few more tables outside. My first visit was on my brother's wedding day when the three of us bro's went out for breakfast beforehand. The breakfast wasn't huge or elaborate but was well cooked and the coffee was fantastic. I've been back for coffee and cake and the quality is still high. They sell all sorts of jams and spreads made locally in the hills and have a rack of plants out the front for purchase. I also read that they have a barter system there; so when we visited they were asking for lemons and were offering food or coffee in exchange. I like that initiative. If you live in the hills and have driven past on your way to somewhere else and thought "is that place any good?", the answer is yes, so you should pop in and support your local hills cafe. You never know how long these places will stay open if you don't.

Wow i love this place Patch d I've taken lots of my friends there and all of them have loved the…read moreowner, Belle a d her husband d Andrew, the chef. His bread is cooked on an outdoor bonfire, daily and is delightful as charred on the outside a d crunchy. I aim to visit every week and have managed to achieve this these past 3 months or so. Belle is warm And moves around so quickly, service is quick and food very hot. Homemade pasta meals my daughters love as do I. The starters are out of this world like cherry tomatoes covered with Greek yoghurt and olive oil. Outdoors is also glorious surrounded by very tall trees. 10 stars if 10 is excellent Anne Rosewarne

*I shall preface this review by saying that I've only ever eaten here when it's been sunny/warm…read moreenough to sit outside* I'm going to give Patch a five. For my liking, they do a ripper brekky, the service is friendly and the atmosphere is typical of this end of the hills - easygoing, but with just a splash of 'nose-in-the-air', which I find very amusing. Before we first went (2nd day they were open) we had heard they were trying to push the kid friendly vibe. Although they seem to cater for the young mum audience, according to reports I've heard come from the owners, the young mum crowd stopping in for a coffee once or twice a week doesn't pay the bills, so they are trying to expand their clientel to include people who will buy cocktails and spend money! Fair enough too. I hope this place has legs and is around for a while; The old indian restaurant in this spot seemed to thrive for years, whereas other restaurant spots in the same area of Stirling have a very hard time, turning over every couple of years. Seems like you're doing the right thing at the moment Patchies, keep it up! And to any of you curious about somewhere to go in the hills for a bite, with or without kids, get into patch. Well worth a look!

My sister and her family raves about this so when they brought me to Hahndorf this was our lunch…read morestop. Right off the bat I could see the place was popular, and they have friendly staff. Was able to get seats at the back garden which was lovely, the view was nice and the birds were chirping. I imagine it will be lovelier during summer or fall. The food presentation was nice. My latte was ok. The jam that went with my toast was rich and delicious.

Silvia (owner) is a passionate ambassador against food wastage and The Seasonal Garden Café is her…read moredemo kitchen for producing and selling wholesome and healthy food without wasting any left overs. Silvia has wonderful relationships with local fruit and veg suppliers, bakers and cheese makers at the Central Markets and Adelaide Farmers Markets. She prides herself on serving seasonal dishes on her menu and uses as much of every ingredient in the dish or other dishes as possible (when normally they'd be thought of as food scraps). So whether you're drinking left over broccoli stalks in a juice or the pulp from your juice is going into compost for their veggie garden out the back you can be sure less than 1% of any dish here is going to waste. When I went here I had a simple poached eggs with avo on rye toast. Unfortunately the eggs were a little too firmly cooked for my liking, but the dish was still fresh and filling. The coffee was also delicious. This place is very cosy with its pot belly stove roaring on a cool winter's day and a lovely friendly environment to dine for brekky or lunch.