The thing about this place is that it sort of feels more like a takeaway shop as opposed to a café…read more Well, it is sort of café as well since you can sit here and indulge in a pot of tea, but the also have a number of other things on offer that you generally don't find in your average fish and chip outlets. Yeah, this place was rather nice, and being close to the beach as well also helps, but that is probably why it happens to be one of those takeaway places.

I have eaten here about 10 times over 2 years and the food is amazing…read more The cafe itself is like a big fish n chip shop with seating so don't expect to be amazed with ambiance when coming here What does make it special is the food and people. The menu is basic with burgers and wraps getting a strong showing but don't let that turn you off as they all taste great. If you have kids this is a really great venue as well. I just wish I lived closer to this gem as a typical visit takes a 20min drive for me

The staff are super friendly and even when they are absolutely slammed with customers they are…read morestill always smiling. The food at Annie's is super delicious and it never takes long to be delivered to the table. They have a sweet's cabinet to die for, if you have a sweet tooth, don't eat too much beforehand. Must be great as we keep coming back & they are always busy.

It is times like this when I find businesses like Viscous Café that I get upset. I get upset that I…read morelive so far away from it. There is definitely a coffee revolution going on in Adelaide. These are exciting times! The first thing that caught my attention is that this barista knows what a magic is and has it on his menu. Tick! Then he also has a mean and handsome Slayer at his command to make your brew. Tick! Then a arrangement of cold drip coffees and different blends to choose from. Tick, tick! Again, why do I live so far away? The owner here is so super friendly. Greeted me with a smile and was so very happy to have a chat about his business, produce and passion for all things Caffeine. He obviously has been experimenting with different techniques and has devised some highly potent caffeinated mixes that come with a health warning. Hahaha he has named it (quite appropriately) the Ass Kicker. Designed to keep you perky for a very long time. What did I order? Magic of course! A larger one than usual, but I am not complaining at a cost of $5. Awesome! Taste was bang on and at the right temperature. Very easy to drink blend. As for the rest of his lovely café, well he offers some lovely biscuits to pair with your coffee. I also hear rumour of a coffee slushy machine for the summer. How amazing will this be to walk along the beach with a cold brewed slushy coffee! Love to meet people that are so passionate about what they do! Onya!

I was excited when I saw this place on Yelp Adelaide's Instagram, and saw that it was south of the…read morecity - yaay!! It's in the unlikely location of Christies Beach (on the beach end of Beach Road), and since that's only about 15-20 minutes from where we live, we thought we'd make the trip down. Well, I wasn't really expecting Viscous Coffee to be quite this good!! The staff are very friendly, and the owner was impressively knowledgeable about coffee, (and the effects of coffee on the human body - I'm really going to have to try the dangerously high-caffeine coffee, the Adelaide Ass Kicker, heh heh), as well as being excited about trying different blends of hot and cold drip coffee - what a maverick! I was sitting there making a mental list of all the coffees I will be trying there in the future :) There are a few sweets that you can have with your coffee (few in number, but high in quality) - I especially recommend the HUGE melting moments, and Miss 8 loved her Oreo cheesecake-type sweet. Viscous Coffee doesn't have traditional individual tables, but bench seating along the side and one single lounge chair. When we came here it was fairly quiet, so the bench seating was perfect - in busy periods it may be better to get takeaway and head off to the beach or nearby park. I will definitely be coming here again ... probably next weekend, in fact! :)

Wow, what an odd little place! It is located amongst an industrial precinct in Lonsdale, and is an…read moreunexpected gem. We originally visited here as part of the Rendezvous markets, but that has unfortunately now closed. The upside is that Crossant D'Or Bakery has now decided to open every Saturday, which is great if you're looking for cheap pastries and coffee ;) My favourite is the almond croissant - full size for only $1!! That is not a typo - it's really $1. We also love the tray of 12 mini croissants (6 almond and 6 chocolate) for only $6, and a bonus is the good coffee (not sure if they stock soy milk - I had a very good long black). Croissant D'Or supplies cafes and the Central Markets, so is not really set up to be a stand-alone cafe - this is why the produce is so cheap, and why the seating is a bit daggy. It's a shame the Rendezvous Markets weren't sustainable, but I think this is because they concentrated more on the produce itself rather than the ambience ... and although this sounds shallow, ambience is a very important in making these sorts of markets popular. All in all, I think we will be frequenting Croissant D'Or quite regularly ... good for my wallet, but not necessarily for my waistline ;)

Who would've thunk it? A real life French patisserie in the middle of an industrial estate! Then…read moreagain, Croissant D'Or Bakery is more of a 'working bakery' than high-end patisserie cafe, with the majority of their product ending up at local eating establishments. And probably being sold on for some considerable mark-up. This is one of these hidden jewels of the south, where you can grab a delectably flaky almond pastry and creamy latte for a fraction of what it will cost you at one of your more fancy establishments. It's worth seeking out this place early on a Saturday morning if only to grab a $6 tray chock full of croissant-y goodies; plain, chocolate and almond. And of course, you need to get one to eat then and there as well! The only downfall of this place (besides it's slightly difficult to get to location), is the general atmos. As I mentioned before, this is a working bakery set on an industrial estate. There are seats outside, but they are few and far between. The view is of the surrounding warehouses, with some old cracked cement pots with a few token plants for greenery. The music is also of some questionable taste at time - you'll have a few charming Parisian cafe tunes, but then mysteriously Zamfir will suddenly bust some panpipe moves. You can't help but think that with a little more careful planning, some more care taken with the outside decor and keeping up with the oh-so-French-chic musique that this bakery could become a real trendy hit with the Southerners. However, until then, I will continue to go for the amazing pastries, great coffee and friendly service. It's worth the trip through the sea of industry, for the best croissants in town. (Probably the same one you've just bout for triple the price at your local cafe!)

"Airy surrounds, nice seating, wonder what the coffee will be like? (Waiting... :))"…read more Well now that I've got the coffee in my hot little hands, it's time for my tip above to morph into a review! Ordered a skinny cappuccino. $4.70 for a mug size and it is huge! Good flavour and temperature just right - hot but drinkable without burning your mouth. Very important when you are desperate need of a caffeine fix! Tables are spaced so that it isn't too noisy when busy which I also appreciate. A variety of very yummy looking light lunch, dessert, and general treats are available also. Whilst these looked very nice I was a bit confused as they bother to tell you the calorie content but not how much the actual thing costs! I prefer to know what I'm paying up front when at a cafe. Customer service was good; staff friendly and serve your coffee with a smile. Overall very happy and will be back for coffee in the future!

For starters this is in the middle of a shopping centre so it is what it is, the coffee is ok but…read morenot the cheapest on offer nearby. The food looks good and they make a decent breakfast but again not all that cheap for where it is, but it always seems to be busy and the staff are friendly and doing the right thing which I have to give em points for.

I did rather like this café, particularly since it didn't have all the tacky trappings that many of…read morethe newer cafes have, particularly those that happen to be in those new modern apartment blocks. Actually, this is also a beach-side café - sort of namely because there happens to be a park between itself and the beach, but since the park isn't all that large then I guess I could still call it a beachside café. Actually, they have more than that since they also have some decent beers available, and also do live bands which, honestly, is actually pretty cool.

I always get really confused when I hear about Blu C Cafe. See, Blue Water Cafe is just down the…read moreroad, and I'm so used to my mum getting the name wrong, that every time someone mentions Blu C I just assume they're talking about the same place. Perhaps I'll be a little less confused in the future now that I've actually been along to Blu C. It's just a small cafe, down the beach end of Beach Road in Christies Beach. But these aren't just small nibbly meals. You can eat here for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and their dinner menu includes things like Atlantic Salmon, Surf & Turf (or Reef and Beef as they call it), among other classic dishes. I went with a friend on the night her boyfriend was playing a gig, and we had the two aforementioned dishes. Dinner was about $60 for the two of us with drinks. The live music is a fairly regular occurrence at Blu C from what I can tell. It seems strange because it's such a small venue, but it actually works quite well. It's not intrusive, and it adds a fun lively atmosphere to the night. If you're just looking for a casual place to grab a bite to eat this is definitely a better choice than Fasta Pasta or Junkfood Corner up the road.

I thought I'll get on the acai train and see what the fuss is about. Being a vegan enthusiast I had…read moreto try. A lot of it is tastier than people realize. I had the summer dreaming bowl, and it was delightful. It had mixed berries, coconut shavings, cacao nibs, paw paw, museli, and more. It was refreshing and light but filling. The cost was $12.50 so reasonably priced. The staff, although a little shy, friendly. The also do smoothies, and protein treats. Love the mural on the outside wall. Will come back.

From the owner: Acai and Protein Shake specialist! We also have a rage of Raw Vegan, Gluten free treats and good…read morecoffee! Set in a warm bright rustic setting come in and say hello