What an awesome little find this was, although I can't take credit for doing so (thanks Bec). It's…read morea cute (in a good way), cozy little spot with fresh, tasty, well priced food, a great range of drinks and friendly, welcoming service. Try the Caramel Shake with a shot of espresso (Dirty Caramel Shake?) for something deliciously different and apparently the Insane Stack is amazing (if you like Avocado) although I couldn't go past the classic Eggs Benedict.

This little cafe sits on the main street of Blackwood, opposite the Coles supermarket. I have had…read morefood and coffee here a few times and they are consistently great. The decor is as the name suggests and quite simple but lots of seating with also spots outside. Magazines and papers to read if you get the time on the weekend. The food: I have had eggs benedict here, great sauce and well cooked eggs - the mexican nachos are to die for! SO yummy and not too spicy - they came as a recommendation from our waitress, Marie. She also suggested the mexican jacket potato but I went with nachos. :) Marie was very helpful, very patient with my indecisiveness! Also one of the few places that sell hot dogs! I have gone with the Hillbilly's special before with avocado, tomato, cheese and aioli and their special sauce - so delicious! I love a good hot dog and its a decent portion too. As you can probably tell, I have always had consistently good food here and I just love Blackwood so I come here often. I forgot to mention the juices are also pretty good - go the immune boost! Only negative is that the hours are not always consistent - the manager sometimes will close if its not busy. I completely understand but as a consumer this can make it hard to plan a visit.

The Leaf 'n' Bean is a sweet little spot secluded off the main street of Blackwood in a small…read morecollection of shops near the local Rec centre. The cafe channels a hipster vibe with mismatched furniture and an eclectic use of items as display cases, but the owners have really maximised the space here whilst allowing the patrons to have enough breathing room. Staff are friendly in store and always up for a chat and happy to give you their recommendations on food or tea blend options. The Menu has a good range of breakfast and light lunch options and vegetarians will find themselves relatively well looked after. I'm a big fan of their pancakes (which are really pikelets) as they are very generous on the portion sizes as well as topping options. The coffee here is a wee bit bitter for my own liking but their lattes are crazy creamy. The Litttle Leaf also mixes their own tea blends you can buy in store, whilst I'm not a tea drinker myself, friends have assured me it is top notch. The Leaf 'n' Bean also puts on regular events with live music, exhibitions and dessert nights on their cards. Worth the trip up the hill, check out their Facebook page to see what is happening instore.

Only 15 minutes out of the city up Belair Rd this little spot really feels like you are in a quaint…read morecountry town cafe. Homemade cakes, muffins and slices (a large range of those being gluten free) taste like nanna has baked them herself. We tried the "Lemon Situation," GF Orange and Almond Cake and GF Apple and Rhubarb Crumble muffin thing and were all impressed and received our sweet quota for the week. The Iced Coffees were very creamy and rich with vanilla ice cream - made with real coffee but perhaps a tad too sweet for me. The atmosphere of this cafe is comfortable with a range of seating options from couches to large share tables and cushioned seats in the corner. They also have a lovely courtyard for sitting in during the day. The staff are incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive and seem to really love where they work. I didn't manage to try their breakfast or simple lunch options of soup, sandwiches and quiche etc on the menu but will definitely be back.

Come every Easter or Christmas this butcher is packed with orders and throngs of customers wanting…read moretheir best cuts and roast. Popular for their smoked ham and beef roast, this is the perfect neighbourhood butcher if you can't head out to Hahndorf to pick up good quality meats. Apart from meat, you'll find cocktail sausages, cold cuts, poultry and they make their own sausage meat here. Certainly in my favourite butchers list.

These guys make a mean sausage, like serious, the sausages are really really good. They're on top…read moreof my list for a BBQ, as I know how good these things taste sandwiched between a slice of fresh bread, with a generous serving of onions. As well as the snags, everything here is pretty good.

Booze Brothers at the Duck Inn ticks so many boxes when it comes to good customer service and…read morevariety. Need a delicious cider to impress your hipster friends? The guys will point you to an amazing one no one has ever heard of. Need a birthday present for your Grandad and don't know whats a fancy liquier an old man likes? These guys will even tailor it to your price range. Cant carry the slab of beer you want for the BBQ with your lady arms? The boys will take the slab to your car and whack in your boot. The store also has a great range of eclectic beers and ciders and has a strong local vibe with many South Australian drinks on offer. The wine selection is excellent and has a varying range stocking the cheap to the expensive with all the South Australian regions on show. The staff in here are also happy to do special orders and will help you out with big events or get special products in just for you if you ask nicely.

Booze brother's in Coromandel Valley at The Duck Inn in S.A. always offers great friendly & helpful…read moreservice. Good selection of wine etc available. Thanks guys for your fabulous service.

I'd call this shop a Continental Deli more than anything else as they serve coffee, tarts and cake,…read morewhich can be eaten inside along the bar style bench at the front window, a very European sampler style of eating...meze but for coffee and cake! For the more substantial fridge filler they sell salami, kasler, pickled olives, various fresh cheeses, freshly baked bread like cabiata / sour dough / rolls / sliced, pasta, etc. I strongly suggest at least trying a few different products on a weekly basis just to be adventurous in case you're not accustomed to continental flavor! But wait there's more - an assortment of condiments such as spreads, pickles, jams, etc. Don't forget....You have to try their coffee it's aroma is mesmerizing before you leave. Imagine... sitting at home under the shade of a cool tree, balcony or verandah, sharing a Mediterranean style meze platter on a balmy summer evening with a few close friends, sipping on a glass of sparkling burgandy or a Coopers Pale Ale...aahhhh that's the life.

I love the coffee here and the staff are lovely. The desserts on offer are pretty great too. It's…read morealso a great place to stock up on delicious goods to cook with at home. The salami is wonderful and the cheese selection is incredibly broad. I love grabbing a latte, flicking through the paper and coveting the delicious condiments on offer.

During winter soccer, this is my first port of call before we set off to our soccer matches in the…read morehills. As Milena wrote, the doors here open at 5.30am so it's a great spot for soccer moms to come in early at 8am, grab a couple of warm pasties or sausage rolls, with a hot cocoa and hit the road! Their breads are freshly baked and an absolute treat to take home and eat with fresh cream and strawberry jam. Strategically located along Main Road, just opposite Cafe Primmo. You can't miss it.

On this particular day my husband and I entered the bakery for a quick bite, they were lower than…read moreusual on their baked goods. Turns out both bakers' wives had babies on the same day! Hmmm, me thinks there was something in the air that fateful night. Baked goods such as bread, pastries, cakes, sausage rolls, pies, pasties are all on display. I had a sausage roll which was the hottest I've ever had from anywhere else, the rest are always lukewarm but at least can be eaten quickly. And yes it was tasty. They also serve coffee which was good and it is the cheapest I've seen in my travels. The pie warmer cabinet contents range in price from $3.10 for a sausage roll to $4.50 for a Steak and Guinness Pie, so there's a range of goodies in between according to your taste and if you prefer meat or vegetarian. The sweets display is also well priced and there's a big range to choose from, they also take special orders. By the way...the shop opens at 5.30am if you're really keen!

For someone who eats a great deal of vego meals I'm actually a closet meatatarian. Good meat mmmm…read more I can't even tell you how many visits I've made to this butcher during bbq season over the years, it's countless. The staff are always friendly and helpful and happy to carve up what you want if it's not in the glass cabinets. I'd recommend the marinated steaks, they're tender and juicy, and taste unbelievable on the barbie grill. In a nutshell - here's your meat shake Kawalski!