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.

Had I not been with a friend who had a 5 year old daughter, there's a distinct possibility that I…read morewould've easily overlooked Herbees. She was instantly drawn to the Fairy Garden that's visible from the sidewalk and to the left of the cafe. Closer inspection drew disappointment when we found that the garden itself was shut "because it's too hot today". It was 38 degrees. Quite normal for this time of year in South Australia I thought? Anyway, we were able to peer through the gate and it was left to the vivid imagination of the 5 year old as to what lay beyond! We decided to stay and have a latte and sat in the courtyard. The service was very good and the prices were reasonable considering that we were in a hot tourist area. I'm sure that we'll go back there - perhaps in winter to see if it's open. And I'm sure that an excited 5 year old's mind can magically wander.

This place reminds me of the movie Bee, where happy dizzy bees zip across Happy Land. With a…read moregorgeous outdoor courtyard bearing a gnome garden, rows of flowers and plant beds, and lots of greenery, you can't help but feel happy here, and utter 'cute' at every conversation when you see the neighbouring cat stroll in for a pat, or the pastel colours and decor on the walls reminds you of your sweet childhood memories. The best part of this place is the toilet! I kid you not. Many customers have left their seats, huge sized burgers and tempting milkshakes just to check out this sweet 'hole' and come out impressed. It's green, the walls have pretty murals, scent of lavenders permeate through these walls and it's just....happy...seriously, the toilet lends out a happy ambience. Food wise. They've got a good menu ranging from your usual breakfast dishes, German sized sausages and pickles, to burgers and excellent kids menu. I had the mushroom vege burger and it was huge and absolutely satisfying. Desserts range, good variety with vanilla slices, pretty rows of macaroons and more to dose up your happy genes.

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!

Great cafe in Main Street of Hahndorf. Make sure u stop buy for awesome coffee and food…read more Coffee selection is great with tastings available also. Had lunch here and the food is stand out. Don't be deceived by the fact that its slightly smaller.

Was really impressed with the atmosphere, as well as the many vegan and gluten free options. I'm…read moresomeone who can't eat or drink at most resturants or cafes, so the option was really nice. A nice change. The care taken with paper straws was great too. I appreciated that there was iced drink options as I can't have hot drinks, and also kombucha too. Something for everyone here! Wouldn't mind some more healthy iced tea options ;)

Living in Nairne means missing out on some of the good things in life, 3g coverage being one of…read morethem but I like to ease the pain by spending quality time in what I like to think is a massive upside to living in a country town, the cafés. Pleasant personified and with an outdoor area you'll feel like you're in your happy place as the sun hits you and bounces around the french chic settings. Very large menu and fantastic food! we had the breakfast and a massive mug of liquid gold. Staff were fantastic and it will be our local haunt for sure. I hope this review helps more yelpers try these little hidden country gems like it has done for me!!

Owners and staff are lovely. Coffee was really good and the mug size is enormous! Food was a little…read moredisappointing. Eggs were way overdone. In all it was okay but too expensive for just 'okay'.

Finally Mediocrity has left Nairne! Along with Chingari and Ziga-Zaga we now have Black Lemon.It…read moreopened this morning and for all those discerning foodies and lovers of exceptional coffee, this spells the end of everything else in Nairne! The breakfast and lunch menu is eclectic and international. I had the Arabian breakfast and all that was missing was Alladin! I can't begin to do it justice with words.You will just have to try it out for yourselves and if you don't....you're a fool...I say politely. This is going to be the Sazon of Nairne,so watch it blossom and bloom and lift the standards in this sleepy town. If you are in the city, it's just a 40 minute drive and I know you absolutely won't be disappointed.Everything was home made by the way including the falafel,labneh,beans...oh,and the almond tart I had on my way through at 07.30.Back at 11.59 for a late breakfast and will have superior takeaway coffee on the way to work.The staff were all very personable and friendly and overall,as I would expect from Kamal, everything was 100%. No more having to detour to Mt. Barker before heading down the freeway.This is it.Nairne is finally ON THE MAP!

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

Lovely restaurant We had a lovely breakfast with friends…read morehere in Hahndorf. Our coffee was good (we had a double shot in a small cup) and the scones were lovely!

Several places in this cute little German town offered a variety of food options, but we chose this…read moreone because we were able to sit outdoors on a beautiful fall day. Our server brought us a carafe of water and gave us her recommendations for what to order. We went inside to place our order, giving them our table number so it could be delivered to us when it was ready. We had a duo of German sausages served on top of mashed potatoes, with a bit of sauerkraut on the side and a couple of mustards. The other meal we shared was the Vienna schnitzel, with a few French fries, a little greens salad, and a side of mushroom gravy. Everything was delightful and tasty, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. Looking out over the main street through town, with beautiful autumn colors on the leaves, was wonderful.

Great little eatery in Mount Barker. We went for breakfast and the food was pretty good! I'd…read moredefinitely go back.

I was recommended this place for their fabulous coffee, and I totally agree that it is. And it's…read morereliably good, which can't be said of some others nearby. I've been looking enviously at their menu, and today tried their breakfast. Really, REALLY good! I had poached eggs with potato rosti, spinach, baked tomato, and smoked salmon, topped with hollondaise sauce. I'm dying to go back and try their wood oven pizza!