Near the beach and very good vibe, good music and crowd in the cafe. Baristas were friendly. I liked the coffee but it was served a bit slow as the olace was busy on a Saturday morning. We werent bored waiting for our coffee because there were many reading materials. read more

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Stopped here for breaky. The Granola hit the spot, the espresso was perfect and the service was great. read more

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When I am down at the Bay, PURE is a reliable source of caffeinated beverages. Whether that be the hot kind or the cold brewed kind. They will deliver with quality beans and good craftsmanship. Well, if you could call a Barista a craftman, you could here. The cafe is a lovely stop in Jetty Road. It's trendy and so are it's employees and customers. I have only ever stopped here for coffee a couple of times, but I return because it has a nice vibe to it. In fact, I should really stop here for brunch. I always get food envy when I go here, and just check out the photos on this listing to know what I am talking about. But, I can vouch for the cake & muffins on offer. All fresh, tasty and priced well. If you have a group of friends, this cafe has a heck of a lot of space. You will be fine here! read more

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I've been keen to try this place since seeing the first review of it, and thanks Alison, I wasn't disappointed! It's a GREAT coffee place with a very relaxed, alternative vibe. And oh, oh the coffee. I had one of this week's blends, a bean from Bali, and it was amazing. Smooth, not a hint of bitterness, yet with so much flavour! I was so tempted to go back to try the house blend, but I was wired already from the first cup and the chocolate ganache tart. My friend loved her vanilla honey chai, and I was tempted by that also. Another time! Their range of house-made savoury tarts looking amazing, with flavours like fig and blue cheese, or feta and butternut pumpkin, or goat's cheese and capsicum. They come with a side salad for $8.90 - something I am definitely trying next time around. The tart was very yummy, if a little simple - just a ganache filled pastry. I'm sure they could have hidden something interesting down the bottom, like a thicker layer of darker chocolate ganache. But still, it hit the spot. And they're paper free! The waiter offered to email my receipt, which promptly showed up as a PDF file in my inbox. Clever! read more

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Yummy coffee and flavour filled breakfast however, the staff come across as standoffish and not overly friendly. I am fussy with my poached eggs and do not like runny whites (puts me off my meal). If you're the same I would recommend letting them know when you order to make sure your eggs are cooked the way you like them :) Great under cover outdoor area where you can dine with your pooch. read more

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I've been to Pure a few times now. It's a boutique coffee bar and cafe. I don't drink coffee, so can't comment on that aspect of it, but the food is great. My go-to item is the toasted banana bread with honeycomb butter, it's delicious! It is incredibly moist and the best banana bread I've ever had. They also do a range of juices/smoothies. I've only tried The Detox, but it was really nice. Had spinach in it ("yay, I'm being healthy!") but the flavour was masked by the fruits (apple, grape... etc). Today I tried the Breakfast Bruschetta, and it was great. Toasted ciabatta topped with napoletana sauce, parmesan, bacon, fried eggs, with roasted tomatoes and pesto on the side. The pesto was a vibrant green and looked like it was made in-house. The flavour was fresh, with a nice hit of garlic and it worked perfectly with the rest of the flavours in the dish (especially the nap sauce). A generous serve that filled me up. I would definitely order it again. The staff are friendly and have always been accommodating of us needing a high-chair, or having a bunch of prams (when I stop in with my mum's group). The decor is nice too. I noticed that the table numbers are small vinyl records, which is a nod to Krypton Discs (the iconic record store that occupied the building before Pure). Love little touches like that! read more

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Another great place for a vego brekkie! Probably the best scrambled eggs I've had at a restaurant, so fresh & perfectly cooked. My meal also came with cornbread, which I had never had before- loved it! My partner was also very impressed with his meal, very generous amount of bacon. The only downside was that the coffees (while great) were much smaller than expected for the price. read more

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BEST COFFEE. Hands down. Really that's all I need to say, but I'll go on. The only reason I didn't give my lovely local 5 stars is there are a few small things I'm not crazy about. First, the food is delicious! But, I sometimes think the prices are a bit expensive for the quantity of food. But I guess you are paying for quality not quantity here! They do change the menu up a bit every now and then, which I like, and keeps me coming back. I love the vibe of this place...I want their music playlist! Quite a large space, lots of tables inside and outside (still undercover). Sometimes some of the staff give a 'I don't care' attitude which could be improved but generally they are all pretty friendly. read more

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Every time I'm in Adelaide I make it a priority to make a stop at Pure. Great atmosphere and decor down near the beach in Glenelg. Can always count on the coffee to be up to scratch, like this great Kenyan aeropress filter they do. Also a wonderful spot to hang out and enjoy breakfast, classic bacon & eggs, you can't go wrong! Also, they cater very well for gluten free options. And they have raw cakes. RAW CAKES!! (See picture) No sugar, no dairy. And it was amazing! So amazing I had to eat a bite BEFORE taking a photo read more

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Great coffee. Great atmosphere. Sit down or takeaway. Really there isn't much more to say except tip your wait staff and smile. read more

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We were going to go to some Italian place down the esplanade by the hotel but we sussed out the menu and it looked great at a decent enough price. After ordering we sat down, talked a little, and waiting about 45 minutes to get our food. Obviously it was Easter Monday, so they were slammed by hungry/thirsty customers, so I could forgive. As soon as I tasted the food I was blown away and forgave them more; I had the Big Breakfast and they were happy to substitute the bread for spinach. This place is like a hipster's wet-dream come to life. The table numbers are on old records, some stools had pedals on them, and it had a whole wood-grainy natural veganesque vibe. The only gripe I had was the $10.20 cup of vanilla tea. I went to the bathroom and told the party to surprise me with whatever tea looked good. I mean, I would've spat it out in shock as I sipped it upon return if it weren't worth about $1 per 25ml. Sure, it was damn delicious.. but $10+ for a cup of tea?! Madness! I hope some vegan is out the back subsisting on only tea-leaves & vanilla pods to 'grind-it-out-naturally', because it's now 10:40pm and i'm still not over it. read more

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So hip, it hurts! We enjoyed our breakfast here but the overdone poached eggs on my Benedict were disappointing. The hollandaise on the other hand was great. All other breakfasts on our table were quite good, including the Slider and the Big breakfast. The highlight was the gorgeous and and absolutely delicious Meat Bruschetta. Sooooo much flavor! Overall, this is a solid 4 star place, but non-soft poached eggs are an automatic one star reduction in my book. read more

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I normally call in here, for two reasons only, when a few other local cafe's are closing/not open or simply to enjoy the vibe of the place. The way everything is set up is fantastic, by far the most impressive part about PURE. There's vintage bicycles, a cool little layed back couch area towards the back and although the place is somewhat small, the way everything is set out makes it feel rather spacious! The house coffee is of okay stature, not the best in my opinion, but most definitely of drinking standard. The particular blends they offer seemed of interest and smelt rather inviting; I might have to try one next time. I'll be back, there is no doubt about that! read more

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NEWSFLASH- Funky New Retro Cafe takes Glenelg to a whole new level of Cool! Just opened today, Pure is headed up by two baristas that used to work together at Gloria Jeans in Glenelg. Warwick, and Seb are a few of the partners that run Pure. They have done a fantastic fit out, that has an organic, cool retro feel. Beautiful glossy hard wood floors combine with black walls and chalkboards. A seating area out the back has the feel of a 70's lounge room, complete with yellow curtains. It is good to see something a little different, it reminds me a little of Melbourne Cafes. They have done a great job sourcing unique teas, coffees and chais. Their gourmet tea range is hand made in the Barossa Valley, the wine roses seems to be a popular brew. They also have an interesting selection of hot chocolate including African Red, orange and organic. The food looks great too not that I have sampled any yet. I went in on opening day and the whole vibe was pretty chilled. I think music choice is really important in creating atmosphere and they have certainly chosen well with a selection of jazz funk style, relaxing but still with a beat. I can see this being the go to place for the in crowd. I sat back on the retro lounge soaking up the atmosphere sipping my latte. The coffee was rich and flavoursome and I was told they have three different roasters and a house blend. I am looking forward to heading back here to sample more of their wonderful variety of drinks. Well done boys!! read more

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Visited on two occasions now and this is my opinion so far. Pros and cons: Cons: Staff weren't overly friendly. Customer service is kinda poor. Coffee was average. Pancakes... Those shake and bakes tasted better. Has a very pretentious feel. Pros: Breakfast pizza is pretty delicious. Place is nicely decorated (but does come off as pretentious) Food is presented beautifully. Bacon was awesome! I am going to try this place one last time and if it improves I'll keep you posted! read more

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I think I've had about 4 coffees here, and that's only in 2 sittings. This place specialises in coffee and really doesn't need to do much else to impress me except keep serving up their unusual single origins and blends from Barossa Coffee Roasters, 5 Senses and other coffee suppliers. I have also had tea and treats from here, which were lovely. The coconut apricot slice is very sweet and chewy and my green jasmine tea thing was refreshing. Service is quick and friendly enough, I think they are more into their locals than the "city folk" though, but good on them for creating a positive community vibe around their café. It is great to see this classy establishment introducing quality, affordable coffee back to Jetty Rd and doing so well it has now expanded into a cocktail lounge across the road. read more

I've been to Pure a few times, for a variety of reasons. I have actually never tried the coffee! So no help there. I first popped in after work one evening (as they stay open quite late) to get a small sweet treat. Two macarons later and I was unimpressed. They were super sickly sweet, a bit crunchy and stale and not very flavoursome. Disappointed, but I do have a high level of expectation for my macarons. Give me some L'aduree anyday. The second visit was again later on in the evening for coffee with family. I really like the decor, lots of fun focus points such as wall art, vintage bicycles and a variety of themed seats. Its definitely a friendly vibe from the staff members as well! Although busy, they did help out with making me a dairy free hot chocolate. Service was quick, and attentive (my mother hates her tea strong and they checked up on her). The third time was last week, but this time to try out the food menu! Not a huge menu, but with quite a variety, seems to be catering to many different needs of their patrons (I.e. some sharing things, some big plate individual meals). And it was great! The kitchen wasnt even open yet when we ordered a duck pate, crispy pork belly and duck breast with beetroot. Mum was super hungry, and when I tried to buy her something from the front cabinet to tide her over until kitchen was open the staff were exceptional AND friendly when they told me not to worry, they would organise the pate to come out asap! For a hungry and grumpy mother this was a lifesaver and was much appreciated! Best pate we've ever had, so creamy and light. The pork belly and duck breast were also melt in the mouth beautiful and the accompaniments were yummy! The white wine sangria we had with this was sweet and refreshing with lots of fresh fruit. Just top notch. All in all fantastic, just a star off for the terrible macarons from the first visit! read more

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I wasn't as blown away as some of the other reviewers... I really like the venue, it's got a funky, boutiquey vibe as the name suggests. The retro bicycles were cool. If I drank straight espresso coffee I would probably be more into it with their single origin beans and fancy equipment. They say they have a commitment to organic, fair trade, direct trade, rainforest alliance etc, which I respect. However, their house blend that they serve to regular non coffee connoisseur plebs has no mention of ethics, and when we asked the lady serving us she kinda pointed at the shpeil sheet and said it's on there somewhere (which it wasn't). This may not be a big deal to most folks, but my studies cover a broad range of social justice issues. Coffee always comes up in fair trade discussions (See Black Gold the movie) I know they get some of their coffee from 5 senses in Perth who do have some ethical options in their range. Their single origins and tea looked like they may be organic, fair trade. They use good milk (tweedvale for cow and bonsoy for soy). Compostable takeaway cups. I always judge a place and the person making my coffee on the quality of their soy froth. They failed in this department - i've had worse. I'll probably give them another visit when I'm in the neighbourhood and try something different. Most mainstream coffee brands such as Vittoria, Lavazza etc hardly consider ethical issues, so i'll ease off of these guys cause they are pretty damn good by comparison. read more

I can't remember what 'Pure' was before it was Pure. Impure perhaps? Whatever it was though it's now been replaced with a really funky little coffee shop/bistro/wine bar/cocktail lounge. Enthusiastic staff, an amazing range of coffees from around the world (as well as the known and loved variety), hot chocolate to die for, beautifully blended teas, a great eclectic menu and some vibrantly cool vibes, all combine to make Pure - well ..... Pure! The location is great too; right at the cool end of Jetty Road. So if you're at a loose end the next time you're down at The Bay - call in, chill out and Purify your inner cravings. read more

It took me so long to get here ... my bad! Especially since they use BONSOY!! I haven't tried the food here yet, but the coffee is delicious. Yes, it's a hipster cafe, and there's not an over-abundance of friendliness about the place, but ... Bonsoy! The space is huge, but still busy (and I've been on weekdays!), and there seems to be a lot of seating, both inside and outside. The sweets at the counter are of a high standard (more tarts and friands rather than boring cakes and biscuits). This place reminds me very much of a city cafe ... but bigger! read more

Absolutely what Glenelg needed - a coffee, wine, cocktail and slider destination. I haven't tried the breakfast so cant help you there but it is always super busy... their lunch / dinner is very impressive and I keep coming back for more. Being vegetarian I am spoilt for options and can never decide between their sweet potato slider and zucchini pasta. Perfect 'meet up' location as it is open late and various chill seating arrangements to suit. Free Wi-Fi and they are happy for you to pull up a chair, get out your laptop and work away with a coffee in hand. Cannot fault the service - AT ALL. Every experience I have had has been more than pleasant - vibe of urban city keeping that community feel... recommend PLUS read more

I really, really like this place! A quick drive from my home, and i was there. The move from the little shop across the road to the bigger location was an excellent move in terms of allowing the expansion of their amazing cafe. The fit out is trendy, the coffee is specialised, the kitchen is on the ball with the food and the atmosphere is right - you want to be in a cafe people want to be in, and you want to have the want to be there. I haven't had a bad experience here, and I've been here a lot! The staff are well versed in all the right things to say, and can answer your questions well. And when I was there last, they had a specially made, first in the southern hemisphere*, 4 or 6 grouping giant coffee machine. I was very impressed. It was like I was checking out a sexy old car... I wanted to check under the hood. NB: expect to see A LOT of Lycra - this place seems to attract the coffee connoisseur who rides the deadly treadly. But have no fear, sometimes they wear a teeny tiny little hat - and now you have great entertainment. read more

Stopped by for coffee with friends. Coffee wasn't great and the hot chocolate was pretty weak. Great atmosphere and place in Glenelg. Lots of cyclists come here. Have been here before for brunch and it was great. This time not so but will be back read more

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So I'm late to catch the PURE train but I did make an effort for a first visit today. I was super impressed at the long opening hours- great to get a coffee after five on a Sunday! The space is big- there's a large assortment of seating configurations from couches to tables to high benches. However the space is big enough that it all sort of works out. (Note: there is also a piano? I wonder if it plays well) None of the empty tables I saw when I walked in looked sparkling clean and there were unfortunately a few crumbs on the number of available tables that I could choose from- they had a few staff on so it wouldn't have been especially difficult to have someone monitor the situation. There's a note at the counter to ensure you quote your table number as "your coffee might not follow you if you move"- the note seemed a little terse but I understand the premise- according to the word around town this place gets busy and it is just common courtesy to let staff know if you are uprooting oneself. There's another note pinned up at counter to ensure you specify whether you would like your coffee" extra hot" as the staff at Pure make drinks at a temperature ready-to-drink. I personally can't think of anything worse than an extra hot coffee but each to their own...it does seem there are a few rules to follow at Pure though. Luckily I am a rule follower: I dutifully quoted my table number, ordered an Aeropress coffee, nabbed a fashion magazine from next to the piano to read while i was waiting/drinking my coffee, and was rewarded with a pretty delicious cup of Joe (Aeropress is $5, today's blend was Kenyan in origin I believe). Good coffee, service was pretty friendly, the music was fun (but loud- so be prepared if that's not your thing), but Pure stays true to their name. They are coffee purists so I wouldn't go expecting anything else. read more

It's a nice place with hanging out with friend at the bay. Nice decor, relax environment. I like the food and price is not too bad. Being a boutique coffee bar, they did deliver good coffee. Very happy with what they offer. Only thing is the disappointment of the triple cooked chips, too soggy :( read more

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Best coffee in Adelaide hands down! No bitterness with the coffee, at a drinkable temperature straight away, no burnt beans. When you are used to mediocracy this is a pleasant surprise to perfection for coffee read more

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it's definitely exxy but it's pretty good. I have never been charged $6 for my usual coffee before (strong soy latte) and I have been all over the world. the food is imaginative but not as good quality or generously sized for the cost, and their prices have gone up further since the year started. still, a lot of care has gone into this place and it has a great vibe. read more

Favourite spot in Glenelg. Cool atmosphere, consistently good coffee, friendly staff, decent food. The menu has both snack/tapas options and 'main meals' plus there's a gorgeous selection of cakes and sweet treats to tempt you. So glad the Bay finally has an independent cafe/car/restaurant like this!! read more

Brunch with my little tribe today, we had a mix of sliders, pancakes, and chips. Verdict - best chips EVER from the three minions and I admit to licking my fingers when nobody was watching after my slider. On top of that, staff are always friendly and the coffee always spot on. We are never rushed here, it's great for people watching, reading the paper and life musings if you have the time. A great hang for all types, all occasions. read more

So took my family here because I really enjoyed the other times I've been here...this time not so much! had the same meal but my eggs were really really undercooked and weren't drained properly. When I sliced into the egg a bunch of water came out and made all my bread soggy. A shame but the French toast looked awesome! read more

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I'm not a local and so pleased I found this place amongst so many in the area. Wow very good coffee and the pulled pork benny was delicious. Throughly enjoyed my breakfast. read more

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I like this place. It's a fairly funky feeling little cafe, and it looks like they're one of those places that takes coffee very, very seriously. And good coffee is equal parts science and art, in my opinion. This place is certainly very good at putting together the caffinated beverages that I tasted. I did start with my standard cappaccino, and when that turned out to be an absolute winner, I grabbed a macchiato which was just as good. The service was excellent. Good coffee takes time. So does bad coffee, but this place is well worth the (short) wait. I think I've found a new favourite place to grab my coffee when I'm in Glenelg. read more

I used to frequent Pure when they were a little coffee shop on the opposite side of Jetty Road. The coffee was always good, the music was always seasonally appropriate, and the banter was often (definitely not always) fun. But since they expanded? Oh, man. I'm sorry. My recent experiences here have all been less than awesome. The most recent visit was a few weeks ago. It was a Thursday, I believe, at around 11:30 (I remember this as they wouldn't let us order lunch until 12 on the dot). It wasn't very busy, so we decided to order some coffees while we waited for lunch to be on offer. It took us at least 15 minutes to receive our coffees (I stopped keeping track of the clock), and two of our parties' coffees were cold. My soy latte was unpleasant - unfortunately whoever made mine was not having a good soy-frothing day - and it tasted a little over-extracted. My meal was absolutely divine - zucchini noodles with artichokes and other fine vegetables - I was stoked! As were two other diners on our table. Unfortunately, the bacon in my partner's breakfast burger was completely cold (like, fridge cold, not "been out of the pan for a few minutes waiting for the rest of the burger's assembly" cold). The service was fine - friendly enough. I do like the fact that there is a booming cafe in Glenelg. I like the decor, and I like their choice of beans. I've also read great reviews of this place, and have been recommended trying Pure multiple times... unfortunately, I'm yet to have a good experience here. read more

If you are going to make me wait a long time for coffee, the only way to ensure I do not lose it is to a) give me something really good to eat and b) ensure the coffee is really, really good. I can't for the life of me remember what I had, apart from the fact it had salmon in it, but what I do remember is thinking it was delicious and then being blown away by how good the long black was when it arrived, after I had finished my meal. It's not something I feel quite right about doing, giving somewhere a five star review after my coffee was delivered post brunch, but there you go. read more

Really good place to go for evening drinks. They have the best beer list in Glenelg, but you can't go past the Brooklyn Lager on tap.

What a cool place with chilled out pumping music to drown out the drunken drongos outside :) It was actually a quiet night when we came, which was good when they don't do bookings. Sort of one of my hates but it's getting more common now. Grr. Their elderflower white sangria is not bad and comes with fruit salad, if you are also hungry. I had the cheese and pulled pork sliders, which were quite filling with the chips and salad along side. The menu could have a few more options though.The staff are up for a chat and service is prompt. Their cold drip coffee machine looked cool...if I drank coffee. read more

Really love the coffee here. The sliders are really good also. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. They are open pretty late too.

I had been to Pure a bunch of times when it was a smaller coffee shop on the opposite side of the street - it was my favorite place to get coffee in Glenelg. I was happy that it hadn't disappeared - and surprised with all the new additions. The coffee is still great. Loved it. The staff is really friendly. I was thrilled with the food - the chicken tatzicki burger was awesome! - and they had Brooklyn Lager on tap! (THEY HAD BROOKLYN LAGER ON TAP!!!!) It's a great place. Enjoy. read more

Pure Boutique Coffee is far beyond 'boutique', and its mainly related to the horrible personalities of the workers that served me there at the time. After asking for a cappa, the man that served me changed my order to a latte. Furthermore, after taking my credit card from me he stated there'd be a 10 cent surcharge on the card. I briefly spoke to the man stating "you shouldve told me beforehand" the man began arguing with me saying it was my fault and that he did tell me that a 10 cent surchagre exists for customers who do indeed pay with credit cards. Overall, I found this service to be terrible and would not recommend read more

I do like going to Pure especially when I was living down the bay. Good food and great coffee but it seems that I rarely get a hello or a smile from staff. read more