You know you're in for a good pasty when you take your first bite and half of the pastry floats…read moredown onto your plate. Flakey, crunchy and perfectly pepperily seasoned - my veggie pepper pasty was scrumptious on a cold Port Adelaide morning. It means they've used butter in their pastry and you're onto a hidden gem. This newly renovated and owned bakery is also very well laid out so you can sit and eat at their inside bench top or outside to avoid leaving crumbs everywhere. A modern and fresh interior with cool industrial lighting has been enough to take this place from corner shop to destination bakery. We couldn't help but order a Veneziano coffee, which was strong and really beautifully flavoured (I wish I knew what blend they were using as it was so different). And with ingredients like KI Honey, the hipster in me couldn't avoid ordering a honey and pistachio baked cheesecake. It was dense, creamy and a great sweetness mixed with the slightly sour cheesecake. Lovely service and still unknown to the general public, I'd get down here one seedy Saturday morning too and fill up on baked goods!

This is the newest little gem to hit my near hood and it's a little gem! A true little patisserie…read morethat uses butter in their croissants... The only way a true French one should be made! They have hazelnut, almond and pistachio which all sell for $4.50. Or you can grab yourself a plain one for $3. They also have a great range of little cakes and tarts in lucid your modem flavours and a few old schools ones! You can grab a pasty, sausage roll, meat pie and few other additions I can't recall sorry! But they all look yummy! Grab a coffee and your set for drive down to the beach!

I am one of those sweet tooths Rebecca refers to, and this place makes me so happy! I didn't notice…read moretoo much sweetness at all, as I was too busy reveling in the delicious chocolate mudcake ice cream, with a generous scoop of cappucino icecream on top. Oh. Yes. Ohyesohyes. Ice cream and the beach are inextricably mixed. You can't be near a beach without icecream. I don't care if I'm wandering up and down the street, chasing seagulls on the shore front, or sitting on a nice patch of grass in the median strip - icecream makes the Semaphore experience perfect. Especially chocolate mudcake icecream. And I always love supporting a local and long standing business. I have nothing against Copenhagen across the road (I have nothing against anywhere that provides me with ice cream!), but this place will always get my business.

I think most of us Adelaide born and bred Yelpers would have some memories of grabbing an ice cream…read morecone with our parents (when we were young or just the other day for myself) and walking along the shore looking at all of the hot chickys in their bikinis.....I mean watching the sunset on a warm Summer evening. Well for me that shore was Semaphore and that Ice Cream shop was Take 2 Ice Creamery. I am not sure if it is the same name as the shop we used to go to countless seasons ago, but it definitely served the same Ice Cream. There really is something nostalgic about Golden North, especially the Honey flavour and I mean this in a completely non-sexual way.....well, mostly. I was Yelping down Semaphore Road just last week and had to partake in a cone. They have competition now, with Royal Copenhagen just across the road, but for the purists like me the choice is easy!

Who doesn't love The Cheesecake Shop? I'm not even a big fan of cheesecakes and I still love The…read moreCheesecake Shop. I don't know about you but the moment I walk into The Cheesecake Shop I'm tempted to try everything I can see. As the name suggests, they specialise in Cheesecakes but the store definitely isn't limited to any other kinds of cakes. They have mudcakes, speciality cakes, savouries and pies, pavlova and meringue, tortes, gateaux and flans, special celebration, wedding and engagement and of course my favourite dessert in the world: tiramisu. Next time you're having a party I would recommend buying a cake from The Cheesecake Shop. Can I also make a suggestion? Try The Tiramisu and The Coffee Pecan. Mmm...delicious.

Disgusting customer service. Have ordered from here previously but change of ownership means…read morecompletely inadequate and inexperienced people working here. Stuffed up my last 2 orders, ruining both events and absolutely will not be returning. No apologies were offered and customer service at Head office level is just as awful. Woolworths cakes are better and half the price.

This place might have the title of a not-so-fancy Saturday night strip joint on Port Rd but instead…read moreit is cosy little cafe on Semaphore Rd that is a breakfast favourite for locals and Adelaide "tourists" alike. The place is decorated in a minimalist style, simple tables and chairs, some booths, couches, benches and basically anything that will fit more people in to this always packed brekkie and lunch cafe. If the 5m long menu board isn't overwhelming enough for your taste buds make sure you DO NOT LOOK at the food cabinet on the way up to making your order as it will just confuse you more. The first time I went here I was distracted by so many things on the menu that I went for the safe eggs and coriander on rye option. A bit disappointed at the cost versus size of the meal my experience was slightly tainted. But as I sipped on my Ginger Zinger drink that was like star anise and gingery lemon jesus juice in a cup I looked closer at the menu and at what people were eating. It seemed that their big pancake and their roti wraps are the way to go. Upon my return to give this place a second shot I ordered a vegetarian twist on a bacon and egg wrap and, despite a bucket load of sauce and a fair amount of oil, I was impressed. As Laura said though, aside from the Ginger Zinger, the other highlight here is the bowls of coffee they serve. Yes it is a bowl and it is filled with smooth, creamy coffee goodness for you to dip your whole face into. Also don't go past their gluten free desserts here! Their lemon curd cake is delicious.

HOW DID I NOT NOW ABOUT THIS CAFE UNTIL RECENTLY?…read more Sorry for the all caps tirade: but I'm just that excited. I visit sleepy Semaphore quite a lot, as the old parent-shaped people live that way, and it was only relatively recently that I stumbled across this haven of Scandinavian delights. And I'm not just talking about the cute mustachioed barista. Complementing the birch tree wall art and Viking paraphernalia (I'm a huge sucker for Viking paraphernalia) is a tasty menu of baked goodies that are fresh, sweet and plentiful - as well as Swedish-inspired specialties like elderflower drinks and traditional waffles. Any country that has a TRADITION of waffles is all right by me. They seem to be undergoing renovations at the moment, but the place is still very cute, with kitschy Swedish accessories, some chandelier action, as well as the aforementioned radical Viking stuff. There always seems to be a queue here which is also a good sign - and, super importantly, the coffee is solid. ALSO: THEY SERVE COFFEE IN A BOWL. A bowl, people. Further evidence that this is my kind of place.

This place has a hidden agenda, an undercover mission to bring veganism to Adelaide. It's as sneaky…read moreas Connery, as straightforward as Craig and has the swagger of Brosnan. A simple, no fuss menu of soups, salads, a burger of the day and some raw sweets are seemingly "just healthy" but are all subtly vegan. Vegans rejoice because you can come here and not feel the need to "justify" the menu to your omni friends! See if they notice is my hot tip. The space is open, colourful and very simple but there is plenty of space to sit on couches, tables and benches. The service is very casual but friendly. I chose a Punk Rock Soup of the Day with pumpkin, cannelloni beans and rosemary with cape seed toast and cashew butter if you please! The soup was piping hot, sweet and not mushy like baby food. It had some great strong flavours and I like the different combo of ingredients. A medium sized, health conscious serving it kept me full until way past dinner time. Coffee is Campos blend (only 1 of 3 cafes to serve it in Adelaide). And if you show interest they will tell you that this is the chosen blend because of is incredibly hands on, environmentally conscious owners. Every little detail here has been so carefully thought out to ensure this place fulfils its environmentally and socially conscious values but to others it can still just be a bargain of a menu and a shining star of a venue in an area that is is trying to build its street cred. Bravo!

I really wanted to be blown away by this place and it almost did blow me away…read more.. The style was eclectic, nothing matched, nothing gentrified. It was very original. I'd actually have to question if anything had changed after it was converted from its last life as a different store, did they literally just drag an open kitchen in? I'm all for hipster joints with reclaimed tables and exposed walls but I have to call stuff out when it's purely left untouched. I feel like this place was left untouched which made it feel dusty. We sat at a reclaimed garden table, it still had hints of its previous outside life being quite dusty and grimy on its edges. We drank water from jam glasses that should have screw top lids, regardless of how hipster that is, it's not really comfortable to place your mouth on, and how do they clean the inside of these things properly when you can't get a hand inside, and they're used so often? I ordered a banana smoothie with dates added it was very sweet. It was nice and had a real raw food cafe taste. Can't complain there. The coffee, I ordered a cappuccino that sadly has to get 1 star it was muddy and bland. I had to rescue it with a sugar and even then it was not quite coffee. I do expect quite a lot from a well priced cafe and coffee is a central offering of any cafe. Maybe it was the barista on the day because others sing the stores praise but If your coffee game isn't up to par it's hard to appreciate why that's so, just being fair trade certified organic isn't enough, I'm afraid. As a meal I had a carrot and walnut burger. It was really nice. I'm not a sole vegetarian but I completely appreciated the flavours and ingredients in this burger, it was lovely. Only one of the relishes I couldn't decipher wasn't to my liking but that's only personal preference this burger saved the whole review and brought up my over all experience. If you're looking for a vegetarian burger, this place has it! $11 for the burger though, is that worth $11 alone? I'm not quite sure about that but I was certainly full after. Overall not too bad, I see it as an overly try-hard hipster cafe that isn't quite on point yet. Instead of trendy reclaimed, it's just dusty and reclaimed, if the average price was brought down everything might align to being more congruent with the setting and offering of this cafe. Overall I would come again with my friends who have variety here as vegetarians but not on my own where I think I could find cheaper alternatives.

A fab find on our Sunday outing. The Young Henry's beer was fab as always…read more But the food was just to die for. Mine was pulled pork, kransky and Mac 'n Cheese. Just fab. I also tried some of the too beef brisket and it was fab too. If I lived near here this would be my local go to food place!

Mac n cheese, pulled pork and apple slaw... oh my! Went there with friends and had the banquet ($35…read moreper person and they bring out trays of food) and left a very happy lady. I absolutely loved the pulled pork, thought it was the winner out of the meats, and it went so well with the apple slaw. The mac n cheese was great, but serving sizes for the sides were a bit small (I ate 4 'serves' of mac n cheese and could easily have eaten more). The potato tots were salty and crispy and tasted great with the blue cheese dipping sauce. I absolutely hate blue cheese, but this sauce was great. The only disappointment for me was the beef brisket. It tasted nice but hadn't been cooked long enough so the fat hadn't broken down properly. Not a huge deal though as I was happy to keep going back to that delicious pulled pork. The staff were really great and the store itself had a really good vibe. If you're thinking of going I have two pieces of advice for you: 1. Book a table! They are really busy so you'll probably miss out if you don't book 2. Go as soon as they open! They only cook a certain amount of each item and sell out quite regularly. My husband went there once at 7pm and they'd already sold out of the beef brisket (they have a count on the wall that tells you how many of each are still available that night).

We haven't been here for awhile so we thought we would give it another try. We got one of the big…read moresolid tables at the back and lasoo'd the big dog to the bench. The little one was happy to settle by our feet. Good service, even with slightly complicated orders. Good coffee. Good food. Good setting. John had the wellbeing breki poached and our friend had the whipped breakfast scrambled. The serves were massive. I had the egg and bacon roll (no bacon). Nice brioche bread. Nice tomato relish. Leftovers for the pups. We'll be back and we won't wait so long next time.

I always go this cafe for the cupcakes! They are amazing with so much flavour, big icing and lots…read moreof edible decorations. Whipped is located on the main street in Semaphore, adjacent to the esplanade, but really close walking distance to the beach. Semaphore is the perfect dog walking beach, so the fact that whipped is extremely dog friendly is perfect for me, especially because my dog is extremely friendly herself. It's definitely nice to have a cafe other than an ice cream or chicken and chip shop, which serves better coffee, big breakfasts and has an ambiance about it other than sand. Definitely a place to check out when down at quiet Semaphore.

Bloody lovely. Nice and warm on a chilly day…read more Serving chunky pies and damn fine salads, plenty of old duckies with coffees and crackles. Makes for a warm and cosy spot. Has those multicolor sneeze paintings by Lobert on the walls, so bring your sunnies to avoid the glare.

Yummmm...from the outside in, amazing what a paint job can do and being in an unlikely spot it…read morecertainly has entertained customers to travel, as their reputation for excellence in baking has far exceeded the location! Oh, the food is glorious and the display is to eat for, all freshly baked on the premises with no plastic cream here, no,no,no. Their bakers are fully experienced and qualified in making your mouth water with predominantly European goodies but have dabbled in creating a fab kangaroo pie. A great place for non dieters and they do have a reasonable range available to entice the gluten free set also. The atmosphere is relaxed and caters to families with children too. A good selection of tea and coffee to try each time you visit and eye catching art on the walls by local artists.

Attended the official opening today of the new Big Shed venue on Port Road. Great venue and…read morefriendly staff. What let it down was the ridiculous price charged for the "craft" beers. Having grown up in the UK and enjoyed real ale for many years through CAMRA and such like it's disappointing that a new venue like this should charge $12 for a "pint" of beer for this can be best described as a metric pint, aka 375ml, whereas an imperial pint is about 550ml. In the UK you would pay around 4 pound for a 550ml pint of real ale - which is about $9. Why then do we have to be ripped off like this at the Big Shed - especially on opening day where you would think at least they would be offering specials. Shame on you - it's pure profiteering!

Awesome great to take the kids out but very noisy for little kids amazing scenery and great for…read moremaybe book a table