Wow i love this place Patch d I've taken lots of my friends there and all of them have loved the…read moreowner, Belle a d her husband d Andrew, the chef. His bread is cooked on an outdoor bonfire, daily and is delightful as charred on the outside a d crunchy. I aim to visit every week and have managed to achieve this these past 3 months or so. Belle is warm And moves around so quickly, service is quick and food very hot. Homemade pasta meals my daughters love as do I. The starters are out of this world like cherry tomatoes covered with Greek yoghurt and olive oil. Outdoors is also glorious surrounded by very tall trees. 10 stars if 10 is excellent Anne Rosewarne

*I shall preface this review by saying that I've only ever eaten here when it's been sunny/warm…read moreenough to sit outside* I'm going to give Patch a five. For my liking, they do a ripper brekky, the service is friendly and the atmosphere is typical of this end of the hills - easygoing, but with just a splash of 'nose-in-the-air', which I find very amusing. Before we first went (2nd day they were open) we had heard they were trying to push the kid friendly vibe. Although they seem to cater for the young mum audience, according to reports I've heard come from the owners, the young mum crowd stopping in for a coffee once or twice a week doesn't pay the bills, so they are trying to expand their clientel to include people who will buy cocktails and spend money! Fair enough too. I hope this place has legs and is around for a while; The old indian restaurant in this spot seemed to thrive for years, whereas other restaurant spots in the same area of Stirling have a very hard time, turning over every couple of years. Seems like you're doing the right thing at the moment Patchies, keep it up! And to any of you curious about somewhere to go in the hills for a bite, with or without kids, get into patch. Well worth a look!

A city slicker like me looked at this place from the outside and thinks "hang on, am I in the right…read moreplace?" But I persevered, wondering if the simplistic looking cafe set overlooking a car park and hosting canteen style menu board of sandwiches aimed to fool the hipsters of Parkside into thinking they should move on an eat at other hard wood floored establishments on the main road. I was right. It's the essence of things, it's the friendly country service (even though you're 20 mins from the city), it's...Mabo. Hearty soups and huge baguettes caught my eye on a cold winter's day in Stirling. My seasonal veggie soup came out with crusty bread and steaming hot. All I wanted to do for 15 minutes was eat that bloody soup but I had to wait for it to be less than burning. That soup-er temptress was worth the wait as she was peppery and full flavoured and very filling. I'm currently planning my return for a less heated affair and one of their big brekkies. Soon my pretty....

I've been wanting to review this place for ages, but I had to try every baguette first…read more (and the burrito) (and the New York Rueben) There are 15 different baguette options on the menu, not including variations. It's a tad overwhelming but I prefer this to the chain sandwich store, production-line style of ordering. Also, The Essence baguettes are well over a foot long with heaps of filling all the way to the end. No need for a tape measure. The staff are really friendly, and it seems genuine. Even when they aren't having the best day, the inner awesome shines through. Given the success of the place in it's hidden location, it would seem the fickle people of Stirling agree. The baguettes. They're just that good. All the ingredients look, taste and smell super fresh. I haven't been able to decide on a favourite, but all that come with pancetta are droolworthy. Crispy salty awesome with fresh herbs, it sounds simple but it's done so well. The chicken ceasar is really good too, as are the turkey cranberry and the chicken avocado. The philly cheese steak owns my stomach, so filling, so good. The smell alone makes my mouth water. When I tried The salami baguette I had my standards set pretty low (I'm not a mad salami fan) but upon recommendation I had it toasted. To say I was impressed is an understatement. Possibly the best cheese toastie I've ever had. There are two vegetarian baguette options on the menu, both are really good quality full of roast vegetable and herb deliciousness. I haven't looked for a vegan option, but I'm sure these friendly folks won't bight your head off if you ask nicely. They also do good coffee, and like most places in Stirling these days they do breakfast. Unfortunately I'm yet to have the Essence Breakfast experience but it's certainly on my to do list.

I have been coming to this cafe for coffee and catering for the past 12yrs (because it used to be…read moreexceptional) but the last 18mths of service experiences have been really disappointing. The staff's attitude to customers has become unfriendly and unhelpful and the service slow. The hot drink consistenacy has lapsed and the overall experience is now expensive and underwhelming. I used to feel like a welcomed regular and now I often feel uncomfortable and often disappointed with my purchases - many suppliers and food options have changed. Today I threw my chai in the bin - as I was given th incorrect one to my order (which happens, easily fixed) but was made to feel like the error was my fault and the staff were too arrogant to offer a replacement.

Stirling Cellars & Patisserie is really well priced. This is definitely surprising as it is located…read morein the middle of one of the wealthiest suburbs in the Adelaide Hills. In fact, they generally are cheaper than most other bottle shops. Depending on the product. But if you are a craft beer lovers (like myself) you will notice the difference in price. If you love wine, you will be excited to know that unlike large bottle shop chains, you will find boutique South Australian wines here. Some wineries are very particular on where they sell their produce. This is one of those very lucky destinations. But this isn't just a bottle shop/cellar, it's also a lovely café and patisserie (as the name suggests). You will find a lovely range of pastries, cakes, sweets, sandwiches, pizzas, and salads. All of them are gourmet and special. Last time I had lunch here I picked up a great special, a slice of pizza and coffee for $10. The pizza was great. It was pre-made and heated. But, it was still quality with smoked salmon, capers, and veggies. Great quality base as well! As for the coffee, I am not entirely convinced they have their in-house blend right. But, I am always willing to try it again. My barista overheated the milk as well. Oh well... Last thing to mention is the range of crockery & home wares available instore on the back wall. Very nice selection of designer pieces. So worth looking at if you are after a gift or wanting something spesh for home!

This cafe is good and what I would describe mostly as home style cooking…read more Only had breakfast here and have always been happy. Their coffee is ok and the food is nice with large servings. The seating can be difficult here as it has lots of booths but for two only. Can be a bit disjointed if three of you and seems to get quite busy. Lovely open fire in Winter and popular with the Der Hills clientele. My Nanna loved it!

I regularly attend the Kondotorei Coffee Lounge and every time I am happily satisfied with what I…read moream given. Their extensive menu ranges from delicious Vienna hot chocolates and coffee to fresh gourmet baguettes or sliders to hot chips or a big breakfast. Whatever you feel like Kondotorei is the best place in Stirling to get it. Their cute booth style seating and roaring fire in the winter makes Kondotorei stand out from other places in Stirling that are often noisy and uncomfortable. Affordable prices and friendly staff top off what is really a 10/10 experience. I would highly recommend Kondotorei coffee lounge and fern garden.

Well, well, well... it seems that Aldgate Providore has re-branded and had a facelift. All for the…read morebetter. This feels a lot more modern and quite classy. I think this is a really great thing for Aldgate. Kind of stepping up and showing the Community it is ok to change your image. I hope that a lot of the neighbouring businesses take note. For too long has the Adelaide Hills been old and outdated. Over the last 5 years we have seen some impressive changes. This is one of them. The décor inside is really well planned. All the colours work together, green being their spark of colour. And certain little touches of green are really clever. For example, I brought my dogs along to the café and I was handed two green bones on a plate for them to enjoy! How sweet is that? Do you know any other cafes that offer your pups a treat? Not many that is for sure! The menu is simple, but well thought out. I ordered the DIY Brekkie, which you have poached eggs and toast as the base and you can add other items. I decided on haloumi and avocado. Eggs were cooked prefect. But only one slice of bread? It was quite a costly meal of over $20, so I thought I would get two slices at least. Oh well... My partner tried the truffle scrambled eggs. Which I thought was much better value. So much flavour and cooked really well. Fluffy and not overdone! I am glad to see this café in Aldgate. I am sure the Community will love it. As for myself, I will try a few more items on the menu.

Newly renovated Fred Eatery is the shinning gem that is drawing locals and visitors alike to…read moreAlgate. Brunch was what we came here for and boy were we keen to refuel after 8kms of hiking. Our reserved table was waiting for us upstairs. We were all enjoying the warmth from both the heaters and the interior fitout as we walked through. Green and wood is used throughout the space. A very lovely fitout indeed. First shock would be the pricing of the food dishes. I don't mind paying for quality, however, I think it is a tad outrageous to charge customers $12 for two eggs on toast or $23 for smashed avocado which came with two eggs. Getting over the initial shock, we queued up to order. It was the longest wait for the amount of people in the line. Not sure why the staff taking the orders was so slow. It became apparent that a second staff was needed. Food came intermittently, which is understandable as we didn't order together. Having said that, one of the ladies who ordered first had to wait till everyone received their food before hers came. Hangry would aptly described her emotions. The food was delicious! I had the croque monsieur. Never heard of it before, I took a gamble and was pleasantly surprised. Other dishes included a little of a lot, smashed avocado, mushrooms on toast and the Frederick special. Really glad we stopped here for brunch. It is definitely popular. I still maintain that it is overpriced for what we received though. Worth checking out, but bring a big wallet!

If you ever wake up on a day off on a Friday or Saturday morning (8.30-4) and you're feeling…read moreeasy-breezy and you're looking for a cruisy, quaint, casual cafe brekky or tea then I highly recommend the Piccadilly Kitchen (PK). The coffee is good, at a good price and perfect with a cheeky slice of cake if you're so inclined. We indulged in scrambled eggs with kasundi relish (amaaaazing!) And avocado and tomato on homemade buttermilk bread. All tasty and filling too. Its uber-kitchy decor and open kitchen gives PK a unique home-meal type charm with a rustic hills cafe quality. The service is an OK pace, if you're not in a rush...i can't imagine this would be the sort of place you'd stop if you were, but as I said, if you go in feeling loosey-goosey, no fuss, no stress, PK is a definite winner. Glad we finally made it and looking forward to returning to try the rest of the lunch menu.

This is a beautiful little spot in the Adelaide Hills. Adjacent to the lower entrance to the Mt…read moreLofty Botanic gardens and situated on Piccadilly road which runs from Stirling/Crafers to Uraidla/Summertown, this little cafe is quite often pumping on the weekend. They have a fairly simple set-up; a small open kitchen and a few tables inside and then a few more tables outside. My first visit was on my brother's wedding day when the three of us bro's went out for breakfast beforehand. The breakfast wasn't huge or elaborate but was well cooked and the coffee was fantastic. I've been back for coffee and cake and the quality is still high. They sell all sorts of jams and spreads made locally in the hills and have a rack of plants out the front for purchase. I also read that they have a barter system there; so when we visited they were asking for lemons and were offering food or coffee in exchange. I like that initiative. If you live in the hills and have driven past on your way to somewhere else and thought "is that place any good?", the answer is yes, so you should pop in and support your local hills cafe. You never know how long these places will stay open if you don't.

Oh wow! Perfect little spot in this area to enjoy some nice sweets or little lunch. It was…read moredelicious and service was great!

Staff always very polite. Food delicious, best chocolate in the hills and well priced. Great…read moreatmosphere.

Good coffee in Mylor? Who woulda thunk it? The times they are a changing my friends…read more The Mylor caf is the new kid on the block and with its rustic, farmhouse charm, generous and healthy food and super friendly owner Elizabeth I dare you not to love it! They do brekky and lunch and last time I was there Elizabeth was just finishing up for the day... it was around 3:30 pm during the week and she happily scrounged to find us some food and took the time have a chat and make us feel really welcome. She would have been late home that night but she gained two loyal customers by going above and beyond. Love it! The huge homemade muffins are particularly noteworthy and all the bread is the most delicious bread in the world from the Mylor Bakery which is behind the Cafe.

The Harvest Mylor is situated opposite the Mylor Sports Oval. 240 Strathalbyn Rd, Mylor.The cafe is…read moreset back behind some nice established trees, inside there are a number of rooms available for dining. Being a warm late spring day, we found a good table in the shade, under the canopy of trees. The menu is quite comprehensive for breakfast and lunch, with cakes, croissants, freshly baked sourdough bread. We finished off our relaxing brunch with a very good coffee. We found the service was excellent and friendly, even though, being lunch time with a large crowd of customers. A very satisfactory stop in the Adelaide Hills.

Woodbake Oven is located in the heart of Stirling. It is a bakery of sorts that offers a pizza…read moretrade on Wednesday evenings. This store is really famous for it's bread, baguettes and tarts. The bread sold here is really fresh, crisp and fluffy. It is more of a French style of cooking bread. It is really lovely! They sell pre-made baguettes for lunch trade that look amazing. I have yet to try one, but there is always a line at lunch. Apart from the bread, I have tried their pizzas a couple of times. The toppings offered are not complicated. A few ingredients is all that is needed. I feel for this store it is more about the base than what is on top of it. The base is cooked really well. Nice thickness and it is crispier than other bases I have had. If you want more on your pizza you have the option of adding more toppings. As for the desserts, they are divine. The pastries are perfection and fillings deliciously naughty. Perfect for a treat for the weekend. A lovely couple own this store and are very welcoming and happy to help. They really look after you and make you feel welcome. So, if you are after a bread stick, pizza or dessert head to Woodbake and give them a go!

To review Woodbake, you can't just review their pizzas, and it is a shame that this place is listed…read moreas "Woodbake Pizzas" on some sites; so I'll give a run down of the rest of the business before I do that. According to my sources, Chris Broadfoot trained under famous French Chef Paul Bocuse and therefore knows what he's doing. When you enter the shop, you are usually greeted by Chris' partner Nancy who is lovely and very accommodating. As I've only been there at night I haven't seen everything that they offer, but what I have seen is great bread, pastries, and savoury and sweet tarts. Chris is always behind the counter preparing some baked good and getting it ready to go into the wood oven at the back corner of the shop and dresses like a traditional French baker. The pizzas are fairly minimal, but you can add extra toppings. They are a bit pricey, as is most of his products, but they are the highest quality and I always enjoy everything I buy from Woodbake.

Omg this place is the absolute bomb!!!…read more This is my new favourite cafe .. I'm Veggo/vegan and this place is - by a mile - clearly for me - the best tasting vegan food I have ever tasted!!! They say 'At Salem we make all of our meats, cheeses and sauces in-house. We smoke, grill, and slow roast our plant-based menu to give it deep flavours and good fortune.' I say - well done guys you've got this soooo friggin right!!! So far I have only tried there tofu scrambled and their BLT sandwiches ( on their specials board this week) but as I only heard about this cafe last week - I'm already addicted!! This has to be the best vegan cafe in Adelaide by a long shot - in fact the best that I've been to anywhere in a very lonnnng time!! There's something about the way these girls do it - (it might be the booze) that it just tastes sooooo good.. so good in fact I couldn't and still can't believe it's all plant based food!! I actually had to ask them just to make sure.. They have a range of homemade sandwiches, juices, hot drinks, iced drinks and deserts .. and I noticed a coming soon beer cider & more I haven't got to the desert menu yet but their ice chocolate was incredible!! Annnnd look out Adelaide people - they do Uber eats too!! What more could you ask for!! The cafe has a really cool friendly relaxed vibe, I heard a sweet little voice say hi there when I walked through the front door ( Having no idea where it came from took me by surprise - but realised it was the chef in the kitchen greeting me ) The girls working that day were lovely and helpful. They apologised for the wait (but there was no need - as there really wasn't one) it was maybe a 10mins max from the time I ordered to getting my food (a BLT sandwich and an iced tea).. they had 3 groups come in and two Uber orders on the go - so they were doing well!! The only issues I can see them having here are actually all PROs for them 1. They will run out their delicious food way too quickly - it takes 8-12hours for them to cook the 'meats' so once the hordes of vegan peeps cotton on to this place - it will be GAME on for young & old veggos when doors open at 9am each day!! 2. They will run out of seating too quickly - the dining room has one large table to seats maybe 8-10 people & then a few two seaters & a couple of waiting benches.. the sewing shop next door that has been relatively quiet for the last 50 Years - might get some referred business from the peeps waiting for a seat and then choosing take away!! 3. There won't be enough Uber drivers in Adelaide to deliver this hot stuff around town - more importantly to my joint!! 4. I potentially will miss out on my favourite dishes and regret ever writing this review!! My work here is done - if I never write another review you will find me in Salem cafe in a bath full of ice chocolate - eating my way through every single menu item from 9am Thursday's through Sundays.. But honestly do yourself a favour - even if your not veggo - give this place a crack it'll be worth it & it might just open your mind to how great some of this food can be.. Peace

This place is seriously awesome - not much else around but well worth going to. The food is…read moresensational, they cater to gluten free and the staff are super friendly. It's a tiny little place, only a couple of tables, but it's not super busy so we didn't have to wait. Gorgeous decor and the atmosphere was great. Definitely will be back.