Ever wanted some 'dirty American' food but can't find it because you're vegan or eat gluten free? Well fret no more because Two-Bit Villains is here to save the day! Two-Bit Villains is located in a beautiful, yet often overlooked, area of Adelaide - upstairs in the Adelaide Arcade. One of the things I love here is that they provide separate menus for gluten free, vegetarian and vegan (alongside their 'regular' menu), so if you follow one of those diets you don't have to scour through the menu to find something you can eat. A nice little touch that makes everyone feel included! The owners Sass and Liam are also lovely people who really care about making their food good - and good it is! I have to say their onion rings are top of my list for best ever. Their vegan menu will even have carnivores salivating - everything truly is delicious and so well put together. And be aware - if the menu tells you something comes in a large cup - it really means LARGE (try the massive mocha, it's delicious)! A highlight of TBV for me is their home made soda. The flavours vary from day to day so you get to try your luck for something different each time!! Fancy it up and make it a float for extra deliciousness. A great, friendly place for a quiet lunch or a cool drink. Head in and see for yourself! read more

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I adore this restaurant. Not only is it fully vegetarian, all meals can be made vegan and most meals can be gluten free, which I think is fantastic. If you haven't been to Two-Bit Villains, I'd highly recommend it. This restaurant serves burgers, hot dogs, an array of sides and some awesome homemade sodas! My favourite burger is the Baron Burger and my favourite soda is the Apple and Lychee. I'd highly recommend it! read more

Two-Bit Villains - American Near Me - Adelaide, SA

The food at Two Bit-Villains is really something to experience. Especially for those who are not familiar in how vegan food can be so awesomely tasty! First of all, what a funky lil restaurant. They really have made the most out of the space. Cool vintage styled furniture and décor. It feels like an American Diner next to the beach. Definitely fitting in with the Rockabilly American theme of the menu. So, there is a great selection of food and is offered in three different dietary requirements (Which I totally love). You can choose from the Vegan, Vego or Gluten Free menus. There are Hotdogs, Sloppy Joes, Burgers, Onion Rings, Chilli Cheese Fries, Milkshakes, Iced tea, etc, etc.. I endeavour to try everything on the menu. Biggest tip, check out the Onion Rings and Chilli Cheese Fries. Oh my! I have vegan friends who go out of their way to travel to Two Bit's to order this to take home. They are so amazing. As for drinks, check out their Iced Tea menu. As I understand they change that around a bit, so there is something different every now and then. Very tasty. Also, if you (like I do) love rockabilly styled gifts and art, they have a cute little selection of items for sale in the restaurant as well. So, next time you need a flower hair accessory or funky gift for your friend, why not stop in to eat and shop. read more

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The tunes were spinning, the team are down right cool and ultra lovely to boot, the styling in this place makes me feel like we've time warped to 1950's Hawaii, complete with plastic flamingo drink stirs in my chocolate milkshake. Visiting Two Bit Villains has been our our MUST-DO list for a LONG time now and tonight we finally had a window to get there, and it lived up to all expectations and MORE. The shake was UH_mazing and entirely drinkable in one gulp!), the fries were crunchy and spicy and a super generous serve, the burgers super tasty! These guys make their own Soda's - The Dirty Root and Apple Pie are a life long favourite! The only problem was, we didnt stay long enough, Im missing it already. We'll be back soooon TBV! x read more

Two-Bit Villains - American Near Me - Adelaide, SA

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The hand crafted sodas here are what brought me in, but the burgers, hot dogs and staff are what have kept me a loyal customer. As a meat lover, I doubted the draw of vegan hotdogs, but HOT DAMN! Those wieners are without a doubt way better than the processed meat rubbish you usually find. On top of that the buns are super soft and the produce always fantastically fresh. The Veggie Burger is another winner, as is the Baron Burger. Personally I'm not a fan of the Nacho Man nachos... But hey, the rest is smashing so I have plenty of deliciousness to choose from. read more

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two-bit villians opened in June of 2011 and is carving out a niche in Adelaide's rockabilly threads scene. There's a subtle touch of steam punk and skeleton for shoppers a little into the darker side. There's a few items for the fellas, but rightly the majority is ladies clothing, sunglasses and a few nice design-ey, gift-ey items. Prices are mid range, and some items could be considered inexpensive especially given the high quality. The Hot Couture label is well represented, along with a variety of local and international brands. It's also worth noting that they're interested in helping local designers. You will need to venture upstairs in Adelaide Arcade to visit this small, treasure filled boutique but it's worth going a little out of your way to have a look in this one. read more

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I love this place. Went to experience the the space in Adelaide Arcade and I can see how the new space will allow them to grow. I was a little annoyed that we couldn't sit outside on the balcony but I'm sure that will be possible soon. Also the day we went a delivery hadn't arrived so the menu was reduced to a handful of items. Given we went to try the new stuff I was annoyed at this too. All that annoyance disappeared when the food came out and I was reminded why I love this place. It still needs time to grow into its new huge venue and I'll keep coming back to see how it progresses. read more

Two-Bit Villains - View inside from balcony - American Near Me - Adelaide, SA

I never knew vegan food could taste this good. Situated upstairs in the Adelaide Arcade, the restaurant is definitely a hidden gem. Unlike other vegetarian restaurants, the food here is actually packed with flavour and spice rather than being bland and soft. Staff are lovely and the restaurant is well decorated with interesting hipster decore. They do a range of sodas however I have never tried them as I am not a fan of soft drinks. What I do like however is there El Bandido burger. The El Bandido contains a crunchy falafel-like patty made from soy. It is served with a spicy sauce that packs a small chilli hit. The patty is garnished with fresh shredded lettuce and tomato. I had the vegan variant of the burger with vegan cheese and it tasted quite spectacular. The Chilli Con Carne fries tastes just like a chilli con carne. The surprising part is that it contains no meat and also the cheese can be substituted for vegan cheese. The french fries are not too salty and are nice and crispy. I have also tried their Mac and Cheese which is just as good as non-vegan Mac and Cheese. The spicy lentil soup they have as a $10 special sometimes really packs a punch. The only downside of the soup is that you only get a really tiny bit of crunchy bread on the side. Definitely worth a try. Even if you are not a vegetarian or vegan. You will likely be surprised at how nice it is. read more

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Fantastic vegetarian burger and sweet shop on the 2nd floor in Rundle Mall. The interior is charming and retro, and the menu includes a variety of burgers and sides like nachos. They also have a drink menu full of shakes and sodas and a dessert menu with cakes, pie, and ice cream. Anything on the menu can be made vegan. I went with the Classic Villains burger which consists of a chickpea patty, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and vegan cheese. The flavors were great and the overall burger was satisfying without being too greasy or salty. I really enjoyed the tomato salsa they used on it in place of regular ketchup. Slightly overpriced at $14, but worth it to support this great establishment. If you are vegan and in search of some tasty 'junk' food, you must try Two Bit Villains. read more

Two-Bit Villains - Classic vegan veggie burger - American Near Me - Adelaide, SA

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Adelaide Arcade is one of the most wonderful places in the CBD - in my opinion. History, beauty and class - it fees like you step back in time and it is so sad that the upstairs of the Arcade is so empty. EXCEPT for this little rockabilly shop/cafe tucked away in the gorgeous surroundings of the empty feel of the arcade. Rockabilly is a fun, sexy, alternative scene that is heavy in Americana - Fries and Soda Pop kind of Americana. They have a cafe with burgers, fries and home made - from scratch soda. Along side the cafe, they also sell rockabilly clothing, accessories, magazines and other items associated with the culture. This place is fun and unique with lovely and genuine staff that have a passion for the scene themselves. I spoke briefly with the owner about the clothes they stock and she said that they were moving slightly more toward the cafe rather than the clothing, however there should be clothing available after a quick renovation which is happening soon. Go and visit the Arcade & have a great lunch in this gem. read more

Take two after being informed of the new location (note to self, address needs updating). New venue is spacious, in a prime location with great balcony. The lady attending me seemed high strung and not the most welcoming, clashing with the scenery and previous reviews. Being infected with the burger epidemic affecting Adelaide, this place prides on its vegetaran versions. Came in expecting a five star vegetarian burglar, so asked for el bandido (get it?!). The onion rings were good. And the burger too, not the best, certainly not the worst. But at $17, seems like we are really helping pay rent. not sure why I just got a small glass of water when other tables got a carafe. Maybe I'm not supposed to drink water. Will return? Maybe. Definitely not at the top of my lunch places. read more

The food can be gluten free friendly, vegan friendly, and the staff are really friendly! The decor is lovely and cool and relaxed and I like the vibe of the place. However, whilst my chai was decent I found the food quite heavy and a lot of the menu involved fried goods. It's also perhaps a little too heavily salted. The servings are certainly generous though. I did see however salad and soup on the menu so I might try those next time I check in with Two Bit Villains. 3.5/5 read more

I wanted to like Two-Bit Villains, so it might require another visit. Checked it out last week. Service was crazy slow. We were sat at the bar and could see into the kitchen and there looked to be more chatting going on than food preparation. I kid you not, there was about 6 people in the kitchen - and only a couple of plates rolled out every ten or so minutes. It took at least 40 minutes from order to seeing food. The sloppy joe was... sloppy. And substantial. I wasn't a big fan of the mince. It tasted extremely faux. (And this comes from a former vegan who has eaten his fair share of fauxness.)I reckon lentils would have made for a nicer tasting mince substitute. The onion rings were delicious. As for the soda - delicious, syrupy diabetes waiting to happen. Consume only occasionally and savour every last drop. I will touch back next time I have been. read more

Today I took a leap out of my comfort zone and dined at Two Bit Villains. For those who aren't familiar with this funky little place in Adelaide Arcade, Two Bit Villains is a vegetarian restaurant. It's definitely popular with the younger crowd! The staff were super friendly despite my age and showed us to a table. It was choka block full!!! We were lucky to get a seat and this was at 1.30pm on a Wednesday afternoon. Looking around, it kind of has a pacific island paradise feel... from the fifties. The walls are covered with bamboo and there are plants, retro furniture and miss matched chairs throughout. It was really a groovy place and I was really excited to taste the food here! The menu was a little daunting for a vegetarian novice like me. I don't know that I've ever been anywhere that is exclusively vegetarian before. I had to wonder why they have to make everything sound "meaty". Why can't things just be what they are? They had "meat" repeated on the menu a few times. I get that they're probably trying to appeal to meat eaters but I think their food is good enough to stand on it's own and not pretend to be something it's not. I loved their drinks menu! Such interesting choices including a whole range of different home made soda flavours. We chose the apple pie soda and it was just so delicious! I ended up going for the Smokin' Sweet Potato Pot Pie. Creamy sweet potato mash on top of a rich flavoursome slow cooked tomato, quinoa and vegetable casserole. My accomplice chose the El Bandido Burger. A bitey black-bean and quinoa patty, lettuce, tomato, cheese and a swirl of our special chipotle mayonnaise and vegan cheese. When I placed the order I was asked if I wanted vegan or gluten free options. Big tick there!! Even though my answer was no, I love that the diner has the option. The menu stated that the Potato Pot Pie would be at least fifteen minutes to allow for baking. I love that they give you that notice! It didn't really seem that long when it came out but it looked really hearty and delicious. This dish was really hearty and a wonderful Winter dish. I really loved the taste of the creamy mash and the textures of the different vegetables underneath it. Although the serve looked a little small when it was first brought to the table, it really was a generous dish and I felt quite full after it. The burger was equally delicious In fact, I had a bit of diners envy after I had a taste because it was more than I would have expected. I loved the sesame seeds on top of the bun which had been lightly toasted for a nice crunch. There was a slight taste of chili - just enough to wow your mouth and complimented the wonderfully flavoured bean patty. This dish really exceeded my expectations and if I find myself here again, this is going to be my first choice! We both had a serve of those shoe string fries on the side and I'll mention them because they were crisp and seasoned really well too. Honestly, there really wasn't much I could fault about this place and looking at the amount of people in here, most people must think the same! It certainly has a "buzz" about it and is definitely worth the visit! read more

If I could live here, I would! Best vegan food ever! I love everything I've tried here. The sodas are perfect, the onion rings to die for, the Sloppy Joe was life changing - as was the Cheeseburger, I could go on! read more

Two-Bit Villains - Onion Rings and Earl Grey tea - American Near Me - Adelaide, SA

Ahh, I remember when Two Bit Villains used to sell swell dresses in their tiny set up a few doors down from their current location with some rockabilly style and swing skirts flattering to many a lady. How times have changed. Now exclusively food, Two-Bit caters to the vegetarian and vegan crowds looking to tap into the Americana-burger craze that has been ongoing in Adelaide for a few years now. The set-up in the picturesque Adelaide Arcade is bright and airy with seating that quickly fills on the lunch rush. I came up here most recently for a quick bite just after the doors opened and all the large tables were taken or booked so for those greater than a party of 3 may want to book ahead. The menu has gone over a couple of re-dos but currently features a selection of veggie burgers, veggie dogs and nachos which have the option of being all vegan and also with some allergy adjustments. I'm not a vegetarian and do become sceptical over faux meats and the like, but I'm always a fan of a solid veggie burger. My last trip in I tried the El Bandido burger and the mix of beans and quinoa worked well although a solid chipotle mayo really brought it all together. French fries on the side were crispy and well salted however I agree with a previous reviewer who mentioned that there may be something in the oil that just doesn't quite seem right. My lemon squash soda was ice cold and sweet coming out quickly and service was prompt. I was in and out in half an hour which suited me perfectly. Two-Bit Villains is great for a casual lunch with your veggie friends in a cool setting in the CBD and is probably the most interesting place to lunch on the Rundle Mall strip. read more

Another place that has taken me a while to review, because once again - this lil' pink haired lass finds it hard to describe a place that is so amazing. Two Bit Villains is located upstairs in Adelaide Arcade - an often missed location as many people don't realize there is even an upstairs! The architecture of the arcade is beautiful and rich in history, and worth the time it takes to explore. Moving on- As you enter the store, you are greeted with bamboo wall panelling, and quirky pin-up styled art, which I simply love. The staff are so wonderful and friendly, after ordering my meal I had a very wonderful conversation with one of the owners. This place just oozes warmth and feelings of friendliness, an atmosphere that makes it feel as though you are leaving a close friends house when you depart from the restaurant. Two Bit is a Vegetarian and Vegan friendly place, as a meat lover, and someone with mushroom allergies I don't always go to these places due to menu limitations. But Two Bit, is amazing - from their crispy onion rings to their perfectly seasoned delicious perfect crunchy chips - better yet, a FRIES BURGER. Oh yes, you heard me right. But the Highlight of this place, would have to be their home made soda! If I could, I'd kidnap the lovely folks who make it, and have them live in my house, making me delicious soda for the rest of my life. There are a few flavours that are year round I believe like the Dirty Root soda (one of my faves) but they also have a variety of changing flavours with the seasons. What I love about the sodas, is that I can come into the store, always expecting something new! Come for the Soda, stay for the atmosphere! read more

Cute and spacious casual eating spot in Rundle Mall with a vegetarian, prodominently vegan menu that wouldn't be intimidating to an open minded omnivore. My faviourite menu item is their own range of fizzy drinks (soda if you want to use their own Americana inspired paralance ;) ) and the no foul burger which is flipping fantastic. Best burgee ever. Some menu items are much stronger than others, I feel like the place is developing and growing, with a young staff and enthusiastic approach to doing something new and fun in Adelaide; it has a lot of creative merit in every way. My only criticism is that a couple times they've been out of what I wanted to order. Also they don't have a phone line, my Nanna wanted to make a booking and a website is in accessible for her age group. They didnt have a highchair around, and the decor is so pretty i wouldve had a nicer lunch with my kids in a chair and not running about trying to stop them touching all the knickknacks, it meant the grownups had to tag team eat our lunch. All in all though, great little spot and well worth a visit so long as you're not under 4 or over 80. read more

Great spot! I was visiting Adelaide with some vegan friends and we were stoked to find this little gem tucked away upstairs - solid list of options, some really tasty milkshakes, all easily veganisable. Some people have mentioned long waits, but I wouldn't say we experienced that, particularly. The place was pretty packed while we were there, but honestly we didn't feel like we were waiting longer than normal for our dinner to arrive. Maybe if you were there during lunch rush you'd be a bit more impatient, I dunno. read more

Good awesome place. Nice service. Dirt root soda is the best! Chilli cheese fries is my fave! read more

Two-Bit Villains - Chilli cheese fries! Allot at least 10mins for baking!:) - American Near Me - Adelaide, SA

I have been to Two Bit-Villains a couple of times now and I really enjoy it! The location on top of the Adelaide Arcade makes it a nice escape from the chaos in Rundle mall, particularly in peak shopping times! I'm not vegan, vegetarian nor am I gluten or dairy free, yet I still find the food here delicious :) My mum is gluten intolerant and she was happy to finally have some choice when having lunch out. We had burgers and I struggled to finish it - mind you I was also enjoying my own serve of the best onion rings I've had in a long time. The sodas' here are incredible - don't have one if you're sugar conscious health nut! The flavours are delicious and I'm a big fan of the strawberry, the cream soda and the blueberry flavours. Yet to try the ginger root soda as it never seems to be available when I go which is a shame. One day! The service is friendly but the food is on the slower side when coming out. Not a problem if you're happy to chat with your company but not ideal if you're in a rush. I'd recommend Two Bit-Villains to anyone looking for a wholesome but still dirty-American style feed - but not if you're an avid carnivore! read more

This meat Eater never, and I mean NEVER orders a vegetarian burger, however for Two Bit Villains I just had to make an exception! I'd looked longingly at the menu and been jealous of every check in that I'm seen for ages and today I finally managed to get myself here...and now I feel a mix of happiness and regret (from too much food) Overcome with the desire to order one of everything, I had to restrain myself and ask for a recommendation and upon this I selected the El Bandito and a cucumber soda float. Yes I had faith in them, even when they said that I should have a cucumber drink with ice cream in it.... I hadn't ordered onion rings as I wasn't too hungry but when I went to check in and saw all the rave reviews immediately changed my order - and boy am I glad I did! My drink and meal came out quickly and it was all great - even the cucumber float, strange as it sounds! If i was comparing this burger to a regular beef burger, things would be different, however, as far as something sans meat goes, this was kick ass! And those onion rings? They sure did live up to the reviews! The staff were outstanding and i can't wait to get back (hopefully soon!) To try more! read more

Two-Bit Villains - Cucumber soda float! - American Near Me - Adelaide, SA

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I've been to TBV when they only had a small store in Adelaide Arcade, and now that they've moved to the high coveted balcony area of the Arcade (which, unfortunately was under reno and not open to the public at the time), we decided to give it another go. The store area is now much bigger with insanely beautiful columns and remnants of the gorgeous arcade prominent. Decor is simple, going for the chilled back, relaxing Hawaiian slash American surf slash 50s pin-up look. You should also know that this is a strictly vegan place, so every meat item on the menu has been substituted with 'meat' - either soy or beans. Which might not necessarily be the most appetising for meat lovers like myself, but would be great for vegans. I got the Sloppy Joe burger, which as the name suggests, was rather sloppy. I had issues last time with the patty being really soggy and wet, and it was the same this time round as well. The burger itself wasn't very inspiring, the fillings were basic and the 'meat' wasn't overly marinated. The buns were well toasted and cheesed however. The chips were a standout. I got a milkshake as well, the choc peanut shake, which was good but it wasn't anything memorable. Overall, come if you're a vegan or vegetarian food lover, but if you're looking for something more, give it a miss. read more

If you are a vegetarian, this is a place for you.. I'd not call it a health food restaurant though. It is, after all, mostly burgers and fries. I tried the Chilli Fries and it tasted fine. Not the best chilli I've eaten but as a vegetarian option, it could be a lot worse. read more

Horrible experience. Waited 20 mins in line to order. 30 mins for food to be served. Finished in 5 minutes as the cheeseburger I ordered was disgusting. The bun was not appropriate for a cheese burger. It was burnt and would crumble upon touch. The patty was almost non existent. It was thinner than the slice of cheese. It was my first and last time here. read more

Two-Bit Villains - cheeseburger? it's not. - American Near Me - Adelaide, SA

Heavy hangover food cure. Good that its vegan. Quite heavy oily food. Good to fix that hangover. But. The wait for a burger and onion rings was 45 mins. That's a bit much when your head is pounding... read more

Great atmosphere, lovely staff. Their sodas are amazing and they have the best onion rings I've ever tasted. I had a passion fruit soda, veggie burger with a side of onion rings, my friend had a pot of earl grey with the fries burger. Veggie burger was a bit disappointing- the lentil patty being too thick and causing the burger to feel like it was mostly mushy lentils, but my friend had nothing but compliments for the fries burger. And again- the onion rings are fantastic! So while I would not recommend the veggie burger, I would definitely recommend Two Bit Villains- and seriously, try the onion rings, they'll change your life. read more

Think vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb Grease. (Actually the Tiki decor is more like Grease 2, which was better than Grease anyway!)

After hearing how great it was I had to give the burgers a go... but honestly, don't waste your money. It's absolutely flavourless vegetarian food, and I was so disappointed by the shakes too. If you want good vegetarian, there's a bunch of greater and far more satisfying places down Rundle Street. read more

Great vegetarian place in the city. Burgers are amazing. The sodas are homemade and yum, after the initial sugar rush! Worth a visit if you're in town. Not the greatest for taking a baby with a pram. read more

Awesome decor, ambience and menu options. Service was friendly but slow, especially at the ordering point. The food was hit and miss- the shake was tasty but room temperature, and the fries were over salted. The vegan onion rings weren't battered properly and were also waaayyy too salty. On the other hand, the Bandito burger and non-vegan onion rings were super delicious and generous in size. With a few small changes this place could easily be 5/5 stars. Definitely looking forward to trying more menu items. read more

Went back for drinks and found they had moved shop (still on the 2nd level of Gays Arcade though). Much nicer location and plenty space to dine! Had the Blueberry Soda float which was so tasty! My partner got the Cola float which he also enjoyed. Great servings, great prices! read more

What a great meat free option, freindly and quick service and delicious food. The fowl play burger is a must read more

Two-Bit Villains - Fowl play burger with a housemade cranberry soda - American Near Me - Adelaide, SA

I am a full on carnivore, but have been very satisfied by Two Bit Villains on the two occasions that I have been there. I have had the sloppy joe and the el bandido and found them both to be delightful. The most amazing thing however, is their onion rings which are amongst the best I have ever had. Be sure to book because this is a tiny space. read more

Waited 40 minutes for the food to come out. The onion rings were hot - nothing else was, in fact was barely luke warm. (A massive timing error obviously). We did not have time to send it back, and the car park bill was increasing. We decided to mention it after eating. Mentioned the problem, and all she could do was make a grimace and said sorry, but no offer of a discount or a voucher for next time etc. Was very disappointed. Decor was bad kitsch, not good kitsch, and the little couch seats near the window were extremely uncomfortable. Will not be returning. read more

Food is good and they are doing things that other vego places aren't. Sodas are fantastic. Have given this place a try on a number of occasions. Service was slow every time, even when hardly any other customers were around. We're talking 40 mins for a couple of burgers. Would have given another star for just a simple 'sorry about the wait' etc, but that didn't happen. read more

Over priced, very slow service and food was mediocre at best. It shouldn't cost $13.95 for a frozen veggie patty and stale bread and another $7 for a soda. Whilst the menu looks like there is a choice, there were only 3 soda flavors available on the day we were there. It took an hour to get 2 burgers and 1 order of fried. Will not be back. read more