My sister and her family raves about this so when they brought me to Hahndorf this was our lunch…read morestop. Right off the bat I could see the place was popular, and they have friendly staff. Was able to get seats at the back garden which was lovely, the view was nice and the birds were chirping. I imagine it will be lovelier during summer or fall. The food presentation was nice. My latte was ok. The jam that went with my toast was rich and delicious.

Silvia (owner) is a passionate ambassador against food wastage and The Seasonal Garden Café is her…read moredemo kitchen for producing and selling wholesome and healthy food without wasting any left overs. Silvia has wonderful relationships with local fruit and veg suppliers, bakers and cheese makers at the Central Markets and Adelaide Farmers Markets. She prides herself on serving seasonal dishes on her menu and uses as much of every ingredient in the dish or other dishes as possible (when normally they'd be thought of as food scraps). So whether you're drinking left over broccoli stalks in a juice or the pulp from your juice is going into compost for their veggie garden out the back you can be sure less than 1% of any dish here is going to waste. When I went here I had a simple poached eggs with avo on rye toast. Unfortunately the eggs were a little too firmly cooked for my liking, but the dish was still fresh and filling. The coffee was also delicious. This place is very cosy with its pot belly stove roaring on a cool winter's day and a lovely friendly environment to dine for brekky or lunch.

Just looking at this shop will make your mouth salivate for hours. The desserts are the most…read moremouth-watering items I have ever seen. A description does not give them justice but here we go- macaroons, mini cakes and chocolates, fresh strawberries and a chocolate fountain. Anywhere with a chocolate fountain wins so many points. There is something amazing about litres and litres of warm melted chocolate. All the items they sell are made in the shop and I bet they all taste delicious. Unfortunately, I did not have the money or the stomach room to sample everything, but Mum and I purchased macaroons, chocolates and coffee. The little chocolates were beautiful to look at; they had little patterns on top- the sort of thing that you think is too good looking to eat. The macaroon I had was salted caramel. I love salted caramel and it tasted good. Not the best macaroon I've had but definitely in the top 5! The shop itself does not have much seating especially outside. So it is possible that you may not be able to find somewhere to sit. But, you can get the desserts take away! Luckily enough we found a little table outside. All the outdoor furniture is quirky and doesn't match, I think this gives the café a nice feel and personality.

Service was very friendly the Kitchener bun was fantastic, real cream. Pavlova with strawberries…read morecream and chocolate also wonderful. Coffee is great, latte and espresso but not decaf. The Staff were fantastic as they were closing the pointed us to a beautiful park across the road where we enjoyed our coffee and the kids enjoyed the food.

I don't have kids but my sisters and other family/friends do, and the Olive Branch cafe is the…read moreperfect place to go if you're looking around the hills for an affordable, delicious brekky/coffee to enjoy/share with those with tinlids. the owner is a well known hills chef and is always around for a chat. Super friendly. The service has always been good when I've been there, quick, attentive and understanding esp. when there are kids around. The owner/head chef does catering too and although i couldn't be there she catered one of my good friend's weddings this January just gone and by all reports the food was amazing. It's nestled in on the corner of a well designed hills complex next to a newsagents, a great local butcher, a chemist, and a foodland supermarket. Super convenient for the locals. Not to mention it's tucked behind the Balhannah pub and bottle shop so you can always grab a cheeky drop of plonk if you're heading home to unwind after a day out with the younguns! There used to be a great little homewares shop a stone's throw away called Balhannah by Design in the same complex but it has recently moved down the road into a newly established complex next to Mitre10. It's now called Living by Design and is also well worth checking out. Olive Branch. A great way to spend a morning, kids or not!

So I may be biased as a former employee (about 3 years ago) of The Olive Branch but this place is…read moregreat! Owner and head chef, Nicole is an absolute delight who brings a real passion for food and hills produce to the small town of Balhannah. The menu hasn't changed drastically for about the past four years but there's a good reason for that- it's all delicious and there's something on there for whatever mood you're in! There are also always specials up on the board and I believe the dinner menu does have a little variation from week to week. The other great thing is the all day breakfast because going out for breakfast is one of those great pleasures that we don't always want to wake up early for! My top picks would have to include the club sandwich- a classic, the lamb wrap, the chicken tandoori wrap and the chips. I don't know how but these girls have the ability to make basic food so delicious. Curries, salads and an array of delicious foods feature regularly on the specials boards. There's always a delicious range of cakes and treats in the fridge- all made on site and all of which match fantastically with their amazing hot chocolates (with real chocolate!) The menu features gluten free and child friendly options while there's also a small kids play area inside as well. If you're driving through on a weekend in the hills, I would highly recommend stopping in for a local wine and some tasty treats- there's a delectable tasting plate on the menu- perfect for visitors to the region!

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.

The BlacksmitH Hahndorf Cafe, Main St Hahndorf will surprise. Situated in a delightful Old Barn,…read moreall wood and Corrugated iron, with two large wood burners. Embellished "with old mirrors" and oil paintings, with an eclectic mix of old tables and chairs. Along one wall is a comfy builtin sofa and from the ceiling hang an interesting assortment cane light shades, some colourful Moroccan lamps. Various horse and farm memorabilia complete the decor. We enjoyed a surprising tasty freshly made, Pumpkin and sweet potato soup, accompanied with a tasty cheese toasty, only $6.50 has to be good value. In a glass cabinet in the front of the kitchen is laden with tempting home made style choices. We will return for once soon.

It was my mums turn to pick where to meet for our family lunch and she chose good!! We met on a…read moreSunday a couple of weeks ago and it was wonderful. It was a typical cold winters rainy day, but this place is so cosy and warm inside and the food was delicious. The entire menu looked amazing it was hard to choose. Homemade soup, French toast and breakfast was all standout! Staff were lovely, highly recommend coming in!

I love all of their food. It's a must when in Hahndorf. Great Indian and Thai inspired meals along…read morewith traditional Aussie meals.

This is a really impressive addition to Hahndorf's vast range of restaurants. You can tell that the…read morestaff are relatively new to the game, but they are very ambitious. They have chosen the right place to set up shop too. They are offering a modern styled cuisine in an area that is traditionally serving German and pub styled food. So for the locals, I am sure that it is a breath of fresh air. The restaurant is earthy styled with the use of a wooden cladding, furniture and decorated tree branches. The walls are painted in blackboard paint and cool chalk art is on display. They have a really creative menu; I was fortunate enough to try the prosciutto wrapped nectarine served with a salad full of yummy fetta, radish, mint and lettuce. It was a real treat, sweet and salty, and just the way I like it! If you are after a coffee and cake, this is also a really lovely destination. They served Kitchen 2C branded coffee and a beautiful selection of cakes and cookies. Yummy gluten free options too. The first time I went to dine was just before Christmas. Just wanted to also note that they were selling the most amazing home cooked Christmas puddings. What a great festive addition. If you are in Hahndorf and you want something a little spesh, check out Kitchen 2C. Definitely service with a smile

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

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

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

Not every cafe has to be trendy and niche to earn a spot in my favorites. Herbees is as odd as it…read moreis quaint and ticks all the boxes for a little haven in the hills. Hunched in the rain we scuttled from cafe to cafe in a downpour finding somewhere that offered a full day breakfast and outdoor seating for the dog... a tough ask. Luckily here offers all that and more with a whimsical garden out the back fitted with outdoor gas heaters and an all day breakfast menu amongst a range of lunch time foccacias and juices. Coffee didn't even need sweetners it was perfect, and ordering the jumbo breakfast to share meant we got to taste a wide range of goodies. The grilled mushrooms phenomenal, the atmosphere adorable and the prices reasonable. The apple strudel cake was the bomb digitty. The jewel to the crown was the cutest loo I've been in, sorry guys had to take pics for proof! Allover a cute and humble offering in the hills I'd come back for. Not sleek, not industrial chic, no hipster fittings...just a cottage your nan would feel welcome in and I wouldn't have it any other way.

A comfortable motel to stay if you're planning to explore the Adelaide Hills or just stay the night…read moreand wake up to the delights, sights and sounds of Hahndorf. We stopped here onced to pick up a light lunch of salad and sandwiches. The food was relatively moderate and enough to keep you full till your next meal. Then again, there are plenty of eateries and bakeries along Main Street to fill you up, should you go hungry again. Apart from the food and accomodation service, the building is a photography favourite as it has a huge horse head wall sculpture with an iron metal bell next to it.

The Stable is a good place to go if it's cold outside and you just want a nice place to have lunch…read moreand a chat with friends. I really like the set up inside, there is an upper and lower dining level which creates a really nice atmosphere. Last time I went to the stables I had the vegetarian risotto which was fantastic, big serving too so I couldn't get through all of it. I also had two latte's which were also above expectation their star barista must have been on shift that day. I didn't even realise that this cafe was part of an accommodation service, there certainly don't advertise that part of the business in the cafe, so I can't really comment on the cleanliness of the bedsheets,; but if I ever get hold of an ultra violet light I'll keep you guys informed. There is an outside seating area available as well and the great thing is that there is a window set up where you can get bar service from outside too, this is great for the lazy in you.