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.

This place reminds me of the movie Bee, where happy dizzy bees zip across Happy Land. With a…read moregorgeous outdoor courtyard bearing a gnome garden, rows of flowers and plant beds, and lots of greenery, you can't help but feel happy here, and utter 'cute' at every conversation when you see the neighbouring cat stroll in for a pat, or the pastel colours and decor on the walls reminds you of your sweet childhood memories. The best part of this place is the toilet! I kid you not. Many customers have left their seats, huge sized burgers and tempting milkshakes just to check out this sweet 'hole' and come out impressed. It's green, the walls have pretty murals, scent of lavenders permeate through these walls and it's just....happy...seriously, the toilet lends out a happy ambience. Food wise. They've got a good menu ranging from your usual breakfast dishes, German sized sausages and pickles, to burgers and excellent kids menu. I had the mushroom vege burger and it was huge and absolutely satisfying. Desserts range, good variety with vanilla slices, pretty rows of macaroons and more to dose up your happy genes.

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.

Lovely restaurant We had a lovely breakfast with friends…read morehere in Hahndorf. Our coffee was good (we had a double shot in a small cup) and the scones were lovely!

Several places in this cute little German town offered a variety of food options, but we chose this…read moreone because we were able to sit outdoors on a beautiful fall day. Our server brought us a carafe of water and gave us her recommendations for what to order. We went inside to place our order, giving them our table number so it could be delivered to us when it was ready. We had a duo of German sausages served on top of mashed potatoes, with a bit of sauerkraut on the side and a couple of mustards. The other meal we shared was the Vienna schnitzel, with a few French fries, a little greens salad, and a side of mushroom gravy. Everything was delightful and tasty, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. Looking out over the main street through town, with beautiful autumn colors on the leaves, was wonderful.

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!

Ok, I have given this place a couple of chances. But, again I am disappointed in the cellar door…read moreexperience. Not for anything too serious, but just a couple of repetitive problems. What might the problems be? Well, mostly the guests they allow into this place or lack of supervision? This was my third visit to the Cellar Door and third time I have seen a bunch of drunk girls and boys yelling about god knows what and hitting golf balls onto the green in the dam. Just another bucks day. Guys yelling "Boys club, boys club" and smashing glassware is not my idea of spending a relaxing afternoon at a winery. Isn't there some other room you can shove these people in so the rest of us can relax? The only reason I persist with Sidewood Wines is that their Shiraz is pretty damn good. It's well priced and just really tasty. Their tasting room is also worth visiting, it's comfy and the staff will look after you. Some are a little up tight, but maybe I would be the same if I constantly had bucks parties coming through. The other let down was the food. Not as good as my last visit which was a shame as I had interstate guests. We had the radish salad dish, which was just confusing. Big chunks of radish with a weird sauce? Radishes should be sliced thinly, so as to not overpower the palate. The tasting plate was ok, nothing really stood out. Just some pickled veggies, olives and a couple of dips. No cheese? Why no cheese? Croquettes were ok as well... Did not taste like anything special. In fact, they were a little big so inside they were really pasty. Meh... The best of the bunch was the duck parfait. It was well seasoned, creamy and quite tasty. However, a little on the grainy side. The bread biscuits served with it were a little over toasted though. Oh well... It's not all bad though. If you manage to score a table inside (which is always well booked in advance) it is really lovely and quiet. I think that most of their other customers know what goes on outside and try to avoid it by going inside. Hmmmm.... after three chances I think I might just stop here to buy a couple of bottles of their Shiraz. I am just not going to bring guests here again in fear of disappointment. The Management staff here need to really consider when they are letting in certain guests. This doesn't really reflect well on their brand. Let alone, are the drunk bucks really going to be returning customers and buying their wine? Surely not. They are up for a winery tour to get on the piss. p.s. I really want to give this place a higher rating for their Shiraz, but I just can't bring myself to.

A meandering track leads you through alluring grape vines and what might seem like the scenery from…read morean Austrian family holiday movie to a seemingly quaint cottage style restaurant. This little gem is nestled in a little corner of the Adelaide Hills which takes less time to get to from the CBD than some of the suburbs on the flats. I'd say this has been my favourite spot in the Hills to eat since I was old enough to appreciate its original owners larger than life personality. I've celebrated a few of my birthdays here, as well as other memorable family events like anniversaries..And it is where we have chosen to hold our wedding next year. It is literally like another world inside at Max's. Coupled with the renovations recently completed out the back and the cellar door sporting the delicious sidewood range of wines (and a cider!), this restaurant/venue has it all. During the summer, the outdoor/function area is effortlessly free-flowing, with a cheeky spot of golf for the keen punter to try and win a $2,000 prize (if you can throw a key in a lock from a decent distance that is!) The food is sublime and the service is always expert. That's really all that needs to be said...although I will provide an update after we've tied the knot next year! You can come here for a really decadent dinner treat, or a light bite and a bottle of wine, either way you'll be on a winning ticket.

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

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.

Coffee & cakes were a prerequisite before leaving Hahndorf after our day's outing so our group of 5…read morestopped in here. It was an interesting visit during which we had the feeling that the staff wanted to finish up for the day (it was just after 3pm but admittedly it was a public holiday so the whole township had been busy all day). The hot drinks & cakes were tasty but none stood out as a clear winner. I'd be interested in trying this place out again on a quieter day (or at least in the morning).

Extra points for Cafe Assiette's Caesar Salad, they even remembered the anchovies which made me…read moresmile a smile reminiscent of the Cheshire Cat. There was one thing I found slightly strange about the service, perhaps even slightly uncomfortable, which was the super service a girlfriend and I received from a particular waiter when we ate in here. He was just overly attentive, introducing himself, checking on us every 10 minutes and then when we were leaving he said he was so pleased to meet us. So I guess the service was good, too good. You can sit inside or out, it's probably nicer inside but I'm one of those people who doesn't like the staff watching me eat, so out in the courtyard under the leafy vines housing caterpillars it is! PS. I've heard the German Sausage is ultra satisfying.

We stayed at the adjacent Lodge, making Hardy's Veranda a convenient stroll across the property…read more We were in the mood for more casual than the fine dining experience, thus chose to dine in the bar. Very comfortable, quiet, charming. The bartender was very helpful with my husband's choosing of a local whiskey. I had a delicious cocktail and we both had wine with our dinner. Service was efficient and friendly. Food was high quality/seasonal and delish. Positive all around.

Set in the nicely renovated Mount Lofty House (previously there was a 'Hardy's Restaurant" in the…read morecomplex but now this brilliant gem has opened on the Piccadilly side of the building. As the name indicates it has a verandah, although most tables are not on the verandah, although most have a view. Fantastic decor', staff, view. The menu looks the part and everything is presented with precision throughout the degustation. No doubt everyone will love this place and if you stay here you should eat here. For me it was "The King has no clothes". The lovely waitress rapid fire parroted off the description of each dish, intertwined with French or food jargon words most of which I had to ask her to repeat or explain. Many dishes were Minuscule wafers of air dried beef, mouses, tiny scraps of slightly over soused produce and chef's ego concoctions to justify the price. Then amongst the minuscule portions an unexplained giant sugary sour milk roll (potentially a palate cleanser). The desert with the old 'fizz wizz' trick was good and the petite fours nicely presented, although the chocolate tasted of pure white sugar. The wine by the glass was shot out of a ridiculous syringe argon gas contraption that lacked ceremony. Surely in a large busy degustation restaurant, draining these not so expensive bottles quickly and using a gas blanket preserver would avoid this?! In contrast, the Magill Estate takes great SA produce and doesn't muck with every dish quite so much and dishes are just big enough to justify a half serve of wine with each course.

On a recent trip to Hahndorf, we spent a while walking through Main Street to find a nice place to…read moreget an ice cream - which is when we came across Farmgate Providore. Walking inside there where tables and tables of brownies, truffles, small cakes and even a few chocolate fountains (I was in heaven!). Although, I did find it odd that most of the cakes were just on tables without covers on them - so really anyone could touch the cakes etc. We paid for our ice cream inside, and then went out to the ice cream fridge at the front of the store. For $7.50 for a two scoop waffle cone, I was expecting a certain amount of ice cream. However, I was disappointed with the serving size - it was not good value for money. I ordered caramel and ferrero rocher ice cream which - as a self confessed sweet tooth - was a pretty average ice cream. Overall, there were lots and lots of nice looking sweets, but I won't visit Farmgate Providore again in a hurry.

We got up early to hit the touristy Hahndorf strip on our holiday in Adelaide and by the time we…read morereached there, I needed to be caffeinated, stat. If only I'd walked another block further and found the beautiful Caffiend in time. Alas. Farmgate Providore, your coffee was on par with McCafe, and whatever that german cream tit I ate was exactly, it was not worth the $7 I paid for it. We also dove into the "four boxes of strawberries for $10" bargain, which we definitely should have had second thoughts about, because two days later at least 2/3 of them were bruised and sad. Sigh. Tourist traps, you caught us good.