Lilla's cafe, short for the town Yankalilla, is situated on the main street on the way to…read moreNormanville and Cape Jervis. I've come here a couple of times because it's the only cafe close to my grandparents house. This cafe is gorgeous, well decorated and cozy. The lady owner and her younger crew are nice enough, there isn't a whole lot of one-on-one experience with them as they continuously pump out coffees, milkshakes, soup and cake! The impression I got from my outings here suggested it was a pleasant half-way stop, where people simply walked in with their family during Fleurieu Peninsula travels. Now, I've had a fair few milkshakes in my time, but these are the most amazingly frosty and tasty milkshakes ever! They're not like your typical Wendy's teenager who will sparingly give just enough chocolate topping to stop it tasting like plain milk. Anyway, the food. We shared two servings of fresh scones with jam and cream, all of which was fantastic. The scones were freshly baked (still warm) and they weren't frugal on the amount of jam and cream either (big pet peeve of mine). There really isn't a lot in little old Yankalilla, but every time I visit my grandparents I want to go back! A big thumbs up for this little cafe!

Excellent Friday night dinner at Lilla's. Perfect wood oven pizza, yummy apple pie and be- utiful…read morechai hot chocolate. Great service and a very cosy experience all round :

If you are looking for great quality food then this place won't disappoint. Di & Ian have poured…read moretheir heart and soul into this place. There is also a great gift shop inside so you can grab a bargain while waiting for your meal. My daughter hasn't found a better eggs Benedict yet!

We had a late brekky on Thursday and we sat outside. The table had no reserve sign on it. By the…read moretime we ordered and were half way through our brekky a female put a sign on the table saying reserved and told us we had to leave by 12.15pm which gave us 15mins to finish our food and drink a pot of tea not to mention sit and relax for a few minutes talking to my elderly parents I was visiting. At 12.10 another female came and put a bottle of water and glasses on the table and said so are you ready to go now?? Very poor form especially when we visit regularly (and not during the holiday period as parents are local) assuming the local people are what keep you running not the people who might visit once a year!

My boyfriend and I recently moved to Encounter Bay. We love the service at Yilki, and the food is…read morefantastic. Everyone has been so kind and the treats are to die for. Big fan of you, Yilki!

What a great little shop, so many things on the menu I forgot to write them all down, breakfast,…read morelunch, hot chips, pies, hot drinks and everything else you'd imagine from a corner store from yesteryear Talking of hot drinks, they do a take away coffee like no other called "the bucket" its 20oz/600ML beverage and it's huuuuge and worth checking out if you drive past Bacon and eggs were very nice, Served with nice toast and a side of grilled tomato, they were also happy to swap anything out Overall great service and very friendly staff, I'll be honest the outside look isn't very appealing, but hey walk in the Damn doors and you'll be impressed, Sure it's not a trendy up market "hipster" style dessert caffe or coffee bar, but that's the good thing, it isn't trying to be one either, it is what it is, and it does it perfectly

This place is a bit of an institution in sleepy coastal Normanville but even on a non long weekend…read morein September the place was packed at lunchtime. It's not just a cafe, they have their own label wines by the bottle or glass, they sell local organic produce and stock artisan breads and gourmet food lines. The fare includes local fish and chips, focaccias, usually a pie, curries, lasagnes and salads. So to the food. I had the New Yorker sandwich, a lovely big focaccia style bread brimming with good pastrami, sauerkraut, melty cheese, spinach and mustard pickles. Very tasty indeed. The Doc had the duck pie, great flavours but unfortunately nuked back to life in the microwave so pastry a bit soggy. Needed a little good quality chutney or something on the side too. All the meals are served in cute little cardboard boxes and they do a good coffee too. Come down in January when all the local holiday houses are occupied and this place is packed from morning to close. In a place with a dearth of places to eat, this definitely stands out amongst them.

The "cute little cardboard boxes" noted in a previous review go to landfill! This is very…read moredisappointing practice from a cafe that promotes values of sustainability, bio-diversity, fair trade and lowering the carbon footprint. A switched on older couple sitting next to us also pointed out the carboard cartons, wondering if they were recycled. I then asked the waitress if the packaging that our meal was served on would be recycled or go in the rubbish and she went to ask another staff person. She reported back that it would go in the rubbish as all meals are served ready-to-go and the cardboard cartons for dine-in meals saves on dishwasher water. I am unconvined by this logic and unimpressed by eco-marketing that embraces some aspects of sustainability to suit their buisness and disregards other elements such as recycling and contributing to landfill. This cafe does good business and would be generating significant amounts of waste from eco-minded customers who, based on the cafe's promotional information, believe they are supporting an environmentally sustainable business. It would not be difficult to recycle the cardboard or explore other options such as bamboo plates that are biodegradeable, employing a good old fashioned dishwasher, or using economy cycles on an industrial dishwasher and then recycling the greywater into their back garden cafe area where it could nourish herbs and vegies. It was awkward to eat my salad out of the carboard box inside a cardboard carton and my spanakopita was microwaved which made it soggy and not as fresh tasting as I had anticipated. The cushions on the outside chairs were very dirty and needed a wash too ... they don't need to be thrown into the garbage along with the cardboard plates! It is fantastic to see cafes like the Jetty Food Store supporting local growers , practising fair trade, selling organic produce etcetera, but dig a little deeper and the eco-bubble bursts. I won't be going back.

Great little bakery right on a prime spot on the main street in Victor, this place does a roaring…read moretrade. My one real gripe is that they sell out too quickly - if you come in for a cream bun after a sleep in and a leisurely bike ride, you may be out of luck. Bread and buns are fresh and light, pies & pasties are full of flavour, and the donuts get several dozen thumbs up from the kids. There's usually a line up at the counter, but they serve pretty quickly, and the fact that it all sells so well is a testimony to the quality for the price. Recommended.

Great bakery in a great spot…read more After dragging two kids out to Granite Island and back I needed caffeine and sugar. I sought both here and was very happy. Coffee was hot (as opposed to the tepid coffee you normally get in Adelaide) and the beesting I got was enormous! Definitely a place I'll come back to during whale watching season.

I am just a visiter to this beautiful sea side community of Port Elliot in Australia. I was told by…read morefriends that this was the place to taste the local flavor. I was confused by the names of the menu items , but was able to read the description. I first tried a pasty. We do not have these in California or anything that compares to the flakey buttery crust with the delicious fillings. This meat pie was mouthwateringly good. Needless to say I went here a couple times during my visit. I was pleased to find out that this location is mom and pop run for over 20 years. The lines go out the door and down the street when everything is fresh. I was also told I needed to get the kitchnerbun for dessert. This was a huge pastry with whipped cream flowing out of the center. There were so many things to try in so little time. I finished off this treat with a coffee milk. ( see pictures) There isn't much parking, side streets are easiest. There isn't much dining room either, may I suggest the short walk to the picnic tables by the beach to enjoy your meal. The locals seem to just hang out outside and talk while they eat their meals. If I'm ever back in this area again, I will be dining here.

Ahhh, country bakeries why are you so darn good?…read more I have friends who make sport out of visiting bakeries whilst in regional towns to sample their specialities and versions of old standards. It would be easily done if you could put aside the fear for you waistline! This is definately one of the good ones. They are supposedly famous for their pasties but having tried both - the sausage roll is really something else and absolutely huge! There is a little seating outside and some park benches nearby but it's definately no dine-in establishment. Perfect stop for hungry sufers and sunday drivers!

Historic olding building with rear garden alfresco seating…read more Good breakfast and coffee. Pet friendly!

Mum, Dad and I stopped in here for a coffee on while on a sunday drive…read more The walls are adorned with local artists work and the collection that was on display today was almost all sold. Dad had a coffee and a slice of carrot cake, while mum and I chose to have something more substantial. (Dessert is substantial right?) Mum ordered the three cheese souffle which was served with what I can only describe as a beetroot terrine. The souffle was yum and now I'm tempted to try and make it at home, as well as the beetroot terrine. Layers of beetroot and beetroot jelly. I ordered the shiraz poached pear served with vanilla ice cream. This dish was also yum but seeing as the menu seemed to be favouring local produce I was expecting more. I felt that the dish was served with too much of the poaching liquid I would have liked it to be strained as biting into a bay leaf wasn't all the appetising. That said the pear was yummy and a I enjoyed the meal. I just would have liked the pear to have been cored so I didn't have to eat around the pips and I would have prefered home made ice cream. Some of the best milk in the area could really be utilised here. Would I come back? Absolutely! Would I expect less than the menu seems to promote? Yes, and it will be enjoyable.

Turned up to buy a few pies and other sweets, staff are friendly , place is clean , food tastes…read moregreat under the bull nose Veranda out front.

Still one of the best bakeries around! Fantastic pastry on their pies and pasties, lovely range of…read moresweet pastries, great coffee and the sourdough bread is amazing. Always friendly service too. Thumbs up guys!