Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Adelaide

E For Ethel

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"Loved it..... Gorgeous Quaint little coffee shop hidden away from all the hustle n bustle.... Delicious food & an assortment of homemade gifts;..."

Michelle Alexander

"Dan, Amanda and crew are amazing and so welcoming! Can't recommend Ethels higher enough - amazing food, tea, friendly staff and family friendly...."

Kim McGrath

"Went today for the first time with a girlfriend for lunch and had a fantastic Pulled Pork burger � and chips with a Fred juice. � lovely place,..."

Staci Klein

"I had lunch here yesterday and it was really fab. The place is bright and cheerful and comfortable. The staff went out of their way to accommodate a..."

Janette McPherson

"Ethel is my go to coffee shop when visiting Adelaide. Amazing coffee, caring staff and sustainable / adorable / local craft goods. + Plenty of vegan..."

Eilis Frawley

"Ethel's is my happy place. Friendly cheerful staff, amazing food and coffee and funky jewellery and homewares what more could a girl ask for!! My..."

Rosie Bredl-Reynolds

"Not only does Ethel have Degroot coffee (the best in SA), the warmest service and tastiest food, but you can shop while you're there! Food, coffee &..."

Heather Harris

"Visited today with my 2 small sons and loved it! Coconut milk hot chocolate delish, lemon curd cheesecake amazing and lunch of bacon and eggs..."

Lucinda Warren

"My brother told me about this place - he said hands down the best coffee in Adelaide. Since then it has been a 'go-to' place for brunch for me and my..."

Char Bittles

"Lovely service, in an lovely setting with great food and coffee. I highly recommend this place. Great job to owners and..."

Sandra Millar

"Ok. This cafe is THE BOMB. The staff are friendly and helpful, the gift shop is super cute, the food is healthy and delicious and the coffee is TO..."

Susie Chester

"They were so busy, but kindly gave us a table without a booking. The food was fantastic, served fast and hot and so much flavour For an extremely..."

Michele Cummins

"superb quality nutrition, tasty snacks to suit everybody with ample functional space to relax in a tranquil lush setting. WiFi is great as is the..."

Dan Koorya

"This place is exceptional- food and customer service is on..."

Catherine Hannah

"Love this place! The service is impeccable, the coffee is delectable and the food is delicious and unforgettable. Now as you say that last..."

Glynn Jones

"I'm one of those annoying customers that always makes alterations to my meals and the awesome peeps at Ethel's are more than happy to oblige. They..."

Sophie Angove

"What can I say?! E for Ethel made my year! My 6 year old asked to go there for breakfast to celebrate her 6th birthday. We don't get to come here a..."

Tamra Purton

"BEST coffee in Adelaide, yummy food, friendly staff and gorgeous handmade/local/eco gifts! I also love the old English vibe from the quaint tea..."

Alexandra Taylor-Engelaar

"Every time I visit I feel like I walked into my family home and always get fed like it too! Plus the coffee is ace and smiles even..."

Rebecca Jane Sullivan

"I had lunch there today with a friend which we both enjoyed. I'm a coeliac and enjoyed a delicious gluten free lunch served by lovely..."

Ann Branford

"Really loved this place, great food and hospitality, quiet location, amazing art from local artists, oh and they have wifi..."

Vanessa Dohnt-Mendez

"A delicious light lunch in a gorgeous place. Fabulously relaxed, comfortable experience. We don't come here often..."

Alana Barker

"Came in today for a coffee with a friend. I was so impressed by the GORGEOUS gifts on display. A coffee shop supporting small local businesses... a..."

Kira Tsoulakis

"Lovely spot tucked away from the busy street. Friendly staff, a good selection of lovely fresh food, and lots of quirky craft to look at or..."

Margret Best

"I have never felt more like a valued human that I did on my first visit here. I had no money on me (hopeless, I know). The girls were lovely and made..."

Kristy Louise

"Always enjoy E for Ethels, watched it changed over the years too! Lunch yesterday haloumi salad and haloumi bagel for my daughter , all excellent..."

Marilyn Spencer

"Great food, drinks, coffee and excellent..."

Di Duffy

"Every chance we get to go here we do! Amazing coffee and mochas! Lovely staff! Lovely little shop as well, love..."

Lewis Neal-Macfarlane

"What a wonderful little place for young and old! Fantastic menu- the kind of menu where it takes you forever to decide what to have because..."

Christen Toft

"This cute tucked away place will have you feeling right at home. Great coffee, service and treats on offer. Been here a few times and it’s been..."

Fit & Fed Foodie

"Food 1.5: simple melbourne style Food , good coffeeAtmosphere & decors 1.5: yep again Melbourne style and I love how there are handcrafted..."

World In A Bite

"A nice hidden little cafe along Melbourne st. set back from the road. Went at lunch time and wasn't too busy. A wide selection of bagels on their..."

Adel-phoodie

"E for Ethel is tucked away behind parked cars in a group of shops set back from Melbourne Street so it can be easy to miss but it is worth looking..."

Adelaide Writer

"I was really impressed with the lunch I had here with my client. After reading the reviews I was skeptical but we had brilliant happy and friendly..."

Hayley Rhodes

"This cute cafe located on Melbourne street is a hidden gem. They serve great coffee as well as a range of sweet and savory breakfast and lunch..."

Tige

"The first time I visited E for Ethel I was lunching with a fellow foodie. What I came to discover was a brilliant space with good distractions, a..."

Ling Tan

"Love, love, love this place! My work colleagues and I were looking for a new place for lunch on the weekends and we have definitely found a keeper! E..."

Ariel8181

"E for Ethel is my favourite cafe in Adelaide (probably Australia, and maybe even the world) 😊. The coffee here is GLORIOUS. And the food is always..."

Emily McCourt

"E for Ethel is a cute, quirky cafe and gift store owned and operated by sweethearts Daniel Harland and Amanda Matulick. The products they sell are..."

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"Best coffees in Adelaide. Wonderful atmosphere and stunning location. E for Ethel sells amazing bits and pieces which are incredible. Love I..."

Hannah Lou

"Nice but nothing special. On a wednesday morning they were already out of ingredients! It's disappointing when they don't have too many options to..."

Ally Sinclair

"Super friendly staff, tasty food, great coffee in giant mugs. I like the ambiance also, my kind of music and a nice range of modern art. Have been..."

Lock

"Delicious De Groots coffee, tasty cakes and friendly staff housed in a cute cafe gallery. The sticky date pudding with caramel sauce is very nice...."

Steve

"Gorgeous cafe & gallery with a wonderful vibe and lovely, friendly owners. The food menu is not huge but is packed with fresh, tasty offerings and..."

Alyce

"Super gorgeous space nestled in Melbourne street! The coffee is delicious De Groot (roasted in Port Elliot) and the wares are all made by Local..."

Julia Clarke

"Beautiful. - Exc coffee (really excellent!)- Exc bagels & pancakesV happy! Will be..."

Strategyalpha

"Simple and fresh menu Good .... Simple and fresh menuGood coffee Great staff and very funky..."

Guillaume Zap

"Great little place, good Coffe, service with a smile. Try the pumpkin..."

Dan Hunt

"Made with love. Great spot. Mixed crowd. Staff obviously love what they do. Prices seemed almost too cheap for what we have. Lots to look at while..."

Hungry In Hawthorn

"This cafe is a lovely gem hidden away on Melbourne St. Coffee great, food delicious & really great prices. Owners very friendly will definitely be..."

Midnight Snack

"Lovely. The people who run this cafe are absolutely lovely. They have succeeded in establishing a cosy and relaxing environment that is very..."

BigHairPropaganda

"Great atmosphere! Very funky and retro. Had a savoury bagel which was delicious! Excellent service as well. A hidden gem on Melbourne St. You..."

Melissa Teo

"Coffee and service. Coffee is good, service is very good. (From a one-off visit in August, owner remembered us 6 months later.) Supports local craft,..."

Antony Eagle

"Amazing soy coffee! Great service and a lovely unique spot! Highly recommend..."

Loy88

"This is us!. E for Ethel is an owner operated start-up space run by sweethearts Amanda Matulick and Daniel Harland. The shop is the result of..."

Amanda Matulick

"Super adorable, kitschy and retro cafe just off Melbourne street. The staff are lovely and friendly, and the coffee and food is tasty and cheap. I..."

Thehungrywino

"What a lovely little secret full of wonderful craft, art and nicknacks. A very special place to spend time with..."

John Carver

"Great coffee!. I finally stopped by for a coffee and melting moment at Ethel after It was recommended to me by a friend. It was honestly the best..."

Sam

"E for excellent! Hidden cafe through boom gates on Melbourne street. We parked on Dunn St and crossed over. Good homemade food, nice coffee and good..."

William Niccolo

"I’m normally a pancake lover for brunch. But I couldn’t pass up the lemon curd French toast! The flavor it fantastic!! I love the location. I..."

Jennie Rintala

"A great coffee for my Friday! Good temperature when served, foamy forth, and the strong flavour (but not burnt) from quality..."

Don Yeh

"Such a lovely spot...hidden in a cosy nook. Coffee and turmeric are just the best! Will be back to try the..."

A Viritoga

"E for Ethel has been a weekly staple of mine for the past couple of years. Everything on their menu is incredible and is complimented perfectly by..."

Josiah Whittaker

"Amazing, great prices, services and atmosphere. A hidden gem. Good selection of well priced arts and crafts ideal for..."

Russell King

My Kingdom For A Horse

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"The polenta stack, absolutely delicious. Fluffiest polenta I've ever tasted.Staff were incredibly lovely and cafe had a beautiful relaxed feel..."

Lily

"One of my favourite places for coffee and brunch. Great food, amazing coffee and the best bit about it is that it’s kid-friendly. If you included a..."

Foodiegal

"Great breakfast friendly and generous serves - I’m a big eater but I struggled to finish. Service was fast and friendly. Shared with friends and..."

Terry Smith

"Been meaning to try this place on one of many visits to Adelaide after hearing about it from a friend in Melbourne, and finally got round to it!..."

Shazzamataz

"Love this place! After discovering this place for a quick coffee, I’ve been back 3 times and bought a bag of beans for home use! Presentation and..."

Fit & Fed Foodie

"Forgot to take a photo of my meal, but had the “build your own brekkie” with sourdough bread, poached eggs and a potato rostie. Was all delicious..."

Jess Robins

"I remember hearing about this eatery nearly 2 years ago, thinking, "Odd name but I like it." After that day I've been keeping an eye on it. ..."

Only If Its Good

"Solidly consistent best describes this establishment. Friendly staff, diverse menu and a sweet range of coffee. Enjoyed setting at the window/bench..."

Chris

"I had the cornbread waffles with salmon. The salmon portion was very generous, and the dish was lovely, but next time I would add a poached egg.My..."

Mashedpotato

"Food was so good. The staff were very knowledgeable and great coffee. I came because a coffee snob friend told me about this place and now I see..."

Maricel Lao

"Had an excellent breakfast at My Kingdom! Service was friendly and fast. The decor is funky yet cosy, I love the leather booths and wall art. The..."

Olivia Franco

"A great place for breakky! A friend and I had a lovely mid-week breakfast here. The cafe was nice and quiet and it was a nice day so we sat outside..."

Samantha

"I think the weirder the cafe name, the better the food and coffee. They offer breakfast and lunch - but I find the breakfast menu way better. My..."

Karylle

"I had the French toast and a coffee both were great!I loved the coffee!!! Slow service but food made up for it, although slow, service was..."

F😘

"Came here as I was intrigued by the name and also at the recommendation of friends. I really liked the location, at first I couldn't understand why..."

Ching

"The portion might look small, but trust me it'll feed you enough. The bun was soft, chicken was tender. While I am more into crispy fries, their..."

Tania Augustin

"Visited over the long weekend. I really enjoyed the Kingdom hot chocolate. The house baked beans were good but not the best around; with an added egg..."

Emily W

"Visited on Easter Sunday, we tried to book prior, but unfortunately they do not take them. We got a table right away. The service is very friendly;..."

Aszpad

"Staff were super friendly and inviting. Really loved the arrangement of the cafe- how it was open and spacious with seats facing out front. It didn't..."

Valaina

"This place is a hidden gem. It was right behind our hotel!!!It was suggested we try it. So we did. The wait staff were amazing!!! No..."

Lauren Hokulani

"I had been wanting to visit My Kingdom for a Horse for a very, very long time, but never got the chance because it was at an inconvenient location..."

TresHungry

"Another hidden gem in Adelaide! Service was pretty good, plenty of seating which is great for larger groups. The menu has great variety and..."

Raquel Hogben

"My Kingdom for a Horse is a bright, clean and spacious licensed cafe on Wright Street. It has lots of natural light, beautiful decor and a wonderful..."

Kerryn Bainbridge

"Loved this place! The floor space of the cafe is huge....creating space yet still containing many tables, great decor, lovely staff...so hipster. The..."

Tonya Darby

"New trendy eatery in the city. Didn't mind the decor not too studied for a change. Comfortable even. Service was actually really..."

Mouse Croghan

"I love the name......environment nice aesthetically, feels good especially for breakfast! Coffee excellent and food pretty good, they cover a range..."

Meg Cornish

"Best brekky place in Adelaide!A must try is the dirty chai latte (with a shot of espresso). I could taste both the chai and the coffee: heaven..."

Eathealthy

"Whilst I've only been here once I had a great experience. Coffee was well done and the cauliflower soup I ordered was also very pleasant. I will have..."

Nhi Mai

"Literally cannot fault this place! My husband and I were visiting SA and I researched for hours where to eat. Was wrapt when our Adelaide friends..."

Kylie Angelika

"Friendly staff, vibrant food! I highly recommend the steel cut oats and their almond milk coffees. Glad to see this cafe open up in the West of the..."

Helen Liv

"It was a cold and wet morning. While the SO was getting dressed, I scrolled through a couple of suggested breakfast cafes and was impressed by the..."

Melissa Loh

"Delicious menu! Could come here time and time again and not be disappointed with the food. Great service, great coffee, great fit-out (love the..."

Eat All The Things

"This place is good. They are very busy but you can see why. It might have been getting off a 14hr flight, but it was so nice and relaxing. The food..."

Ally Sinclair

"MASSIVELY deceptive in the naming department- no horses, no regal paraphernalia to speak of but other than that I had a very good time. We had an..."

Lizzie Newland

"Joined some friends for lunch today. I had the chicken sandwich and the boys had the brisket sandwich. All delicious and topped off with some amazing..."

KnifeAndFork

"A really nice place to have brunch & coffee but today probably it's a little busy so it took some time for us to have our meal. Everything was good &..."

Shirley Hii

"Great cafe with a variety of food options and most importantly, proper good coffee! Slightly on the pricey side, but the coffee makes up for..."

Nepzter

"Lovely cafe in a part of the city that needs such a lift. You have to wait to be seated by a waitress that asks you what you want at the wait to be..."

Phil Main

"My mum and I set out on Easter Sunday to find somewhere to have breakfast, which proved to be a hard task. After many unsuccessful calls to cafes, My..."

Liv Megan

"Had a lovely Sunday lunch at my kingdom for a horse. The place was packed, always a good sign of a great restaurant. The range of seating options are..."

Ariel8181

"This place is absolutely fantastic to have breakfast, lunch and chill with friends. The place is big and the food is great. I have ordered this cold..."

Katherine Kou

"The soba noodles is great, especially during hot weather. The shakshouka is great as well but maybe too hot to eat it. It is really recommended to..."

Bambi Lam

"Extensive breakfast menu. I went with the zucchini fritters, and my friend chose french toast. Servings were large, delicious and well..."

Famished

"Stellar, stellar, stellar. This is one of the closest, if not better, than the trendy brunchy places you can find in Melbourne.The decor is..."

Raph M

"Another really nice brunch place in town. Very bright n comfortable environment, i like the bar area near the window. Food is not bad, the coffee..."

Olivia Pan

"We had a nice RDO mid week and decided to head to this "little" cafe. It was quite spacious inside and has that hipster, retro, funky fit out...."

Billy Raditya

"What a great find. It's a really bright, open, fresh and trendy place in the middle of the city. The name did leave me feeling as tho the place may..."

HoneyBintheCity

"Food was delicious and staff were very nice. Even kept an eraser I left on the table in case I came back for it! (Which I did). Service was a bit..."

Zac Richards

"Visiting from Melbourne and decided to give this place a try. Tucked away just outside the city centre the place has an awesome laid back vibe and..."

Evan Tuttleby

"On the western side of Adelaide’s CBD, neatly tucked away on Wright Street is a specialty coffee haven, known by the name of My Kingdom for a..."

Alice Penco

"In the creative naming department, this all-day breakfast place definitely takes the cake – the title is from a line from Shakespeare’s Richard..."

Adventures In Winterland

"been here several times on a weekday and MKFAH is by far one of my favourite brunch places to go to. whenever i want to bring someone to try..."

Ann J Huang

"Best bircher muesli in Adelaide, with almond milk 👌 My friend ordered the recommended chicken sandwich and it's worth it. Tasty and good..."

Maryslittlelamp

"Have eaten here twice now and I cannot fault the place. The waffles are simply divine and the coffee is superb. The second time I visited my husband..."

Monika Portella

"We're definitely coming back to try many of the other items on the menu. We had the pleasure of being served by 4 staff at different times..."

June Lim

"Loved my breakfast here! There is nothing better than as you're being seated, being asked if you would like a coffee, it's essential! Eggs Benedict..."

Lora McMillan

"One Sunday afternoon after a long, slow rise from a big Saturday night, I (Amanda) meet friends at My Kingdom for a Horse (MKH) for a recovery feast...."

On The Chopping Board

"December 14, 2015 By She Said What in Food & Drink Tags: Adelaide, breakfast spot, food, lazy sunday, review Leave a comment. I know I’m not..."

Emma Lindblom

"Could have easily spent the whole day at My Kingdom for a Horse.The atmosphere is funky and fresh, staff all smiling and welcoming.Coffee..."

Thomas Middlemi

"Great coffee and selection of breakfast meals. Quick service, yummy food:). loved the beans which we bought to take home. Will def return..."

Mel Jus

"My Kingdom for a Horse is an open and bright cafe on Wright st. I ordered the gin cured salmon and my friends got the steak sandwich and the..."

MGDL

"A brand new place on the lovely Wright street, which is slowly but surely coming alive with the 'hip youth' who still watch VHS re-runs of MTV..."

Julia Clarke

"From walking in the first thing I was greeted with was a smile and a good morning. This place does just about everything right, their coffee,..."

Brendan Whennen

"Bright, spacious, atmospheric and delicious! The Beiglry bagels are so good and I love that I could customise them to be served with avocado and..."

Laura

"Easy parking, a light, modern decor with friendly staff and plenty of seating. The best thing about the place is the food which is very modern and..."

Gary Holzer

"Staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and dietary requirements. We shared a bagel topped with avocado and mushrooms and The sourdough..."

Zoe L

"Note to self: must try eggs benedict with ham hock next time. Had one bite of someone elses and it was very yummy.This place has a great..."

NH

"Checked this place out with some friends on the weekend. Ordered the chicken sandwich.l which was made up of delicious pieces of barbecued chicken..."

Crab Cakes

"What is happening in the South West corner of the city at the moment? Paddy's Lantern, Cafe Troppo, Holland Street Market and now My Kingdom for a..."

Andrew Lord

"I popped in for a quick breakfast today before work as I couldn't contain my excitement about a new cafe opening in the area. I now live in the..."

Adrian Porcaro

"We ordered a beef patty burger (24$) and a build-your-own choice and Cured Ocean Trout (23$). The food tasted delicious and we super liked the..."

Sahar Fakhri

"This café has changed my opinion about 2021 entirely. What a great year! I just received exceptional service and a meal of such perfection I’m..."

Tim Kurylowicz

"Definitely a must try in Adelaide! Opens on Saturday, good opportunity to fill your caffeine craving. Food taste..."

Li Jiang Tee

"Excellent coffee and service. Atmosphere is great too. Can't say I'd order the kingdom full breakfast again but definitely the shashuska eggs with..."

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"Great coffee and food. The handorf thick cut bacon was very very..."

Jeremy

"Nice place to sit done and have brunch. Good coffee..."

Lance Lee

"Brilliant service, fantastic coffee, and even better..."

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