Wife and I were visiting from interstate and came across Zest this morning and were happy they served and all day breakfast. After a short wait for a table (although we were updated on the progress by the waiter and didn't feel neglected) we were seated and ordered. Orange juice was fresh, food was delicious, well portioned and priced. I ordered a macchiato, and without questioning or explaining, this is exactly what I got! Most cafes 'top it up' so you get a half full flat white but zest provided me with exactly what I expected.
Will definitely visit again when we are in town!
I went to Cafe Zest on Monday with a friend and our little ones and had a fantastic experience. The food menu was varied and I really like the sound of all the vegetarian choices. I created my own delicious veggie breakie (which was served all day) complete with a chickpea pattie & an almond latte. The staff were so friendly and knew exactly what to do to accomodate prams and kids. Bringing out toys for my energetic toddler to play with was a lifesaver and kept my little one happy. Highly recommend. Well done
First time I went here, was pleased to have a vegan option, and really appreciated how friendly the staff were to my dogs. :)
Went here again today and learnt that this wasn't a fluke - still vegan options on the menu, and staff members were lovely to my new puppy.
Will have to visit more frequently.
What a beautiful little cafe. We had breakfast here today and the staff were so accommodating for us and the 3 boys, Pram included. Food and coffee to die for!
Many thanks �
We dined here for breakfast twice over the 5 days we spent in Glenelg, and will definitely be back. My husband tried the Zesty meat lovers special and Hells eggs, both a 10/10 and the iced coffee, ‘the best iced coffee he’s ever had’!!!
I had the Dukkah Eggs, beautiful and very filling. Catered to kids with half serve bacon and eggs, and the pancakes were great!
And those mini scroll biscuits yum and so damn cute! Service with a smile and so friendly :)
We’ll be back next time for sure
My partner and myself were visiting from WA and found this nice little cafe called Zest in Glenelg. We waited for a table and it was 100% worth it, amazing breakfast and coffee with great service. Will be back when we are visiting again!
Just stopped in after completing Bay to City and had the most delicious brunch. There were no tables free at the time but the staff made room for us. The staff and owner are so lovely and made us feel very welcome. Thanks guys! We'll be back.
I had the meatlovers brekky special
And it was the best breakfast I have had from a cafe!
So happy i have discovered this place! Best coffee in Glenelg (its even organic) and the staff are absolutely lovely.
Great spot for brunch
Prices and meals were excellent...when in Glenelg a must...
Fantastic staff, great location and to top it fantastic food and coffee ���
Great coffee , fabulous Art , friendly staff . A personal fave
the 'zesty' meat lovers breakfast special (poached egg on toast with carmelized onion, spring onion , sour crème , ham, bacon, chorizo) was a SMASH hit !! flavours were delicious together and presentation was a 10...iced coffees and the service was terrific as usual... another win for the Zest ! thanks much
Breakfast and coffee were sensational and service really quick and friendly
Best breakfast in SA , I’d go there every week if I had chance to �
Every time I come here, I am never disappointed. Food tastes great and coffee is good! Service is also very friendly.
Only had a coffee but it was exactly to my liking. Friendly and prompt service too! Little gem.
This is quite honestly one of the best cafes in Adelaide. I only get to stay in SA a couple of months each year and after trying around, this is the pick. Brilliant coffee, incredible food and charming service. Stop reading reviews and go order the "Hell's Eggs."
Great food and great service. Found them on trip adviser and decided to come here was well worth it.
Great coffee, best porridge!!!
Delicious food; friendly and prompt service and great ambiance.
The best macchiatos down the bay and great customer service.
One of the nicest cafes in Glenelg. Customer service is friendly and efficient. Great food and coffee. Nice relaxed atmosphere.
Delicious Coffee and fantastic customer care!!
This is my first time visiting this cafe. I called beforehand to find out when they close (it was almost closing time) and I arrived 5 minutes afterward but they waited for me!
10/10 will visit again. Next time I'll come a little earlier and try the food!
Friendly staff, good service. Dog friendly. Very accommodating.
As good as always. Great coffee, great food. Thanks Dave.
Our second trip here in our 26 hour stopover in Glenelg. If you visit Glenelg, run -- don't walk -- to Zest Cafe!!
Highly recommend......... The best food & service.
We went to Zest Cafe which has a 4.5 which is kind of laughable by Melbourne standards but Toto we are not in Kansas anymore. It’s a beachside style cafe so very casual with laidback read relatively slow service. I had a fresh juice which was yummy and the shakshuka special which surprised me when it hit the table given I’ve never sew shakshuka that wasn’t served baked eggs style in a ramekin. The dish was pleasant but definitely not 4.5 territory
Top interesting food and service. Best in the area for our visit for 3 days. Good coffee. Great friendly staff. Good conversations and advice on food and adelaide.
Have frequented Zest for many years and food has always been high quality, tasty, and well-prepared. All-day breakfast is a bonus and eggs are exceptional ... as is the coffee which is consistently as good as anywhere in Adelaide.
My mum and I were searching around the streets for so long looking at menus. ehhhh same old same old then we saw the menu at Zest and couldn’t decide because there was so many delicious options! And such decent prices. We had the meat lovers hash. It was so delicious. Coffee was great too. Love finding cafes with something different on the menu and lots to choose from. Staff were super friendly as well x
Excellent coffee and great service. I just had a double espresso with water on side, and the coffee had plenty of crema, lovely creamy flavour and arrived promptly.
Great food and good service this morning.
Meat lovers hash was yummy.
Coffee was nice but not great
Pity about other people’s children spoiling the nice atmosphere.
Not sure why people have to take their kids to breakfast anyway????
3.5. A nice little cafe with friendly and attentive staff. I ordered the eggs salmone with a serve of mushrooms and this was very good. Eggs were poached to perfection and there was a generous amount of hollandaise. Also tried some of the meat lovers hash which was great, and the special brekkie nachos were reportedly very good. Soy chai latte was a little sweet. Food took a while to come out, but it was a very busy day and they were packed to the brim. Recommend.
Popular and bustling little joint, some beautiful photography on the walls available for purchase! A solid selection of house made cakes, great customer service, decent coffee and food.
Pictured- Meat lovers hash, Spanish cheesecake
Most pleasant experience with great coffee. Arrived in time for breakfast and found a good selection on offer. Quite small, so may be difficult to find a seat in busy time. Found it worth the wait, though.
Cute little location hidden in plain sight, the energy of Zest is clear as soon as you turn onto Sussex Street.
When we visited, the café was entirely filled, but we were greeted by a charismatic and bright member of staff and seated soon after.
The ambience was nice, busy and cosy with a refreshing ocean breeze. We sat outside and table service was prompt and friendly. We ordered a long black, mocha, and the specials - zesty eggs and meatlovers' hash for a late breakfast.
The food was delicious and the coffee was fantastic. Hope to be back again soon.
My partner's and I favourite brunch spot. The service is always lovely, the food and coffee excellent too. We love coming here. Only thing that didn't allow 5 stars in my opinion is that portions are a little too small for the price but we haven't found a better tasting brunch spot in the Glenelg area to date, and we always continue going back.
Most likely the best cafe we have experienced outside of Melbourne!
Glenelg isn't as well known as other Australian beachside suburbs as having a great Cafe culture, but this awesome family owned / run cafe in a little sidestreet off the main drag stands out from the crowd.
We spent most of our stay's breakfasts there! Spectacular eggs, great sourdough, awesome coffee, and all the extras with big smiles and banter. The place is super busy, everyone is on the go, but still have time to make it the perfect experience.
Shame to be going home... cooking for ourselves just wont be the same!
Four of us from Brisbane and Melbourne dropped in for lunch. The cafe was full. We were told they would hold the first vacant table and they did! The meals and service were first class. Coffee was sensational. We might come back to Adelaide just to come to ZEST again!
The outdoor seating is nice when you have the sunshine on you. Breakfast options are good, I ate the eggs Benny which was yum. Coffee was good.
One of my fave cafe's in Adelaide. David the coffee genius makes a fantastic cap and I just love sitting under the grape vine filtered shade enjoying brunch or an afternoon bite and fresh juice. Always good service and consistent food.
Amazing, consistent coffee.
Great service & they take bookings, which makes it easy for our group to get into the cafe during a busy time (which is nearly all of the time).
The Hells Eggs are one of my favourite dishes ever!
Treat yourself and add the spicy chorizo to it!
We go to zest every weekend for breakfast!! It's our local! The place always offers us amazing customer service and delicious meals! Never disappointed!!
We really enjoyed the great food and and we found that the coffee is awesome. We found that the staff were nice and the prices were reasonable.
Went for breakfast on NYE and the host was fantastic. I got the hottie breakfast and my gf got the dukkah eggs special and both were awesome. Great vibe great place would highly recommend.
I have been Zest cafe many times ....food is good and eggs always service perfectly. Me and my wife love this cafe and we come back again.
had a great breaky here, and decided to get the zesty eggs which were amazing!! My favourite breakfast is eggs benedict but this gives it a unique twist, something different and was delicious! would definitely recommend :)
I'm here most weekends and it's always quick, fresh easy food, so much value for money, they give my dog a treat and quite simply have the best coffee in the bay!!
Perfect coffee, awesome place to go for a yummy brunch, great service! Would seriously recommend on Sunday morning after a nice walk on the beach!
The food was delicious and the atmosphere was wonderful. Everyone was very friendly and amicable! There was lots of variety on the menu! Would return!
Good food, good value, good service. You have to try their freshly squeezed juice. U can mix any type of juice that you like. I tried orange, celery, and ginger and i have to say it is a good combo.
The beef casserole is another must try. Yummy. The hottie was alright but overall it was a pleasant experience
Came during the Easter long weekend. Food (ordered the mighty muffin and smoked salmon baguette) was not spectacular but staff was friendly and coffee was decent. Also, potions were a little too small. Partner and I decided that we would try some of their healthier options such as their muesli if we visit the cafe again.
Pleasant atmosphere. I had the BLT baguette on recommendation from the waitress and it was really nice. Came quickly and was nice and fresh.
Love this cafe, foods always good, coffee is good, staff are friendly! Love the little sweet treat they give with their coffee and their quiet and peaceful cafe.
Belinda-Mary
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+3.5
Nice food and friendly service but nothing too spectacular. The portions are good for women, my boyfriend was feeling hungry after his meal. They should serve chilled water om a hot day like we had.
Zest is my favourite cafe in the Glenelg precinct. For 15 years they have been brewing top notch coffee and delivering simple and delicious food. Weekends are busy so I'd suggest booking. You can generally grab a table through the week.
I've been here three or four times over the last 3 years and I always have the Hell's eggs (spicy baked eggs) with a side of chorizo and I always really enjoy my meal. Today was no different, with the Hell's eggs and an iced latte hitting the spot after a long bike ride. However, on of my friends had the "Hottie" and the other has the mighty muffin, and both of them were quite disappointed. Hence, why I haven't given them a higher rating. But I definitely recommend the Hell's eggs!
Good coffee and great zesty eggs! Gets busy so book on the weekend or be prepared for a hectic atmosphere. Friendly staff and try and juice!
Only had breakfast here but has always been worth the trip. Big breakfast is yum and service is always sharp and friendly if your near a time well worth the trip.
Delicious Big Breakfast! Best mushroom I've had in a while. Great location in a quiet street yet in the heart of Glenelg. Just great food overall. 👌
Love this place! I live near by and it's a definite go to for a weekend brunch. The Devils Eggs dish is to die for, can't go past it. Coffee is always great and the fresh juice actually tastes like fresh juice. It's often very busy so I've had to wait for a table a couple of times but it never takes long and is worth it. It's a nice setting just off Jetty Rd so doesn't feel hectic. The staff are friendly and the service is quick, including getting your food! I recommend a visit!
Very friendly staff, very efficient service...best of all? The food was outstanding. Went here after looking on Zomato and now happy to recommend to others. Brilliant!
Absolutely love it here. Waiters are so friendly, set up is so relaxed and comfortable, food is so gourmet/homestyle with a twist. Highly recommend!
Been here a few times now and haven't been disappointed. They've definitely picked up their coffee game, a lot.
Came here in the winter and the date porridge was amazing and perfect on a cold Adelaide morning! Their other breakfasts have hit the spot and like every Adelaide breakfast place they've got a standard big brekkie if you're hungry.
On the weekends try and get there early though because whenever we've been more than two people we've had to wait, sometimes quite a bit.
Always a great experience. I live locally and have been coming to Zest for years. The staff are always accommodating and friendly. The menu is simple and the specials are also a great choice. I really like the fresh juices and the little flaky biscuits that they serve with the coffees.
What a lovely little space!
Cozy. Very welcoming. Feels like home. Owner (David) is so friendly and all over the service. Best cafe in Glenelg!
Melbourne could learn. I love going to breakfast in my home town of Melbourne. Based on quality, cost and service this place is better than 99% of them.
Best beachside Brekky. The hottie is the best late breakfast you can have.....spot on delicious every time.
Coffee was good and quick
Perfect mornin' coffee !
The Hells eggs are amazing. Great coffee and excellent service.
Yum. Went here yesterday with a group and ordered the hells eggs. They were delicious and left me nstantly wondering when I would be able to make time to come and have them again. I was also very impressed by how friendly the staff were. highly recommended
Great little find ! From melbourne with love. A group of us ate here over the weekend , from Melbourne (massive foodies here so super impressed ) on a wedding weekend away.
The service was really good they went above and beyond moving tables around to accommodate us . Lovely smiley staff , in particular a pretty blonde who served us . coffee was lovely , the best weak (as asked for) cappuccino I've had in a long time ( it was perfect , not just warm milk like some places do) .One of the female staff recommended the special of the day citrus ricotta with eggs and I had a side of crispy bacon (which was crispy but not burnt ). everything was perfect . The whole table really enjoyed there meals , if we are ever back in Adelaide we will defiantly return . Thank you Zest for making the weekend a memorable one :)
Poached eggs were amazing. Fresh juices and lovely teas. Great breakfast place
Deserves the high ratings. This cafe deserves the high ratings it gets... Food and coffee is fantastic and some of the best customer service I've seen in a cafe.
Good service, great food and coffee and I love the little outside area under the vines. A hidden gem!
Favourite lunch spot in Glenelg for summer cafe style food and pleasant service
Good Food, Lovely Coffee & cosy. We loved the light food we had there for lunch, the coffee was great and the atmosphere was friendly and cosy. We will eat here again. Glenelg in Summer is special and this little place shines. Thanh Li
Had breakfast here on a Sunday and there was a small wait to get a table. I didn't even mind waiting with the owner of the place being an absolute champion and forever trying to offer free coffee and extra food for making us wait. After we were seated, ordered the big breakfast and the missus ordered the poached eggs with smoked salmon with orange cream. Everything in the big breakfast tasted fresh, clean and very tasty, the missus's dish was great as well. A front runner for the best breakfast/brunch in Adelaide, will definitely be going back
My wife and I where coming into Glenelg by tram when a purple car bike rack caught our eye. We were pleasantly surprised to discover Zest cafe hidden away just off jetty road. It had a cozy Mediterranean feel and the staff where polite and inviting. The menu was fantastic. My wife had a pumpkin and roast capsicum salad and I had a beautiful Turkish pide with pesto, feta and roast beef. Fresh squeezed juice was delicious! We come from NSW but on our next visit we will definitely return. Friendly, helpfull staff. Beautiful food and a warm cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Great Coffee. Coffee spot-on & zesty eggs were yummy with a great balance of flavours and ingredients. I'm keen to come back and explore the menu further.
Would recommend ++
Hells eggs....hell yeah. A really positive experience with nice staff. The hells eggs were cooked just right and the coffee was perfect.
Awesome breakfast pre-Melbourne Cup day! So flavoursome and got a long macchiato that was actually a long macchiato (not a strong flat white).
Thoroughly enjoyed my visit here today, always busy and worth the wait if there are no tables free.
Fast and friendly service, coffee came with a beautiful leaf on top and the #5 bagel was to die for.
Well worth the visit, wonderful vibe.
As a local and frequent cafe sitter, I can say this place is gold. Not only the best coffee in Glenelg is served here, the food and service consistently great. This is where Glenelg locals in the know go to eat.
As a long time customer of Zest Cafe Gallery I returned for another meal. Not surprisingly the visit was amazing. The food is great, the place is buzzing with the kind of hole in the wall charm you would normally get in trendy hipster cafes but without the wank factor that comes with that and the service is second to none.
I cannot recommend this cafe enough. There is no better place to eat or drink down the bay. And if all that is not enough the artwork on the wall is ever changing and always for sale.
Zest Cafe Gallery is one of South Australia's best kept secrets.
Nice place to stop and revive at Glenelg. My partner and I popped in for cake and coffee on the weekend and the place was pretty busy. I had to wait a few minutes to get a table but it was Sunday afternoon at Glenelg so there were a lot of people out and about.
Service was friendly and it was not a long time before we had our order. Nice coffee and the cake was just what we needed to continue our visit. We will be going back to have a hot lunch one day soon as some of the meals coming out looked very tasty.
Always busy, which is a sign of great food n service! I had the zesty eggs today which were delicious! I swapped the smoked salmon for ham. Which did not seem to he a problem at all, very adaptable! Thanx guys!
My husband had thd spicy breakfast (I forget the name now, but I don't forget the taste I pinched!! Another delicious and original breakfast! It's nice to have something a bit left of centre to choose from for breakfast! A menu with a point of difference!!
A hidden gem in Glenelg I found whilst heading to the beach from parking. Its a cute chic cafe which showcases how simple is good. Atmosphere here in the mornings are great, with light coming through and lighting up the various artwork they have on display. They have a good selection of simple breakfast items (including the delicious Baked Eggs) and also tasty sandwiches for lunch. Coffee is good as well. Be sure to drop by on the way to the beach.
Great food, I had the BLT bagel, delicious! Next time I would swap the coffee for a beer though. Decor not so inspiring but persevere for the food. Bonus points for playing Bon Iver
This is the best breakfast spot! Always busy! Make sure you book! Great service and friendly staff!
Great service. Glorious fresh food and a very relaxing outdoor lunch. Definitely coming back!
Make a booking before you head there, it sure is popular. My partner had the Hell's egg with a side of chorizo - amazing! The zesty eggs were so so. Probably could do with more floor staff considering how busy they were - my partner stood up to get his own order as he could see it sitting on the counter, missed by the busy staff. But all in all, cozy joint and very enjoyable breakfast.
Plum and Almond muffins 4 us. Everytime I visit from melbourne, this place is excellent.
The most friendly staff in all of Adelaide, best coffee, great ice coffees and ice chockies for the hot days and yummy breaky. Can't go past it.
Pear and chocolate muffins. We had the best service of our week long holiday in south Australia at this funky cafe. Staff were attentive and courteous, remaking smoothies to our taste. Zest serves extremely good coffee and their homemade, straight from the oven pear and chocolate muffins were to die for.
Coming from Melbourne where we are surrounded by top quality cafes it can be difficult to find an interstate cafe that meets our high expectations. Zest is the closest thing you'll find in Glenelg. Whilst the menu isn't quite as fancy as what you'll find in Melbourne, the quality of their food and coffee is very good. The staff are incredibly friendly and understand what hospitality is all about. For an enjoyable breakfast and good quality coffee in Glenelg you can't go past this place.
Came here with family and was able to bring our three dogs along for breakfast too! Amazing friendly staff and service. Food and drinks were 10/10. I got the "Hell's eggs" (pictured below) and it was delicious! Nice amount of spicy and the ramekin kept it hot. I find a lot of cafés either have so little that you're left hungry, or so much that there's a lot of waste leftover after you're full. However all dishes were perfectly portioned and all delicious! Would love to come back and taste every dish available!
Casual cafe with all day breakfast and friendly staff. Had the Vegan Hottie and asked their recommendation for a fresh juice. Good options to build your own breakfast with eggs, bacon etc etc. Sat outside under the shaded area.
Great strong coffee. Great service. Reasonable prices. What more can you ask for?!
Highly recommend this café.
We ordered hell’s egg + salmon beagle and both were very good
Flat white was also one of the best I’ve tried
A bit cold and windy outside but there are blankets for you to use
Excellent customer service too!
The food there was absolutely delicious. I got the big breakfast and the french toast. The food always amazing and you get a lot too. The food was a bit pricy but it was worth it. The hot drinks were also only warm not hot, but they still tasted really good. The quality of the products was also worth the money. The presentation also made the food look even better! I highly recommend going there.
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