This place is just so cute and in a great location on the Parade at Norwood. I have been here twice now on the way home after a night out. Dessert are well presented with a good range. Dessert is a nice serving with friendly attentive staff.
A hidden gem! Upstairs hidden off the busy Parade. Small so not many seats available. The food was delicious but not sickening. A great balance for dessert.
Cute dessert bar to hang our after dinner. Their menu changes seasonally. Been here plenty of times and thoroughly enjoy it every time. Staff are very accommodating and are quick to look after you. Desserts are great portions and not too sickly sweet. Always a favourite spot to catch up at!
Always a good place to catch up with girlfriends. Great atmosphere and staff are very friendly and helpful!
The desserts do not disappoint! My favourite has got to be the Ginger Ninja and the pannacotta.
Best panna cotta and Eton mess ever 👌🏼👌🏼 highly recommended! Took my girl on a date there and it was perfect! Staff were friendly and very kind when serving. Great atmosphere would highly recommend lovebirds to give the place a try. Yummy yummy yummy. Will be back again!
Great atmosphere for a date. We ordered the passionfruit panna cotta to share and it was the perfect balance! My partner asked for a strong coffee and it was indeed strong. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Thoroughly enjoyed our night and will be back to try your eton mess soon :)
Loved the desserts! Friendly and professional staff. Been there a few times and does not disappoint. A very cute dessert place with amazing desserts.
I ordered the snickers menu item, which had lots of little items on the plate which was very nice. I was happy about the price as well for the location of the restaurant. I also got a peanut butter hot chocolate which was good.
Lovely decorated place and ambience for a dessert fix. Went on a sunday night, so unfortunately most of the displayed desserts have been sold out. The apple crumble was the winner of the night, it was homey and crunchy. The matcha was not very matcha at all. The dome in the middle should've been more matcha if it's gonna be in that dessert. Chocolate lava cake was not bad, could be bigger. It felt like that dessert focused more on the sides rather than the lava cake itself. The plating of the desserts were pretty though. The lattes were Ok.
We went here for a quick dessert fix ! Wow it's bigger that i expected haha! So there's like an upper floor, a back and the front ! It's such a pretty cute and little place and their desserts were unexpected !
Food
So we had the Matcha and the Eton Mess. The Eton Mess was not the messiest but in fact one of the most mesmerising dessert that I had. The Matcha? It was really good ! Tho it's pretty expensive for its serving size!
Service
I can so tell that this is a family owned business ! Just visit the place and you will immediately know why too!
Atmosphere
The environment is this one is like a home ! The whole place legit looks like a house itself ! Nothing special but that doesn't necessarily means that it's not a good thing ! Right ?
Overall good experience ! Willing to come back to try the rest of the menu!
My favourite place for desserts! It's nice and cosy, the staff are very friendly and the desserts are delicious. I've probably tried 3/4 of their menu and I have loved them all. The lychee pearl is my favourite followed by a dish that had rhubarb and saffron (special menu). Their panna cottas are perfect. It is a small place and does get busy so I do recommend making a booking. Cost is reasonable for what you get. If you're looking for a dessert place that don't just sell chocolate then this is it. I've also thad a slice of one of their cakes at a birthday party and it was divine.
Great late night desserts. Peanut butter hot chocolate is a must try for all the peanut butter lovers ! The matcha latte also tastes authentic like it shld. #satisfied #adelaide #desserts
I love the Aviary dessert kitchen, it was one of the first dessert spots to hit the East and remains true to its original feel. I have been many times and have never been disappointed by the delicious sweet treats on offer. I love the chocolate macaron flowerpots and once they even had a movie time special with salted caramel popcorn, mini choc top and milkshake. There are desserts available in the shop to eat and the staff are always friendly. Make sure you book or you might be left disappointed at not getting a table.
Have been here many many times and I have to say, The Aviary never disappoints! Beautiful and simple desserts and lovely service. Will continue to return. ☺️👍🏼
Busy little spot on a cold winter evening. Had to wait 15 minutes for a large table, to be expected for a small place like this one. Friendly service, helpful with finding seating arrangements. Plenty of desserts to choose from, they were delicious and matcha latte was pretty good too!
I felt like something sweet tonight so I asked K to take me out for dessert.. well pleaded really because K isn’t much of a sweet person. Luckily he agreed and we went to The Aviary Dessert Kitchen located on The Parade. It’s a cute little place decorated with little birds and cages all over the place.
A great dessert place. I try to have something different each time I come here. It always seems to be busy, so I'd recommend booking in advance. Serves are reasonably generous and rich enough that you don't need a whole lot anyway!
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Yummy dessert place at Norwood that opens till quite late. Love their homemade cakes - they are always my favourite compare to other desserts on the menu. Give that glass cabinet a good look. If you prefer something rich, go for the chocolate and salted caramel gateaux or peanut butter &choc. If you prefer slightly sweeter - the White choc and blueberry will be your choice. I personally really like the earl grey and raspberry cake. Other than the handmade cakes, couple of signatures dessert for me would be B&B and Mille crepe cake. It is absolutely divine some of the dessert they dish up. I have not try everything there so I can't judge all. So far whatever I tasted I quite like it. Green tea latte was good but not one of the best. They also serve some flower pot tea there e.g. Relaxation tea or etc etc. This place gets crowded really quick. Get a booking or go early to avoid disappointment. Apparently now they are open for lunch too, would be interesting to find out the lunch menu for a dessert place. I might pop in one day to try out their savouries...
This is one of my regular dessert place. I like them changing menu regularly. Their desserts are good in general. This time we ordered some new ice cream desserts and they are delicious!!
Popped into The Aviary Dessert Kitchen just as they opened because they are packed on friday nights and weekends! Located on the Parade along with many other fantastic restaurants, Aviary is a must try if you are in the area at night.
As a big fan of ice cream, I love what Aviary had on the menu. I ordered a cup of match green tea latte because I'm a sucker for matcha. Along with the tea, I ordered the Mt Fuji, which is green tea (yay matcha!) and sesame seed ice creams mixed with fruits. I got to say, their sesame seed ice green is out of this world! It was smooth with the sesame taste that is not overwhelming, I would eat a bowl of it if i could!
Overall, Aviary's ranks as one of the best desserts restaurant I've visited. I highly recommend them and would be back if Im ever in the area.
JayTea & The Co-Pilot
+3.5
Heading upstairs we were seated by the window where we could enjoy the overview of The Parade. Still feeling a little full from dinner we settled for a dessert and an ice cream sundae. A couple of their thickshakes sounded awesome (chocolate chai and green tea matcha would probably have been our two picks) and we were very nearly tempted. The Co-Pilot and I like slurping through a good thickshake so we will need to come back another evening and give these a shot.
The I can’t believe it’s not…snickers came out first and looked so inviting that we couldn’t wait to get stuck into it.
Finally made it to this place after seeing some local music around the corner at brick and mortar. Cute little place with all the seating upstairs, not sure how hot it would be in summer but was nice and cosy this chilly night. The staff were all very friendly and chatty and service was quick. I had the "so corny" and loved it, salted caramel and popcorn- need I say more. Didn't have any drinks but will definitely be back as I had my eye on several other desserts I wanted to try. I must say out of the three dessert places, eggless, astonish and aviary that aviary is so far my pick to go to.
Two of my best friends and absolute favourite twins in the whole world turned 20 this past week (Happy birthday, M & C!) and they decided to treat us to a spot of dessert at the Aviary. A few of us have been before and have hardly ever been disappointed, so I was excited to return and had my fingers crossed for a slightly different menu to my last visit so I could try something new.
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Aviary Dessert Kitchen, one of the better dessert places I've had in Adelaide, especially when it comes to ice cream. This nice two storey dessert kitchen is located on the Parade with an interesting interior design. There were a lot of fake birds around the place which i found quite cute, but the atmosphere of the restaurant was brilliant. The place was somewhat dark but it had great lighting on the birds making it stand out.
After a heavy dinner, i decided to go 'light' and ordered a dessert called Mt Fuji. It had two scoops of ice cream, green tea, and black sesame. The presentation was nice which was expected from dessert places. I have to say, this is probably the best place that's delivered such outstanding green tea ice cream. It was nice and smooth with no powder taste whatsoever, and also the green tea flavour was strong. This was the first time having black sesame ice cream, and i was addicted from the first bite. Once again, the flavour was on point.
I would recommend Aviary Dessert Kitchen if you're searching for desserts on the Parade, or in general. I will definitely come back to try their other desserts and hopefully not get tempted in ordering the same thing again (green tea ice cream ~)!
The name matches the decor and I love themed places! The service is super friendly, feels quaint & cosy though there's plenty room and the menu is not huge but are deelish desserts! Love the Eton Mess, though a classic still sooo damn good! 😊
The decor is really cute, a lovely place to dine for dessert
The servings are small, as at most dessert places, but they are beautifully presented & taste delicious!
Nice little dessert spot. I had a Matcha Latte which was interesting. The waitress asked me if Zymil is ok when I asked about non dairy milks but that aside the service was great. Good ambiance.
Super cute dessert bar with a great menu, including a couple of vegan items. Great late-night atmosphere with friendly and knowledgable staff.
Lovely. Popped in with a group of friends. I ordered the chocolate and raspberry mousse. Sensational! The other dessert I will try next time was the lime and coconut panacotta that my friend ordered that looked divine. Not sure what people are griping about when it comes to the price. I thought it was great value for the delicious, high quality, elegant dish I had.
Been a number of times and still one of my favourite dessert places in Adelaide, yet to be disappointed but don't think we ever will be. Menu is always great & love how they are continually developing more unique dishes & flavours every time. Atmosphere, fit out & staff are always tops never in all my visits had a bad experience. It's definitely worth visiting, to make sure you get a table without a wait ring & make a booking is the best way & you'll never look back!!!
The Aviary Dessert Kitchen. The Aviary was an option when everything else was closed, and it was a great surprise! Took us in without a booking (and it was very busy), friendly service and really nice desserts. The bizarre house lay out and kooky bird art adds to the strange dessert kitchen vibe. Look, it isn't comparable to Eggless, but it's definitely worth it.
Fabulous, creative desserts at very reasonable prices! Lovely atmosphere.
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When dining in I always look for a few key points to ensure my experience is 100% fantastic. I must admit that I frequently visit the aviary for dessert. After a lovely meal on the parade last night my friend who doesn't normally opt for dessert was very intrigued to see what I've been bragging about for so long.
We were greeted by very friendly and energetic staff who quickly cleared a table so we could be seated. Considering it was a Saturday night I was surprised we didn't have to wait for a table. A warm welcoming greeting, TICK! Unfortunately, the Eton mess had sold out but luckily enough they had far more appealing menu items to choose from.
My friend quickly decided she was going to have the fuzzy melon ice cream sundae and an apple and lychee iced tea. Whereas I was a little indecisive. We went up to order and I still was unsure what to have.
I asked the lovely lady behind the counter for her opinion. I was tossing up between apple of my eye or whirled piece. A staff member who knows their products and can sell it to me TICK! It was easy to make a decision after our chat and I ordered the apple of my eye.
When our desserts arrived my friend was so excited she was jumping up and clapping. She has never whiteness such well presented desserts in her life. Appealing to the eye, TICK! Everything looked amazing and the aromas were incredible. Looking at this dessert I was sure I made the right decision in order it.
Texture, texture, texture! That's all I ask for in a good dessert. TICK, TICK, TICK! The balance between the raw stredded apple and the cooked soft apple was Devine. I found the cake a little dry on its own but once I mopped it up in the custard like sauce it was delicious. The addition of pomegranate was excellent. It provided a burst of refreshment in every bite. The apple sorbet was lite and refreshing and added a hell of a lot of flavour to the entire dish.
I felt like I needed chop sticks to eat this dessert. The spoon was great as I could devour it more quickly but I felt to really enjoy this dessert you needed to eat it slowly and let each component tell a story.
The only downfall to our night was that our drinks came out as we finished our dessert. This would usually bother me but last night it was actually perfect timing. A choc chai was the perfect way to finish off a rather delicious dessert.
The staff were not in a rush to get home so they let is sit and chat a little longer after out dessert. As we made out way out the front door the kind gentleman behind the counter farewelled us. Which leads me to my final TICK! An energetic farewell and see you soon!
Overall, we had a lovely experience here at the aviary and we will definitely be back again and again. The aviary dessert kitchen has my 5 TICKS of approval!
Three cheers!. A great place for reasonably priced desserts inspired by contemporary flavour combos. You can find the classic 'play it safe' favourites like delicious waffles, but they also have really unusual desserts which I suggest you try - where else has durian icecream???? (which tastes amazing once you try it). I suggest trying a dessert that isn't a classic one because you'll end up getting surprised!!!
The desserts are always changing, but not so often that you can't come back to have it again. This place is super chilled and awesome. I brought a date there and felt pretty cosy.
I went here with girlfriends last Tuesday night,and it was absolutely amazing!
The selection of desserts was excellent and we all had a really hard time in deciding,I ended up have the chocolate selection and it was Devine!!!
The flour less choc cake was to die for
Would highly recommend
Danielle Karinna Jade
+4.5
Cute and Yum. The aviary provided a lovely experience. Upstairs is a quaint little landing with adorable decor and rustic tables and chairs. The menu is an expansive list of dressed up desserts, which could normally be boring, but the Aviary seemed to have jazzed them into something special. I ordered "I cant beleive its not snickers", and it came in a cute little jar with a generous erving of ingredients inside. It was so delicious, accomopanied by an English Breakfast. I definitely recommend to make a reservation, as it was quite busy the night we went. very lovely and very cute.
Fantastic food, coffee and service. Loved the atmosphere though a bit loud at times
It was amazingly good, had the wild passion ice cream Sunday and it was creatively presented. Loved it here!
A lovely place to visit for a fairly inexpensive sweet treat. I like the upstairs room with its whimsical decor. On my first visit, at the end of a very hot and busy day, I enjoyed a delicious coconut and mango dish that was clever in design and refreshing. Last night I tried the salted caramel macaron flower pot. The mud cake layer was a bit dry, but all of the other elements were divine. The Japanese tea is a must for green tea lovers. My partner really enjoyed the blueberry and pistachio baked cheesecake. Two desserts and two hot drinks = $26.00
Celebration !. Tuesday night we decided to pop in for a Quick treat to Celebrate, We arrived and were seated at a lovely window table upstairs so we could keep our son ammused with the passing traffic and people, the place filled up quite quick and had a fab atmosphere almost straight away, we enjoyed the Tasting platter for 2 (chocolate) and our son the Macaroon flower pot garden, no complaints all round. Fast friendly service, and good dessert!
Loved it! Great service! Affordable! We will be back.
Wonderful! Had heard great reviews from friends about this place and I was not disappointed. The staff were lovely and very accommodating even though we had a big group. Coffee was excellent and they serve crepe cake! Was so shocked! Would recommend!
Great Service, Creative Desserts. I love the ambience, the birdies and service is great. I'm a desserts lover so I their desserts in terms of taste has been overrated, no doubt they made very creative desserts, it's good but not great (yet). I will still return as I love being there, it's so lovely! Hope they'll improve their quality of desserts :)
Macaron Flowerpot. The flowerpot is always a winner and never disappoints. Went there recently with my girlfriend and I convinced her to have it next time as well. 8 different macaron flavours to choose from!
Amazing! Dessert choices were so good it was hard to pick just one. The presentations was gorgeous but the taste was superb!!!! Everything we ordered from the lemon brûlée tart w edible flowers to the Eton mess w Nutella mousse. We will be back!!
I LOVE this place! They are always changing the menu so you are constantly suprised by new flavours! Everyone that works there is friendly and helpful! Would go everyday if I
could!!!
This place is ultra busy, but worth the wait! Friendly service, a HUGE range of very nice desserts, including allergy-friendly options. Great with friends or as a couple. The macaroon flower pots are a must!
Been there twice now and I LOVE this place. The food is delicious, the staff are always friendly, and the atmosphere is great. Will be going back again and again.
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A fun night out!. I have been to the Aviary Dessert Kitchen a few times now and have been pleasantly surprised each time with every change to the menu. I booked a table last week with some friends and ordered the Chocolate Fondant (served with strawberries, salted caramel icecream and honeycomb), The Rhubarb Trifle Crumble(layers of spongecake, stewed apple and rhubarb, custard, crumble and icecream!!! yum!) and The Graceland( a banana bread toasted sandwich filled with banana and peanut butter, banana and bacon crumble and peanut butter icecream). DELISH! We also got a green tea latte (wanted to try this interesting drink) a peanut butter hot chocolate and a latte. Everything was delicious!! Very glad we booked a table as it was very busy; so would definitely suggest this is a good idea! The staff were so friendly and helpful and I noticed they must have recently put some chairs and a heater out the front (for those who cant get a table i imagine: wins more points there!)and everything was hassle free. Love the ambience; low lighting, sweet tunes and cute little bird decorations everywhere. It was the perfect environment to catch up with those you haven't seen for a while. Would definitely recommend.
Great menu, friendly staff and beautiful setting! I have been twice and had a great time both nights.... The food is yummy and lots to choose from. One downfall is the waiting time on a sat night, I don't think they should take any bookings - first come first serve. Had to wait over an hour last time, which was a bit disappointing when tables were sitting there not being used as waiting for booked people.
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Satisfy your dessert stomach. After an evening out and a decadent dinner nearby, Mrs E and I felt that our dessert stomachs needed a little treat. With Lady Fate smiling upon us, we hit a rockstar park right out the front of this cute little dessert bar. Despite being surprisingly busy on a Tuesday night, cheery staff greeted us and we were ushered to a comfortable table straight away. The menu was filled with temptations, and choosing only one was a challenge. Mrs E decided on a refreshing Lemon, Lime and Bitters, a refreshing, deconstructed take on the flavours, with a tart lime sorbet and silky lemon tart. The bitters jellies were a surprise, packing in a lot of flavour, and the combination of the three components worked well together. I went with the Macaron Flower Pot, a Heston Blumenthal-esque indulgence of moist chocolate mudcake with a rich chocolate mousse and chocolate soil sprouting a perfectly textured, slightly chewy and overly delicious salted caramel macaron. Not a crumb was left behind. To round it out, Mrs E had a creamy hot chocolate in a slightly awkwardly shaped mug, and I tried out the Dark Chocolate Tea. I was warned it was an acquired taste, but I found the subtle chocolate aromas and light acidity of the tea a perfect accompaniment to my dessert. With so many more desserts to try, and such a relaxing atmosphere, we'll be back. Maybe next time we'll skip the dinner.
There's always room for dessert. The Aviary Dessert Kitchen is by far my favorite spot for a tasty late night treat. From the moment you walk in the door you feel as though your at grandmas house, with the smell of freshly baked cakes and coffee floating in the air. There is always something new on the menu so picking a dish is probably the hardest part. But never fear I have yet to find a dessert I didn’t like here. I love the fact that within their range of desserts they have always taken the time to make sure that there is a unexpected surprise, from popping candy to a burst of flavor that you didn’t see coming. Sure there is sometimes a wait to be seated but the dessert is well worth the wait. Take the time and look at the quirky décor and expect the unexpected. The Aviary Dessert Kitchen in my opinion is the best dessert place in Adelaide. Can’t wait until my next visit. Nom nom nom
Pharmacist.catherine
+4.5
Great atmosphere and gorgeous desserts!. Tucked away like a secret on the eastern end of The Parade, The Aviary makes going for dessert glamorous experience. From the delightfully kitsch decor to the mouth watering desserts, the team work hard to provide great service and delicious desserts. With regular menu changes, there is always something for everyone and the prices are reasonable considering that the quality and presentation rival that of top restaurants...where you'd have to purchase one or more courses to get to dessert! Dessert at any time, what's not to love?!
My favourite place in Adelaide. I can't recommend this place enough to fellow sweet-tooths (sweet-teeth?). I absolutely love their chocolate grenache cake and their eton mess, not to mention the ever changing roster of cakes out the front (which are made fresh within the establishment on the day before they open, by the way, I asked).
The rhubarb crumble is absolutely amazing as well, have it with a little peanut butter ice-cream.. or have some peanut butter ice cream with some raspberry topping! Or maybe.. ok, I think I'm due another visit. Oh yeah, best soy hot chocolate I've ever had as well. Normally they have that weird nutty aftertaste you get a lot from cafe soy mixes, not here. They use the good stuff!
Delightful dessert bar, recommend to all!. The Aviary is so cute! Lovely decor and atmosphere. Staff are cheerful and helpful, which makes the experience that much better. The desserts were AMAZING...the bread and butter pudding is made out of croissants and so delicious! Other favourites are the graceland and the panna cotta. Will definitely be back and recommend this to everyone! P.S. If you know you're going in, book! It gets busy fast but don't let that deter you, it's worth the wait!
Almost the best. The desserts range from standard to quirky.The lemon lime bitters is nice, but a little to much bite with the lemon and again with the lime sorbet. The flower pot the day we went was bad. Not much mousse and the cake bottom was overcooked and dry. The brulee was nice, but I was expecting it warm not cold. The gelati is nice but $9 for two flavours is too much...but I guess that is the norm these days. They change the menu which is great. They take bookings which is excellent. The prices are a couple dollars too expensive... that is why Eggless will remain my favourite.
They serve hot chocolate in a hand warmer mug, which is kinda cool to look at but not very functional to drink out of.
Absolutely superb! Fantastic desserts that taste as good as they look! I had the Blackberry Forest and it was sublime! Always friendly staff, very charming interior. Definitely coming back!
Slightly on the pricey side but beautifully presented desserts that taste wonderful!
Pretty pricey and pretty average there are better dessert places around
Delightful Desserts and Atmosphere. I have been to some of the other dessert cafes that have sprung up in adelaide recently, so the Aviary, being one of the first was definitely on my list to try... I wish I had visited them first! I wouln't have even bothered with the others. The services is lovely and the staff are polite, helpful and as efficient as possible given that the place is so popular and usually packed. I had the roti bakkar which was divine (I have a weakness for pannacotta) and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was fun and lively, the desserts that we tried were delicious and beautifully presented, and the staff were genuinely happy and helpful. Combine this with a convenient inner-city suburban location, lovely decor and reasonable prices - what more could you want? Definitely highly recommended!
Unique and Delicious!. After hearing all the hype about this place, I wasnt sure what to expect. All i can say is that I LOVED it! The desserts were amazing, the staff were bubbly and the service was quick (despite them being very busy). Its nice to be able to go somewhere that specialises in unique desserts and has a friendly (not seedy) atmosphere. If you are thinking about going there, I would recommend making a booking though cos its was pretty packed when we went. As a small cafe owner myself, I think the owners should be very proud of this beautiful place :)
Stuart and Ellen took care of the entire gang! Two thumbs up..
YUMMMMMMY!! the roti bakkar is the best!!!
Mmm..... desserts...... First, if you want a seat... book in advance! it is extremely busy...
the ''roti' dessert of toasted coconut panacotta was delicous!.. (with a little switch up of ice-cream per request.. coconut for taro) my sisiter quite enjoyed the 'lychee' dessert .. however our friend ordered the 'flower pot' and the mud cake was boring... she enjoyed her macaron though... and the popping candy was fun!
... i can't wait until summer just so I can go there and takeaway a sundae... if I had known they did take away before I wouldn't have waited so long to book!
Fun fun. Lots of fun here! Things are not taken too seriously but the sweets are Yummmmm!!
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