Penny Royal Launceston Tasmania

Penny Royal Launceston, for Food, Wine & Adventure. This unique location offers a day out for the entire family. From relaxing with a fine wine, or dining in the restaurant, or watching and participating in a number of activities, adventure rides, cliff walking or climbing, or launch your self off a 20 metre cliff on a zip line, or take part in a canon charge aboard a sailing ship, as you cruise the lagoon. Perhaps an underground trip exploring bye gone days. We enjoyed relaxing at the cafe, watching a number of visitors enjoying all these adventures on offer. A great place to visit, should not be missed when in Launceston. We would suggest you download there app.

50-SIXONE King William Rd Hyde Park Adelaide

50-SIXONE Dessert Bar & Kitchen, King William Street Hyde Park. 50SIXONE is Hyde Parks post code. On opening (July, 2016)This extremely popular Dessert Bar, Kitchen (licensed) had some 4,000-odd followers on Facebook and a further 2,000 on Instagram. With a line of customers stretching a hundred metres down King William Road, that line was still there at 10pm closing time. It is now Dec mid afternoon and there is still a line of customers lined up to get in. When you look around the area Cafe/ Restaurants are plentiful, but this Dessert Bar, Kitchen, is a stand out. The range of deserts is amazing. Check out menu on Google Eg, High School Sweetheart, a classic crispy French fries served with melted chocolate and vanilla ice cream etc. we enjoyed a very good breakfast, with a boutique blend coffee. The service could not be faulted, a good experience.

The Haus Bar & Kitchen Hahndorf

An unusual feature at The Haus Bar & Kitchen in Hahndorf, is the welcoming hostess outside, who will accompany you if required, this is a brilliant way to introduce clients to the restaurant Cafe. We have continually found The Haus welcoming, with an excellent menu, plus morning paper, and Wifi. There are four different dining areas with a variety of seating options. A recent addition to the large alfresco area that overlooks the street, is an opening adjustable roof. We ordered a late breakfast from an excellent menu, eggs florentine with salmon, scrambled eggs, with double smoked bacon, on thick cut sour dough toast. Both meals were perfectly cooked and presented, the coffee is always of a high standard at The Haus, a pleasurable relaxing breakfast, recommended.

Fred Eatery Mt Barker Rd Aldgate SA

On a loverly early summers morning, we decided to go to Fred Eatery in the Adelaide Hills, Aldgate. This is a new modern style Cafe / Restaurant with a fresh green & white decor, blond wooden tables and chairs and parquet flooring, enhanced by glistening tiles and lots of potted plants. Four seperate dining areas, including upstairs and alfresco, provide a wide range of seating and vistas, and interesting ornaments and decorations catch the eye constantly. We selected from a menu that offered an excellent Early Morning Breakfast, 7.30am - a 11.45am. All Day Breakfast 7.30am - 3pm. Lunch 12noon - 3pm. Truffled Scrambled Eggs, and A Little Of The Lot. Both dishes were of a very generous size, cooked to perfection. Fred's unique custom blended coffee was very smooth and tasty, but not bitter. The service could not be faulted, very friendly, efficient, professional. For us the whole breakfast experience was a delight, and will definitely recommend and return.

The Red Door Espresso Tanunda, Barossa Valley

The dining area is trendy and yet homely, with a spacious dining area, and generous lounge area with comfortable couches. On a fine day the alfresco area at the rear of the cafe is very attractive and inviting. The owner being a very passionate chef, with a great local team around her, sets this cafe apart. Most food is sourced, fresh from the local area, prepared in their modern open plan designed kitchen. The cabinets are filled with delicious cakes, muffins, chocolates, for something more substantial, the menu has great options. We being coffee connoisseurs always look forward to our visit at this cafe when ever in Tanunda.

Michel's Patisserie Cafe Mile End Shopping Complex Adelaide SA

Michel's Patisserie is centrally situated in the popular busy Mile End Shopping Complex. The cafe has been modernised with new trendy decor, black and grey, with touches of white and red. A generous dining area, with black modern chairs and cream coloured table tops. The counter area, is set along the back wall, giving you a good view, offering an excellent range of tempting, pastries, rolls, cakes, etc. Every time we have visited this cafe it just gets busier, obviously very popular with the local workers and shoppers. We joined the lunch time diners and from a comprehensive lunch menu we chose, a Michel's Signature Salad, and a very tasty Quich, finishing with an excellent, smooth coffee. A very enjoyable lunch experience, with excellent service.

Harvest Cafe Mylor SA

The Harvest Mylor is situated opposite the Mylor Sports Oval. 240 Strathalbyn Rd, Mylor.The cafe is set back behind some nice established trees, inside there are a number of rooms available for dining. Being a warm late spring day, we found a good table in the shade, under the canopy of trees. The menu is quite comprehensive for breakfast and lunch, with cakes, croissants, freshly baked sourdough bread. We finished off our relaxing brunch with a very good coffee. We found the service was excellent and friendly, even though, being lunch time with a large crowd of customers. A very satisfactory stop in the Adelaide Hills.

The Seasonal Garden Cafe. Hahndorf S.A.

Desiring an Organic, Seasonal, Local, Wholefood, breakfast, lunch or dinner experience We found this new popular Seasonal, Garden Cafe, ticks all the boxes. Inside or outside dining, this modern spacious venue will provide a seating configuration that will make you comfortable. We called in this morning for breakfast, to find the menu gave us fourteen different options for breakfast, the average price was affordable at $15.00. We enjoyed a very well prepared breakfast, with great personal service. We shall return for lunch when next in Hahndorf. Silvia Hart has written her statement on the menu, which reads, " My endeavour with the menu is to celebrate our seasonal produce. The food we serve is simple, peasant food that is guided by what is available from my garden and from the gardens of local growers" we checked out on FB, TheseasonalGardenCafe, well worth exploring.

Bath Hotel Norwood

The Bath hotel situated on the Parade Norwood SA. The hotel has been tastefully redecorated and refurbished. The dining bar areas are modern, spacious, with lots of excellent dining options. We decided to sit under the umbrellas kerbside, while shoppers strolled past. Their menu offered a range of great lunch options. On finishing we relaxed in the shade and enjoyed a glass of bubbles. The service was efficient and friendly, nice place for lunch on a sunny spring day.

Argo Cafe on the Parade Norwood

After a years absence returned today to the Argo Cafe on the Parade. The cafe was packed out, with people waiting for a table outside. When it comes to food choices, amazing, nothing short of staggering, The menu options seemed endless. Eg Classic Plates, Breakfast Sandwiches, Small Argonauts Breakfast, Breakfast Desserts, Focaccia's, Piadina,Wraps, Rolls, Salads,Light meals, Hot Stuff, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Cold drinks & Gelato, and the list goes on and on. From the display cabinet I chose a very well prepared fresh home styled Frittata. We enjoyed or lunch and coffee, as we sat outside in the spring sunshine, watching the array of pedestrian traffic walk past.

Angels Cafe. 548 Portrush Rd Glen Osmond Adelaide

Angels Cafe, located on Portrush Rd, Glen Osmond.The Cafe has modern fittings, good table configurations, with comfortable lounge seating. A full length window along the front, making the Cafe light and bright. A good range of fresh food options, including a breakfast/lunch menu. Also free Wifi, news paper, magazines, with good friendly personal service, and a relaxing ambiance. We enjoyed a very nice fresh lunch in peaceful surroundings. As the Cafe is set back off the main highway, offering good parking and making for a quiet peaceful experience.

Walk The Talk, Kitchen + Catering, Verdun, S.A.

Walk The Talk - Kitchen & Catering is located on the Onkaparinga Valley Rd Verdun. Once a service station, post office. The cafe is all white with wooden floors and assorted retro style tables and chairs, all creating a homely atmosphere. The main room has a cosy open fire, a glass display case counter, with a good selection of home made cakes. We enjoyed our visit, the coffee was well made, and it was relaxing beside the warm fire relaxing. There is a large menu available offering excellent kitchen and catering options. The cafe has a number of private rooms, with a covered Alfresco/garden area at the back of the building.

BlacksmitH Hahndorf Cafe S.A.

The  BlacksmitH Hahndorf Cafe, Main St Hahndorf will surprise. Situated in a delightful Old Barn, all 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. 

Coffylosophy 198a Hutt St Adelaide SA

Coffylosophy is situated on Hutt St Adelaide. Presently is the number one coffee venue on the Beanhunter App. Very well appointed inside, with a wall of wallpaper designed t look like books, set into the side wall, which gives you the appearance of a large library, very effective. Out side the footpath is covered over, with comfortable black tables and chairs, creating a popular alfresco area. As expected the coffee was excellent, the service friendly, with a good display of fresh, tempting dishes, cakes and pastries. We found this venue very relaxing, well worth the effort to visit.

Artisan Licensed Café Restaurant. Blackwood S.A.

This Artisan Licensed Cafe Restaurant, situated in Blackwood SA. named the winner 2016 of a number of prestigious Café Restaurant awards,  Obviously this cafe is very popular with locals. We enjoyed two, Twice Baked Cheese Soufflés, made of Gruyere, grana gadana & organic cheddar cheese , topped with free range ham, organic cream and chives. Both plates were prepared and served to perfection, leaving us with an appreciation of there popularity. The service was excellent and friendly even though the Café was almost full. Outside there is a very tidy popular alfresco area, with a pagoda, loaded with an aged grapevine, that would give shade in the summer months, making for pleasant summer dining.

The Local Crowd Cafe, The strand, Colonel Light Gardens, Adelaide

The Local Crowd Cafe is situated on the Strand, Colonel Light Gardens. This is not a high traffic area, very residential, leafy Streets, with comfortable established homes. Inside a simple decor of predominately white walls with charcoal highlights, polished wooden floors adding visual warmth. A recent addition of very colourful paintings, all for sale, have immediate impact.

The name of the cafe reflects the patronage, mid week, a cold winters day, and pleasantly busy, speaks for itself. We enjoyed a very nice ham & cheese croissant, wth two well made coffees. Abdulla the owner is a local identity, with a passion for food and coffee. We noted his attention to detail and service was excellent, along with a friendly, chatty personality, which is missing in many modern city style Cafes. For us an enjoyable visit.

Grays Inn 63 Gawler St Mt Barker

"More than just a hotel"

Called in for a coffee and cake $5.50 at Grays Inn, Gawler St Mt Barker. What a wonderful warm cosy place, on a cold wet winter morning at MtBarker. We enjoyed our coffee and cake, sitting beside a very nice open fire, reading a supplied paper, with a free WiFi telstra hotspot. We discovered they also have a Primo Franchise offering a comprehensive menu. Must return for a lunch, the service was friendly and helpful. Great find on Gawler St Mt Barker. 

C.R.E.A.M. CAFE 4/49 Jetty Rd Brighton Adelaide S.A.

What a buzz, busy, packed out, with queue out to the footpath on a cold Sunday morning, along Jetty Road Brighten. Why?. Well for us CREAM ticks all the boxes when it comes to great cafe. First the coffee is right up there, almost intoxicating, smooth, not bitter, with a lingering aftertaste, leaving you wth the mental notion, I will be back for more. While enjoying my coffee, could not help but observe,  the quality of the orders flowing from the kitchen, very appetising. 5 Senses especially blended coffee range, an excellent cafe menu, with free wifi, news papers, it is understandable why there is a queue out the door. The service was friendly, and very professional. We duly waited in he queue. Inside a very efficient, friendly and highly organised staff secured seats for us around a large common use table. We intend to return and be a little more adventurous with the menu.

Pressed Tin Cafe 215 Grote St Adelaide

The "Pressed Tin Cafe" in Early Settler Recollections has only just opened. This cafe is very comfortable, as you sit amidst a great range of Homewares. The Cafe has some good specials, Coffee and cake $7.50, An Early Settler High Tea, Pot of tea, plate of sandwiches, plate of savoury, plate of sweets, all for $35, booking are essential for a the High Tea. "Pressed Tin Cafe" July Menu is well worth a look, fresh Panini Bread, toasted Focaccia's, range of hot food, Salads and fruit juice's. We enjoyed the cake and coffee special, great value, good service, intend to return soon.

Mahota Market & Pantry Singapore

In Singapore looking for a good coffee! The Mahota Commune occupy the entire third floor, at 809 French Rd Singapore. Entirely devoted to healthy living. A kitchen, DIY space, Activity studio, Pantry, Market Wellness Centre. All set out in a modern open plan design. As we walked around the third floor, we were impressed with the fresh, organic choices available. The Cafe is situated near a child's play area. The Barista David is X Sydney and is fully aware of the Australian coffee scene. We were impressed with the service, the functionality, of this wonderfully created business area. If you are in Singapore and from down under, desiring a good coffee, with some healthy food choices, this could be for you. An excellent find, will return, very impressed.

Raffles Hotel 1 Beach Rd City Hall Singapore

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from City Hall MRT Station and Raffles City Shopping Centre. Raffles Hotel Singapore for us, was a must visit Hotel. This iconic luxury restored hotel offers a wonderful range of dining options, including French, Western, Asian, Chinese and fusion cuisines are available at the hotel. The legendary Singapore Sling is available at the hotel’s Long Bar. The Tiffin Room, adjacent to the lobby, continues as the traditional main dining area. The Raffles Grill is an elegant fine dining room, while the Writers Bar continues to pay tribute to the novelists and travel writers who have become part of the Raffles Hotel legend. Also you can enjoy outside dining/drinking in a  well arranged relaxing Alfresco area. The service was excellent as we enjoyed a beautiful well made lunch. A very memorable visit.

All Saints Cafe, Leatherhead

Allsaints Coffee Shop and Sandwich Company, Kingston Rd Leatherhead, Surrey UK, was formerly a church, but has become a Speciality Coffee Shop and Sandwich Company that serve the very best sandwiches and offer the very best support for local young people. The Cafe is open 8am - 3pm six days a week. We called in for lunch and a coffee. We left very satisfied, our lunch was prepared, and served while we sat in comfortable lounge chairs, the coffee was excellent, papers are supplied and free WiFi, is available. 

Caricoli Cafe Farnham, Surrey UK

The Caricoli Cafe in Farnham, Surrey UK is situated in Lion and Lamb Yard, is a comfortable intimate Cafe. The cakes and pastries on offer are very tempting, we ordered from the menu, which gave us some nice options. The best was the coffee, absolutely, smooth, easy to drink leaving a very pleasant aftertaste. The service was friendly, the prices were reasonable, well worth the visit. 

Sir John Soame's Museum 13 Lincoln Inn Fields London Uk

Sir John Soane's Museum at 13 Lincoln's Inn Field London, Is the historic house, museum and library of distinguished 19th century architect Sir John Soane. At Soane’s request, the house has been left untouched since his death – almost 180 years ago. This home is so different from any thing I have seen, filled with his exceptional collection of famous art works, sculptures, furniture and collectable artefacts, is quite beyond belief. Sir John Soame's had an extraordinary penchant for collecting, Busts paintings, frescoes, archways, pillars from all over the world, an astounding collection, entrance is free. An astounding house.

The Wallace Collection Hertford House Manchester Sq London

The Wallace Collection is one of the best museums in London containing a varied and interesting collection of exhibits. It's particularly good if you're interested in Arms and Armour, that date back to the 15century, furthermore a really remarkable collection of Paintings, Busts, Furniture, Clocks, all set in a very luxurious house. Without spending a single pound, you can enjoy this remarkable exhibition and enjoy a lunch in the open restaurant, that has an enclosed glass roof, while enjoying a glass of wine. nothing short of amazing. To much too view in one trip, we must return.

Amor Amora Epicurean Cafe Guildford Surrey UK

Amor Amora epicurean cafe, High St Guildford Surrey UK, has recently been refurbished. The decor is very well organised, wooden table and chairs in a long hallway, with artwork on the walls. One side wall birds sitting on branches, very effective. Altogether creating a nice cosy ambience. We ordered a coffee and cake, the coffee was smooth, unfortunately the cake was a little dry. On paying the account we found it was much more expensive than the average charged, for a coffee and cake. We should have checked the price before ordering. 

Tour of Abbey Tower Bath UK

After walking around inside the Abbey, two very knowledgeable tour guides. lead you up a narrow spiral staircase, totalling 219 steps to the top of the tower. At half way you stop at the bell ringers room, behind the clock face. The guides tell you the amazing history of the tower and how the bells have been rung through the ages. While standing behind the clock face every thing about the clock is also explained, very interesting, fascinating documentary. Then you continue the climb of the narrow stairwell to the top. The 360deg views of Bath and the surrounding countryside are quite breathtaking. The cost of the tour is £5, which is very reasonable for such a well organised, explanatory history, of the Abbey.

Prezzo Restaurant Guildford

The Prezzo Restaurant Guildford has a very impressive, modern fit out, a quite, comfortable vibe, creating a warm inviting, atmosphere. Quite elegant, with comfortable table and chairs, well set out, allowing for intimate conversation, and dining. We ordered from an extensive Italian menu, pizza, pasta, calzone, spaghetti carbonara, salads, breads. The orders were well presented and quite delicious. The service was excellent, with out any undue delay. We all enjoyed this restaurant for dinner and left pleasantly surprised. A very ice dinner, with a glass of wine, good choice.