Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Pave Cafe, The Parade Norwood SA

This modern open plan Cafe is beside the Norwood Cycle retailer, on The Parade Norwood. The inside has a cycle theme with cycle memorabilia on the walls. Long wooden tables make it great for groups, with the Cafe spilling out onto the street, making seating selection easy. The coffee is well made by an excellent barista. The service was friendly and welcoming, the menu has a good range of fresh prepared choices. For me it was  friendly, accommodating, with a good ambience. Enjoyed a very nice relaxing lunch, will return for breakfast next visit.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Cibo Rundle Mall Adelaide SA

Needed to met a client for coffee in the busy Rundle Mall. Spotted "Cibo" with their distinguishable Red Style Chairs and tables along the pedestrian area on the Mall, knowing that the coffee is consistently good, decided this would be the place. Being lunch time they were busy, I found the service friendly, with very little delay. Enjoyed the coffee as we talked business, watched a busker, very relaxing. Will do this again.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

CIBO Expresso Stirling

With over 20 outlets in the Adelaide area, CIBO have to be doing something right. On checking out the new CIBO Espresso Stirling I was impressed. First, the coffee was right up there with the best, secondly, the service was excellent. Being a new Cafe the layout is modern and stylish, with an alfresco area on the entrance to the Stirling Shopping Centre with red table and chairs, which tends to be a CIBO signature. 

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Colin & Co Rundle Place Adelaide SA

The Logo reads "Modern & Healthy" We found this to be true. The food cabinets had a great variety of fresh delicious food options. The coffee did not disappoint, smooth and very well made, not at all leaving a bitter after taste. This Cafe is opposite the busy bus stop on Grenfell Street, at the Coles outlet. Inside it is well laid out, slate grey tile floor, with comfortable bench seats along one side, with good comfortable black chairs, and marble tables, smart and modern. The coffee machine is a winner, expensive but delivers. Great coffee snack break while near the bus 

Nespresso Outlet Rundle Mall Adelaide SA

Nespresso: When it comes to service this business, for us excelled. This is a supermarket for Nespresso coffee outlet. The range is impressive, the coffee choices we have made has been good. Lots of traffic in this store, but you can always enjoy a well made coffee while you wait, no charge, friendly staff. Coles & Woolworths could take note of this business, may improve their service.

Saturday, March 21, 2015

The Stirling Hotel SA

The Stirling Hotel in the Adelaide Hills on Market Day is packed. When it comes to having a coffee and perhaps a bowl of fries, to enjoying the making of your decision from their extensive menu, including specials, this Boutique Hotel ticks all the boxes. We along with many other market shoppers enjoyed a couple of well made large coffees, and enjoyed the pancake specials. The service was good, our pancakes were delicious. This hotel is family friendly, with a purpose built large alfresco decked area, over looking the main st. Great morning coffee, breakfast choice.

Thursday, March 19, 2015

The Haus Hahndorf SA

The Haus Bar & Kitchen is spacious, but because it is divided into very separate zones, is not cavernous. Very European in style, it has vaulted timber ceilings, large beams and huge linen light shades hung in groups, There is an assortment of table groupings throughout. Exposed brick walls are stencilled with murals depicting Hahndorf's historical German past. One space can be completely closed off for private functions, and outside  is a delightful alfresco area over looking Hahndorf's main street.
We ordered from the wide ranging menu, that included specialised German Dishes and delectable Pizzas, A premium Wagyu schnitzel lightly crumbed with sage and onion served with salad, beer battered chips & Dianne sauce. A prosciutto wrapped chicken breast, served with white wine and cream mushroom risotto, sundried tomato pesto & spring onions. Both dishes were of a generous size, prepared and presented to a very high standard and as expected, delicious. The local wine suggested, Sidewood Adelaide Hills Savignon Blanc, perfect. We skipped the dessert menu and opted for cakes from the large display cabinet, accompanied by coffee. The service was faultless, the atmosphere was buzzing, a very satisfying dining experience.