Two iconic South Australian Family Brands Chilling Together
Long known for their amazing hand-made Choctops, the Wallis Choctops are now even better.
Wallis Choctops are made using Golden North’s ice cream made from fresh milk and cream, direct from Laura in regional South Australia, the home of the Golden North Ice cream factory since 1923.
There are many […]
Bakery O’Connell – where you can go any time day or night for a bite to eat or a pastry treat.
Bakery O’Connell is an Adelaide institution (established in 2003) which has been relied on for always being open. While it’s popular for breakfast, lunch or dinner, it’s also great for those times when you want to […]
A visit to Lot 100 in the Adelaide Hills
If you’re looking for a spot to stop for a fabulous meal in the Adelaide Hills where the kids can run around, then be sure to add Lot 100 to your list.
Lot 100 is a working craft brewery and small batch distillery, set on an 84 hectare […]
Tavern on Turton – Family Dining in Point Turton
by Katrina Gogel
Tavern on Turton boasts relaxed family dining and sensational sea views in South Australia’s beautiful Point Turton. Located on the Southern Yorke Peninsula, it is approximately 2.5 hours’ drive from Adelaide.
The owners aim is to ‘bring back the feeling of unhurried dining and encourage people […]
Stanley Bridge Tavern Review
The Stanley Bridge Tavern in the Adelaide Hills has a fantastic outdoor dining space with plenty of space for the kids to roam, great food and a welcoming atmosphere.
The Stanely Bridge Tavern was established in 1853 and has been popular with the locals for many years. It is located in Verdun, 5 […]
McDonald’s West Richmond PlayPlace for Kids
The restaurant officially opened on Friday, 4 December 2020 and features modern décor, a McCafé and a dual-lane Drive-Thru. It will also incorporate solar panels on the roof, which will help power the restaurant.
The PlayPlace is 6 metres high, 5 metres wide and has 6 levels for children to play, […]
[ October 30, 2020 to November 15, 2020. ]
Lucky Dumpling Market 2020 in Adelaide’s Elder Park
The Lucky Dumpling Market is popping up in Adelaide’s Elder Park from Friday 30 October until Sunday 15 November. Taste the flavours of Asia from a range of food stalls offering dumplings, noodles, bao, salads and curry and more.
Discover a feast for your senses that […]
Love, Stephy Dessert Café – a gem in the heart of Adelaide’s Hindley Street
For those of us that grew up in Adelaide, Hindley Street is probably low on your list of places that you would think of to indulge in an extravagant high tea, arrange to meet your friends for coffee and cake, or take […]
[ November 7, 2020 to November 8, 2020. ]
Food. FERMENT. Wine. CheeseFest+Ferment. Gather & Graze South Australia.
With the current COVID restrictions impacting large events, the organisers of CheeseFest have decided that rather than canceling their event all together, they will hold a scaled down version of the festival instead. Gather & Graze will showcase South Australia’s cheese and fermented foods, niche bars to […]
Bracegirdles Food & Drink Bus at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Bracegirdles will be bringing their food and drink bus to Mount Lofty Botanic Garden every weekend and public holiday until the end of November. Now visitors will be able to enjoy the blue skies and peaceful surroundings of the garden while sipping a tasty drink and […]
[ April 30, 2021 to May 9, 2021. ]
Tasting Australia to return in Autumn 2021
Australia’s premier eating and drinking festival will not be held in October 2020 as planned, but they are excited to announce that it will return in 2021, from Friday 30 April – Sunday 9 May.
They believe that delaying Tasting Australia to 2021 will give businesses the time they need […]
[ November 20, 2020 to November 22, 2020. ]
Food Truck Carnivale at Civic Park
The Food Truck Carnivale is heading to Civic Park, Modbury (City of Tea Tree Gully). It’s planned to be the biggest food truck event in South Australia. For 3 days there will be fun and food for everyone. Entry is FREE and includes live music, outdoor movies, rides and more.
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Hokey Pokey Ice Cream, Sweets and Chocolates in Stirling
We’ve been looking longingly at the beautiful looking Hokey Pokey store in Stirling for 2 years and finally decided to wander in and we’re so glad we did. Hokey Pokey (originally Oak Tree Truffles) has a range of beautiful house-made truffles, fudges, chocolates, a mind-boggling […]
St Peters Bakehouse
St Peters Bakehouse is an institution in Adelaide’s Eastern suburbs. You don’t have to look very hard to see how well loved it is – there’s constantly a flow of people and usually a line up. As a regular visitor here for as long as I can remember, it’s easy to understand why […]
A new cafe has opened at the beautiful Chateau Yaldara estate in the Barossa Valley, and it’s perfect for families.
The Vintage Chef Co has a fantastic play area where the kids have their own mini cafe.
Vintage Chef Co is the creation of caterer and chef Teagan. As a mum of three children she obviously knows […]
Barossa Valley Region Family Friendly Holiday Ideas – Places to Visit in the Barossa
The Barossa Valley is a beautiful region to visit with the family and it’s perfect for a short getaway because it’s so close to Adelaide – approximately a 1 hour drive from the city. If you’re planning on a longer holiday, there […]
The Playford Lounge Bar Feast
Adelaide’s magnificent 5 star Playford Hotel, located on North Terrace opposite the Convention Centre, is one of few hotels that have remained open throughout the past few months and eagerly welcomes guests for both overnight stays, to dine or share a drink in its stunning art deco themed lounge bar.
With many […]
Forktree Brewing – Carrickalinga
935 Forktree Road, Carrickalinga
A real gem in the Fleurieu Peninsula, full of country hospitality, good food, family friendly vibes, and the most amazing views across the hills and sea.
Forktree Brewing is a must visit for a meal if you are in or near Carrickalinga or Normanville. In fact, at just over an […]
Atlas Continental Re-Opened
Atlas Continental has reopened at the Adelaide Central Market following a period of renovations, with a brand new menu and chef.
New offerings include a kids menu, wood oven pizza menu and full breakfast menu. Atlas will also continue to offer a range of continental and gourmet favourites including freshly baked bread, sweet treats […]
Updated Guidelines for Licensed Venues – Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs & Wineries to Reopen for Indoor & Outdoor Dining
The Premier of South Australia, Steven Marshall today announced an amendment to the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in South Australia. As of Friday 22 May 2020, all licensed venues with seated dining will be allowed to accommodate […]
Yum Cha at The Market Plaza Food Court in Adelaide
The Seng Kee Yum Cha stall at The Market Plaza Food Court has always been our go-to for a quick yum cha lunch. The food court is conveniently located between the atrium next to the Adelaide Central Market, and Moonta Place. It’s great for families, as […]
The Uraidla Hotel – Family Friendly Pub in the Adelaide Hills
The Uraidla Hotel is a beautiful pub in the Adelaide Hills where you will always receive a warm welcome, fresh food and there’s space for the kids to play.
The Uraidla Hotel has undergone a massive transformation in the last few years and it is a […]
Tea & Talk
The Tea and Talk program that invites shoppers to stop and have a tea/coffee, or a bite to eat and conversation at a shared table.
Tea and Talk is welcoming anyone and everyone, from people that need a break from their shopping list, to parents who would like to drink a hot coffee and […]
Port Elliot Bakery – the iconic bakery destination that’s a South Australian favourite in the Fleurieu Peninsula
Port Elliot Bakery is an iconic destination for visitors to the Fleurieu Peninsula. South Australians know that a trip to Port Elliot or anywhere in the area is not complete without a stop there. You can’t really miss it […]
The Olive Branch Café in Balhannah. Child-friendly dining in the Adelaide Hills!
by Katrina Gogel
The Olive Branch Café is a family owned business located in the small township of Balhannah, in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. With a focus on local produce, community, and relaxed family-friendly dining, this is a wonderful place to pop in for a […]
Whistler Wines, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Family Friendly Winery Review
Review by Susannah Marks
On a recent trip to the Barossa, we stopped in at Whistler Wines. If you love the Barossa and exploring different vineyards with your children in tow then we think Whistler Wines is worth a look. There is so much here that is geared […]
Pick Your Own Cherries
There’s nothing that says summer more than when fresh, juicy, red, sweet, local cherries are available. When the cherry season arrives it reminds us that Christmas is near.
If you love eating lots of cherries, a fun way to get them is to pick your own. Similar to picking strawberries at Beerenberg, this […]
[ April 3, 2020 to April 5, 2020. ]
Adelaide Food Fringe
SA’s newest open-access food festival, The Adelaide Food Fringe, has announced it’s festival concept, dates and open registrations for anyone to present a food or drink themed event.
*CANCELLED* – Due to the current situation regarding the COVID-19 outbreak this event has been cancelled. Read the Adelaide Food Fringe statement here.
In the spirit of […]
[ December 18, 2019; ]
The Magical Christmas Castle Fairytale High Tea
Glanville Hall’s fairytale castle will become a magical wonderland during this afternoon of food, fun and plenty of Christmas magic.
Take your seat in the ‘Magical Christmas Castle’ for a decadent, two-hour high tea bursting with handmade, savoury and sweet treats.
Activities include:
Christmas crafts
Festive face-painting
Incredible Christmas light displays
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Green Valley Strawberries Cafe Review | Nairne, Adelaide Hills
Green Valley Strawberries is a family-owned strawberry farm in the Adelaide Hills. The owners, Jim and Lynda and daughters Danielle, Christie and Stephanie Rozaklis, have been growing, picking, packing and marketing fresh, farm grown strawberries since 1985.
You can buy freshly picked and packed strawberries at a great […]
