Everyone loves gingerbread. The smell is like a magnet for the food enthusiast, drawing you in off the street like a mermaid’s song. We have long been admirers of Bean and Bikkie Co and are sad to see they are no longer in Hahndorf, however we have popped past their Beulah Park location this week (top of The Parade) and it’s nothing short of brilliant.
There is no better place for coffee and a gingerbread man (come on…just look at them), with the little ones tucking into the cutest babyccino’s, they also offer a fabulous café style menu that the whole family will get around.
We consider ourselves brunch aficionados here and highly rated the variety on offer, with the breakfast burger a real hit and a range of options to suit everyone’s taste buds. For those wondering, the poached egg test was passed with flying colours, and the older teens accompanying us loved the juices. The babyccino was also such a good option for our 2yo, who actually drank most of it rather than spilling it down his front….made for a nice change.
Our biggest highlight on our recent visit, was sitting in the gorgeous garden. It’s always a winner to have an out door area with kids in tow.
Now, it would be remiss of us to visit an artisan gingerbread shop and not speak about the gingerbread. Made on-site, by hand, using the finest locally sourced ingredients, this would have to be right up there with the best gingerbread on offer in SA (oh and you have to try the gingerbread spiced latte….amazing!). They have a huge range, which allows you to really cater your pick to your budget. We couldn’t go past these huge reindeer on a stick and thought for $7.50 it was excellent value. We love the complimentary gingerbread cookie provided with every coffee too.
Try one of the DIY kits to take home and decorate your own creation, or pick up a gift for your gingerbread loving mate (actually…grab two and eat one on the way home. Treat yo self!)
Only a stones throw from the city, just East of Portrush Road on The Parade at Beulah Park, this one is definitely a specialty destination café worth traveling for.
Bean and Bikkie Co.
Location: 299 The Parade, Beulah Park
Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Friday 8am – 3pm | Weekends 8am – 4pm
Find them on Facebook or Instagram or at www.beanandbikkieco.com.au
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