Iconically South Australian, you will find affordable, warm, filling and delicious options for all of the family on the massive menu at all four Café de Vili’s locations. We recently popped past with a couple of kids to see what they thought, and they gave the kids menu a double thumbs up. If you are looking for somewhere to refuel any time of the day or night, seven days a week, this is your spot.
We visited the OG Mile End location, however you will also find excellent franchises at Blair Athol, Elizabeth (with a playground and drive thru mind you) and Hillcrest.
The menu is extensive. Sure pies, pasties and sausage rolls are for the win every day of the week, but did you know you can get burgers? Schnitzels? Full breakfasts and Al la Carte meals? Plus they are licenced too.
The sandwich and wraps station almost tempted me, and the cold weather was a monkey on my back, so I ordered a chicken schnitzel with the most delicious and indulgent spicy kransky and tomato topping. I just didn’t know food like this was on the menu here.
The kids menu is fantastic and falls under $12 for a drink, meal (the kids burger and chips was huge) and ice cream? Take our money. We also gave the traditional choccy donut, fancy donut of the month (hello apple, caramel, custard and cream) and a milkshake a run. Honestly the milkshake in it’s large metal cup took me directly back to 1990.
Vili’s offer delivery from their website and also make a fantastic hassle free option to order catering for your next event or celebration – hello no fuss kids parties! It’s would also be amiss of us not to mention the delicious range of take home items like large gourmet quiches or our favourite for an easy dinner, gourmet chicken pie.
We decided the food is not complicated or fancy, it’s simply hearty, large servings and delicious. This is quality and value, and that’s exactly what we love right? Every thing is exceptionally fresh, and the line up was out the door the entire time, moving rapidly and efficiently. Same with the tables, meals were very quick coming out and tables were empty and no sooner full again.
It’s very clear to see that South Australian’s love Vili’s and after visiting, it’s not hard to see why!
Find Vili’s at:
2-14 Manchester Street, Mile End | 426 Main North Road, Blair Athol | 88 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth |483 North East Road, Hillcrest
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