We love finding a little hidden gem and that’s exactly what The Essence Cafe is. Located in beautiful Stirling (Adelaide Hills) The Essence Cafe is tucked away behind the main road with indoor and outdoor seating available, and plenty of car parking nearby. There’s also room for prams and high chairs and it’s a popular spot for families to grab a coffee and a treat or go all out with a delicious breakfast or lunch.
The menu has all your favourite breakfast options. Smashed avo, bacon and eggs, waffles, granola, croissants and more. If you want my tip, get the smashed avo and halloumi – it was divine.
Kids can grab a toasty, banana bread or we loved their kids grazing plate with fruit, carrot, corn chips, tomatoes and sultanas. The perfect size to keep those little mouths and hands busy while you try and enjoy your own food (well that’s the plan anyway). There are also more substantial kids options like burgers and a kids bacon and egg breakfast if tummies are hungry.
Lunch you can grab a one of their yummy looking salad, burrito or nachos bowls, a burger and plenty of baguette and wrap options.
We also treated our girls to a milkshake each. Big sis with a unicorn mega shake ($10) and little sis her very own mini chocolate milkshake that was just the right size.
If you find yourself in the Adelaide Hills and looking for the perfect little quaint cafe that’s suitable for kids try this one. They’re also dog friendly so you can bring the fur baby too.
Great spot!
Find them at 7/49 Mount Barker Rd, Stirling
Like them on Facebook @theessencecafe
Follow them on Instagram @theessencecafe
You might also be interested in
-
I think I just died and went to brunch heaven. I definitely have a new contender for best brunch on Yorke Peninsula...while staying in Moonta, we dropped into Taste The Yorke, a delightful and delicious café on the main drag in town. Run by Jo and her lovely staff, Taste The Yorke gives locals and tourists alike somewhere to support local Yorkes businesses in more ways than one. The café consists of mainly outdoor seating around an undercover verandah, with a few tables inside. Head indoors to order and have a look at the local produce and products for sale. Jo gets in fresh bread from the famous Minlaton Bakery, plus you'll find shelves stocked with goodies from MBC Foods, Broughton River Gourmet and plenty of other local Yorke Peninsula products. Let's get to the menu though! So much to choose from....the menu is mostly centered around brunch, with some lunch options such as quiche, salad and cornish pasties (if you haven't had a cornish pasty while in Moonta, you are missing out!). The whole menu is available all day though, so you really don't need to decide between brunch or lunch! For the kids there is the "Little Yorkers:…
-
Ever wanted to bite the head off of a T-Rex? Or maybe sip on a delicious chocolate milkshake while under the watchful gaze of a suspended bottle nose dolphin skeleton? Maybe you've never thought about it, but our point is, eating out with kids around Adelaide doesn't have to be expensive, or boring. We love the South Australian Museum, hello FREE, airconditioned, indoor activity. Heading to the Museum Café is a highlight for our family outings. The relaxed atmosphere makes it the perfect spot for a coffee break while the kids enjoy a bite to eat. We love how they offer a variety of options to please everyone’s tastes. From healthy choices like the fresh and vibrant 'Little Dippers Snack Box', packed with fruits, veggies, and dips perfect for little hands, to more indulgent treats like hot dogs and dino nuggets, there's something to keep everyone happy. What we think sets the Museum Café apart is how it combines great food with a fun, educational experience. The kids are fascinated by the museum exhibits, we always have to see the giant squid (any one else?) and after exploring, they’re eager to refuel with a meal that’s as exciting as their…
-
Welcome to Sherebrooke Village Cafe - affectionately known as Grazing in the Valley, tucked away in the suburban streets of the southern Adelaide Hills. Home of South Australia's Best Babyccino 2025, as voted by our large Kids in Adelaide audience. A title that will hopefully deliver even more business to this deserving suburban snackery in droves over the next year and beyond. Have we been to check out this excellent family friendly spot personally? Sure have, here's what you'll find: Grazing in the Valley is a family friendly café that’s full of heart and flavour. It’s a hit with every one from the littlest locals, to the grandparents who often bring them in. From the doggos to the parent's after morning school drop off. The tradies who know how to sniff out a good coffee or lunch, and the local community at large. The welcoming space is small but vibrant, relaxed, and also includes outdoor seating. It's the kind of place you really wish was in your neighbourhood. The menu is as thoughtful as it is delicious. Think warming soups of the day (perfect for chilly Hills mornings), freshly made baguettes, colourful grab-and-go salad bowls, and a rotating selection of…
0 Comments