coffylosophy.

Coffylosophy.  What a name.  The grammar nazi in me is crying out "No! How could you!" but the foodie side of me is going "Suck it up.  Who cares as long as the food/coffee is delicious."  So there you go, the inner turmoils of my brain.  Moving on.

Having opened up relatively recently (March, I believe) near the middle of Hutt Street, Coffylosophy came to my attention when dear mother mentioned she had bought some online vouchers a while ago and that they needed to be used quickly.  Clearly I wouldn't be doing my Chinese heritage justice if I didn't use them so off me and a friend went to try it out.

five little figs.

Adelaidean mums, welcome to kid-friendly cafe heaven. For the rest of us, Five Little Figs is definitely worth the hunt for a delicious, nutritious, organic-alicious meal.  It wouldn't be a stretch to say that the cafe is completely hidden inside suburban Payneham, but luckily it's bright lime signage is eye-catching.

penny university.

You may have heard about the new 'retro salad' place that's popped up opposite Burger Theory on Union Street, but if you haven't then let me make the formal intros - Penny University, you, you, say hello to Penny University.  Loads of fresh baguettes, wraps and salads adorn the front of the small (and I mean, small) cafe but dine-ins are welcome so long as you don't mind sharing the table with other randoms.

hello, yes.

There is tucked away, and then there is practically hidden from sight.  Hello, Yes is of the latter kind.  I would never have found it, or even dared to venture into it, were it not for some great reviews and it's staying on Urbanspoon's Talk of the Town list for quite a few weeks.  A huge, renovated garage on Eliza Street (off Waymouth Street) serves as the location for the grunge/artsy/eclectic eatery, including a decapitated baby head hanging on a chain smiling eerily as you order.

exchange specialty coffee.

Okay, I think this is the last one.  The last place I haven't tried in Ebenezer Place, that is.  With a similar vibe to East End Providore, Exchange is quickly emerging as one of Adelaide's best coffee places.  I know I'm not the best judge of coffee, but the day I went a group of five guys (yes, guys) came in just for their coffee and a chat.  Mmmhm. 

east end providore on ebenezer.

Ebenezer Place seems to be the place to be opening up chic cafes this year, and East End Providore is no exception.  Small but gorgeously open and airy, EEP (eep! ...ehehe..) is a deli-style cafe which sells gourmet foods like French cheeses, local meats and fresh bread, but also has a dine-in menu which utilises their fresh produce.

The menu isn't large by any means - breakfast has four/five items and lunch has about six or seven - but they all sound very tempting.  They have a fairly large drinks menu in terms of coffee and bottled beverages and do a few fresh juices as well.

Prosciutto ham, Gruyere cheese & sun-dried tomatoes on toasted sourdough: $10.00

This is technically a breakfast item, but I was tempted by the thought of creamy melted cheese and sour tomatoes.  The bread was extremely fresh with a hard crust but very soft inside.  Quite a few layers of ham and melted cheese topped the bread, but I would have liked more tomatoes - there's only two! Sad face.

Prosciutto, marinated eggplant, basil pesto & rocket on sourdough: $14.00

Marinated mushrooms, beetroot chutney, fetta cheese, basil pesto & rocket: $14.00

Didn't get to try the others but they both looked amazing.  Heaped up with rocket and their individual filings, each sandwich screamed freshness and flavour.

Hot Chocolate: $5.00

I love love love the setting of this.  There's just something so ... lovely about it, no?  I wasn't expecting the almond biscuit (which comes with all coffees) and the glass of water, so it was a really nice surprise.  Unfortunately the chocolate was really milky and not very sweet - which I guess, for some, is a good thing, but I prefer mine to be sweeeet. 

Overall a charming place to have a light lunch or an afternoon coffee.  Serving portions are not large, so don't expecting to be holding your stomach after eating here.  The quality, however, is superb.  The owner is super friendly and is happy to provide help in choosing your food, especially when you have no idea what each ingredient is.

colin & co.

A friend and I came to Colin & Co. for a late lunch by random choice, neither of us being familiar with King William Road and its dining options.  I thought the layout of the cafe was pretty cool with an extended, covered veranda which gives the illusion of eating outside while staying cool (or warm) inside.

For those who are thinking that the place looks similar to Jones The Grocer, you're absolutely right.  The owners of the market/eatery changed the name to to Colin & Co. to fit in with their Rundle Place cafe under the same name.  For those who weren't thinking that, well .... there you go.

horner & pratt.

Attention everyone - this is your new favourite lunch place.  You may have walked past Horner & Pratt on East Terrace without even realising it was there but you have now been enlightened.

Inside decor is very retro, while the outdoor tables are quite funky in the sense that there are no two tables the same and the chairs look recycled but still comfortable.  On this occasion we opted for the outside tables.

hey jupiter.

Hey Jupiter is a quirky Melbourne-esque cafe hidden away in Ebenezer Place, but by no means a hidden secret.  A friend and I arrived here around 1:30 in the afternoon and it was packed to the outsides.  Walking in you can't help but oooh and aah at the vintage design and be fascinated by the wall of mirrors.  If you enjoy watching yourself as you eat then this is the place to be.