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Squisito italia Caffe Bar & Ristorante – Glenelg, SA
1 Moseley Square, Glenelg, SA, 5045
Located on the ground floor of the Town Hall Building, whilst also spilling out onto the boardwalk, Squisito has one of Adelaide’s most envious locales for wining, dining and lattéing (new word – go with it!). After a morning in the car, we ended up there having heard so much about their Gluten Free Pizza – and with my mother-in-law having traveled from overseas to try one – there was no stopping us (although Glenelg parking did its best). From what she said, Squisito make Australia’s (if not the world’s – as she did try one in Finland…) best Gluten Free Pizzas’ with a particular recommendation for the Sweet Chilli Chicken variety. She also made particular mention of their Gluten/Dairy Free Soy Hot Chocolate. Ambiance is wonderful, with unimpeded views of the jetty and azure blue of the gulf, and while the table service was not great – although this did improve greatly when a second hostess assumed duties (I assume from her happy attitude, that she was an owner) it is still worth a look. But now for the all important coffee review:
Latte Quality – Bad – the coffee was burnt and basically undrinkable. And while I was not in the mood to send it back, when the second hostess asked why the coffee wasn’t finished and was told, she happily refunded our money.
Cost – $4:00 for a regular, so a little pricey.
Coffee Supplier – Lavazza Coffee
Fair Trade – No indication in store, nor is there any mention by Lavazza on their website.
Venue Suitable for:
- Quiet Chat – During the week (not school holidays) definitely, particularly outside meal times – although lunch time today was quiet.
- Deep and Meaningful – again, Yes – see above – both inside and out – although in warmer weather the crowds, and therefore the noise levels are larger.
- Study and Reflection – no – too many noise/visual distractions – although there was wireless internet available if not there, then nearby.
Mocha on Railway – Goolwa, SA
2/9 Railway Terrace, Goolwa, SA, 5214
I used to be a frequent customer of a great little cafe on the Kingsway, Glen Waverley called Mocha Joes – so I was intrigued and keen to try out this cafe. Coincidentally, they used the same font to display their ‘Mocha’ name…not sure. My wife and I had lunch here a few months back – and were suitably impressed with the high quality, generous portioned cafe food – great for light meals, or dinner. There is seating for six outside, with great views back over the park towards the main street, and the inside is decked out in modern ambient cafe styling – featuring local abstract art on the walls.
Latte Quality – Good – a 30 second foam/sugar ratio. A little strong for my liking, but the best coffee of the day hands down.
Cost – $2.90 – which is good, and the glasses are bigger than latte average.
Coffee Supplier – Grinders Coffee
Fair Trade – No. No mention in store, or on the Grinders home page.
Venue Suitable for:
- Quiet Chat – It would be a great location for this, whether seated inside or out.
- Deep and Meaningful –Yes – see above.
- Study and Reflection – it is not busy with meals, this would probably be a great location – being slightly back off the main street, you need to know where it is to find it – which is good for locals, bad for business.
