• CLOSED: Bliss Organic Garden Cafe

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Organic vegan cafe with a rear garden, under change of ownership since Nov 2014. Confirmed closed, Apr 2017.


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24 Reviews

First Review by happy without cow

h6w

Points +140

Vegan
16 Jun 2017

Noooooo!

Just arrived back in Adelaide and I came here for this place. Saw website said "Bliss Cafe is now closed." and thought it was an error so I dashed down here at 7am to find it has been replaced by an omni place! SO SAD! :-( :-( ;-( ;-(

Spaghetti_monster

Points +900

Vegan
24 Dec 2016

Good, but not perfect

My partner and I went to Bliss for brunch today. I agree with several of the other reviewers that it has a very artsy/hippyish feel, but we were a little put off by the large range of 'cure your cancer by rejecting every form of evidence based medicine' type books on offer (the content of which we personally find deeply irresponsible and misleading) as you walk through the front door.

Dodgy books aside, the service was friendly and the brunch menu extensive. The cake cabinet had at least 30 different vegan cakes and slices, which was very impressive. They also have other vegan goods (cliff bars, vegan chocolate) for sale - handy if you need to grab a snack or something that will travel well.

We sat outside in the rear garden thanks to recommendations from reviewers on here. It was a pleasant space; rustic, spacious and relaxing.

I ordered the bliss breakfast feast, which was huge (a slab of marinated tofu, sautéed mushrooms, homemade baked white beans, cooked tomato topped with homemade pesto, potato wedges and a Turkish pide type bread roll cut in half). It was good, although since every individual component had been generously seasoned the overall result was that it was over seasoned/too salty for me personally - at least one fresh/unseasoned component would've been good e.g. the addition of some plain greens. The amount of bread and wedges was probably a bit much, too, but I was hungry and managed to finish everything with a little help from my partner. He had the falafel burger, which was excellent, and again, a very large/generous size.

We both had coffee - a soy latte and an iced long black. My (not so) long black came is a small teacup with a couple of cubes of ice which rapidly melted, and both coffees tasted a little burnt. We probably should have ordered one of the smoothies or just stuck with the free fruit-infused water.

3.5 - 4 stars from me. I really wanted to love this place (for being fully vegan) but there are definitely things that could be improved and that other places in Adelaide do better.

Pros: extensive vegan menu, fully stocked vegan cake cabinet, nice rear garden seating area

Cons: some questionable literature on sale, bliss breakfast feast was salty/overseasoned, coffee could be better

StevenRonson

Points +26

Vegan
03 Nov 2016

Checking in with Bliss

It was time to return to Bliss for a quick work day lunch. Bliss is a vegan institution in the Adelaide CBD, located adjacent to the Central Market and refreshingly authentic in its offerings. Lunch was simple with a marinated tofu burger and sparkling water. I was tempted by the desserts on show but exercised unusual restraint. What's great about this place is it doesn't feel any need to sell out, it's true to its origins and mission. Well priced, well serviced and a calm environment.

Diz Parker

Points +157

Vegan
31 May 2016

Beautiful ambiance

Such a lovely restaurant.
The staff suggested we sat outside, it was raining so we were dubious. However it was stunning outside and undercover, We settled down on a comfy seat with blankets.
The food and drinks menu was great and it was hard to choose.
Fresh produce, beautifully presented. Very tasty.

peacewithinthepineal

Points +102

Vegan
29 Mar 2016

great cakes

Friendly staff. Cakes are the winner. Haven't been here enough.

Pros: All vegan , Full of flavour

Cons: Could be open for dinner......

junglechick

Points +238

Vegan
06 Mar 2016

Great food

I really enjoyed the food I had here, as did my dining buddy. We were just going to have a snack but the options were too good to just have a little food. The atmosphere was great and the staff were really friendly. I'd definitely recommend a visit

Pros: Great food, Great atmosphere, Lovely staff

Celinesama

Points +164

Vegan
20 Nov 2015

Best burger in a long time

I really like the rustic athmosphere of the cafe. Besides burgers, wraps & co you can also buy vegan bars, bubble gums and stuff like that.
I ordered the famous bliss burger and was not disappointed. It was really yummy, low fat and the ingredients fit really well together. The price is quite good for the amount of food you get.
I'll definetly go there again and try one of their good looking cakes!

Pros: yummy & healthy food, low fat, good price

Maia Rose

Points +189

Vegan
25 Sep 2015

First class quality

We so enjoyed the vibrancy & quality of the food and the friendly staff that we returned twice for lunch on our short visit to Adelaide.
First time we had the bliss burger ($15) - my husband with the bread roll and me without. It was delicious and very satisfying.
The next day I had the aracini balls and salad and my husband had the curry ($15) Both were sensational and the portion sizes were large.
The outside garden area is perfect as a quiet oasis under the trees.
The desserts look divine which we will need to keep for our next visit.
Highly recommended.

Pros: Lovely staff, Fantastic fresh food, Garden setting

Gerrard8

Points +25

Vegetarian
19 Aug 2015

Lots of choices

I usually get take away from here and love the choices available to me. The falafel wrap and BLT are really tasty. The serving size of the wedges are quite large too.

Adro84

Points +307

Vegan
13 Dec 2014

Amazing Vegan Food

Amazing Vegan cafe. The books, the food, the atmosphere, so much vegan awesomeness in one establishment. My partner and I both got the breakfast feast and I could not believe how much amazing food was on the plate. So yummy and plentiful, I regrettably couldn't eat it all. We the. Shares in a vegan brownie which was so tasty, but would have been made tastier if it was heated just a little.

Pros: So many vegan books, products and info, The plentiful, tasty and reasonably priced food, Great venue - inside or out

Cons: Food took a long time to come out, Brownie wasn't heated, No mock meats options

Happy Human

Points +26

Vegan
08 Dec 2014

Amazing. One Of The Best!

A must do if in Adelaide. Heaven for vege/an

Pros: Choice, vegan, Culture

Cons: Only In Adelaide

Ausargent

Points +88

Vegan
02 Oct 2014

Hipster Bliss

We sometimes miss the sidestreet when going to Bliss. The location is good, just off Gouger St on the edge of the Central markets/Chinatown. It's a nicely sized cafe with two front eating areas and a lovely garden section. It can still get uncomfortably crowded sometimes because it is quite popular and of course the location. Inside it's quite clean and a nook and cranny type place in the better way.

The food can be a little steep quite frankly but is a generously sized and organic. Most of their meals are very nice with my favourite being their avocado sandwich. They use texture well, they keep it fresh and colourful and presentation is very good. I have, however, had a disappointing meal here before. A root vegetable bake. No idea on spicing there.

Bliss has quite a range of vegan products available, an excellent community board and sometimes has entertainment on. They also do cooking classes.

The menu is both varied and all vegan and there is often something new. There's plenty to chose from to drink as well and specials are available. The draw for many customers is the wide and interesting selection of sweets, pastries and cakes. Bliss cater to any need, raw, gluten free etc, no worries at all. They are known for good breakfasts but I haven't done that yet.

The service is usually good though it does come and go a bit. They need to work on initial customer contact.

The style here is hipster with a good dash of hippie. All hip, all happening.

This review covers several visits.

Pros: Meal size, Wide variety of everything, Lovely garden dining

Cons: Service falters, Can be crowded at times

_Alana

Points +57

Vegan
26 May 2014

Enjoyable

We have always enjoyed our meals when we come here. Lots of variety on the menu (although always seem to go for the bliss burger)and the juices are great too.

Tiggy

Points +15238

Vegan
06 May 2014

Not meeting expectations...

I was excited about coming back to this vegan cafe after a visit a couple of years ago. The cafe has a simple, slightly funky feel to it. This time - as last time - we were here for breakfast, and the cafe opens around 8am, which is nice (except Sunday when it's closed - much to our disappointment). I was glad to see they served fair trade coffee and ordered a soy flat white. To be honest I didn't find this great: I didnt like the aftertaste (or 'finish' as I think they call it) and it was a bit watery. Checking out the breakfast menu, I couldn't go all the way and choose the Big Breakfast, so I decided on the scrambled tofu. My partner didn't feel like anything heavy and ordered the vegan BLT - but this turned out to be bigger than my order. I sampled the sandwich and it was quite good with reasonable fake bacon. When my tofu arrived, I have to say it was disappointing: it seemed to have chopped raw vegetables through it and almost no flavour. The most exciting element was the pepitas, which at least gave it some variation in texture, a little crunchiness. I resigned myself to a bland breakfast that morning. Checking out the cabinet, I noticed a wide selection of vegan sweets, but (for me at least)this was not for 9 o'clock in the morning. I'll come back for lunch when I'm in Adelaide again and hope it's a better experience.

Pros: Fair trade coffee, Pleasant ambience, Fully vegan with plenty of vegan sweets

Cons: Bland scrambled tofu, Watery coffee

Aloo

Points +6696

Vegan
30 Aug 2013

Great vegan breakfast

Had the scrambled tofu here one fine morning. It was lovely, a large serving and quite tasty.

I agree with one of the other reviews on here though, the service is not all that warm and welcoming. The tables and ambience inside is ok, and there is also outdoor seating.

There is a range of vegan friendly sweets to be had I noticed. I sampled a slice with coffee on a separate visit. The coffee is a bit average and I was thankful to have a sweet vegan option, which happened to also be sugar free and (I think) gluten free. Not such an unhealthy choice!

This cafe backs onto the shop, or is infront of the shop, depending on which way you approach. The shop has a wide range of all things organic.

Pros: Vegan options, Decent breakfast menu

Cons: Expensive

KrystHellSeidel

Points +34

Vegan
18 Jun 2013

Good

We went there while holidaying in Adelaide and it was a very nice surprise to find Bliss Organic hiding away from the bustling streets of Chinatown.
The food was good. We went for breakfast there and my husband had a BLT (which would have satisfied any meat eater I'm sure) and I had the scrambled tofu. They also have a lot of gluten free options!

The prices might be a bit on the expensive side but there was A LOT of food on our plates.

The coffee was good too and they have a lot of cakes/donuts etc... you can take away!

Overall, good surprise and definitely a must go when visiting Adelaide.

Pros: Vegan donuts! , piano :), Garden outside you can sit in

Cons: Prices (maybe), Not open on Sundays

spiritlifecoaching

Points +29

Raw
01 May 2013

So many treats!

We all really enjoyed the food and the music. Being from inter-state we didn't do any shopping but we were impressed with the excellent range of products. We too were excited to taste a donut after so many years of abstinence.

Pros: Music, All vegan, Nice vibe

Charis0421

Points +39

Vegetarian
23 Feb 2013

Nice but very hippy-ish

I had the BEST vegan donut here - it was soooo good i crave one every day!! The brownies are yummy too, but you can share these as they are very rich...
Food is good too- have tried the tasting plate and that was 'ok'- has some wierd taste combo's that for me didnt quite work- sometimes simple is best.... The gluten free wrap with lentil pattie is yummy- but pricey.
My only real issue with this place is that i dont find it to be that friendly or welcoming...the staff can be a little intimidating, and dont seem to like questions....might have just been the people there on the day we were there...but...has happened a couple of times now....

Pros: Quality organic vegan food, Good selection, THE DONUTS!!! OM NOM NOM!!

Cons: Rude, intimidating staff, Price, Always busy so not very relaxing

fearless

Points +161

Vegetarian
29 Oct 2011

Our favourite 'local'

Bliss meals are tasty, healthy and interesting. We have been there many times and their meals are consistent in their quality providing you with assurance that you are going to get what you want. For newbies we highly recommend the BLT - fantastic!
They cater for all - raw, no caffeine, gluten free, etc.

Pros: mouthwatering, organic, caters for all needs

RosePetal

Points +391

Vegan
03 May 2011

Bliss is great

Great vegan (mostly organic) food. Most of the menu is or can be gluten free and there are raw options too. Raw cakes are a recent addition.
Coffee is good and you have the choice of soy, oat, or rice milk.
Great one-stop-vegan retail shop on site too.
Donner menu changes seasonally, and opening hours have recently been extended.

Updated from previous review on Sunday June 06, 2010

Pros: great food, desserts!

veg.dan

Points +124

Vegetarian
24 Jan 2011

Good Cafe in the city

Since they popped up just off gouger street, their offerings have been getting better and better. Aside from my tofu scramble missing tofu once, every other time I've been the food has been great. Cool place to chill out. Can get busy at lunch times or just needs a few more smaller indoor tables. Nice garden out back and plenty tempting lunch time options / desserts.

Pros: Good food, Reasonably priced

MaitreyaBelmore

Points +416

Vegetarian
09 May 2010

Wonderful Place!

My first visit to Adelaide and I was pleasantly greeted by Cassha, the lady owner of Bliss Organic Cafe. She patiently answered my questions about other vegetaraian and vegan places in Adelaide and gave me valuable inputs. Thanks to her, I have maximised my visit to Adelaide.

Her husband, Shane was fantastic too. He brought personalised friendly service to everyone, making me feel very welcomed. He was humorous too. When I asked which is no. 1 vegetarian restaurant in Adelaide according to him, he answered, "Bliss Organic Cafe"..... hahhaha well I have asked the wrong question indeed!

I tried their BIG BREAKFAST FRY-UP and was delicious!!!!! It was a really huge portions, with 2 thick slices of turkish toast, beans, sausage, bacon, and potato wedges. The great thing in here as well, they also look after vegetarian/vegan who does not eat onion and garlick. Most other western vegan restaurant only caters for onion and garlick eater. So I am so greatful I have found this place.

They also serve fresh organic juice and it was really fresh! There is also outdoor seating at the back, wonderful for those sunny day and private functions.

All in all, a wonderful place to visit!

Pros: Lovely staff and owner, Great food & price, Also sells other stuff

Cons: Slightly hidden location, Don't do dinner

leerja

Points +15

Mostly Veg
20 Aug 2009

Fantastic food

A great place in a little hidden street in the Adelaide Central Market area. Lots of seating options both inside and outside.

We both had Tofu Scramble and it was beautiful. A good vegan alternative to scrambled eggs with tomato, potato and greens mixed through. Desserts look great and the chocolate balls are to die for.

Well worth a visit.

Pros: Great food, Lots of seating, Desserts fantastic

Cons: Should be on the main street :)

happy without cow

Points +16

Vegan
10 May 2009

An awesome feel good place to visit

Bliss Cafe is a must when in Adelaide. The cafe has been known to convince travellers to stay longer than intended. New owners as of April 09 have only made this cafe better than before. The passionate new trio have made this heavenly bliss a warm and cosy retreat - offering a rare, rear garden courtyard and serving only the finest fresh organic cuisine. Chai is to die for. Reasonable prices, giant salads, tasty burgers too. There are raw treats both on the menu and as treats. See for yourself!

Pros: chai to die for, friendly staff, cosy atmosphere

Cons: easy to miss




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