Sad Cafe is quaint and hipster, and is located along Ebenezer Place, down the eastern end of Rundle Street. While immensely popular, the seating at this place is limited, so it’s not uncommon for people to go somewhere else because they couldn’t get a seat. The menu is simple and straight forward with breakfast options on one side and lunch on the other.

For lunch, I ordered the Veggie Burger. The meal arrived 15 minutes after ordering and was nicely presented on a wooden chopping board. It came with a small corn cobbette as a side.

The vegetable patty was made from sweet potato, however, the distinct reddish colour indicated that beetroot was present. The diameter of the patty was the same size as the bun, although I thought it was a little on the thin side. The exterior was firm and crisp with the centre being soft and delicate.

Sitting on top of the patty were slices of haloumi that was fried to a nice golden brown. The saltiness of the haloumi was balanced by the natural sweetness of the vegetable patty. This was further complemented by the inclusion of fresh sweet capsicum. The lettuce was fresh and crisp, while the avocado was ripe and mushy. The addition of aioli just blended all the ingredients together and prevented the burger from being too dry.

My friend had the Smoked Trout Soft Tacos which is served with capsicum, corn and avocado salsa, radish, lettuce and shiraz dressing. While I didn’t actually get to try this dish, I was told it was pretty good.

The staff were friendly and the service was good. The meals arrived on schedule and plates were cleared as we finished. The atmosphere was relaxed as we hung out with all the hipsters. As far as pricing goes, I thought it was all very reasonable. Their lunch menu ranged from $10-$15, which is pretty good considering the ingredient quality and adequate serving sizes.

This place always seems to be busy so they must be doing something right.

WHERE: 10 Ebenezer Place, Adelaide