We do have our little secrets in Edwardstown and surrounding suburbs. Good food and good places to eat. You don't need to go out of the district to enjoy the 'cafe' society or have an alfresco meal.
South Road was once a much easier place to park, and small cafes and corner stores were still available, as well as the staple fish and chip shop. Then came Castle Plaza and fast food outlets both within and outside the Plaza. Inside the Plaza, there is the Muffin place, a well used cafe in the centre, chinese food out the front and now a new Sushi train has opened. Yiros, Sushi bar, Subway inside.
A coffee shop and chai shop out the front with an Asian food outlet.
Just remembered a couple of places that once were in the Plaza. At the back entrance was a fantastic bakery. Then there was the Red Apple restaurant near Target. That may have been the first eating place in the shopping centre.
However, I want to concentrate on outside.
For those not from this area, you can get to Castle Plaza by car South Road from the city; by train, or by a number of buses. 241; 720; 719; 190. If you come from the south, just head for the city via South Road. The major intersection at the moment is Raglan and South Roads, and plenty of parking in front and at back of plaza. On the Edwardstown side there is Hungry Jacks and Red Rooster in Edwardstown, with Big Mac over the road. But forget them for now please. Let us see what is around the area.
Let us start right behind the Plaza - Kytons Bakery 15 Lindsay Street. Go to back carpark of the Plaza and look for the Kytons sign. This company moved to Edwardstown in 2003 and now their award winning products are available at their outlet there, and in a number of large stores. The lamingtons, in my opinion, are the best, and if you want something for your lunch, or a party, or even for fundraising, check out their website, or better still, go to the bakery itself and either get take away or eat there. http://www.kytonsbakery.com.au With Easter coming try the hot cross buns - I loved the ones with Menz Fruchocs!!!
A deli at 41 Woodlands Ave, cnr Russell St, Edwardstown is very popular with people and workers from the Industrial area, and has an outdoor seating/eating area. Parking is very easy and it is only a short walk from the Woodlands Railway Station or South Road.
19 Towers Tce just off the cnr of Waterhouse Ave, a new shop has opened. My neighbour loves to walk down there for the coffee. Their facebook page shows wonderful food esp cakes and sweets. Jovial Patisserie
One can have a sit down cake and coffee I believe, but it is also a place you can take cake away or order large items such as birthday cakes. Not sure now (months later from writing) but believe it still serves coffee. Must check this out.
In a small group of 1950 type shops at 44 Towers Tce, Edwardstown is the Vietnamese "Golden Snack Bar". Very busy little shop. Good Vietnamese roll. Pleasant owner.
Sixth Avenue Deli - I have only ever known it as this - is at the crossing - on the Ascot Park side of railway line, 63 Railway Tce, Ascot Park. I used to walk there to get a good fish and chips but haven't been there for some time, though I know of other neighbours who still love the place. Has been renovated and change of ownership and I believe another coffee place. Omnivore - good reviews and dog friendly. Went by today and it is quite busy at this shop.
Next to the Maid of Auckland - 930 South Road, Edwardstown - Malaysian food cafe. There is car parking available at rear of premises. Other side of Maid across Angus Ave is Vietnamese food . Don't forget the Maid herself - the oldest building in Edwardstown with great atmosphere and food. Parking at back of hotel.
Popular cafe scene is at Forbes Shopping Centre - Front Page - and it is open at 6.30am every day. Believe that the owners are related to the people who own and run the bakery in the same shopping centre. Great bakery Too! The Front Page has indoor and outdoor eating and it has become very popular, but the outdoor cafe part blocks off the footpath for the elderly and disabled, especially if using a mobility vehicle or wheelchairs as cyclists park their bikes and block more of the walkway. Fish/chips/burgers etc at the nearby cafe - eat in or take away. Love the chicken and chips.
Further down Marion Road, Almos Kebabs in the food van out front and now the young man has opened a coffee shop next to a fruit and veg and an Indian grocery. All next to Chinese restaurant on cnr of Marion and Wheaton Sts. There are more food places along Marion Road, Daws Road, Raglan Ave, and South Rds. So many choices.
Major grocery shopping at Coles and Foodland, the latter now Drakes at Castle Plaza. Butcher shop and fruit and veg.
Both Coles and Drakes offer. home delivery. At back of Coles store on Lindsay St is another fruit and veg shop with organic vegs available and good fresh fish store next door.
Drakes at Ascot Park is also a great store with friendly staff. Take away food available in heated cabinet. Two other take away or eat in food stores.There are two chemists nearby.
Forbes also has an IGA , butcher, and fruit and veg and deli with fast food eat in or take away.
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