Relaxed, casual setting with standard QR Covid check-in and a wait-for-seating desk - ignored by some customers We ordered FREE RANGE EGGS ANYWAY $12.50 - two free-range eggs served your way with sourdough toast with an extra - Smokey Maple Beans $5. The other extras were mostly $5 too. Austere dish - the sourdough was a commercial, thin-sliced bread with little flavour and texture, barely toasted with no condiments such as butter or EVOO. A couple of tablespoons of micro greens [served on another menu dish] would have made the eggs more appealing ZUCCHINI, CORN & SPRING ONION FRITTERS GF/$19.50 - with dill yoghurt, a soft poached egg, slow-roasted pea & avocado smash and a micro herb salad. The extra egg we ordered was forgotten but soon rectified. The 3 fritters were stodgy Dishes were over-priced for value - disappointing. However, the poached eggs were a highlight, as were our 2 rounds of coffee [9/10] The 30-minute street parking was well used by a steady stream of take-away coffee customers

Melon & Rye ticks many of the boxes for a quality experience. There are two interior rooms for indoor dining and a further area out the back for an outdoor experience. Staff offered a pleasant greeting upon arrival and we were able so sit wherever we pleased. In fact the variety of staff were all attentive and efficient. This visit was an exploratory post hiking coffee venture and we were not disappointed. The coffee was rather hot but had a bold flavour and creamy milk froth. The coffee was one that you would savour with a bun or similar, not something you could gulp down. An almond croissant fit the bill today, and I'd be happy to say that it was the tastiest iteration of its kind that I have experienced! Food and beverage selections look very good. Possibly the only point off was that it was a tad on the expensive side.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–20

One of my favourite places to stop for a bite to eat in Adelaide. Pictured is the Chilli Scrambled Eggs with an Orange Ginger Carrot Juice. The amazing blend of light spice with the crisp and sweet salad drizzled on top made nothing but my tongue and senses tingle with joy! Would expect nothing less from this new and highly capable chef/owner. Trained by some of Adelaide’s best known chef’s, he’s making a name for himself in town. His humble and down to earth nature comes through in his meal portions, attention to detail and a passion to create only the best tasting menus for his customers.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free street parking

Hey just had an amazing lunch here we knew the old owners and they had a great business and now the new owners a very young team have taken over …what can we say they are energetic,polite and very respectful to the mature people in the area which was lovely to see But the smashed Avocado with all the fusion of flavours 10/10 So give the new owner and his fantastic team a go Cheers Daniel and Jude
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Avocado

I’ve been eyeing this location off for a while on Instagram and finally got to try this week. My whole experience was lovely, from the moment I was greeted by the lovely barista. I got a classic iced mocha and ham and cheese croissant, and they were both fantastic. I’m a big judge of iced mochas but would certainly get one here again. My friends food also looked delish! Certainly recommend stopping in here for food and coffee, aswell as for service!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–20

My wife has been following them on Insta for a while now and was pretty pumped about our visit. We had a fresh out of the oven orange and chocolate muffin (forgot pic!) which was delicious and a New York cheesecake which was equally excellent. Both ordered the cherry ripe hot choccie and it was alright, a bit disappointing tbh but it didn’t spoil the overall experience which was good, opposite a beautiful park and lovely warm service. Would definitely recommend and will be back!

I have been to Melon & Rye a number of times and I can officially not recommend it. Each time I've purchased food here, the food was tasty, but a very small serving, nowhere near enough for a brunch/breakfast or lunch. Sadly unless the store is able to restore it's image to me, I cannot recommend buying food here. Coffee: 3/5 Food: 1.5/5
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40

Under New Management service remained Fabulous as Staff is always friendly & helpful. Especially their Coffee ☕ Happy is still Good
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Parking is across Melon & Rye at Ridge Park opposite

Stopped by for a hot chocolate last year and was very impressed by the service, so have been meaning to come back since. Had a mug of hot chocolate & a ham, cheese, tomato croissant and loved it. Quick and friendly service, decently priced for a beautiful cafe. Plenty spacious inside, clean and inviting. All staff were warm and helpful, I couldn’t rave about the service enough. Give this place a try!

Nice little café with plenty of options to eat or drink with gluten and dairy free options. Drinks range from tea and coffee to smoothies and juices. The food options are quite large ranging from toast, burgers and even pizza with some good specials too. They have vegan friendly options and use sustainable options including metal straws. It is a little pricey but the staff are lovely.

A lovely place with very wholesome food that has become far too expensive. For the food you receive the pricing is way out of proportion and although we love the atmosphere we will not be going again. Also our favourite waitress has disappeared, taking away our one remaining reason to visit. If they lowered their prices an extra star would easily be earned.

Staff doesn't seem happy to be there, too difficult to crack a smile. Irregular coffee quality based on who's the barrista, expensive expresso, too long (nearly reaching top of the t/a cup) even after asking for it to be tight and short - slightly better coffee than their only competition, hungry jacks
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2

Excellent food and amazing service! I came here on Saturday with my mum and we had the 'shrooms on toast and the burger from the specials and it was amazing. I'm a vegan and they were very acommodating to switch things around for my meal. They have a great atmosphere and even when busy the service is great. Will definitely be coming back.

Terrible breakfast place We ordered an eggs Benedict and got boiled eggs. Need i say any more? If you’re a breakfast cafe and can’t do a runny poached egg like an eggs Benedict requires, don’t do breakfast. I didn’t even get to complain to staff as it was so hard to get their attention. Terrible. Never going back here again obviously...

Love the healthy yummy food at Melon & Rye. The staff are always happy and friendly. One of my No 1 cafes to go to in Adelaide over the year's. New menu looks great. Dine in or Take away. Such a great selection of Hot, Cold and Raw food. #LetsGuide #vegan #healthyfood #coffeeshop #adelaide
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch

Great coffee and food options, lots for the Dairy Free, Gluten Free, vegetarians and vegans to choose from. Beautiful cake/ sweets selection as pictured but expensive as a takeaway option and a relatively small slice (also offered cream or yoghurt- they don’t work so well in a paper bag). Update Jan21, still great coffee

Not too much choices and over prices. We just went there to look around and we couldn't even think about take something. Lovely vibes but quite expensive. And I understand the current global situation which is like how it is... I would like one day to come back and see more options with more affordable prices. Thanks for all.

Had delicious food served on ridiculously small plates. Very friendly and quick service. Great coffee and tea but the decor could do with an update. Nice enough to return though
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 2

This place is a real surprise. Blink and you could miss it as you drive out of the city but I would ask you to trust me and go inside, get a coffee, and have breakfast before you set off on the road trip. The food is great, the coffee was excellent, and the staff are all friendly and professional.

The service I've received at this joint has been in a league of its own, I haven't been to every cafe in the city but I'd be more than willing to put it up against anything in Adelaide. Kind of place that makes me wish I was a local, can't recommend it enough, def worth your time to check it out.

Absolutely loved the genuine food, great friendly service and my husband got to build his breakfast with all of his favourite foods Also purchased some great re-usable lids and a base for a turmeric latte. My supergreen juice was to die for will be back for sure. …

A quaint little local cafe serving amazing coffee. In an adjoining room, they sell some organic produce from beets, potatoes, butter, milk ,cheese to cider, juice adn wine. In the main cafe you get a selection of local beers and wines. The barista really knows his stuff!!

Always wonderful. Pleasant, comfortable, choice of rooms, most delicious healthy smooth fruit juices ever, love the cakes and other delicacies, very friendly and speedy service. Only occasional customer because I live out of the area, but still called by name.

Stopped in for brunch before my youngest daughters appointment next door, finally somewhere that had a nice coffee and tasty food, a little expensive at my first thought, but prices were fair once my taste buds were happy. Staff were nice and friendly too

A new local has opened and we were so excited to give it a try. Ordered the vegan granola which was just so fresh, creamy and full of flavour. The baby cino needs a bit of work as it was very hot but other than that it was delightful. High

Nice set up inside the café with a variety of pastries. Not many interesting choices on the menu tbh. Went with the pulled pork burger that was on special. For the price paid, the burger looked kinda sad. Not very generous with the pulled

12 months after it opened this business still draws a crowd. Coffee was amazing and filtered water was freely available. Some menu items were a bit expensive for portion size however the Spanakopita that I purchased take away was delicious

Excellent food in a lovely light and airy location! We ordered the zucchini fritters and chilli scramble and both were fantastic. We’ll be back here asap!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40

Funky menu, lots of great veg options - this place is a little oasis of interesting food sensations, not much else like it nearby. Juices great. Lovely desserts. Also has cosy outside sitting area at the back - great when weather good.

Great cafe! The food is fresh and tasty, they make great coffee, and the staff is incredibly nice and helpful: they were very nice in accommodating all our dietary requirements and personalised our salads. Lovely sourdough bread too.

Their coffee is always brewed perfectly. Often have their latés or iced coffees, the staff are lovely and their seating options are quite nice, offering indoor and outdoor seating (in their courtyard).

Amazing breakfast! Bacon and eggs on sourdough with avocado. Cooked and presented with perfection. And to top it off, coffee was sensational! One of the best breakfast cafes in adelaide.

Well I practically live here. Almost daily coffee and home made cakes to die for. Breaky and lunches so good. Menu always changing so not boring. Great staff. Cant ask for more!

Lovely place. Staff were super lovely. Worth it for the hospitality alone.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Fabulous service. Quaint courtyard with organic cafe style. Menu is simple but very tasty and well presented. Food is top quality to go along with the friendly staff vibe.

just a VIBE! came in really quick this morning for a coffee and i couldn't drink it fast enough! staff were super nice and welcoming, menu looked impressive aswell.

Nice place for a coffee, fresh juice or smoothie and a bite to eat for lunch. Plenty of room to sit outside too.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch

Great food. Great coffee. Nice comfortable set up with cool ambience & fun fantastic staff with excellent service. Will be definitely going here again.

Great spot for a breakfast or lunch. We both had the roast pumpkin bruschetta and coffee for a very satisfying lunch. The coffer is excellent.

Could do with a bigger selection of cakes etc but it's good to see it back open
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Good Coffee and food, one of the staff assisted an elderly costumer to her car as I was sitting in the window seat. Nice spot, 4.5⭐️

Food was amazing, service was great. Coffee was great, really enjoyed it
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

Very pleasant lunch. Delightful staff. Menu healthy choices and inventive. Something new to try food wise. Delightful. More

Group of five for lunch here today. Warm and welcoming cafe, generous and delicious food. No food envy. Will be back!

So yummy. Perfectly seasoned eggs. A great ristretto coffee
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

Really lovely staff and amazing food. Would recommend to catch up with friends or just to sit and have coffee.

Great selection of food and nice surroundings and fantastic staff - recommend

Very nice coffee and food. Friendly and helpful staff …

Not bad. Good for a breakfast after running.

Thai fritters were delicious!