Fruit Salad & Mixed Veg: Bliss Organic Garden Cafe

The Bliss Organic Garden Cafe, a popular place for purchasing vegan food and drinks in Adelaide. It never occurred to me to visit this cafe. Afterall, I like meat, eggs, cheese, butter and all things animal-ey. Although I never called myself a 'vegan', there was a time in my life where I did not consume animal products as I was scared of becoming fat and therefore ate no meat (I now eat meat and it does not make you fat), had a fear of consuming milk (pregnant cow juice) and thought eggs were too weird (there is supposed to be a chicken inside...).

With Mr L (who is a vegan, although I have seen him consume milk and eat biscuits), I visited the cafe. It was quite busy inside for a cafeon a little side street. I do understand why Bliss is so popular; there is HOT APPLE JUICE amongst other thngs such as a relaxing garden court yard and friendly, helpful staff who do not think you are weird for ordering a sugar free hot chocolate.

We ordered three drinks at the front counter; a flat white for Mr L, a hot chocolate for me and a hot apple juice to share. From the counter we proceeded to the court yard.

Table numbers

Instead of the boring plastic table numbers you find at most places, Bliss has personalised decorated table numbers. Even more amazing is that each side of the cardboard is painted with a different colour/pattern and has a different quote. Personalisation and effort. I like it.

Flat white, $3.50

Mr L thought his coffee was quite tasty. That is all I can say; I do no drink coffee and did not taste it.

Hot chocolate, without sugar, $4.00

The hot chocolate looked so pretty. I liked the fact that the milk foam was not 'perfect' and had chunks of cocoa peeping through it. The man at the counter kindly made it sugar free for me, upon my request. It was good but I think it was made with soy milk?

Their website says that instead of using cow's milk they use soy, rice or oat milk instead. Soy milk...I'd rather have 'pregnant cow juice' any day. I am against soy, but the reasons why are boring so you can research it yourself...but you probably do not care and that is ok too:)

What I think was soy milk...bit scary, but I drank it anyway:)

Hot apple juice, $4.00; organic apple juice infised with lemon thyme, cinnamon and cloves

This is the drink I will be going back for. It was amazingly good! Mr L thought so too. It was hot, sweet, spicy and clovey. The smell was lovely. I have to make this at home; where can one buy lemon thyme?

Bliss has many sections to it which I will share with you below.

The front room of the cafe - with world map!

To the side of the counter, a shop section with additional seating. Vegan treats can be found in the fridge

To the side of the section above, a small cosy room (there are two of these rooms)

In conclusion, my frist vegan cafe experience was a positive one. I shall be back for a hot apple juice, until I find where to buy my own lemon thyme. I am also tempted to try the vegan cake, which looked very appealing when it was being served to fellow customers. Everyone seemed to be ordering this beautiful cake!

Bliss Organic Garden Cafe

Where: 7 Compton Street, Adelaide

When:? Monday-Thursday 11.00-16.00, Friday 08.00-16.00 & 18.00-21.00, Saturday 08.00-15.00, Sunday open for cooking classes, movies and talks

Other: Toilets door did not open - not sure if there was someone in there or if it does not open....

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