Swedish Tarts - SEMAPHORE

I've walked past this hipster looking place when I'm having a stroll along Semaphore road but never set foot into it. I did find it was always busy with customers and my girlfriend had raved on about it so I decided to give it a try. I went with their waffle special and apple spiced tea while my partner ordered a salmon dish. My dish was okay - the waffle was slightly burnt and I had chunks of ice in my vanilla ice-cream. When I think of waffles, I'm imagining something that is light and fluffy and just absorbs chocolate sauce which was why I was rather let down. I did try my partner's smoked salmon dish and it was pretty tasty and cheap.

After so many years, Swedish Tarts have still got it! Always a steady stream of customers, funky wall decorations add to the cool interior, and delicious pasties make this a solid bakery cafe. Just yum!

Swedish tarts continues to be a go to destination whenever we're in the local area. The food is good and the cakes are delicious. There's a great range of gluten free treats which is perfect for those looking for something sweet that differs from the standard gluten free desserts. I can't pass up the Swedish flatbread, it's so tasty and a great brunch or lunch option. Weekends brunch and lunch is popular so you may struggle to get a table.

I have been here at least half a dozen times over the past few years. When I was living in Australia and working for the local Council, I used to visit with my colleagues for lunch and have their meatballs, which were always well cooked and quite flavoursome, especially the potato accompaniment. I have never had genuine swedish meatballs though (are Ikea's authentic?) and therefore my judgement of them might be off key, but it's what you think at the time that counts, isn't it? I brought my girlfriend here last year when I brought her to Adelaide to meet my family, and we had a berry smoothie, iced coffee and some tarts. Their juices are thick and taste fresh, and their tarts are delicious - you'd hope that a cafe that has the name 'tarts' in their title would make good ones! They do have a massive menu, and a big cabinet with lots of selection choices, but isn't this good? Gives everyone the opportunity to find something that they like. Parking is often a struggle, especially around lunch time. You may just need to find a side street and go for a bit of a walk. Definitely don't assume that you'll get a park out the front along Semaphore Road. Their store is otherwise in a great location, close to the beach.

I have been here at least half a dozen times over the past few years. When I was living in Australia and working for the local Council, I used to visit with my colleagues for lunch and have their meatballs, which were always well cooked and quite flavoursome, especially the potato accompaniment. I have never had genuine swedish meatballs though (are Ikea's authentic?) and therefore my judgement of them might be off key, but it's what you think at the time that counts, isn't it? I brought my girlfriend here last year when I brought her to Adelaide to meet my family, and we had a berry smoothie, iced coffee and some tarts. Their juices are thick and taste fresh, and their tarts are delicious - you'd hope that a cafe that has the name 'tarts' in their title would make good ones! They do have a massive menu, and a big cabinet with lots of selection choices, but isn't this good? Gives everyone the opportunity to find something that they like. Parking is often a... read more