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Esculent
Burgers
Burgers are repeatedly praised for their freshness, perfect cooking (medium rare), juicy patties, and tasty buns. Specific mentions include the 'best burger around the area,' 'Big E burger' rated 10/10 for size and quality, and the 'brisket burger' highly recommended by a reviewer. The Gourmet Breakfast burger is noted as one of the best breakfast burgers tried, with perfectly cooked haloumi and egg.
Wing Wednesday (Buffalo Wings)
The Buffalo Wings on Wing Wednesday are highly recommended for their excellent quality chicken and authentic flavor, praised as 'sensational' and offered at a good price. The wings are described as legit US style with proper cayenne-based sauce rather than generic chili sauces.
Fried Chicken and Waffles
The fried chicken waffles are described as 'to die for,' with moist and crunchy chicken paired with soft, perfect waffles. The dish is a standout favorite and considered a new family favorite by a reviewer.
Breakfast Items (including Salmon Eggs Benedict)
The breakfast menu is repeatedly praised for delicious options, prompt service, large portions, and great value. The salmon eggs benedict with mushrooms is specifically highlighted for its deliciousness at a good price.
Schnitzel
The schnitzels are claimed to be among the best south of Adelaide, with crispy chips also noted as excellent.
Coffee
Coffee at Esculent is frequently commended as amazing, with consistent quality noted over years. The large coffee paired with breakfast items is also appreciated.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 2 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 2 PM |
About Esculent
Esculent is a cafe, breakfast restaurant, brunch restaurant, and coffee shop in Old Reynella, South Australia. The menu includes breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee, and dessert, with offerings such as burgers, wings, schnitzel, eggs benny, and pork belly benedict. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portion sizes, good value, and the quality of the coffee and meals. Service is also often described as friendly, quick, and consistent.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is Esculent known for?
Esculent is best known for big brunch plates and strong coffee, especially the chicken waffles, wings, and burgers. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the pork belly benedict, eggs benny, and schnitzel parmy as standout dishes, along with generous portions and good value.
What dishes are most recommended at Esculent?
The most frequently recommended items are the wings, burgers, schnitzel parmy, pork belly benedict, eggs benny, and chicken waffles. Reviewers also call out simple breakfast plates like eggs on toast and the brekky burger, saying the food is fresh, filling, and consistently well made.
What is the atmosphere like at Esculent?
Esculent has a casual, cozy, and trendy cafe feel, and it can get busy and noisy when full. It suits breakfast catchups, group meals, and solo visits, with reviewers noting fast service and enough space for everything from a quick coffee to a long brunch.
Is Esculent good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers describe Esculent as good value, and the listed price range is A$1 to 20. People specifically mention generous portion sizes, filling meals, and cheaper Tuesday night pricing, with comments that dishes like the schnitzel parmy and brunch plates feel worth the cost.
When is the best time to visit Esculent?
Breakfast and brunch are especially popular, and reviewers mention arriving at 8am on Saturday as a good way to get in early. It can get very busy during peak times, so brunch reservations are recommended if you want to avoid waiting.
Is parking available at Esculent?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Esculent have vegetarian options?
Yes, Esculent offers vegetarian options.
Is Esculent kid-friendly?
Yes, Esculent is good for kids.
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