Joan's Pantry

Best Known For

Lightly smoked braised beef cheeks, Jerusalem artichoke purée and charred pickled shallot.

Meander through the picturesque Adelaide Hills towards Hawthorndene and discover the iconic Joan’s Pantry on Watahuna Avenue. This family-owned and operated café nestles in a stunning location next to Apex Park and boasts a sunny alfresco space for soaking up rays while enjoying brunch or lunch with family and friends. Start your day with Joan’s breakfast of eggs your way, bacon, roasted mushrooms, tomato and a hash brown, on toasted sourdough; or join the gang for dinner on Friday nights and begin with pork belly bites, gochujang aioli and chilli crunch. For the main, think slow-cooked lamb shank, potato and rosemary rosti, root vegetables, jus and salsa verde; or rich, vibrant and spicy Thai red curry with chicken, coconut sambal, Asian vegetables, popcorn cauliflower and black rice.