The Flying Fig

As always, food was spot on.
Love the classic pastrami Reuben from my previous visits, but tried the slow cooked lamb Reuben today. Juicy and dissolved in my mouth. Definitely recommend.
The shakshuka was tasty with a great combination of flavours and colours.
Hit the spot!

One of the most unique eateries in Adelaide! Authentic Jewish food in the heart of North Adelaide with great coffee, unique dishes, and a range of groceries too!

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been here but it is one of my favourites. The team are always friendly and welcoming, and they have creative specials each week. The bagels are excellent of course, and they have other classics like Matzo Ball Soup. My husband’s fave is the Pastrami Rueben and it never disappoints!

Definitely worth booking if visiting on a weekend as it can be a very popular place!

Highly recommended if you are in North Adelaide. If you have never been to a Jewish Deli, this would be a great place to go to experience that, and we would consider it a destination spot. It is located on a quiet street in North Adelaide, with plenty of seating outdoors and inside buzzes with a tradition deli feel.

(Note: We only review a spot after two visits to be fair on judgement) The service has always been friendly and accommodating. However when they are busy the service level is the same, but be prepared for a delay on food coming out of the kitchen which would be expected. Our first visit the food came out quickly was to a very high standard. A huge bonus for the fact they make their own bagels in house each day. (Which you can buy to take away when not sold out.) The menu does blend traditional jewish food with their own inventive twist.

The baked eggs were perfect and full of flavour. I you have never had a Reuben you must go to this place. The bagels very much reminded us of New York style bagels, and we loved the bagel and smoked salmon. We would rate it as a 4.5, due to some of the delays in food, but still an amazing place and a 5 is not that far of a stretch.

Amazing food…

Malawach: Jewish flatbread, served with poached eggs, spinach, grated tomato (garlic and olive oil), schug,

broccolini, beetroot hummus, hazelnut dukkha and fresh chilli.

The Lamb Reuben - Grilled - A 24 hour slow cooked lamb shoulder, halloumi, house -made cabbage, kohlrabi and carraway sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and our Russian dressing on dark rye.

Unique food and drinks. Classic Bagel combinations with quality ingredients. Middle Eastern Eggs provided a new (delicious) experience. Excellent location. We’re coming back here again (and again). Cherry pie to die for. Love it.

This place is absolutely amazing. It goes without saying the food was delicious. We order pulled beef baked eggs, and the lamb reuben, both were fulfilling, well balanced and exciting.But I think the real credit goes to the service. Everyone was friendly and seemed happy to work there, and our food came out unbelievably fast. The lady that served us was warm and chatty, she even offered us a latte on the house to welcome us to Adelaide. The gesture meant alot to us and we can't wait to go back.

We visited this charming local cafe on a rainy weekend morning and relished our breakfast by the window. The food and coffee were delightful, and the excellent customer service left us quite satisfied. We look forward to returning soon for another enjoyable meal.

Lovely spot with a range of options of my go-to brunch option the Reuben.
Top quality ingredients, prepared and presented well. Get the pickles to cut through and provide some crunch.
Juices and smoothies freshly prepared too.

Loved the vibe in this inner city cafe! The poached eggs were cooked to perfection, super friendly staff, power points available to charge work devices and an amazing almond milk latté.

Lovely place for lunch in between appointments. I was greeted as though I had visited before with genuine warmth and friendliness. The food was gorgeous and the coffee was outstanding strong but soft and not over extracted. I had the balsamic mushrooms and they were delicious. Will be back. Genuinely thrilled I decided to stop for lunch. A rare treat will become more of an option when in North Adelaide now thanks to The Flying Fig.

Been there many times and their service and food just as good as the first time l went. Very happy with their customer services and the food quality.

Legit NY-style deli in North Adelaide. Pastrami Reuben was beautiful, super peppery, fantastic kraut, great rye bread, and not drowned in thousand island. Started with an Irish coffee, finished the sandwich with a lemon iced tea. Chef's kiss 💋

Title: A Gem in Adelaide: The Flying Fig Cafe

Review:
The Flying Fig has quickly become one of my top favorite cafes, and it's a must-visit every time I'm in Adelaide. I make it a point to go out of my way to dine here. The staff are an absolute delight, and the owner adds to the experience with his infectious humor. But the real star is the food - it's simply exquisite. Despite often being busy, the cafe maintains a comfortably vibrant atmosphere that enhances the dining experience. I highly recommend this wonderful place to anyone looking for a great cafe in Adelaide. I'm still exploring their extensive menu, but each visit has been a joy thanks to their excellent service and fantastic culinary offerings. Thank you, The Flying Fig, for consistently delivering a memorable experience.

I initially came for takeaway coffee and a Rueben. Coffee was nice and the Reuben was SO good (apologies for half eaten food photo but look at the filling!) that I came back for a sit down meal and ordered the shakshuka. Such a warm, homey meal. Service was friendly but a bit on the slower side when eating in so make sure you're not in a hurry if you do. Not sure when but I'll definitely be back!

This unassuming small corner cafe is a lovely surprise !
When it’s cold and it rains , your thoughts turn to food . It was by chance that my friend and I found this place and went in to try . It was only after we parked nearby that he remembered he’d been here before and had had a lovely experience .
The Flying Fig is apparently modeled after a NY Jewish Deli ( not that I’ve ever been to NY) .
When we entered , it was warm and cozy , with a lovely aroma of coffee mixing with spices . The server was prompt and all smiles , told us to choose seating and followed us with menus to a small wooden window seat .
My friend had already eaten , but ordered a small banana cake , with a side pitcher of cream , just right for a wet Winters afternoon.
I ordered an iced almond latte - the coffee was a dark roast with a slight fruity aftertaste. I forgot to ask which blend they used , but it was pleasant.
The menu was a little different to ordinary cafe fare , and had lots of dietary options. I ordered the smashed avo with poached eggs, but the difference being that instead of the ordinary toast, it was stacked on a sweet potato latke , which was so warm and crispy on the outside , and soft and sweet inside . The eggs were perfectly cooked , with runny yolks , and the smashed avocado and hazelnut dukkah helped round out the dish . The surprise element was the Manischewitz wine reduction ( which apparently is a non alcoholic Jewish wine , which tastes like a cross between maple syrup and honey , and complimented the hazelnuts)In addition, it was plated beautifully. I really loved this dish .
The owner was so happy and friendly; he came to the table and ready to explain any questions that you had about the menu .
Definitely need to come back and try the French Toast - which has a gluten free option . I saw it at someone’s table and it looked amazing.
If you are getting a little tired of normal cafe fare, give this place a try .

Visited this quaint little breakfast/brunch restaurant today in North Adelaide. I was very impressed with the quality of the food. It was also a bit busy on my arrival but the service was really good despite this.

5 stars for the food taste and quality and the service.

4.5 stars for not bringing out our food together. The coffee took a bit longer than normal. But Simple fix.

Went there with friends. There is always something for everyone. I loved the open omelet especially.

Good atmosphere and friendly wait staff.
My partner had the French toast and I had the ottoman. Food and coffee was very nice. My only comment would be that the vegetarian and vegan substitutions are unclear on the menu.

Nice and cozy place for breakfast. Staffs were friendly and accommodating. Kids friendly with drawing materials provided. Food was tasty and coffee was great. Recommended!

Absolutely Love 💗 the lamb. Love this place!!! I have recommended the lamb to my colleagues, and hopefully she will have her visit to this place soon. Nothing better than having a warm lamb sandwich in the morning to enlighten a day!!! Will come back if I have chance.