Susa

Looking at the gorgeous surrounding Adelaide Hills scenery, it’s clear why Maddi and Taylah Canny (the sister duo behind Mount Barker’s Lady Luck) were sold on the location for their second cafe, Susa.

While Lady Luck is filled with colourful bits and bobs, Susa is slick and minimalist so you're not distracted from the aforementioned vista. The fit-out all curved lines, textured off-white surfaces and pops of warm colour by way of orange sconces and a bowl of lemons.

For breakfast or lunch, expect wholesome dishes like mushroom ragu served with crispy enoki and beetroot relish, and Korean roast eggplant with lentils and a citrus-y dressing. The highlight is the banh mi brekkie waffle, served with pork shoulder, pickled carrot and gochujang lime aioli. There’s also a range of toasties, including a miso pumpkin number on sourdough by Lobethal baker Clara Cakes. Pastries also come from Clara Cakes; other treats are baked in-house.

The drinks list features coffee by De Groot and a range of cold-pressed juices featuring native ingredients. As for booze, you'll find a concise wine list, local beers and cocktails spiked with Applewood gin.

Susa, which is pidgin for “sister”, is an ode to the sisters’ Papua New Guinean roots and their beloved nan, fondly known as “Queen Lizzie”. While their grandmother’s dementia means she can’t be physically present, the abundance of good food and a photograph of Queen Lizzie mean she is always present.