Mockingbird Lounge - GLENELG SOUTH

Mockingbird Lounge is more about the books than the food and what you will get there is a small menu of home cooked options which makes you feel like you are visiting an old friend who wants you to feel welcome in their home. This is not the place to get artisan food or high end presentation but Mockingbird Lounge is not trying to be part of that mix. Rather it is about simple honest food, great customer and service and, well, books. The Lounge is in a shopfront with what would have once been the residence out the back. There is an outside eating area at the back where there is also a granny flat now converted into a space for book clubbers. Throughout it is decorated with quality second hand furniture and there are plenty of tables, chairs and lounge chairs where you are welcome to sit and enjoy your coffee and read. The menu is limited to a few straightforward choices - like croissants, scones, home made sausage rolls. These are all well priced and are tasty and simply presented - very much in keeping with the overall theme of the Lounge. There are plenty of tea and coffee choices and the coffee is of a good standard.  As well as the books, there is a huge selection of gifts and quality art and craft; so if you are looking for a place to sit and enjoy a light snack and good coffee while reading or catching up with friends or being part of one of their book clubs, this would be a place to consider.  Summary: friendly customer service with an emphasis on books and book clubs;  simple food at reasonable prices; coffee good quality. Easy parking without any time limits in the side streets and there are plenty of shops to browse while on the Broadway at Glenelg. Worth a try? Yes - if you like simple, friendly home-style places, you might like to try Mockingbird Lounge. If you love  books, then check it out! adelaidewriter.com.au

Mockingbird Lounge is more about the books than the food and what you will get there is a small menu of home cooked options which makes you feel like you are visiting an old friend who wants you to feel welcome in their home. This is not the place to get artisan food or high end presentation but Mockingbird Lounge is not trying to be part of that mix. Rather it is about simple honest food, great customer and service and, well, books. The Lounge is in a shopfront with what would have once been the residence out the back. There is an outside eating area at the back where there is also a granny flat now converted into a space for book clubbers. Throughout it is decorated with quality second hand furniture and there are plenty of tables, chairs and lounge chairs where you are welcome to sit and enjoy your coffee and read. The menu is limited to a few straightforward choices - like croissants, scones, home made sausage rolls. These are all well priced and are tasty... read more

I think owning a bookshop/cafe like the Mocking Bird is the dream of most bookworms. The space is an old house which has been flooded with books. It's super cosy and has a really nice feel about it. I highly recommend heading there to catch up with a good friend for morning or afternoon tea. While your friend is talking, you can sip delicious tea and eat scones with jam and cream. There's also a large selection of games you can use and play for free. It's a place for young and old. A friend of mine takes her children here on rainy days and reads books, plays games and has lunch. She can't speak more highly of the place. There are also some cute, handmade, local gifts on sale, and artwork.  You can also join a book club for $10 a month (which includes book hire and a drink)! Joining a book club is a great way to make new friends and expose yourself to literature you may not normally read.  Overall, definitely worth a visit if you love books, great customer service and a welcoming atmosphere.

I think owning a bookshop/cafe like the Mocking Bird is the dream of most bookworms. The space is an old house which has been flooded with books. It's super cosy and has a really nice feel about it. I highly recommend heading there to catch up with a good friend for morning or afternoon tea. While your friend is talking, you can sip delicious tea and eat scones with jam and cream. There's also a large selection of games you can use and play for free. It's a place for young and old. A friend of mine takes her children here on rainy days and reads books, plays games and has lunch. She can't speak more highly of the place. There are also some cute, handmade, local gifts on sale, and artwork.  You can also join a book club for $10 a month (which includes book hire and a drink)! Joining a book club is a great way to make new friends and expose yourself to literature you may not normally read.  Overall, definitely worth a visit if you love books, great customer... read more

I discovered this bookshop and cafe 3 years ago and I'm still a regular.