Are you searching for a trendy coffee and bagel spot in the CBD? Look no further than Blended, the ultimate destination for tasty treats and morning coffees in the heart of the city.
Blended opened earlier this year on Grenfell Street, offering a fresh take on morning coffee and quick grab-and-go lunches.
“The cafe is co-owned by my business partner Claire Tong and I,” shared co-owner Valerie Tan.
With Claire managing the front-of-house and Valerie working behind the scenes, the duo collaborates with their team to connect with customers and deliver an innovative menu every day.
“I personally am a big fan of bagels, and they are my absolute go-to whenever I travel interstate or to other countries. I think they are very underrated in Adelaide itself, so I like to share my experience with the community here.
“I think Adelaide is a great community where we have people from different cultures. I think the best way to connect everyone is through food.”
On the menu, you’ll find a wide range of bagels, from sweet to savoury, with the option to customise your own.
Classic choices include the Smoky Salmon, with smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, pickled red onion, dill, and cucumber; the Halloumi, featuring grilled halloumi cheese, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, pickled carrot and radish, and pickled aioli; and the Spicy Chicken, topped with roasted chicken, lettuce, cheese, jalapeños, and hot chilli mayo.
For something unique, try the Pulled Pork bagel, filled with BBQ pulled pork, lettuce, cheese, pickled carrot and radish, and garlic aioli. If you have a sweet tooth, the Nutella bagel—made with Nutella, banana slices, pretzels, and almond flakes—might hit the spot.
Valerie’s personal favourite is the tuna and avocado bagel, with extra jalapeños.
“As you can see we have incorporated our Asian background into our menu, we have classic flavours like salmon and cream cheese (New York style) and also spicy chicken which is inspired by Chinese cuisine. Last month we did a Chimichurri beef which is Argentinan-inspired and it was an absolute hit.”
Keep an eye on their socials for monthly specials. In November, they featured a matcha bagel with strawberry cream cheese. For December, Blended is embracing the festive spirit with a Christmas-inspired bagel, featuring turkey, sage cream cheese, double cream brie, fresh rocket, and cranberry sauce.
The menu also includes fresh croissants and, for those looking for something different, nachos. As for coffee, Blended offers all the classics, including hot and iced options, alongside batch brew, house cold brew, and iced strawberry matcha.
Blended is located on the Ground Floor of Chesser House at 95 Grenfell Street.
“I fell in love with the location as it is in the centre of the CBD, in between a business district (Pirie St) and a shopping district (Rundle Mall).
“This is sort of just a start of what we are planning. We are planning to have a second store soon to offer more seatings compared to this one. Probably in a suburban area so is also easier to access with onsite parking.”
Blended is a fantastic spot to grab a quick lunch or coffee before work, but it also offers a cozy space to enjoy a bite, catch up with friends, or get some work done.
Blended
Where: 95 Grenfell St, Adelaide South AUSTRALIA 5000
When: Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm, Saturdays 8am to 2pm
Instagram: @blended.adl
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