Nettle Raw Cafe

This place is great! I took my mum there (who is not used to the whole raw and organic scene) and she loved it. They were happy to answer any of our questions about any of the meals and were very friendly. The raw burger is delicious and serving sizes are just right. The furniture and décor is like you have stepped back in time — but still feels fresh and clean. Will definitely dine here again.

I visited Nettle for a late lunch and coffee catch up. It is part of a little ‘microstrip’ of shops in Rosetta St, including a hairdresser and vintage store.
The shop itself is a neat and clean space with plenty of tables set at a reasonable distance from one another, so you can have a private meal. It has cute 60’s style décor.
The staff are polite and will explain some of the more unusual items on the menu (like medicinal mushrooms!) if you ask, as well as let you know how things are prepared and what ingredients they contain. They also let us know that our dishes would take a little while, but were prompt with the drinks, so we could relax.
There are heaps of fresh, vegetable and fruit based dishes. I had a quinoa porridge, which was beautifully presented (so Instagrammable!) unfortunately it tasted a little too ‘healthy’ for me. I also tried one of the raw slices, which was delicious and had the right amount of sweetness. The almond milk hot chocolate was deliciou.
Nettle would be a good place to take a healthy friend for a relaxed chat over smoothies or something more substantial.

We could all do with a little health food now and then.
Hot on the heels of trends sweeping Sydney and Melbourne comes Nettle Raw — Adelaide’s first raw, vegan café.
With even more firsts — a cactus smoothie on the menu, and closest to my heart — Adelaide’s first veggie Reuben sandwich!
Tucked in the leafy streets of West Croydon, the vintage decorated Nettle Raw Café opened to the sound of vintage vinyl.
Raw is more than just hommus and veggie sticks. Food can be heated up to 40 degrees, and even breads and crisps can be recreated using dehydrators.
When we popped in for a Sunday lunch, the place was buzzing and full, with newcomers arriving regularly to take part.
Along with Adelaide’s only cactus smoothie are a variety of fresh juices, healthful shots and frothy Matcha (green tea) lattes.
There are also no less than four different kinds of milk to choose from for your coffee. Coconut, soy, almond and an ethical cows milk — the only animal product at the café.
Locally roasted Red Berry Espresso coffee is on offer, with a regularly changing blend. Currently it is a Honduras blend which is mild and smooth.
I had to try the cactus smoothie ($ 9). A huge fan of using «nopales» in Mexican cuisine, this was still a first for me.
You must try it! It is surprisingly creamy, with just a hint of tang from pineapple, and fruitiness from banana, apple and celery.
It’s on the pricey side but consider it danger money for picking & de-​thorning those cactus paddles!
In terms of the food menu, you could pop in for coffee & cake, brekky, brunch or lunch.
It could only have been the Reuben for me.
Non-​veggie Mr Wino took one bite and said — YEEEUUUM!
I had to agree.
Rich, salty, filling, bready this sandwich is a classic for a reason. Vego’s of Adelaide rejoice, you too can now experience the legend.
With no less than three firsts packed into one retro café — Nettle Raw is a must visit.