A local rarity, Zest swims against Glenelg’s main-street mainstream and delivers an earthy, home-spun café experience. Coffee couples and local lunchers crowd the orange-brick ‘60s shopfront and converted garage, but upbeat, plentiful staff make it hard to feel grumpy if you have to wait for a seat. Scan the art on the walls, or tune-in to the lilting saxophone in the background – is that world music or yacht rock? Either way, happy chatter fills the space and relegates the soundtrack to second place. Expect all-day breakfasts (terrific eggs), plus bagels, wraps, salads and soups. Coffee is perky, or select SA wines by the glass will ease you into the afternoon.
