TIN SHED, McLaren Vale - Updated 2024 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices

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A family owned restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh local cuisine. Fully licensed and open every day from 8am. Indoor and outdoor dining available with plenty of space for large groups.

CUISINES

Cafe, Australian

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available

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4.0

438 reviews

Excellent

183

Very good

172

Average

52

Poor

19

Terrible

12

Tracy

Waikiki19 contributions

Very noisy venue

July 2020 • none

I guess we should have realised by the name, but the noise level was too much for us, you could barely hear yourself think. They were super busy and seemed to be understaffed as the service was very slow. The food looked good, but we opted to not order food as it took 40 minutes to get a coffee from when we arrived, we were over it by then

Written 27 July 2020

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christineann1954

Adelaide166 contributions

Great Breakfast

Mar 2020 • none

Had a Sunday free from other commitments so decided to go out for breakfast. Hadn't visited the Tin Shed for a while but clearly other people had. It was packed with loads of tables booked but we were able to find a table by the window. Breakfast was ordered at the counter and despite how busy the cafe was the food arrived within a reasonable time frame. It was delicious, just as I remembered it. Staff are friendly and professional and they are happy to take dietary needs into account. The only negative is how incredibly noisy it is inside.

Written 14 March 2020

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Peter A

Adelaide29 contributions

Busy place on a Monday

Aug 2020 • none

We haven't been to McLaren Vale much so was a bit cautious of the offerings for a Monday lunch trade. ? I have to say that we were pleasantly surprised with the 'Tin Shed' ! There was only one person serving when we entered & the venue was starting to build with the lunch time trade but he handled every customer effortlessly & with a calming nature. The menu is your basic lunch spread, but the meals that we had were done very well !! Caesar salad with chicken & the fried chicken strips were old skool but definitely satisfying & refreshing at the same time! Would definitely recommend & definitely return when passing through next time, Well done guys !

Written 3 September 2020

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sumitch

Mount Gambier16 contributions

Awesome breakfast!

Feb 2021 • none

We didn’t have a booking, but easily snared a table outside, our preferred option. My husband ordered The Works - a full breakfast and I had the vegetarian version of it. When ordering, I wasn’t sure of the possibility to exchange bacon & sausage for non-meat alternatives, however was offered the ‘vego works’ with sautéed spinach & avocado just as I would have liked. Perfect coffee & tea, would absolutely go back. Fantastic, personal & friendly service, clean amenities.

Written 20 February 2021

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dadndoc

Adelaide441 contributions

Fair with Room for Improvement

Dec 2021 • none

We went for breakfast in the covered outdoor area of the Tin Shed on morning of New Year’s Eve. Many reviews comment that the indoor area is extremely noisy but the outdoor area can be somewhat noisy as well. The menu advised us to quote our table number when ordering but that was completely ignored. Instead our name was attached to the order which proved much less efficient than delivering orders to a numbered table. Our order of bacon and eggs was tasty but the rather poorly toasted bread base was quite tough and difficult to cut with a knife. Our breakfast order arrived in a timely manner but the soft drink didn’t arrive until some 20 minutes later, despite staff being fully aware our order was incomplete. Is it really so difficult to include a soft drink at the time a breakfast order is delivered? Any good business will take note of customer reviews and suggestions so we’ll check whether there are any improvements or changes at our next visit.

Written 1 January 2022

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John T

370 contributions

A Secret that needs Telling

Jan 2020 • friends

We hid in the Tin Shed during a brief but well received rain...and so glad we did. The open plan Tin Shed houses both interesting art, as well as various travel books to what your appetite...but it's the food that is the beacon. From a simple toastie with wonderful local produce, or a pizza, or burger, all supported by chips, it all looked and tasted so good. Service was quick and smiley, and the Pass showed us the meals we want to order. A great Secret that I will tell everyone about.

Written 9 January 2020

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Warren I

South Australia73 contributions

Excellence in the Vale.

Feb 2020 • none

Went for breakfast three times and lunch once. Best bacon I have had for a long time. Proper smoked bacon full of flavor and cooked properly, not broiled like most bacon you get nowadays.

Written 5 March 2020

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ChrissieM52

63 contributions

Delicious Brunch

Sept 2020 • none

First time I have been here, lots of room and there were many tables full. Had the most delicious late breakfast with family members. Highly recommend going here. You could tell others eating here were also happy and there was a large table celebrating a Birthday.

Written 13 September 2020

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Khmercathy

Adelaide69 contributions

Noisy but food was pretty good and service was nice

Apr 2022 • friends

There’s not a lot of frills to the decor, and it can get very noisy, but we enjoyed our lunch- my two friends had seafood pizza, which they really liked, and I had the garden salad with grilled haloumi ; the salad had cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, rocket and another type of lettuce, cucumber and olives and red onion, with a very nice balsamic vinegar dressing. The food arrived promptly and we had a really good Pirramirra Pinot Rose with it. Service was good and all in all it was good value for money.

Written 22 April 2022

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Juanita B

9 contributions

Giving The Tin Shed Cafe a try, glad we did, we’ll be back!

June 2023 • couples

Our first time visiting The Tin Shed Cafe and we arrived one hour before they were due to close on this Monday Public Holiday. Completely full so we waited a couple of minutes while they wiped down a table for us. My pizza was absolutely delicious, heaps of toppings and great amount of cheese. I shared it with my partner who ordered the Seafood Combo which was a smaller serving for him but very tasty and consisted of beer battered fish, crumbed squid, chips and salad. First time but won’t be the last, great place to eat if you’re looking for a decent meal in McLaren Vale.

Written 11 June 2023

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Ilovefood

Mudgee75 contributions

A Must If In McLaren Vale

Mar 2023 • couples

This place was incredibly comfortable with attentive, friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We came in two mornings in a row while staying in McLaren Vale. The breakfasts were delicious, the coffee was the best and the older gentleman who waited on us was a delight. We’d definitely go back if we are ever down that way again.

Written 13 May 2023

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chockycb

Sunbury190 contributions

Great breakfasts

Oct 2023 • family

Fabulous breakfasts and everything fresh. Good bread. We were there for a couple of mornings and one morning we asked if they could do just toast and Vegemite and straight away they said no problems. The staff are friendly , nothing was a trouble and the food is delivered really fast. I would definitely recommend going there for a meal.

Written 10 October 2023

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Jeff P

14 contributions

Great Sunday lunch

Aug 2021 • couples

We went to McLaren Vale for an impromptu light lunch, and decided on the Tin Shed on the Main Rd. A little noisy, but guess thats expected with family celebrations happening. Food was excellent! We had the Caesar salad with chicken and Bruschetta with smoked salmon. Both enjoyed our meals, my bruschetta was a huge serving with masses of salmon- bliss! Very friendly staff and we weren’t rushed. I got food envy watching some of the plated food go past… will have to return to test them out!

Written 21 August 2021

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RBN11

North Lakes1044 contributions

Good food & coffee

Apr 2022 • none

On our first morning in McLaren Vale we decided to have breakfast here. Enjoyed the poached eggs and coffee so much we came back the next day. On our last day we had lunch with a large group - menu had a wide choice of meals. Good quality food, quick & efficient service. Staff always friendly.

Written 23 April 2022

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Coffeefoodtravel

South Australia96 contributions

Amazing food and wonderful staff

May 2023 • couples

We visited for lunch and was greeted with a warm welcome. Options for inside and undercover outside dining available. We thoroughly enjoyed the lasagne and garlic bread special for $26. Served hot and was delicious quality meal. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Highly recommend

Written 24 May 2023

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