Argo On The Parade

Aside from having to sit on the kerb side table and defend my food from waves of bus exhaust as they drive past, hide behind the pole and not be seen by staff and then charged extra for the GF menu listed item… It was a great café that appealed to me for other reasons. The menu was huge, their food philosophy appealed to my style of eating with GF DF Paleo clearly marked. A fermented acv fire shot is a great way to prep those digestive juices, Wanted greens and protein… No problem! Wanted a Paleo treat for dessert, sure! The only disappointment was that I wanted a cup of bone broth as my beverage. They serve broth but it’s a huge bowl and being told the GF bread is extra when it’s listed in the menu with the broth seemed a very sure way to piss a Paleo peep off.

Since renovation definitely has approved! Chai lattes are great and come quickly and food is delicious. Staff are always very friendly and welcoming.

No matter how many brunch spots pop up in Adelaide, Argo you will always be my favourite!
Fast, efficient service, buzzing atmosphere and an endless menu for breakfast, lunch & everything in between.
So many tasty brunch options with a few stand outs; the shroom & smashed avocado. Many drink options for the health conscious and the not so healthy ones. Smoothies, fresh juices and coffee. so much variety!
If you’re dropping in for lunch, there are some seriously tasty wraps, burgers and sandwiches on offer — all freshly made at the bar!
I can’t not mention the sweet array of treats including raw bliss balls and locally made gluten free treats!
Argo on the Parade, a real gem in he eastern suburbs!

1 star is a luxury for this place. Coffee is burnt, and milk is too hot and runny. All food are microwaved before put up to plate and table. Will never visit again.

I have been here a few times and each time it has been amazing. The place is always super busy, but you can understand why when you try the food. The menu is very very extensive and there’s heaps to pick from for breakfast and lunches. The portions are huge and the food is always super fresh. It’s absolute heaven for vegetarians and vegans also, although there’s just as much meaty stuff on the menu and you can swap or add ingredients.
The last time k came I had the sautéed greens (can’t remember the exact name) and added some tofu and my partner had a foccacia with chicken and avocado (don’t remember the exact name either) and both were delicious! My partner also tried the new «the wolf» smoothie — it unfortunately was not to his taste and did not have an appealing flavour (don’t order it if you want to save your tastebuds some trauma). However, the young bearded guy working/​sitting in there (not sure if it was the manager or owner perhaps?) had an awesome attitude and swapped it for another one. Wish we had a moment to thank him for that! Wicked service!

Argos has without a doubt become my favourite place in Adelaide. Downside being that because it’s so popular it’s hard to secure a table, but when you do, it’s worth it.
The portion sizes are huge, the prices are decent, and everything has always been on point. The namaste burger and sweet potato fries? Just yes.

My last Argo experience was at the City, which was average but not stunning. We wanted Nordburger but it was 100% packed. So my friend suggested Argo, and I’m happy to say that the Norway location is a winner; it’ consistently packed, the staff work flat out but are still friendly and the food is of high quality. Some of the menu is a bit pricey but it depends what you choose.
I respect people trying to eat a bit healthier, but I personally don’t buy into the vegan health movement… the chia bowls, the detox salads etc. So I settled for a burger and fries at my friend’s recommendation. I misread the chilli fries as chilli cheese fries so I was surprised when my fried came dusted with crushed dried chilli and no sauce. I read the menu and it was NOT chilli and not cheese :(
The french fries were french fries, not much to say (undersalted by i added salt and pepper). Fried to a crispy exterior with fluffy inside, it came with ketchup but I should have asked for that chilli relish since the fries weren’t spicy at all. My friend had sweet potato fries and I was skeptical because alot of places can’t do them right and it’s soggy and oily. The Argo’s ones are crispy and very well done, well worth the $ 6 because it’s done properly. Comes with sour cream.
Nevertheless, I waited patiently for my burger which was the beef burger with spicy argo sauce with jalapeño on a black bun. Honestly I got it for the black bun, maybe it was squid ink or something. It came out on a plain bun but at first I didn’t notice so I took a photo, started cutting it, almost took a bit and then… Wait a minute! It’s not black… So I asked a waiter who promptly went to replace it (kinda feel douchey for sending it back but yeah).
Out comes the remade burger with black bun and I dug in. The bun has no unique flavour, it’s purely aesthetic but looks nice. There was a great char on the patty that I could taste. The patty was very slightly mushy (maybe some fillers, because I don’t get that sensation at Relish’d) but the smoky char flavour saved it. It came with jalapeño and spicy sauce but I’m a chilli head so it wasn’t spicy for me. The taste is there though, but I got full from the fries so I couldn’t finish it.
I don’t normally eat outside (don’t like sun on my food for some reason) but there was a shady 2 seat spot which I promptly took. It was so relaxing eating outdoors at Norwood, I gotta do it more! Good food, decent price ($ 13 burger), friendly wait staff and relaxing atmosphere. There was a slight hiccup with the order but it was changed without any fuss.
4.5÷5, Will be back!

Now I know what the fuss is about. Argo has plenty of competition given its’ location on The Parade in Norwood, but now that I have eaten there I see why the tables are always packed and sometimes there is a wait for seating. The service is quite friendly and very fast at this walk up and pay brekkie/​lunch hotspot. Today (Sunday @11:45/ish) I ordered the macrobiotic bowl, which has quite a lot going on in one bowl but it works. The ingredients were fresh and plentiful; I am a big eater and couldn’t finish it this meal. Darn, I suppose it will have to serve as the entrée for tomorrow’s lunch :)
There are many delicious choices, almost too many to be honest. Now that I am a believer I suppose I will need to begin working through the 10 – 12 items that immediately caught my eye then move on to the next 15 – 20 beautiful sounding items. Hahahaha– I really hate dilemmas like this. Not.

People rave about this place.
Let’s face it. The food is great. Fresh. Vegan options. Paleo etc. But in my honest opinion its too much for me. Too busy. Too many options.
I’ve had to let my friend pick for me as even the menu was overwhelming.

Great food always fresh. Compliments to the team at Argos.
Only grizzle is too hard to get a table

The ARGO is a modern style café, with good seating configurations, modern table and chairs, with a long serving counter down one side. When it comes to food choices, amazing, nothing short of staggering, The menu options seemed endless. Eg Classic Plates, Breakfast Sandwiches, Small Argonauts Breakfast, Breakfast Desserts, Focaccia’s, Piadina, Wraps, Rolls, Salads, Light meals, Hot Stuff, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Cold drinks & Gelato, and the list goes on and on. From the display cabinet I chose a very well prepared fresh home styled Frittata, with coffee. excellent choice. Surrounded by the busy hum of happy customers, you could well understand why this place is so popular. Good call

I think I got into Argo with a minute to spare before the hoards arrived and the queues started. I have nothing to say that hasn’t been said in the other reviews, other than «ditto» and «if you have to wait for a table, it is totally worth it».
Regarding customer service I was most impressed that the waitress taking away my sparklingly clean and empty plate offered me another coffee. This was sooo good because I DID want another coffee but there was no way I was going to get up and queue again. Telepathy goes a long way! If you don’t go here you are clearly missing out! Really sumptuous food and not at all embarrassed or made to feel stupid when asking how to pronounce some of it!

Argo almost deserves 4 stars for always being too busy but even when it is the staff are friendly and accommodating and will do their best to slot you in. The coffee is great so feel free to look further down the menu and it is a LONG menu. Lots of drinks including fresh juices and smoothies, extensive breakfast and lunch options, gluten free options, desserts a plenty. They are cyclist-​friendly even when there’s no room to park your bike. I’ve only eaten a few things including desserts and they’ve been amazing. It all looks tasty and well presented and if there’s a negative it would be that the menu is too extensive. I’ve read some of the other reviews and largely agree with all of them.

ARGO’s is one of those places that is always busy, I haven’t been to The Parade location mainly due to that reason, today I had a meeting here — we were greeted with absolutely lovely service. Throughout our meeting staff were attentitive, lovely and courteous.
It was a cool autumn morning and I was in the mood for warm food to fill my rumbly tummy.
The Ham and cheese croissant did not taste fresh, tastes like it had been sitting in the front counter for a day or so. I doubt that is the case, maybe it was the distinct lack of cheese that left me wondering about it’s not so crispy freshness. It came out cold, despite being toasted– and for $ 7.90 it’s teeny tiny. I am a small girl and I ate it in two bites — I paid that price and am still starving. I think if I am paying for food I should be satisfied after.
The hot chocolate was the opposite of the teeny tiny croissant disappointment. I ordered the caramel hot chocolate, it came out quickly and it was delicious, now THAT is the right way to warm a cold tummy with the rumblies. The flavour wasn’t just on top of the hot chocolate, but all through it. It was creamy goodness that left me happy.
Overall I have my reservations about the place but the service alone would have me come back to it!

This is a very organised, efficient, well run restaurant with a huge range of options. It’s not cheap, so don’t go for a budget breakfast. The BLT was too light on the bacon but the wraps are delicious, tasty, and stuffed full of good bits. Lots of healthy options, huge range of vego or vegan (love the Zoodles!)
My most recent experience here was ruined by my poor juice choice. I was recovering from a cold and tried to go for health over flavour. WRONG MOVE. I’m one of those people who is embarrassed to admit they have food envy or that they ordered the wrong thing, so I plastered a smile on my face and choked down my health potion, quickly chasing it with sneaky mouthfuls of water and interspersing it with shovels of zoodles. Don’t order the elixir juice! You’ve been warned.
In summary, Argo has become an institution on the Parade and is well worth visiting.

Argo you temptress I would happily have my way with you every day if I could, every visit has been consistently fantastic.
First time making it there in time for breakfast hours and shocked at the staggering amount of choice, with over five pages of options for vegans, meatos, vegos, paleos and juice cleansers we took ages parusing the sheets until we picked a couple of winners. Back on my health kick I chose the coconut yoghurt and fruit pudding whilst my meat eating counterpart ordered the John chicken burger. Out the back all hands must have been on deck since we waited for only fifteen or so before our food came out!
Food was beautiful and the serves are pretty large which made me glad I got mine to go just in case it was a bit heavy for the morning. The fruit was varied and generous, not just cheap old chunks of unloveable melon which most fruit salads sadly bear. My coffee was pretty big and yummy and the vanilla chai we had accompanied it with was phenomenal.
I avoid sitting inside since it’s one of busiest cafes on the street and the line and mad chattering boucing in the room would probably make my uncaffienated state pretty unbearable. The outside area is brilliant though and one of my favourite café exteriors with all the plants they can possibly squeeze in to the space hanging and spread around creating fantastic ambience. There’s a variety of seating sizes and arrangements that make for great people watching on the parade too. One of the best, the darling of Norwood.

I’m usually skeptical of places that EVERYONE else loves… I kinda think, maybe it’s a group mentality kinda thing — maybe they are just saying it’s good because they want to agree with their mates… or maybe it genuinely is good? Argo is the latter — it lived up to and exceeded all expectations.
Getting lucky and scoring a table (without a long wait) at lunchtime on a Saturday was no easy feat but my friend and I deserved it — we were STARVED after a lofty walk…
So next we began negotiating the incredibly extensive menu — you are definitely spoilt for choice here! Once we finally decided and ordered, the food (wraps, sweet potato chips and smoothies) came out super quick, delivered by friendly up beat staff.
Everything tasted delicious — it could have been that we were starving but expectations were far exceeded. The sweet potato chips? So good I wanted to marry them.
Suffice to say, it was darn good. A loss of star because, much as I loved the food, I didn’t feel like it was somewhere that you could come from a long catch up as there are so many people waiting for tables — it’s the kinda place you come to enjoy the food and atmosphere — but not for those long catchups that you sometimes need with your best friends.

Hardly a secret but Argo are good, Forget the weekends, too busy! Healthy, fresh and varied.

Wow, just wow! I bet all of the other café’s and restaurants are looking at this place green with envy! Argo is pumping. Every time I walk past this café it is full of customers. And for good reason to, they have their customer service down and offer some really beautiful menu items, juices, smoothies, tea and coffees. Actually they pretty much have everything.
When we arrived we were greeted by the waiter. He was very polite and chirpy. He asked if we had dined in the café before, which we had not. He then proceeded to guide us through the menu and informed us that they were happy to adjust any menu item to cater for any specific dietaries. So there is service for sure!
Argo’s menu is really large! Almost a little too large, but that is not always a bad thing. I was just spoilt for choice. Almost everything on that menu appealed to me. I had to get my partner to choose for me. I could not decide between four meals. That does not happen to me often.
So I got a burger and some sweet potato wedges with tzatziki. We soon found out that the order probably could have fed two of me. Very generous servings that were great value for money.
The quality of the meal was great, and especially in consideration of how busy they were. We ordered and we received our meals within around 7 mins. Super fast service! Great if you are in a rush. I think that may have had to do with how many staff were working. This really impacts on the quality of service and customer satisfaction. Not a lot of venues think this way. But look at the result, super busy restaurant full of happy repetitive clientele! And I can see this from all the other Unilocal reviews.
Very impressed, definitely a place to take all your girlfriends for a catch up!

ARGO feed yourself (with apologies to Ben Affleck).
On a trip back to the CBD from the hinterlands of outer Magill, my wife Susie used Unilocal to search out a brekkie stop. «Whoa, Chloe & Karen & everybody else on Unilocal like this place-let’s go there.» And so began my journey to Argo.
We found on-​street parking close by, but not in front. All those spots were taken and at 7:45 in the morning, that says something. We went inside and found a table for two-​fine for coffee, but a little small for brekkie. But we quickly moved to a right-​sized four seater as someone left.
There was lots of room, but lots of solo diners taking four-​seaters, leaving couples to struggle over the two seater table scraps. Not Argo’s fault, as it’s free seating, but off-​putting manners by early am Adelaide chow hounds.
But then the joy began. What a great menu! Interesting, creative choices and lots of them! Aside from being an attractive venue, it is clear that they really want you to have a great meal here.
As we were struggling with what to order, it dawned on us that we were huddled up like two polar bear cubs in a blizzard. Seems that Argo opens the wide front door/​glass façade to the great outdoors. So the cold of an extremely chilly Adelaide winter morning was having it’s effect.
We decided to give up our hard-​won four seater table, order takeaway and eat in in the (warm) car.
I went up to order and BAM, someone said, «Be right with you,» and then BAM, they were there to take my order. I was starting to like this.
Placed my order, paid and and was given a beeper for my food and told that my name would be called when the coffee was ready.
Great, I thought I have time for a quick visit to the toilet. Got back in a couple of minutes and the person who took my order saw me and said, «Hey, your coffee’s ready.»
I am beginning to think I’m somewhere besides Adelaide. BAM, these folks are FAST.
Took the coffees out to the car, came back and BAM, the beeper went off-food’s ready.
So back to the car with the food.
I noticed that the lattees were clearly marked on the lids, so we knew who got what (see photo). Same with the food too. No ripping bags open and swapping food. Fast and organised and customer focused.
And then we tucked in. Oh My! We had the Jack and Jill brekkie sandwiches, one with no bacon. They were luscious.
I often end up ordering my brekkie sandwiches cold because I am tired of having them heated in a fifty kilo press and coming out like hot sheets of cardboard.
But at Argo, the focaccia was heated through, but still soft and flavourful. The rest of the brekkie sandwich was moist and juicy, but not so sloppy that it squirted out in odd directions. Simply the best brekkie sandwich-​ever.
Our lattes were prepared as ordered and met our often demanding coffee requirements.
So it’s five stars for us. We’re definitely going back on a warmer morning and diving into some of those scrumptious looking dishes we saw going out to other diners.
Argo is everything I want, need and expect in a brekkie café. Besides great food, they really understand service. And that’s just not common enough in Adelaide. It makes Argo stand out.