The Pickle Pot Strathalbyn — Restaurant in Strathalbyn

This was my first visit to this lovely cafe/shop. All the produce is locally made - either by the owner Carolyn or others in and around Strathalbyn. I had the sausage roll ($6.50), which is served with home-made green tomato pickles - a tasty combination. The sausage roll was just the right size and dressed in a thin flaky pastry.

Even though there is no indoor seating, apart from a bench, this does not deter locals and visitors alike to hang around for a chat. Strangers immediately feel welcome and before long a chorus of cheerful chatter fills the premises. There is limited seating outside but people can take their food to enjoy across the road in one of the most beautiful parks on the Fleurieu...

This place is a little gem. Owner operated, the person behind the counter is the cook, baker, sales rep and chief bottle washer. She knows everything about the ingredients and processes of her own products and other local products she sells. The sausage rolls with chutney were delicious hot or cold as was the home made chicken pate and the portugese custard tart I tried. Unfortunately, she was closed my last day in town or I would have been back to try more. Highly...

The Pickle Pot is our favourite café to visit whenever we are visiting Strathalbyn from Melbourne. Carolyn is so welcoming, makes the best coffee in Strath and produces and stocks incredible, fresh, local goods with quality ingredients: from mushroom and spinach quiche and baked cheescake, to Portuguese custard tarts and renowned honey ice-cream. Kid-friendly and dog-friendly, very...