The Flying Fig Deli

Visited this quaint little breakfast/brunch restaurant today in North Adelaide. I was very impressed with the quality of the food. It was also a bit busy on my arrival but the service was really good despite this. 5 stars for the food taste and quality and the service. 4.5 stars for not bringing out our food together. The coffee took a bit longer than normal. But Simple fix.

Massaged on FB to order Lamb Reuben + fried eggplant and went there to pick them up. The response was very quick and the food was ready to go when I got there : I just LOVE their lamb reuben so much! It's not too expensive if you consider the portion and the taste Food: 5/5

Lovely spot in North Adelaide with some unique items. Good pastrami sandwich and nice choices for breakfast. The staff are very friendly and professional and you have the option to buy deli items from the shop. Coffee is ready good. One tiny criticism that in some dishes like the bagel breakfast a touch too much if spice and herbs were used which some people might love it.

Yet another recommendation by my friend as a brunch place so I came and try it out on a Monday morning. I had already had coffee elsewhere so I didn't order any. Instead I ordered the banoffee French toast as I was craving something sweet as a late breakfast even though my friend strongly recommended the lamb Reuben sandwich. The staff who greeted me wasn't friendliest but that's fine. The second staff who took my order was a lot more approachable. The food came pretty quickly which was good as I was pretty hungry by then. The challah was soft and fluffy, soaking in the toffee sauce nicely. The caramelised bananas were for some reason lukewarm which was odd for me as I had expected them to be hot and freshly cooked straight from a saucepan. I liked the additional crunchy biscuit crumbles around the side of the plate which added nicely to the overall texture of the French toast. But for my personal preference, the cream did get slightly too much halfway through so I couldn't finish it. Overall, it was a nice experience having brunch here but wasn't one that particularly stood out for me. Though I will still recommend people coming and trying this place out.

Nice and cozy place for breakfast. Staffs were friendly and accommodating. Kids friendly with drawing materials provided. Food was tasty and coffee was great. Recommended!Recommended dishesThe Reuben

Covid times: only doing outdoor dining and takeaway food - we can still eat out safely . Outdoor brunch at @theflyingfigdelica! Always reliable for a good feed. Delicious food . . Pastrami on Rye: House smoked pastrami with mustard on dark rye. This totally reminds me of the smoked meat sandwiches back in Montreal. Love the pastrami! Tender and full of flavour. So good . . Brisket Cheese Burger: grilled 200 gram aged brisket patty, Monterey Jack cheese, house bread and butter pickles with schug mayonnaise on a brioche bun. If you like a good burger, this definitely hits the spot! Nice tasting patty. Nice fries. . Special of the day - Pastrami Tzimmes with sweet potato, heirloom carrots, asparagus, spiced beetroot, crispy garlic, chilli sauce + dukkah. This was a really delicious dish! The pastrami was amazing as always, and very tasty inside the crepe. . Watermelon, mint, lemon juice with crushed ice: I love anything with watermelon, so this was perfect! Especially on a hot and sunny day .

This unassuming small corner cafe is a lovely surprise ! When it’s cold and it rains , your thoughts turn to food . It was by chance that my friend and I found this place and went in to try . It was only after we parked nearby that he remembered he’d been here before and had had a lovely experience . The Flying Fig is apparently modeled after a NY Jewish Deli not that I’ve ever been to NY . When we entered , it was warm and cozy , with a lovely aroma of coffee mixing with spices . The server was prompt and all smiles , told us to choose seating and followed us with menus to a small wooden window seat . My friend had already eaten , but ordered a small banana cake , with a side pitcher of cream , just right for a wet Winters afternoon. I ordered an iced almond latte - the coffee was a dark roast with a slight fruity aftertaste. I forgot to ask which blend they used , but it was pleasant. The menu was a little different to ordinary cafe fare , and had lots of dietary options. I ordered the smashed avo with poached eggs, but the difference being that instead of the ordinary toast, it was stacked on a sweet potato latke , which was so warm and crispy on the outside , and soft and sweet inside . The eggs were perfectly cooked , with runny yolks , and the smashed avocado and hazelnut dukkah helped round out the dish . The surprise element was the Manischewitz wine reduction which apparently is a non alcoholic Jewish wine , which tastes like a cross between maple syrup and honey , and complimented the hazelnutsIn addition, it was plated beautifully. I really loved this dish . The owner was so happy and friendly; he came to the table and ready to explain any questions that you had about the menu . Definitely need to come back and try the French Toast - which has a gluten free option . I saw it at someone’s table and it looked amazing. If you are getting a little tired of normal cafe fare, give this place a try .

Best little Cafe in Nth Adelaide. 50m from our accommodation. Scrumptious food and best services. If in the area drop in and have a cuppa or a bite to eat.. Thankyou team for a wonderful experience. Merry Christmas from Nth qld travellers.. 2022 December

Absolutely Love the lamb. Love this place!!! I have recommended the lamb to my colleagues, and hopefully she will have her visit to this place soon. Nothing better than having a warm lamb sandwich in the morning to enlighten a day!!! Will come back if I have chance.Recommended dishesReuben Sandwich, The Reuben

Great menu, great service and friendly staff. It’s always busy so best to make a reservation, weekend street parking can be challenging but well worth it.