The Gator Club

33 Payneham Rd, College Park SA 5069, Australia
$$$ cafe
(125 Reviews)
Price Range $20–40

Welcome to The Gator Club, a charming vegan café nestled in the heart of College Park, South Australia. This delightful spot, located at 33 Payneham Rd, offers a unique and flavorful dining experience that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. As a fully plant-based café, The Gator Club caters not only to vegans but also to anyone seeking delicious, wholesome meals that leave you feeling good inside and out.

Step inside, and you'll find yourself enveloped in a warm, inviting atmosphere, complete with friendly staff that genuinely care about your experience. Many diners, like Andrew Boland, rave about the café’s lovely ambiance, particularly enjoying the outdoor seating under the shade. The environment is perfect for a leisurely brunch or a quick coffee break. And if you’re someone who enjoys the little delights in life, you're in for a treat.

When it comes to the menu, The Gator Club shines with a selection that ranges from refreshing cold drinks, like their Kombucha and Nitro Brew, to mouthwatering smoothies like Swamp Water and Gator Belly. Coffee lovers will rejoice at the array of caffeine options, with lattes, long blacks, and the special Gator Blend all crafted to perfection. You’ll find flavors that dance on your palate, particularly the anecdotes shared by guests like Marco Santos, who savored the tofu scramble and the big breakfast – dishes that are as hearty as they are satisfying.

For those with a penchant for sweet treats, the café’s pastries do not disappoint. Satisfy your cravings with a Croissant or the decadent Custard Danish, and for a real indulgence, don’t miss out on the peanut butter brookie that B P raves about. With so much to choose from, it’s no wonder patrons find themselves coming back for more, unanimous in their praise for The Gator Club’s culinary delights.

However, keep in mind, if you visit on a weekend, be prepared for a bustling environment as the café tends to attract a crowd. As Janine Barthel highlights, items often sell out quickly, thanks to the popularity of their toasties and soup paired with cheesy garlic bread. This high demand underscores the quality that The Gator Club maintains – a testament to their commitment to excellence in every dish served.

Whether you are on a vegan diet or simply in search of a new favorite spot, The Gator Club is a sanctuary for wholesome, vibrant food with a friendly touch. Treat yourself to an experience where each meal is not just food but a celebration of flavor and compassion. Visit The Gator Club today and discover why it’s one of the must-visit gems in Adelaide!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday

7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday

7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday

7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday

7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Sunday

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

125 Reviews
Andrew Boland

04 Oct 2025

Loved it, great brunch, coffee and cake. Lovely staff, nice atmosphere inside, sat outside in the shade and really enjoyed my visit. Fully vegan, lots of options, would highly recommend. Had the iced mocha with extra ice cream, peanut butter brookie which I can't add pictures of for some reason, and the big lot which is pictured. Great flavours and textures, some of the best bread I've had in Australia.

B P

04 Oct 2025

I had later Gator / chlo's vegan club do the catering for my wedding a few months ago. The organization process was super easy and on the day. They did an AMAZING job we got so many compliments on the food and almost none of our guests were vegan. The cake was absolutely stunning too! We've also been to the cafe several times and it has a lovely atmosphere! If your passing buy and want a snack for the day or need a caterer I can't recommend them enough. A million thank you's to chlo and your team ( Photos by Simon Bills)

Janine Barthel

01 Oct 2025

One of the few remaining excellent vegan spots in Adelaide. Their toasties are amazing. Also loved the soup with cheesy garlic bread on the side. It gets very busy on weekends so things tend to sell out quickly. They also have delicious cookies and other baked goods. The atmosphere in the cafe is lovely and the staff is friendly! We'll definitely visit again!

Marco Santos

30 Sep 2025

I recently visited The Gator Club and had an incredible experience. The cafe is 100% plant-based and offers a wide range of delicious options. I tried the tofu scramble and the big breakfast (the lot), both of which were fantastic. The side of gluten-free banana bread was also amazing, loaded with all sorts of goodies. To top it off, I had a latte made with the cafe's special Gator milk blend (soy, almond and oat milk, I do believe), which was rich and delicious. One of the great things about The Gator Club is that most of the items on the menu can be made gluten-free or are already gluten-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. The service was outstanding. The staff was all smiles and had lovely manners, making the dining experience cozy and enjoyable. The decor of the cafe was adorable, and there were even cute goods for sale. The owner and staff went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. The cafe was also busy and had a great energy to it. All in all, I would highly recommend The Gator Club to anyone looking for a delicious plant-based meal in a warm and welcoming environment, especially those with gluten-free dietary needs.

Pat Chung

27 Sep 2025

I am not a vegetarian, I never purposely tried to find a vegan or plant based cafe. I visited the Gator Club today and found they are a vegan cafe. I just came here for a coffee, so a vegan cafe is perfectly alright. The lovely staff told me that they used alternative milk and asked me if I was ok. I have no allergy on any food, so I replied no problem even I didn't know what kind of milk will be put into my coffee. I ordered a latte, and the taste was good. The foam was less creamy, and the milk tasted like soy milk, but it's not as strong as the soy taste like soy milk. It's not a usual coffee that I usually have, but it's quite a good surprise to have enjoyed this coffee today. There was another surprise as the menu said no surcharge for alternative milk. Perhaps this was my first time not being charged for extra for ordering alternative milk in Australia after living here for over 3 years..

Joy Kim

27 Aug 2025

Lovely staff and lovely little place. I loved checking out the small business products and some books. I tried their iced matcha with gator milk (which I think was their almond + macadamia milk) and me and my bf really enjoyed the matcha compared to other prices. Drink prices were reasonable, although a little small in size. I wish it was bigger as iced drinks were more expensive Haven’t tried any food here but staff was lovely and also recommend things while I was struggling to choose. Would definitely recommend checking out their ice matcha which I think was a really unique flavour!

Rebecca Harraghy

18 Aug 2025

Loved this place! We visited from Melbourne recently and absolutely loved their coffee, gluten free brownies, Danish, toasties and the mushroom dish. So tasty! The brownies were to die for and the toastie had the best vegan 'cheese' I've tried. So many gluten free options both on the dine in menu and in the sweets cabinet. Yum! Great service and lovely clean cafe. Highly recommend.

Davide Avachat

18 Aug 2025

This truly is a diamond in the rough. A friend and I stumbled across this little gem to find it is a vegan/vegetarian cafe. Besides the happy and very friendly staff, they have everything you would expect of a cafe. They have a full selection of beautiful cakes and pastries plus full takeaway cakes one would take to a birthday or another special occasion. Naturally, they have a good selection of teas and espresso coffee with milk alternatives like soy, almond, oat etc plus a special milk blend for those wanting cows milk. A lovely touch is they have four different types of Kombucha plus a strong cold brewed coffee, all on tap. I can vouch for the strong brewed coffee, it's delicious! It's a really quirky little place with books, jewelry and other fabulous little knick knacks for sale. As it's name sake, if you look hard you will find the shop has lots of little Gator's hidden and in plain sight. Have fun...

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