My Grandma Ben

My Grandma Ben My Grandma Ben is a sustainably focused café, bar and workshop space. Our aim is to nourish communi

This one’s for everyone who wasn’t here at 4:30am eating brekkie rolls and toasties with us this morning (what a turn ou...
19/06/2026

This one’s for everyone who wasn’t here at 4:30am eating brekkie rolls and toasties with us this morning (what a turn out - thanks everyone!!)

CHILAQUILES VERDES WAFFLES // Cheddar waffles topped with pickled pineapple + jalapeño salsa, Fleurieu sour cream, avocado, pickled red onion, a fried egg + fresh coriander 🍳

On the specials board all weekend until sold out, kitchen til 2pm Plant 4 Bowden

Apparently you all really love the soccer and you’ve nearly booked out the building, so we’re going to open at 4am tomor...
19/06/2026

Apparently you all really love the soccer and you’ve nearly booked out the building, so we’re going to open at 4am tomorrow to make sure you are sufficiently fed and caffeinated for this very important match!

THIS SATURDAY 20 JUNE
Australia vs. USA

⏰ 4am open
⚽️ 4:30am kick-off
📺 2 huge screens Plant 4 Bowden (bookings via Plant 4 website)

BACON & EGG ROLLS
TOASTIES
COFFEE + DRINKS

We’ll probably close the door when the match finishes for a small nap, then re-open as normal at 8:30am for our usual Saturday morning antics.

We might be expecting 25mm of rain today but we have warm bowls of brekkie dahl on the specials and that’s quite a lovel...
12/06/2026

We might be expecting 25mm of rain today but we have warm bowls of brekkie dahl on the specials and that’s quite a lovely way to warm up on a Saturday morning.

Kabuli chickpea and red lentil dahl with roasted cauliflower, pickled red onion, mint yoghurt and crispy chilli oil served with sourdough toast on the side. Add a couple of poached eggs if you wish!

Kitchen til 2pm all weekend Plant 4 Bowden

They said it couldn’t be done, but somehow we’ve made something that’s even better than our hash browns. Potato + carawa...
05/06/2026

They said it couldn’t be done, but somehow we’ve made something that’s even better than our hash browns.

Potato + caraway kraut rosti topped with two fried eggs, Fleurieu sour cream, chives and crispy fried onions. On the specials all weekend until sold out

Sat & Sun 8:30am-2:30pm, closed Monday!

P.S. Don’t rate our chives

Right on your doorstep. My Grandma Ben has been a pillar of the Bowden community from the start a place where great food...
29/05/2026

Right on your doorstep. My Grandma Ben has been a pillar of the Bowden community from the start a place where great food meets genuine hospitality, just steps from The Gasworks.

Their focus is simple: honest cooking, warm service, and the kind of atmosphere where people want to linger. The sort of spot that turns a precinct into a neighbourhood.

📍 5 Third St, Bowden

Snippets of our new menu and lovely things we enjoyed during Autumn at the café 🍂1. Spicy stracciatella eggs2. Crispy fr...
27/05/2026

Snippets of our new menu and lovely things we enjoyed during Autumn at the café 🍂

1. Spicy stracciatella eggs
2. Crispy fried shallots + curry leaves for chilli crisp
3. Maple + fennel seed roasted pears
4. Rocky the cat catching some rays
5. Pickled grapes from a workshop
6. Crispy sage
7. New kraut with turmeric, cumin + black pepper
8. Our pickles on .hands.adl focaccia
9. Coorong mullet, brown butter, fennel, lemon + capers
10. Home grown yuzus from Andrea
11. Yuzu + lemon curd we made for Mother’s Day
12. We really love fennel
13. Jerusalem artichoke tarts
14. Cinnamon roasted quinces

Winter workshop dates have landed! 🙌🏼We told you that our Chilli Preserving Workshop in April would be the only one for ...
30/04/2026

Winter workshop dates have landed! 🙌🏼

We told you that our Chilli Preserving Workshop in April would be the only one for the year, but so many of you asked for another date that we’re going to sneak another one in at the end of May! Plus all of your favourites of course - pickling, fermenting and kimchi. Come to one, come to all!

Our workshops are suitable for beginner picklers & fermenters, as well as those who want to build on prior knowledge. Book with a group of friends or come along solo - our workshops are informative, fully hands-on and lots of fun. 

Book through the link in our bio.

You might not see her straight away, but you’ll find Rhia tucked away in the kitchen at MGB, prepping your favourite con...
29/04/2026

You might not see her straight away, but you’ll find Rhia tucked away in the kitchen at MGB, prepping your favourite condiments, baking your favourite cakes, cooking your favourite breakfasts and keeping everything running oh so smoothly.

She’s one of the masterminds behind our weekend specials (you all keep asking us to bring back Spanakopita eggs… should we do it?? 👀), and her genuine love for food and cooking shines through in everything she does.

Rhia has been part of our team for 5 years now, and in that time she’s become such a HUGE part of what makes MGB what it is! If you’ve ever enjoyed a meal with us, Rhia had a hand in making it special. We’re so grateful for everything she brings to the team each and every day.

Thank you for 5 years Rhia 💛🥹

Yes we are open today! And we have a banging special. Roasted Jerusalem artichoke + caramelised onion tarts with béchame...
24/04/2026

Yes we are open today!

And we have a banging special. Roasted Jerusalem artichoke + caramelised onion tarts with béchamel on . Topped with a poached egg, crispy sage and an apple, endive + hazelnut salad.

Until sold out today and Sunday! Kitchen until 2pm

We’re on the hunt for a Barista/FOH to join our team! We’re looking for someone who is excited to be part of our core te...
24/04/2026

We’re on the hunt for a Barista/FOH to join our team! We’re looking for someone who is excited to be part of our core team and build great relationships with our local customers and Bowden community.

About the role:

☕️ Barista experience is essential
🥑 Experience in a fast paced café preferred
⏳ Approx 20 hours available over 4 days (this can be flexible depending on the applicant)
📆 Weekend availability essential
💛 We are looking to fill this position straight away

Get in touch! Please get in touch with Taylor via email at [email protected] and include your resume, a bit about yourself and your full availability.

Address

5 Third Street
Bowden, SA
5007

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 2:30pm
Thursday 8am - 2:30pm
Friday 8am - 2:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 2:30pm

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