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18/09/2026

✨ WEEKLY SPECIALS AT SAM I AM CAFE ✨

Our ​Chefs have gone all out this week, bringing bold flavors, cozy stacks, and a bittersweet farewell to a fan favorite. Here is what’s hitting the pass:

​Salsa & Goat's Cheese Omelette

Fluffy Goat’s cheese omelette folded with fresh parsley, chives, and house-made salsa. Topped with lime sour cream, creamy house made guacamole, crunchy fried tortilla fingers for that extra crunch and great for dipping in the spicy drizzle of chipotle/sriracha sauce, and a delicate dusting of sumac.

​The Ultimate Fritter Stack.

Crispy bacon, zucchini, and corn fritters stacked high, piled with juicy pulled pork, and topped with two perfectly poached eggs. Finished with fresh bean tendrils, a rich apple red wine jus, and a touch of sweet apple sauce.

​LAST CHANCE: Brekky Gnocchi.

This is the final week for our beloved Brekky Gnocchi!
Serves are strictly limited each day, so get in early before it’s gone for now.

​ Pair your special with a fresh and local brew made with and . We are all about supporting other local South Australian businesses.

Tables fill up quickly, and we want to make sure your visit to Sam I Am is unforgettable for all the right reasons. To secure your spot, we recommend booking ahead via Google.

​Sam I Am Cafe, 114 Main Rd, McLaren Vale.

Available this week only (until sold out)

Tag someone who owes you a brekky date, brunch date, coffee and cake date or a first date.

Whether you're a local or just passing through, drop in and say hi to Dave and Shell! We're always ready with maps and personalized insider tips to help you explore the heart of McLaren Vale and it's amazing local wineries. Feel free to ask for our recommendations.

11/09/2026

Your ultimate weekend feast has arrived at Sam I Am Cafe!

We’ve dialed the flavor up to eleven with four incredible specials guaranteed to make your mouth water.

Nduja & Prawn Fettuccine.

Hand-crafted fettuccine tossed with succulent prawns and spicy, melt-in-your-mouth Nduja. Brightened with charred lemon, crisp fried capers, and a subtle kick of delicately sliced red chilies. Paired with warm, garlic-infused focaccia to soak up every drop of flavor.

Crispy Pork Belly & Potato Rosti.

Juicy pork belly with crisp, crackling skin resting on a golden potato rosti. Accompanied by a refreshing apple and fennel salad, with a side of rich apple cider pan-juice reduction, and finished with caramelised walnuts, sweet orange, zest, fennel leaves, and sumac.

Brekky Gnocchi
Pillowy soft gnocchi flambéed in white wine with our special dry-cured bacon. Served with golden toasted focaccia, a perfectly poached egg, and a light sprinkling of parmesan to complete these rich, hearty morning flavors.

Zucchini & Corn Fritters (Strictly Limited Serves!)
Packed with fresh flavor and fried to golden perfection. Topped with a silky poached egg, our rich house-made hollandaise, and delicate, crunchy parmesan crisps.

Sam I Am Cafe. 114 Main Rd, McLaren Vale.

Available this Saturday & Sunday from 8am - 2pm until sold out!

Tag your brunch crew in the comments! Who's joining you this weekend?

07/09/2026

What a weekend!

This Father's Day, your incredible support meant the world to us. Whether you stopped by to celebrate, shared a kind word, or helped make the day extra special for all the amazing father figures in our community, thank you for being such an integral part of what we do. ❤️

​We also want to give a massive shoutout to our incredible team:
​Our Front of House Crew and Barista:
They did an unbelievable job constantly rearranging tables, accommodating every request, and keeping the good vibes and coffee flowing with warm smiles.

​Our Kitchen Superstars: Working out of a small kitchen, our chefs were pushed to their absolute maximums to get every meal out as fast as possible. With some big tables and lots of meals, they worked their magic.

​To our amazing guests, thank you so much for your patience, grace, and understanding on such an intense, busy day. We couldn't do this without you, and we’re so grateful to celebrate these big moments together.
​Here’s to great food, great memories, and an unforgettable Father's Day!

05/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads and father figures out there!
​Hoping everyone has a great day celebrating and catching up with family today.
​Just letting you all know we are fully booked between 9:00am and 11:00am and would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding today as we do our very best to make your Father’s Day celebrations as amazing as you all are.
​We look forward to hosting you! ☕✨

04/09/2026

Treat Dad to a feast he won't forget this Father’s Day!

​We’ve listened to all your feedback, and we've got your top four favorite specials available for this weekend:

​Chicken and Waffles: Crispy, golden Belgian waffles, layered with crispy fried chicken, hot honey, prosciutto crisps and served with that perfect sweet-meets-savory kick of a poached egg and house made hollandaise.

​Zucchini and Corn Fritters: Packed with fresh flavor, cooked to perfection, and served with a poached egg, house made hollandaise and delicate parmesan crisps.

​Brekky Gnocchi: Pillowy soft gnocchi flambéed in white wine, our special dry cured bacon, a piece of golden toasted foccacia, a poached egg and light sprinkling of parmesan to complete the rich, hearty morning flavors.

​Lamb Shank: Slow-cooked, fall-off-the-bone tenderness to satisfy serious appetites with a red wine jus, Daves specially made potato bake, steamed broccolini and carrots and a beautiful sprig of parsley.

​While our morning tables are completely full until 11 AM, we would love to share lunch with you all after 11 AM!

Tables are filling fast—book your spot now through the link in our Google seaech or drop us a message through our socials to secure your table.
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01/09/2026

Sun-hat Dads, fun-hat Dads.
Always wearing so many hats Dads!

The fix-it-up Dads and the taxi-cab Dads.

The chef Dads, the Coach Dads, the Super-cool Dads!

Step-dads, Granddads, Bonus Dads too.

This special weekend is all about YOU!

​Whether you like your eggs green with some ham, Or prefer a big breakfast right here at Sam I Am.

We’re flipping the bacon and pouring the brew.

To celebrate every fantastic Dad—yes, that's YOU!

31/08/2026

If you've been here before, you know what we are about and think you'd fit in well. Drop in with your resume or email us on [email protected]

.Full-Time Barista / Front of House (38 hrs/week)
We are looking for an experienced, up-and-about Barista/FOH team member to join our reliable, friendly, and structured cafe team.

What We’re Looking For:
* Experience: Previous experience in a high-volume, busy cafe environment is required.
* Personality: An up-and-about, vibrant personality with excellent people skills and a positive vibe.
* Composure: Proven ability to thrive and stay sharp under pressure during high-volume coffee rushes.
* Availability: Full-time (38 hours/week), including weekend availability (no nights!).
* Skills: Strong multitasking ability and great attention to detail.
* Customer Focus: A passion for creating warm, memorable experiences for our regular customers.

Why Join Us?
If you want regular hours in a small family owned and run high vibe workplace where you can bring your energy and expertise, connect with our great regulars, and enjoy awesome coffee, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply: Drop off your resume in person or email to [email protected]
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31/08/2026

.Full-Time Barista / Front of House (38 hrs/week)
We are looking for an experienced, up-and-about Barista/FOH team member to join our reliable, friendly, and structured cafe team.

What We’re Looking For:
* Experience: Previous experience in a high-volume, busy cafe environment is required.
* Personality: An up-and-about, vibrant personality with excellent people skills and a positive vibe.
* Composure: Proven ability to thrive and stay sharp under pressure during high-volume coffee rushes.
* Availability: Full-time (38 hours/week), including weekend availability (no nights!).
* Skills: Strong multitasking ability and great attention to detail.
* Customer Focus: A passion for creating warm, memorable experiences for our regular customers.

Why Join Us?
If you want regular hours in a small family owned and run high vibe workplace where you can bring your energy and expertise, connect with our great regulars, and enjoy awesome coffee, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply: Drop off your resume in person or email to [email protected]
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28/08/2026

One egg, poached runny! Soft gnocchi so light!
A savory breakfast to start your day right!
​Our Breakfast Gnocchi brings pure topsy-turvy magic to the morning:
​Pillowy soft gnocchi tossed with rich, dry-cured bacon.
​Flambéed in crisp white wine & swirled in a silky cream sauce.
​Finished with fresh garden thyme and a golden, runny poached egg.
​Would you eat it with a spoon? Would you eat it every noon?
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Crispy, golden Chicken Karaage burger stacked with melted cheese, vibrant red & white cabbage coleslaw, sweet shredded carrot, fresh tomato, mesclun lettuce, and crowned with a tangy cornichon.
​Drizzled in our signature smoky-spicy Chipotle & Sriracha combo sauce.
​A side of golden, crunchy chips and juicy, seasoned corn ribs!
​Bold spice, legendary crunch, and all the sides you could ask for.Up on the ceiling! Down on the floor.
A burger flipped topsy and turning for more!
With Chicken Karaage, all golden and bright,
Crisped to perfection and fried just right!
​Stacked on its head with a cheese-melted crown,
Red and white cabbage all turned upside down!
Sweet shredded carrots and tomatoes so red,
Fresh mesclun greens where the cornichon treads!
​Drizzled and zapped with a smoky-spicy splash—
Chipotle and Sriracha in a wild saucy dash!
Served on the roof, or served on a chair,
With crunch-crunchy chips floating up in the air!
And juicy corn ribs, so seasoned and sweet,
A Sam-I-Am upside-down legendary treat!
​Would you eat it in the sky?
Would you eat it flying by?
Bold spice, big crunch, and a topsy-turvy bite.

21/08/2026

Comfort food dreams do come true at Sam I Am Cafe.
​We’ve refreshed our specials menu with three showstopping dishes you need to try:
Breakfast Gnocchi:
Pillowy soft gnocchi tossed with rich 6-week dry-cured bacon, flambéed in crisp white wine, and swirled in a silky cream sauce. Finished with fresh thyme and a perfectly runny poached egg.

​The Ultimate Pancake Stack:
Golden buttermilk pancakes layered with maple syrup between every single stack, set over a hint of brandy cream, and topped with velvety ice cream, housemade mixed berry compote, spiced ginger snaps, chocolate shards, and a fresh fanned strawberry.

​Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks:
Tender, fall-off-the-bone lamb simmered in a rich red wine jus, served over a vibrant beetroot-cauliflower mash with steamed carrots, broccolini, and fresh rosemary.

​From savory morning starts to sweet indulgences and deeply rich hearty meals, your next favorite plate is waiting.

​Sam I Am Cafe | 114 Main Rd, McLaren Vale

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