Pizza, manicures, hair, cakes: These north and northeastern business are ready to boom
With an exciting new year ahead, these 25 businesses are jumping at the chance to make a name for themselves in various industries across the north and northeast.
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Starting a new year can spur people out of their comfort zone or encourage them to try something new.
Whether that’s heading along to a new cafe, getting a new hairstyle, trying that pizza place everybody has been talking about, or something else – 2023 can be that year for you.
The north and northeastern suburbs are booming with a glut of new and exciting business just waiting to explode onto the scene this year.
Suburbs within these regions are some of the fastest growing in the state, and many are thriving off the development of new restaurants, cafes, hairdressers and shops to attract residents.
And since the world was changed due to Covid, seeing people more comfortable working from home, some businesses have tried to capitalise on hyper local clientele – focusing their attention on bringing in customers from around the corner and across the street.
Here are 25 new businesses set to soar in the new year.
Deluxe Cheesecake
3a/45 John St, Salisbury.
Opening in mid last year, Deluxe Cheesecake quickly earnt a name for itself for making delicious cakes and delivering them with exceptional service.
Situated on the growing and bustling John St, the shop is likely to feature as a key part of the Salisbury Council’s plans to expand the town centre.
Family-owned, headed by patriarch Mohammad Haidari, Deluxe Cheesecake already has a host of loyal customers.
Fellow family member Khudadad Haidari said the community had immediately welcomed them to the area.
“Everyone that comes in once, then they can’t stop coming back,” Mr Haidari said.
“We’ve been getting a lot of positive feedback from the community and some of our customers travel 100 to 200 km just to get a cake from us.”
The Nourished Acre
Houghton, and throughout Adelaide and the northern suburbs.
Nikki and Danny Bryan always loved food, but their decision to start The Nourished Acre was a giant step into the food industry.
“We decided on a life change and Danny left his job working with children to pursue it,” Ms Bryan said.
“We have a young family with two kids, and our goal was to have more solid family time as we are both working from home.”
The results have been hardly anything less than superb, with the mum/dad duo using their acreage at Houghton to produce organic produce they then include in ready made – and very healthy – meals.
They then deliver those meals across Adelaide.
Their meals are gluten free, all their produce is organic and there are vegan, vego and paleo options.
There’s also a new menu every Monday, so you never get bored of their meals which Ms Bryan says akin to “coming over to our house for dinner”.
Tamarind Modern Indian
6/121-131 Mawson Lakes Blvd, Mawson Lakes.
Jwala Pratap Singh took over the previous restaurant – Mint – in the same spot, renamed it Tamarind Modern Indian, and has not looked back since.
Doors officially opened in October, and rave reviews were not far away.
“Beautiful set-up, excellent people and authentic Indian food,” one reviewer wrote.
It might not yet have the longevity and esteem of Adelaide’s best Indian restaurant Jasmin Indian, but give it 42 years – like the iconic Hindmarsh Square eatery- and perhaps it will.
Saski Hair Artistry
2/1303 North East Rd, Tea Tree Gully.
Aged 27, Nikeshia Heading’s decision to open the Saski Hair Artistry studio is a bold one.
Like a wave of hairdressers, Ms Heading is taking it back to the ‘burbs, and curating a refined styling experience to go with it.
After months of extensive renovations, the salon is ready to explode heading into the new year, but Ms Heading already has clients champing at the bit to get in after operating an at home studio and cutting hair for six years in total.
“I have always wanted the best for my clients and I want them to have a nice comfortable experience, which I why I offer 1:1 appointments to suit any needs of clients,” she said.
“I use a bespoke approach, meaning every individual person’s service is tailored to suit.”
Joanna Poulson Artist
Prospect.
A longtime resident of the inner-north, Joanna Poulson decided to make her home her workplace.
The artist/project manager first took up art as a hobby, but soon found a niche in visual art.
Her serene studio is the perfect backdrop for her equally gorgeous art, which translates onto greeting cards and silk/cotton sarongs and scarfs.
While painting has been her passion for years, transposing that work onto something has seen Ms Poulson split her time between being an artist and running a project management business.
The Mani Stylist
Modbury.
After a workplace hiatus from 2018 after the birth of her third child, Jessica Kidner has jumped back to professional life more recently.
Ms Kidner previously owned a successful beauty salon at Hazelwood Park, and instead of getting into the nitty gritty of the hands on work, her renewed focus is mentoring others to provide quality services.
Another with a home studio constructed in the aftermath of Covid, Ms Kidner uses her Modbury base to mentor classes and clients about what’s what in the beauty salon industry.
“I have been surprised with the interest straight away from local people looking for a different option to busy shopping centre salons,” she said,
“With the mentoring business owners, the influx of self employed people looking to build their own income for many reasons is exciting and my true passion.”
OVO Gelato & Dessert Bar
10/3 Jan St, Newton.
One for the sweet tooth, OVO Gelato & Dessert Bar has all the makings of a social media hit.
From sleek design to seriously Instagrammable desserts, the Newton “dessert saloon” will no doubt be a hit as its name spreads.
Having been open since the end of September, owners John Milky and Gaby Saleh have already made a splash.
Desserts are allergy-friendly and cater for gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan and keto diets.
Angle Vale Cafe
Angle Vale Shopping Centre, Angle Vale.
Your classic local eatery, the Angle Vale Cafe opened late last year and immediately saw a groundswell of regular customers flock in.
After a huge fit-out the writing was on the wall for the cafe and by the end of the year it had already become one of the most popular spots in the area.
Like the Angle Vale Tavern, it’s operated by the Playford Patriots Soccer Club, which uses the business to then sponsor other grassroots sporting organisations in the area.
So when you’re sipping down a fresh juice, slurping a delicious coffee or biting into anything from the delicious menu, you’re also supporting the community.
The Hidden Pig
Shop 1/104 Elizabeth St, Banksia Park.
It’s like the plot of an art house film about following your dreams and opening a restaurant.
Such is the fairytale story of The Hidden Pig, owners Scott and Ebbony are so run off their feet by its success they hardly have a moment’s time to stop and think about what they have created in such a short space of time.
Situation in a previously tiresome block of shops at Banksia Park, The Hidden Pig has played an integral part in reinvigorating the area – and inducing hordes of out-of-towners to sample the pizza on everybody’s lips.
But it could easily have never been.
The Hidden Pig was only “found” after Scott – who says he was always “obsessed with pizza” – was made redundant as a marine painter.
His obsession saw him practice and learn to perfect the perfect pie (after starting on a small Bunnings wood fired oven), and soon saw him land jobs at classic pizza shops throughout Adelaide.
Fast forward to 2023, and Scott and Ebbony are working other jobs and running The Hidden Pig as a side hustle, inspired by a love for pizza and a desire to share it with the suburb Scott grew up in.
The pizzeria is extra-exclusive, only opening a few nights a week, but it makes it all the more special.
On the menu are American style pies- think large thin New York style pizza and a thick Detroit style pan pizza.
Salt German Bakehouse
9 Gannet Ct, Thompson Beach.
Situated in what can only be described as a “micro bakery”, Salt German Bakehouse could end up being one of those places you book in a day to make sure you’ve visited.
Operating at remote Thompson Beach, the bakehouse is the answer to a family desperate for a taste of German-style pretzels, but never being sated for 16 years.
At this fledgling stage, the transportable-built bakery churns out pretzels and pretzel rolls – but they are open to specific requests for more niche German treats.
ExLover NewLover
Shop 14/320 Gorge Rd, Athelstone.
Tucked into the Athelstone Shopping Centre, ExLover NewLover has made an immediate impact in the area after officially opening in mid-December.
Unlike most clothing store, ExLover NewLover allows anybody looking to sell their items to rent-a-rack in the shop.
They then exhibit their clothes on that rack, for a fee, and pocket the earnings.
The store does the rest of the work, with a focus on sustainability and professional presentation.
118 Kovenant
1/118 Bridge Rd, Pooraka.
Pooraka’s newest Filipino fusion restaurant has quickly been given glowing reviews, attracted a loyal clientele, and set gums flapping about what it produced behind the four walls.
Run by Luz Velasquezx and her family, the eatery skilfully combines classic cafe staples like French toast, while delivering Filipino classics like silog.
In between, there are fusion dishes like pnoy eggs benny and champorado porridge – chocolate rolled oats with evaporated milk, coconut and strawberries.
The restaurant/cafe also does venue hire and catering, and has been awash with incredible feedback since opening their doors to customers last year.
Artisans of Prospect
Shop 10-13/144-150 Prospect Rd, Prospect.
After building for four months from August, Artisans of Prospect proved to be a hit at Christmas time as customers were desperate to find something different for a gift.
There hardly could have been a better place to look than the retail collective, which houses a host of different wares from various creators – 13 in total.
Selling gift and browser favourites like terrariums and plants, earrings, other jewellery, clothing, candles and other options, Artisans of Prospect will be looking to establish itself in the new year.
Fresh Pak
Angle Vale, delivering across Adelaide.
Operating out of Angle Vale but delivering to anywhere within a 50km radius, Fresh Pak is a food delivery service looking to pounce on 2023.
While food delivery services can receive mixed reviews, this northern suburbs outfit has already carved out a point of difference.
They run a campaign called “feed the people” in which a family, friend or anybody you may think needs help is nominated.
That nominee is then gifted a free box of fruit and veg, and sometimes even the beneficiary of a full shop by the Fresh Pak team.
Fresh Pak’s Erika Zanker said there were three different options for Fresh Pak deliveries, and the produce used in the boxes was picked “straight off the farm”.
Thirsty Life
865 North East Road, Modbury.
The effervescent team being Thirsty Life made the leap into business ownership late last year and have gone from strength-to-strength ever since.
Jane Brundell and Kim Dal Corobbo operate the Modbury store, which specialises in healthy, nutritional smoothies, energy teas and pre/post workout nutrition.
The duo are riding a fitness wave sweeping the northeastern suburbs and their social media presence holds them in good stead heading into 2023.
Hello Pilates
Shop 24D & Shop E/940 North East Road, Modbury.
Like Thirsty Life, Hello Pilates is in the right place at the right time.
The fact the pilates studio might be the most serene and welcoming place in Modbury has it positioned to take the area by storm.
Owners Meg and Olly Shattock only recently opened, but already have a name for themselves as they provide reformer pilates options to the northeast.
They offer once-off passes, multi-session sets and memberships to cater for varying price points.
Nessa’s Cafe
110 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells.
Situated in Two Wells, Nessa’s Cafe has more of a country feel than other places on this list.
Social media call outs and alerts to say what’s on offer (or that pizzas are coming out of the oven, steaming hot), has seen a steady clientele already become loyal.
Monthly specials, “Nessa’s Bites”, delicious pizzas and the best burgers in town, Nessa’s Cafe is set to fill a Two Wells void for some time to come.
Young and Younger Coffee Shop
337 Gorge Rd, Athelstone.
After opening their coffee shop in mid-2022, brother Will and Sam Younger have fast developed one of the most talked about cafes in the northeastern suburbs.
The cafe is a family affair, with a classic but curated menu and Vice Coffee pouring from the machine.
Ceramics – including the cafe’s now-well-known cups and saucers – can be purchased, as well as health house plants and a host of other trinkets.
My Dress Theory
732 North East Road, Holden Hill.
This dress hire shop at Holden Hill only opened recently, but a bright red neon lights, swanky marketing and a wardrobe most could only dream of has it on track to take over.
Situated at Holden Hill, its found a spot where it stands out and offers something the area doesn’t yet have.
From Kookai classics to some of the most sought after evening wear, My Dress Theory has something for any formal occasion.
Book online to check out what’s in store.
Denim Hair
4/104 Elizabeth St, Banksia Park.
Tucked alongside The Hidden Pig, Andrea Cranwell’s bespoke one-chair salon has taken Banksia Park by storm since opening about six months ago.
Ms Cranwell’s journey into hairdressing was not conventional, but now realises it’s “what she was born to do”, and the bookings and reviews tend to agree.
She previously rented chairs in various salons, but said opening Denim Hair – which is two minutes from her house – was a step she was only too happy to take.
“I adore my clients, I truly do, and now I have a business in the suburb I live in I am getting that sense of ‘community’ I was yearning for,” she said.
“My ethos is to make sure my clients leave feeling amazing on the inside as well as looking absolutely amazing too.”
Bee’s Cookie Corner
Willaston.
Mother daughter duo Skye and Emma Van Denham have taken the Adelaide cookie scene by storm.
Aged just 18, Emma’s cookie skills were discovered when a baby shower organiser needed cookies on a budget, but couldn’t find anywhere to fill the brief.
She first started Bee’s Cookie Corner, with her mum, when she was full-time at school, but with school now over 2023 could prove to see the business boom.
“We cater to any event or theme and although we have had our fair share of challenges we always seem to make it through,” Emma said.
“We love working with any and all types of people and requests.”
She said there were months they whipped up 1300 cookies – all as delicious as the next.
Rhino’s Cafe
1007 North East Road, Ridgehaven at Pelican Plaza.
Filling a need in Ridgehaven, Rhino’s Cafe has come stampeding onto the scene.
It’s classic cafe fare, with a burgers to write home about, pancakes with fairy floss, some Asian fusion options and an epic vanilla slice.
The cafe quickly established itself as the place to go in Ridgehaven, and will be looking to go to the next level in 2023.
Yiros & Burger Place
44 John St, Salisbury.
Another venue helping to revitalise the Salisbury John St precinct, Yiros & Burger Place is earning plaudits across the board.
Sometimes the most simple of names can be deceiving, and other times they inform you exactly what you’re after.
If it’s a yiros or burger tickling your fancy in the evening, look no further than the John St eatery.
One reviewer summed it up perfectly: “Everyone should try the burger, it’s delicious”.
The House of Soul Healing
61 Murray St, Gawler.
The House of Soul Healing brings together an array of alternative and natural approaches to health.
Complete with readings, healings, mediumship. hypnosis and timeline, the Murray St spot has become a hub in the short time it has been open.
Four businesses – Samantha’s Soul Healing, Tash’s Lash & Beauty Bar, The Guided Soul and Omega Dream – work together to deliver the offering.
Samantha’s Soul Healing owner Samantha Clay said there was something at the House to cater for anybody.
“we try and accommodate everyone and offer many services from readings, healings, eyelash extensions, waxing, reflexology, massage, facials, hypnosis, life coaching and mediumship,” she said.
“We teach a variety of workshops and also hold regular meditation, not to mention we have a wide variety of crystals, candles, cards, books, etc.”
PopMeBalloonCo
Kintore Ave, Prospect.
Boasting a clientele including one of Adelaide’s most popular TikTokers, Jenna With The Pink, and Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello, PopMeBaloonCo is striving for a big future.
Vanessa Hatzilias runs the burgeoning business from her one-bedroom apartment, while she concurrently works a full-time job.
But the demand for the product is so great, she’s got no plans of giving into the busy schedule anytime soon.
Ms Hatzilias explains what PopMeBalloonCo is all about best: “I can ‘pop’ almost any gift inside a balloon (bottles of wine, new baby hampers, graduation gifts, the options are endless)”.
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