I like it here. You can always get a table and the food is great. You go up and order so you don't really interact with the staff much, but the food comes out quickly and has always been better than expected. Coffee is good too.

The iced coffee here is large and thick, the best I have had. The other food is good, and reasonable value.
The guy who seemed to be in charge was very friendly and helpful.
I had a toasted foccaccia which was supposed to have pesto in it. When I remarked that I couldn't see or taste any they gave me some to add myself.
The waitresses are very quick to clear away used plates!

Approximate cost: $13

Scintillas is our regular for coffee - Steve is certainly the best Barista in Heidelberg and probably up there more further afield. He is always pleasant, remembers a lot of people's names and their orders.

Beyond that, the staff and owners really arent that friendly. We have been going there for more than 5 years for coffee and the rest of the staff look straight through us. Maybe like the way they do their jobs, we're ghosts ?

We have had breakfast there a few times and its probably quantity over quality. Its not bad and there are a few choices, but its pretty basic.

They have always been polite and welcoming with the kids and unlike some places (we have a few u/10s), we dont feel the daggers of other patrons if noise is made or something spilt.

One last thing - depending upon your view on the world, Scintillas is either noisy or has a lot of atmosphere !

Go for the coffee.

Approximate cost: $18