12 Coffee Spots Worth Visiting Across Adelaide
Adelaide's coffee scene spans from the CBD to beachside suburbs, with quality roasters and cafes scattered throughout the city. Whether you're after a specialty brew in the city centre, a waterfront coffee in Port Adelaide, or a local favourite in the inner east, here are 12 venues worth your time.
- 1Cafes Prospect
1. Whyld Coffee
Located in Prospect, this cafe offers a local neighbourhood spot for your daily coffee fix away from the CBD rush.
Open MondaysView venue4.9(253)· Google65Spot ScoreWorth a Look 
2Cafes Adelaide CBD2. Ayla's Cafe
Situated in the Adelaide CBD, this cafe provides convenient access for city workers and visitors seeking quality coffee in the heart of the city.
Open MondaysView venue4.8(386)· Google$$$$65Spot ScoreWorth a Look
3Cafes Adelaide CBD3. Cherry Specialty Coffee
A CBD-based specialty coffee venue for those specifically seeking more focused roasting and brewing expertise in the city centre.
Opens early (before 7am)Open MondaysView venue4.9(225)· Google65Spot ScoreWorth a Look
4Cafes Adelaide CBD4. Deux Coffee
Another CBD option that rounds out the city's specialty coffee options for exploring different roasters in one area.
Open MondaysView venue4.9(187)· Google64Spot ScoreWorth a Look
5Cafes Adelaide CBD5. Exchange Coffee
Located in Adelaide's CBD, this venue adds to the downtown coffee selection for office meetings or casual visits.
Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.4(1,090)· Google$$$$63Spot ScoreWorth a Look
6Cafes Port Adelaide6. Dutch Coffee Lab
Situated in Port Adelaide, this cafe offers a waterfront or industrial-precinct coffee experience distinct from the CBD.
Opens early (before 7am)Open MondaysView venue4.5(450)· Google$$$$62Spot ScoreWorth a Look
7Cafes Hindmarsh7. A PLACE coffee
Based in Hindmarsh, this venue serves the western inner suburbs with a local alternative to city-centre options.
Open MondaysView venue4.9(119)· Google62Spot ScoreWorth a Look
8Cafes Glenelg8. Massey Espresso Cucina Dolce
Located in Glenelg, this spot combines coffee with a beachside atmosphere for a more relaxed seaside visit.
Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.5(390)· Google61Spot ScoreWorth a Look
9Cafes Norwood9. Tell Henry
Positioned in Norwood, this cafe provides an inner-east suburb option with its own local character.
Open MondaysView venue4.5(364)· Google$$$$61Spot ScoreWorth a Look
10Cafes Norwood10. The Grind @ Norwood
Also in Norwood, this venue gives you a choice of coffee venues in the inner-east area.
Open MondaysView venue4.7(160)· Google61Spot ScoreWorth a Look
11Cafes Mitcham11. Whisk Patisserie
Based in Mitcham, this spot serves the eastern suburbs for those seeking coffee with a patisserie focus.
Open MondaysView venue4.8(125)· Google61Spot ScoreWorth a Look
12Cafes Glenelg12. H&A Coffee
Another Glenelg option, offering variety along Adelaide's beach strip for seaside coffee lovers.
Open MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.5(359)· Google61Spot ScoreWorth a Look
At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whyld Coffee | 65/100 | 4.9(253) | — | Prospect | Open Mondays |
| Ayla's Cafe | 65/100 | 4.8(386) | $ | Adelaide CBD | Open Mondays |
| Cherry Specialty Coffee | 65/100 | 4.9(225) | — | Adelaide CBD | Opens early (before 7am) |
| Deux Coffee | 64/100 | 4.9(187) | — | Adelaide CBD | Open Mondays |
| Exchange Coffee | 63/100 | 4.4(1,090) | $$ | Adelaide CBD | Open 7 days |
| Dutch Coffee Lab | 62/100 | 4.5(450) | $$ | Port Adelaide | Opens early (before 7am) |
| A PLACE coffee | 62/100 | 4.9(119) | — | Hindmarsh | Open Mondays |
| Massey Espresso Cucina Dolce | 61/100 | 4.5(390) | — | Glenelg | Open 7 days |
| Tell Henry | 61/100 | 4.5(364) | $$ | Norwood | Open Mondays |
| The Grind @ Norwood | 61/100 | 4.7(160) | — | Norwood | Open Mondays |
| Whisk Patisserie | 61/100 | 4.8(125) | — | Mitcham | Open Mondays |
| H&A Coffee | 61/100 | 4.5(359) | — | Glenelg | Open Mondays |
Frequently asked questions
Which Adelaide suburb has the most coffee venues in this list?+
Adelaide CBD has five venues listed, making it the densest coffee area among those selected.
Are there beach-close coffee options?+
Yes—Massey Espresso Cucina Dolce and H&A Coffee are both in Glenelg, near the beach.
Which venue is best for the outer suburbs?+
Whyld Coffee in Prospect and A PLACE coffee in Hindmarsh serve western and western-inner areas respectively.
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