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.
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Cafes Prospect1. Whyld Coffee
Located in Prospect, this cafe offers a local neighbourhood spot for your daily coffee fix away from the CBD rush.
View venue4.9(253)· Google65Spot ScoreWorth a Look2
Cafes 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.
View venue4.8(386)· Google$$$$65Spot ScoreWorth a Look3
Cafes Adelaide CBD3. Cherry Specialty Coffee
A CBD-based specialty coffee venue for those specifically seeking more focused roasting and brewing expertise in the city centre.
View venue4.9(225)· Google65Spot ScoreWorth a Look4
Cafes Adelaide CBD4. Deux Coffee
Another CBD option that rounds out the city's specialty coffee options for exploring different roasters in one area.
View venue4.9(187)· Google64Spot ScoreWorth a Look5
Cafes Adelaide CBD5. Exchange Coffee
Located in Adelaide's CBD, this venue adds to the downtown coffee selection for office meetings or casual visits.
View venue4.4(1,090)· Google$$$$63Spot ScoreWorth a Look6
Cafes Port Adelaide6. Dutch Coffee Lab
Situated in Port Adelaide, this cafe offers a waterfront or industrial-precinct coffee experience distinct from the CBD.
View venue4.5(450)· Google$$$$62Spot ScoreWorth a Look7
Cafes Hindmarsh7. A PLACE coffee
Based in Hindmarsh, this venue serves the western inner suburbs with a local alternative to city-centre options.
View venue4.9(119)· Google62Spot ScoreWorth a Look8
Cafes Glenelg8. Massey Espresso Cucina Dolce
Located in Glenelg, this spot combines coffee with a beachside atmosphere for a more relaxed seaside visit.
View venue4.5(390)· Google61Spot ScoreWorth a Look9
Cafes Norwood9. Tell Henry
Positioned in Norwood, this cafe provides an inner-east suburb option with its own local character.
View venue4.5(364)· Google$$$$61Spot ScoreWorth a Look10
Cafes Norwood10. The Grind @ Norwood
Also in Norwood, this venue gives you a choice of coffee venues in the inner-east area.
View venue4.7(160)· Google61Spot ScoreWorth a Look11
Cafes Mitcham11. Whisk Patisserie
Based in Mitcham, this spot serves the eastern suburbs for those seeking coffee with a patisserie focus.
View venue4.8(125)· Google61Spot ScoreWorth a Look12
Cafes Glenelg12. H&A Coffee
Another Glenelg option, offering variety along Adelaide's beach strip for seaside coffee lovers.
View venue4.5(359)· Google61Spot ScoreWorth a Look
At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whyld Coffee | 65/100 | 4.9(253) | — | Prospect | — |
| Ayla's Cafe | 65/100 | 4.8(386) | $ | Adelaide CBD | — |
| Cherry Specialty Coffee | 65/100 | 4.9(225) | — | Adelaide CBD | — |
| Deux Coffee | 64/100 | 4.9(187) | — | Adelaide CBD | — |
| Exchange Coffee | 63/100 | 4.4(1,090) | $$ | Adelaide CBD | — |
| Dutch Coffee Lab | 62/100 | 4.5(450) | $$ | Port Adelaide | — |
| A PLACE coffee | 62/100 | 4.9(119) | — | Hindmarsh | — |
| Massey Espresso Cucina Dolce | 61/100 | 4.5(390) | — | Glenelg | — |
| Tell Henry | 61/100 | 4.5(364) | $$ | Norwood | — |
| The Grind @ Norwood | 61/100 | 4.7(160) | — | Norwood | — |
| Whisk Patisserie | 61/100 | 4.8(125) | — | Mitcham | — |
| H&A Coffee | 61/100 | 4.5(359) | — | Glenelg | — |
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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