69Spot Score
Red Cacao
$$Cafes · Stirling
A celebrated Adelaide Hills chocolate cafe in Stirling, rated 4.8 — artisan cacao with a leafy hills setting.
4.8(1,421)· GoogleView details →
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Best Cafes in Adelaide (2026)
174 cafes in Adelaide match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
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67Spot Score
Pony and Cole
$$Cafes · Hindmarsh
Pony and Cole is a cafe in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 1069 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
4.7(1,069)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Unley Social
Cafes · Goodwood
A standout cafe on the King William Road strip near Unley, rated a near-perfect 4.9.
4.9(338)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Mad.Good Cafe
$$Cafes · Highgate
A much-loved cafe at Highgate near Mitcham, rated 4.8 across more than 600 reviews.
4.8(609)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
The Banksia Tree Cafe and Restaurant
$$Cafes · Port Adelaide
Seasonal specials & creative breakfast meals highlight the menu of this comfy locale.
4.6(1,235)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Leisurely coffee
$$Cafes · Adelaide
Leisurely coffee is a cafe in Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star rating from 786 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100. Typical prices: $$.
4.7(786)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
The Pantry On Egmont
$$Cafes · Hawthorn
Cheery cafe with limited seating offering classic brekkie, seasonal mains & single-origin coffee.
4.7(996)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Same But Different Cafe
Cafes · Hahndorf
Same But Different Cafe is a cafe in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 509 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
4.8(509)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Ayla's Cafe
$Cafes · Adelaide
Ayla's Cafe is a cafe in Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star rating from 386 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100. Typical prices: $.
4.8(386)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Cherry Specialty Coffee
Coffee · Adelaide
Cherry Specialty Coffee is a coffee in Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star rating from 225 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
4.9(225)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
UR Caffe
$$Cafes · North Adelaide
Popular coffee hangout with a rustic-chic vibe and an eclectic menu including housemade baked goods.
4.6(829)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Whyld Coffee
Cafes · Prospect
Whyld Coffee is a cafe in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 253 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
4.9(253)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Sunnyside Cafe
$$Cafes · Henley Beach
Sunnyside Cafe is a cafe in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 639 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
4.7(639)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Mister Sunshine's
$$Cafes · Thebarton
Quirky brunch cafe with vintage furniture and landscape paintings on the walls, plus outdoor tables.
4.6(1,115)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Café Troppo
$$Cafes · Adelaide
Hip, airy cafe with an eco-friendly ethos, for simple, seasonal food and occasional music evenings.
4.5(995)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Hello, Stranger
Cafes · Adelaide
A much-loved cafe on Adelaide's Gilbert Street, rated 4.7 across more than 450 reviews.
4.7(462)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
The Flying Fig
$$Cafes · North Adelaide
The Flying Fig is a cafe in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 1214 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
4.5(1,214)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Willow Bend Coffee Roasters
Cafes · Croydon
A specialty coffee roaster and cafe at Croydon in Adelaide, rated 4.8 across more than 280 reviews.
4.8(287)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Australia takes its coffee seriously, and Adelaide is no exception — think flat whites pulled to order, single-origin beans and a brunch culture that runs all morning. The spots below range from tucked-away specialty roasters to all-day cafes worth a slow weekend visit.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best cafes in Adelaide?+
The cafes on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Adelaide cafes ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter cafes by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many cafes are listed in Adelaide?+
We currently list 174 cafes across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
What's the coffee culture like in Adelaide?+
Specialty coffee is the norm rather than the exception — most cafes roast or source quality beans and turn out espresso-based drinks like the flat white, long black and piccolo. Brunch is a weekend institution, so expect queues at the most popular spots mid-morning.