Best Cafes in Adelaide (2026)
Looking for the best cafes in Adelaide? We've rounded up 200 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
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.
200 spots
Superbutter
Superbutter is a cafe in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 97 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 49/100.
Apricity Adelaide Hills
Apricity Adelaide Hills is a cafe in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 8 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
St George’s Bakehouse
St George’s Bakehouse is a cafe in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 3.7-star Google rating from 109 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
Cafe 1954
Cafe 1954 is a cafe in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 69 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 47/100.
Mr Chu Cafe In Burnside
Mr Chu Cafe In Burnside is a cafe in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 101 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
Cafe 19
Cafe 19 is a cafe in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 153 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 45/100.
A Cafe Etc.
$$A Cafe Etc. is a cafe in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 3.7-star Google rating from 356 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 45/100.
Sussex Social
Sussex Social is a cafe in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 3.9-star Google rating from 93 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 45/100.
HENLEY SUMMER CLUB
HENLEY SUMMER CLUB is a cafe in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 15 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 44/100.
Lenny's Bagel Deli & Coffee
Lenny's Bagel Deli & Coffee is a cafe in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 3.7-star Google rating from 119 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 43/100.
Utzi Glenelg
Utzi Glenelg is a cafe in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 35 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 43/100.
Taste Revolution
Taste Revolution is a cafe in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. It holds a 3.9-star Google rating from 33 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 42/100.
1816 Burnside Cafe
1816 Burnside Cafe is a cafe in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 23 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 42/100.
Mozzafiato Cafe North Adelaide
Mozzafiato Cafe North Adelaide is a cafe in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 8 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 42/100.
Ruggy's Food & Wine
Ruggy's Food & Wine is a cafe in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 3.6-star Google rating from 60 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 41/100.
Burnie’s
Burnie’s is a cafe in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 3.9-star Google rating from 11 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 40/100.
UTZI ESPRESSO
UTZI ESPRESSO is a cafe in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 3.5-star Google rating from 53 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 40/100.
Square cafe AU
Square cafe AU is a cafe in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 3.3-star Google rating from 30 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 38/100.
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Read guide →Cafes in Adelaide — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Adelaide?+
Our top-rated cafes in Adelaide are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Adelaide cafes ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter cafes by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many cafes are listed in Adelaide?+
We currently feature 200 cafes across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.
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.