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
Milledge's Café
Milledge's Café is a coffee in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 91 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Lipson Cafe
$$Lipson Cafe is a cafe in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 477 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Grind Roast Masters
$$Grind Roast Masters is a coffee in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 141 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Suanie’s
$$Suanie’s is a cafe in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 162 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
30 Acres Norwood
$$30 Acres Norwood is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 493 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
The Upside on Prospect
$$The Upside on Prospect is a cafe in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 454 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Swedish Tarts
$$Quaint Swedish coffee shop offering traditional cakes, pastries & pies, plus organic coffee.
He Said She Said Prospect
He Said She Said Prospect is a cafe in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 121 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Fifty3 espresso
$$Fifty3 espresso is a cafe in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 125 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Six & Five Cafe
$Six & Five Cafe is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 198 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Fare Square
$$Fare Square is a cafe in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 368 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Early Bird Eatery & Specialty Coffee
Early Bird Eatery & Specialty Coffee is a coffee in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 194 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Feed Jetty Road
$$Feed Jetty Road is a cafe in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 328 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Juniper and Pine Cafe Bar
$$Juniper and Pine Cafe Bar is a cafe in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 720 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
This Fine Day
This Fine Day is a cafe in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 72 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Cafe Beach Pit
$$Cafe Beach Pit is a cafe in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 527 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Le Paris Plage
$$Le Paris Plage is a cafe in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 546 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Gather & Grounds Cafe
Gather & Grounds Cafe is a cafe in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 158 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
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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.