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
Bracegirdle's Hahndorf
Bracegirdle's Hahndorf is a cafe in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 101 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Fika.Adl
Fika.Adl is a coffee in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 82 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Alimentary Eatery
$$Alimentary Eatery is a cafe in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 569 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Kome Kome Adelaide
Kome Kome Adelaide is a cafe in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 92 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Heat Café
Heat Café is a cafe in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 254 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Caffe Buongiorno
$$Caffe Buongiorno is a cafe in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 760 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Book and Bean Coffee Corner
Book and Bean Coffee Corner is a cafe in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 64 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
GG's Cafe Dulwich
$$GG's Cafe Dulwich is a cafe in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 186 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Rosey's Unley
$$Busy spot with hanging bottles and eclectic art, offering global lunch dishes and all-day breakfast.
Market 33
Market 33 is a cafe in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 127 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Rustic Gourmet
$$Rustic Gourmet is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 152 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Mr Pilgrim Cafe
$$Mr Pilgrim Cafe is a cafe in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 465 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
St Louis House of Fine Ice Cream and Desserts
$$St Louis House of Fine Ice Cream and Desserts is a cafe in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 788 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Shelly's Semaphore
Shelly's Semaphore is a cafe in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 279 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
The Nourish’d Kitchen Cafe
$$The Nourish’d Kitchen Cafe is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 368 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
52 Frangipani
52 Frangipani is a cafe in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 145 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Cucci Cucini Cafe
Cucci Cucini Cafe is a cafe in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 62 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Cibo Espresso
$$Brekkie bites & simple lunch fare, plus gelato, pastries & coffee, in an Italian cafe chain.
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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.