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
Charlie West Cafe
Charlie West Cafe is a cafe in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 70 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Dolci Cafe
$$Dolci Cafe is a cafe in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 348 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Macchinetta Coffee House
Macchinetta Coffee House is a cafe in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 129 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Big Shots Cafe - Brighton
$$Big Shots Cafe - Brighton is a cafe in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 359 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Luma Coffee Club
Luma Coffee Club is a coffee in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 100 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Rozelle's
Rozelle's is a cafe in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 201 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Mr Chu Contemporary Eatery
$$Mr Chu Contemporary Eatery is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 431 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
2 Sweet Hearts
2 Sweet Hearts is a cafe in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 79 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Koffee Ink
$$Koffee Ink is a cafe in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 254 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Always Three Providore
Always Three Providore is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 42 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Fort Cafe &Takeaway
$Fort Cafe &Takeaway is a cafe in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 241 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Hibernia Cafe
$$Hibernia Cafe is a cafe in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 463 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Henley Breeze Café
$$Henley Breeze Café is a cafe in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 265 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
European Cafe
$$European Cafe is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 160 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
33 Chapel
33 Chapel is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 59 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Swedish Tarts
$$Quaint Swedish coffee shop offering traditional cakes, pastries & pies, plus organic coffee.
Scallywag Coffee Hindmarsh
Scallywag Coffee Hindmarsh is a cafe in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 41 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Panini Kitchen & Co Espresso Bar
Panini Kitchen & Co Espresso Bar is a coffee in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 80 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Cafes by suburb
Zoom in on the best cafes in Adelaide's most popular neighbourhoods.
Cafes guides for Adelaide
roundupAdelaide Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music
From CBD cocktail bars and live-music pubs to wine bars in North Adelaide, Glenelg and Hahndorf, find the right Adelaide night out.
Read guide →roundupFree Things to Do in Adelaide
From botanic gardens and hilltop views to beaches, bushland and geological trails, these are Adelaide's best free and low-cost outdoor escapes.
Read guide →roundupAdelaide With Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
From city gardens and calm beaches to wildlife, waterfalls and reef snorkelling, these are Adelaide's best family-friendly days out.
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.