The Best Coffee in Adelaide

Adelaide's coffee scene spreads well beyond the CBD, from beachside spots at Henley Beach to leafy eastern suburbs like Burnside and the village atmosphere of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills. This guide rounds up cafes across the city and its suburbs for anyone chasing a good cup, whether you're after a quick city espresso or a relaxed weekend sit-down.

Why Adelaide delivers

Wherever you are in greater Adelaide, there's a cafe nearby worth a stop. City workers can duck into spots around the Adelaide CBD such as Leisurely coffee, Cherry Specialty Coffee or Ayla's Cafe, while those venturing further out can pair a coffee with a change of scene in Mitcham, Unley, Prospect or down at the coast. It's an easy way to explore different pockets of the city one cup at a time.

Highlights

• City coffee on the go: Leisurely coffee, Cherry Specialty Coffee and Ayla's Cafe in the Adelaide CBD
• A coastal cafe stop: Sunnyside Cafe at Henley Beach
• Adelaide Hills day trips: Same But Different Cafe in Hahndorf
• Eastern and inner-southern suburbs: Red Cacao in Burnside, plus The Pantry On Egmont and Mad.Good Cafe in Mitcham
• North of the city: Chaioz and UR Caffe in North Adelaide, Whyld Coffee in Prospect
• Western suburbs: Pony and Cole and Mister Sunshine's in Hindmarsh

Our top picks

Hand-picked from our highest-scoring listings:

• Red Cacao — Burnside
• Pony and Cole — Hindmarsh
• Leisurely coffee — Adelaide CBD
• The Pantry On Egmont — Mitcham
• Mad.Good Cafe — Mitcham
• Unley Social — Unley
• Same But Different Cafe — Hahndorf
• The Banksia Tree Cafe and Restaurant — Port Adelaide
• Whyld Coffee — Prospect
• Chaioz — North Adelaide

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find good coffee in the Adelaide CBD?

There are several cafes in the city centre, including Leisurely coffee, Cherry Specialty Coffee and Ayla's Cafe.

Are there cafes near the beach?

Yes. Sunnyside Cafe is at Henley Beach, making it a handy option if you're heading to the coast.

What about cafes in the Adelaide Hills?

Same But Different Cafe is in Hahndorf, a popular village stop in the Adelaide Hills.

Which suburbs are covered in this guide?

This guide includes cafes across the Adelaide CBD, North Adelaide, Burnside, Mitcham, Unley, Hindmarsh, Prospect, Hahndorf, Henley Beach and Port Adelaide.