Best Cafes in Adelaide CBD
Looking for the best cafes in Adelaide CBD? We've gathered 22 standout spots in this corner of Adelaide, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Adelaide CBD has its own character, and the cafes here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
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.
22 spots in Adelaide CBD
Leisurely coffee
$$Leisurely coffee is a cafe in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 786 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
Cherry Specialty Coffee
Cherry Specialty Coffee is a coffee in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 225 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Ayla's Cafe
$Ayla's Cafe is a cafe in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 386 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
room 19
room 19 is a cafe in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 624 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Café Troppo
$$Hip, airy cafe with an eco-friendly ethos, for simple, seasonal food and occasional music evenings.
Deux Coffee
Deux Coffee is a coffee in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 187 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Peter Rabbit Cafe
$$Charming venue featuring brunch classics & light fare, plus cocktails, coffee & terrace seating.
Hello, Stranger
Hello, Stranger is a cafe in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 462 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Waffle & Coffee
$$Waffle & Coffee is a cafe in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 538 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Exchange Coffee
$$Snug cafe with a minimalist fit-out and ceiling-high windows, for filter coffee and light bites.
Coffee Branch
$$Coffee Branch is a cafe in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 319 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Late Mornings Cafe
Late Mornings Cafe is a cafe in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 198 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Loaded Corner Cafe
Loaded Corner Cafe is a cafe in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 280 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Market St Cafe
$$Market St Cafe is a cafe in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 303 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
La Moka
$$La Moka is a cafe in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 385 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Café Bang Bang
$$Café Bang Bang is a cafe in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 977 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Mascavado Café & Pâtisserie
$$Mascavado Café & Pâtisserie is a cafe in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 472 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Frankie's on Franklin
Frankie's on Franklin is a cafe in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 113 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
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Cafes in Adelaide CBD — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Adelaide CBD?+
The cafes in Adelaide CBD listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many cafes are there in Adelaide CBD?+
We currently feature 22 cafes in Adelaide CBD, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Adelaide CBD in Adelaide?+
Adelaide CBD is one of Adelaide's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.
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.