
The Grind @ Norwood
The Grind @ Norwood is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 160 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Looking for the best cafes in Norwood? We've gathered 14 standout spots in this corner of Adelaide, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Norwood 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.
14 spots in Norwood

The Grind @ Norwood is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 160 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.

Cheery, sprawling site with wooden chairs and streetside seating, for classic Italian meals.

Smoothie bowls & gourmet burgers, plus vegan-friendly & raw options, in a trendy, bustling cafe.

Rodeo Food & Beverage is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 142 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.

Running Cup is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 159 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.

Pavé Cafe is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 451 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 59 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.

Eccomi is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 42 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.

Mascavado Café & Pâtisserie Norwood is a cafe in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 105 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
The cafes in Norwood 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.
We currently feature 14 cafes in Norwood, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
Norwood 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.
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.