Gilbert Social
A standout cafe on Gilbert Street in Adelaide with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
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Why it's worth checking out
Gilbert Social sits on Gilbert Street in the Adelaide CBD's south-west. A much-loved cafe, it's earned a near-flawless reputation — the kind of welcoming, quality spot that locals rate highly, known for its good coffee, quality food and relaxed, characterful atmosphere.
The appeal is that combination of genuinely good cafe fare, quality coffee and a warm, characterful setting in a convenient city location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. Earning a near-perfect rating speaks to a place getting both the food and the experience just right, building a devoted local following.
A 4.9 rating from more than 220 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great coffee and a casual bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well loved on Gilbert Street.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Friday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 13:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 13:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 92
- Popularity
- 71
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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