Heart of Semaphore
A much-loved cafe at Semaphore in Adelaide with a 4.3 rating across 138 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Heart of Semaphore sits on Semaphore Road in Semaphore, one of Adelaide's characterful seaside suburbs north-west of the city. With 138 reviews behind its 4.3 rating, it's a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a relaxed, quality cafe with a devoted following — somewhere to settle in for a great coffee, a bite and a catch-up, on Semaphore's popular main road near the beach. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and mornings and weekends can get busy. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 08:30 – 14:30
- Wednesday
- 08:30 – 14:30
- Thursday
- 08:30 – 14:30
- Friday
- 08:30 – 14:30
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 14:00
- Sunday
- 08:30 – 14:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 70
- Popularity
- 65
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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