
Lockwood General
A well-regarded cafe and general store at Burnside in Adelaide with a 4.6 rating across 237 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Lockwood General is a cafe, bar and providore in the quiet, leafy streets of Burnside, Adelaide. It serves specialty coffee alongside distinctive food offerings, with fresh bread, pastries and small goods available seven days a week.
The venue is fully licensed, offering a broad selection of wines, beers on tap and boutique Australian spirits. Its house-made small-batch pickles and preserves add a providore element, making Lockwood suited to more than a standard coffee stop. The offering is broad enough for a relaxed daytime visit, whether you are dropping in for coffee and something fresh from the counter or staying for a drink.
Lockwood operates on a walk-in basis for daily trade, so bookings are not taken for regular visits. It does, however, offer $75 Bottomless Brunches and private daytime functions, with enquiries handled by email. That makes it a practical option for planned group occasions as well as casual solo visits.
The cafe is open seven days, from 7am to 2.30pm on weekdays and 8am to 2.30pm on weekends. With its mix of coffee, food, drinks and house-made pantry goods, Lockwood General provides a flexible daytime stop in Burnside, particularly for people who appreciate a cafe that also functions as a bar and providore.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- TuesdayToday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Friday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 14:30
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 14:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 81
- Popularity
- 72
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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