Mad.Good Cafe
A much-loved cafe at Highgate near Mitcham, rated 4.8 across more than 600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Mad.Good Cafe sits on Fullarton Road at Highgate, in Adelaide's leafy inner-southern suburbs near Mitcham. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite — the kind of welcoming, quality spot that draws a steady stream of regulars for good coffee and brunch in a relaxed, friendly setting.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a warm, neighbourhood feel, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. In an area with a strong cafe culture, building a loyal following speaks to a place that takes care with both its food and its welcome.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark with locals. 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 coffee and a casual bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and finding a spot among the regulars who know it well.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- TuesdayToday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 91
- Popularity
- 84
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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