ONE BLOCK UP
A highly rated cafe at Malvern in Adelaide with a 4.9 rating across 34 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
ONE BLOCK UP sits on Unley Road in Malvern, near Unley in Adelaide's leafy inner south. A near-perfect 4.9 rating from 34 reviews marks it as 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, the kind of quality that earns rave reviews, on the popular Unley Road strip. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and mornings 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
Open now- Monday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- TuesdayToday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Friday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 14:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 47
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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