
OVO - coffee & gelato
A much-loved coffee and gelato spot in the Adelaide CBD, rated 4.8 across more than 160 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
OVO sits on Ebenezer Place in the heart of the Adelaide CBD, in the characterful East End laneway precinct. A much-loved coffee and gelato spot, it's earned an outstanding reputation — combining quality coffee with beautifully made gelato, the kind of fun, craft-focused spot that's become a genuine favourite for a cup or a sweet treat in the city.
The appeal is that combination of quality coffee and delicious gelato in a fun, characterful laneway location, perfect for a coffee, a gelato, a sweet treat or an indulgence while exploring the East End. A spot that's nailed both its coffee and its gelato really stands out, and the outstanding feedback speaks to a place that's genuinely delighting its customers.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 160 reviews, it's clearly a real favourite. The coffee offering, gelato flavours, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular spot gets busy on warm evenings and weekends, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a quality coffee or gelato, it's often just a matter of dropping in at OVO on Ebenezer Place in the city.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:30 – 21:30
- TuesdayToday
- 07:30 – 21:30
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 21:30
- Friday
- 07:30 – 22:30
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 22:30
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 21:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 67
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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