Shelly's Semaphore

At 1 Esplanade in Semaphore South, Shelly’s offers a café setting for coffee, meals and drinks, opening seven days from 7am until late. The food menu covers a range of dishes, with every item available to take away, while the drinks list includes cocktails and soft beverages. Bookings are available, and the venue also caters for functions and gift cards.

One specifically featured dish is Shelly’s Laksa Soup, made with a rich coconut broth, rice noodles, tofu, bok choy and fresh bean sprouts. The venue’s social updates also highlight coffee, wine and refreshing drinks, suggesting it works for anything from a quiet coffee break to a longer lunch or weekend catch-up. A post about working from Shelly’s, with a laptop and lunch, also points to a space where solo visitors can settle in for a while.

The online imagery and updates present a blue-toned space with tables suited to relaxed visits, while the mention of a pup cup may appeal to customers stopping by with their dogs. With takeaway available, bookings offered and functions accommodated, Shelly’s Semaphore is geared towards casual coffee visits, meals with friends and small group occasions in Adelaide’s coastal west.