The Banksia Tree Cafe and Restaurant
A welcoming cafe and restaurant in historic Port Adelaide, rated 4.6 across more than 1,200 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Banksia Tree Cafe and Restaurant sits on St Vincent Street in historic Port Adelaide, a much-loved spot in the heart of the heritage-rich port. A welcoming cafe and restaurant, it's built a strong following — the kind of relaxed, quality venue that suits everything from a morning coffee to a casual meal, set among the port's atmospheric old streetscapes.
The appeal is that combination of good food, good coffee and a warm, characterful setting in a charming historic location, ideal for a coffee, a meal or a catch-up while exploring Port Adelaide's museums, markets and heritage. In an area with genuine character, a consistently well-loved spot stands out.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,200 reviews, it's clearly delighting its visitors. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe-and-restaurant gets busy on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a coffee or a casual meal, it's often just a matter of dropping in as part of a day exploring historic Port Adelaide.
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
- 83
- Popularity
- 94
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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