The Best Coffee in Adelaide

by Broadsheet Editors

Updated 9 months ago

Adelaide's coffee scene has come a long way in recent years. Far from offering just a single dark-roasted blend, many cafes now offer multiple beans and extraction methods. But whether you're a fan of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe poured through a V60, or a full-bodied Brazilian extracted into a latte, these spots have you covered. Go on, get that day started.

Exchange Coffee
Cafe
A seasonal espresso blend and of-the-day single origins.
Coffee in Common
Cafe
You'll find this former Melbourne cafe and roastery in a sprawling warehouse. Barista and roaster Sean Do has brought his cafe – and coffee expertise – home to Adelaide (and enlisted long-time friend Dos Cavuoto). Visit for house-roasted coffee, house-made doughnuts and all-day breakfast.
Elementary Coffee
Cafe
Drink coffee and see it roasted in the one light-filled space.
Pogo Coffee Roasters
Cafe
Known for its bright brews without a sniff of coffee snobbery, this cafe and espresso bar serves up air-roasted coffee, steering away from traditional brewing methods. Also on the menu are granolas, sandwiches and pastries from Prove Patisserie.
Dawn Patrol Coffee
Cafe
A hybrid coffee roastery and cellar door, surrounded by stunning wine country.
Coffee Branch
Cafe
Everything a city espresso bar should be, and nothing more.
My Kingdom For A Horse
Cafe
A brunch and specialty coffee spot that welcomes families with genuine enthusiasm.
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Whistle & Flute
Cafe
Day through night, this lush alfresco space has you covered.
Tell Henry
Cafe
Adelaide’s most nomadic cafe is back where it all started, in leafy Kent Town. Hit this polished local for the same Industry Beans double ristretto, Bad Boy brekkie roll and community vibe that made it a hit from day one.
Whyld Coffee
Cafe
Two brothers are behind this low-key coffee shop, with one of the most exciting reserve coffee lists in the city. It’s also serving up baked treats by locals Prove Patisserie and Abbots and Kinney.