The Best New Cafes in Adelaide

This is our edit of Adelaide’s best new cafes, updated regularly. Some are highly invested in serving excellent food and following the latest coffee trends, while others are just trying to become great neighbourhood catch-up spots. Here’s where we’re going for coffee right now.


Updated on 8 September 2025

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Yuku Do
Cafe
Yuku Do
Get hand-held Japanese staples like tuna onigiri, pork katsu sandos and house-blended matcha make for delicious grab-and-go options without compromising on quality.
Pompom
Cafe
Pompom
Pulling inspiration from its four sibling venues, Pompom delivers an all-day menu of pastries, coffee and Cypriot-influenced stuffed pita pockets.
Shadow Baking
Shop
Shadow Baking
Queues of carb-chasers line up for hot cross bun scrolls, pandan and coconut brioche, a standout custard tart danish and fresh focaccia.
Cha-no-wa
Cafe
Cha-no-wa
At the premium Japanese matcha brand’s first Australian outpost, try matcha sundaes and matcha floats. Plus, rolled matcha cookies, matcha milk manju, matcha gateau chocolate cake.
Fratelli Italian Deli
Cafe
Fratelli Italian Deli
This bright sandwich shop pays homage to the hefty two-handers found in New Jersey. And the kitchen doesn’t shy away from substitutions.
Bora
Cafe
Bora
The laid-back coastal spot brings coxinha and Caipirinhas to the former Cooks Pantry spot, alongside smashed avo and Bloody Marys.
Gabagool
Cafe
Gabagool
The corner spot with a bold red and white design brings vintage New Jersey nostalgia to town with capocollo and deli sandwiches, as well as grab-and-go pastries.