If you’re an early riser, chances are you’re a big fan of a good old-fashioned breakfast, and perhaps a cheeky coffee too. Whether sweet stuff is on your morning radar or something on the savoury side of things, there’s plenty of cafes in Adelaide with brilliant breakfasts. We asked your fellow South Aussies where their favourite brekkie joints are, and the people have spoken. Without further ado, here are the top 15 answers we received for the best breakfast in Adelaide.
1. Nano Cafe, Adelaide
Think: Italian flare, big breakfasts but also handmade cannelloni and bolognese calzones, al fresco dining, ideal people-watching spot.
Where: 23 Ebenezer Pl, Adelaide
2. Hello Neighbour, Hyde Park
Think: Super pretty, Instagrammable food, lots of fairy floss and edible flowers, plenty of loaded toast dishes, 50-50 sweet and savoury options, upscale.
Where: 150 King William Rd, Hyde Park
3. Swedish Tarts, Glenelg
Think: Beachside, fresh pastries, converted house, eggs bennys and salmon treats aplenty, house-made chai, laid-back.
Where: 11 Nile St, Glenelg
4. Milk + Honey, Wynn Vale
Think: Monthly hot chocolate specials, slick space, heavy on the sandwiches and burgers, house-made brownies, loves a good balsamic drizzle.
Where: 93 Wynn Vale Dr, Wynn Vale
5. Le Pas Sage, Adelaide
Think: French bistro and bar, decadent croissants, breakfast brioche sandwiches, crepes, croque monsieur, a range of French sweets, adorned with vintage posters and art. Read more about Le Pas Sage here.
Where: 24 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide
6. Basecamp Cafe, Burnside
Think: Big on fresh juices, outdoor dining beneath the gumtrees, special treats for your pup, occasional live music, best milkshakes in town apparently, lots o’ bready breakfasts.
Where:541 Glynburn Rd, Burnside
7. The Flying Fig, North Adelaide
Think: Homage to Jewish delicatessens of New York, local produce-focused, kangaroo-ben sandwiches, bagels, keep an eye out for the matzo ball soup specials, dog-friendly, traditional yet inventive, guaranteed a good time.
Where: 161 Jeffcott St, North Adelaide
8. Bricks & Stones Cafe, Unley
Think: Early morning cocktails, maple syrup on your sweets and savuories, deck dining, cottage vibes, fresh herbs all ’round, bit of everything really, all your standard brekkie goods.
Where: 190C Unley Rd, Unley
9. Exchange Specialty Coffee, Adelaide
Think: City crowd favourite, trendy, East End, as seen in our Choir Of Man’s favourite Adelaide things guide, prime people-watching spot through the big glass walls, coffee-focused for the connoisseurs, breakfast classics but made uber aesthetic, daily pastries too.
Where: 12/18 Vardon Ave, Adelaide
10. It Takes A Village, Edwardstown
Think: Specialty coffee, floral bunches and bread loafs available, lil’ corner store, coffee tasting workshops, toasties galore, crisp croissants, locally-sourced stuffs, humble.
Where: 46 Towers Terrace, Edwardstown
11. Leisurely Coffee, Adelaide
Think: Chinese flare, five spice braised beef baos but also fluffy Japanese pancakes, some of the best coffee in the city, fun latte art, creative twists on eggs benedict, chic, slinging ceramics too.
Where: 219 Gilbert St, Adelaide
12. Village Grounds, Alberton
Think: Super kid-friendly, outdoor kids play area, cute babyccino monthly specials, vegan and gluten-free desserts, corner store, small menu of toasties, very neghbourhood-ly.
Where: 793 Torrens Rd, Alberton
13. My Kingdom For A Horse, Adelaide
Think: Coffee roasted in-house, award-winning, funky fit-out, incredible latte art, cold drip, breakfast classics done real good as well as head-turning specials, Bloody Marys hit the spot.
Where: 191 Wright St, Adelaide
14. Mister Sunshine’s, Thebarton
Think: Simply the cutest, surrounded by greenery, vintage paintings, retro furniture, the local’s fav, home-style, ceramics for sale, big sandwiches, heaps of toast, lots of eggs, rustic cakes, real cosy, wine for a good time.
Where: 32 George St, Thebarton
15. The Lab Food + Coffee, Royston Park
Think: Breakfast burgers, bacon and eggs definitely up for grabs, hot cakes, all day brekkie, hearty serves, house-made soup, vegan sweets.
Where: 313 Payneham Rd, Royston Park