Time is running out to vote for who makes the best coffee in Adelaide

Your daily flatty, latte or cap might have been the only thing that got you through lockdown so we’re on the hunt for SA’s best barista – but time is running out to vote.

Caffeine is an addiction for many people and there’s not much time left before the vote to crown South Australia’s best barista closes.

Providing such an essential service, they were still allowed to operate through the recent lockdown, coffee artists offer a much-needed pick me up to the day.

After hundreds of nominations we’ve narrowed it down to a list of finalists and now it’s your last chance to vote.

Nominees have come from across the state, so have your say. Voting closes on Wednesday, August 4 at 3pm.

Is your barista the best in SA?

See what was said about the nominees and cast your vote below >>

Billy Hogarth, Larry & Ladd, Adelaide: Billy Hogarth is seriously the best barista. The friendliest and one of the funniest with a heart of gold. Must go to Larry & Ladd for the best coffee in SA. You won’t be disappointed. – Holly Whitwell.

Vincent Clancy, Gang Gang, Parkside: Knows everyone’s names, including dogs names and their order off by heart! – Morgen Wynn.

Juliane Ciacciarelli, Surreal Eats, Kensington: Surviving lockdown with a smile. – Antonietta Fusco.

Riley Bishop, The Nourish’d Kitchen, Stepney: The best feeling, walking in and having his smile light up the day, having him aware of my choice of coffee just makes my day so much easier, more of a personal vibe is what he brings to the table! Can’t say I’ve had a better coffee or cafe experience elsewhere!– Justyna Herzberg.

Frankie Marafioti, St. Raphael’s at The State Library of South Australia, Adelaide: A visit to St Raphael’s and you’ll feel just swell. Frankie Marafioti best barista by far, after one of his coffees you’ll feel like a star. So when you ask who’s SA’s best barista? I say St Raphael’s Frankie Marafioti you’re truly the mister!– Clara La Rocca.

Nikki Palombi, Second Shot, Port Adelaide: Nikki has consistently good coffee! She has such an extensive knowledge around the science behind the perfect extraction. Using scales and parameters, three different roasts and blends and always eager to continue learning. Giving her customers the best experience. Not only through their palate but also through excellent customer service, every time!– Liz McCaskill.

We’re looking for the best barista in SA.

Nizar Ceez, He Said She Said, Hyde Park: The king of King William Rd.– Brodie Carroll.

Angelina Trivic, Willow Bend Coffee Roasters, Croydon: Best skim mocha ever in the West. Great coffee all round and such friendly service by staff too at Willowbend.– Snezana Radoicic.

Foti Likouras, Penny University, Adelaide: Foti Likouras from Penny University has to be the number one pick!– Theo Skaltsas.

Thomas Scambiatterra, The Daily Fixx, Glenelg: Best coffee by far.– Xanthy Castorio.

Stefan Daniel Iannace, Cheeky Grin Coffee, Firle: Best coffee, best service, best everything.– Isabella Tobiszewska.

Ryan Veitch, State of Mind Coffee, Noarlunga: Word on the street is Ryan Veitch goes alright down at State of Mind Coffee.– Adrian Zajac.

Callum Shaw, South Australian Museum, Adelaide: He braves the weather, rain, hail, shine and serves the best piping hot coffee. Beans are brewed to perfection.– Matt Piantadosi.

Genna Liambis, 303 by the Sea, Henley Beach: Silky smooth milk with great tasting coffee. Best pictures too – never seen a swan look so good!– Sam Liambis

Jacob Booth, Mistress Mabel, Adelaide: Jacob always remembers the regulars and always says hello to everyone who walks through the door. The coffee is amazing, plus you can buy beans retail to take home. Best bacon and egg muffin going round.– Denise Cranwell

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