Listed: SA’s 25 best brunch spots to try 2025 from the city, beach and the Adelaide Hills

Bottomless bubbles and breezy beachside spots to family-friendly fixes and farm-to-table approaches – these are the top choices for your brunch caffeine hit.

Three of Adelaide's top brunch spots to try in 2025. Pictures: Supplied

Coffee culture is serious business in South Australia and there is an abundance of cafes to visit.

But facing somewhat of a paradox of choice, where should you go to enjoy a top-notch brew in 2025?

From bottomless bubbles to family-friendly fixes, and hipster hangouts to breezy beachside spots – we’ve got your caffeine covered while you’re out brunching in Adelaide.

See our 25 top brunch picks to try in 2025.

1. My Grandma Ben

Plant 4, 5 Third St, Bowden

If you haven’t brunched at My Grandma Ben, add it to your 2025 bucket list. Picture: Meaghan Coles

My Grandma Ben's caramelised sourdough fruit bread with whipped ricotta, poached summer peaches. Picture: Instagram @my.grandma.ben

Visit Bowden’s much-loved Plant 4 for the sustainably-focused My Grandma Ben, which proves ethics don’t need to take a back seat to flavour.

Almost everything is made in-house, with an emphasis on maximising taste while minimising waste.

For brunch, that means a focus on sustainability – serving dishes laden with ingredients that are either in season or in oversupply.

From the no-waste menu to the upcycled furniture, this is one impressive – and ethical – eatery.

2. Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante

2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South

Some people go to Glenelg for the beach, others go for The Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante. Picture: Instagram @mediterraneancafe

Our top pick at The Med is the açaí. Picture: Instagram @mediterraneancafe

Some people visit Glenelg for the beach, others visit for Broadway.

The east-west strip is home to numerous cafes, a hotel and the famed Broadway Kiosk – but keeps its neighbourhood feel.

And the jewel in its crown is Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante.

Affectionately known as The Med to locals, it cuisine reflects as array of foodie cultures associated with, you guessed it, the Mediterranean region.

Our top menu pick is the acai bowls, add peanut butter for the win.

3. Verte Kitchen

240 Strathalbyn Rd, Mylor

No house in the Hills? No worries. Try Verte Kitchen in Mylor. Picture: Instagram @verte.kitchen

Verte Kitchen's rustic roast vegetable galette. Picture: Instagram @verte.kitchen

Even if you don’t own a charming home in the Hills (yet), you sure feel like you do when you sit under a tree outside Mylor’s Verte Kitchen.

Set across from the town’s oval, it’s the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

Which in this case are great coffee, a bustling atmosphere and exceptional food with a nod to French cooking (avec butter).

Run by a mother-daughter duo, the menu changes with the seasons – just like Mylor does.

Trust us when we say, it will be tres bien whenever you visit.

4. Seoul Sisters

84 Halifax St, Adelaide

Seoul Sisters’s amazing prawn scrambled egg dish. Picture: Keryn Stevens

The CBD cafe serves up Korean inspired fare including kimchi toasties, kimchi rice and strawberry and mango matchas. Picture: Instagram @seoulsistersadelaide

For those seeking a spicy start to their day, Seoul Sisters on Halifax St is the perfect place to begin.

From healthy rice bowls to gochujang chicken, kimchi and coconut curry, the menu is filled with sumptuous Korean fare – including soju.

But don’t let the name fool you – classics like English muffins, ham and cheese croissants and smashed avo are also on the menu.

And for sweet tooths, the pastries make a perfect midmorning treat too.

5. Our Boy Roy

114 East Ave, Clarence Gardens

Breakfast gnocchi at Our Boy Roy in Clarence Park. Picture: Dianne Mattsson

Breakfast gnocchi? It’s a vibe, and you can find it at Our Boy Roy in Clarence Gardens.

Or if you’re feeling less adventurous, enjoy a sleep in and get there after 10.30am when the menu expands to include huge sandos.

Classics like chicken schnitty and ploughmans are always on the menu, joined by a weekly special guaranteed to blow your mind and tastebuds away.

6. Lockwood General

35 High St, Burnside

Fritz is no longer on the menu at Lockwood General. Picture: Instagram @lockwoodgeneral

Avocado on seeded rye is, though. Picture: Instagram @lockwoodgeneral

When this reporter was a little girl this Burnside address was a butcher shop and a must visit for an after-school fritz ritual.

Times and (the reporter’s) tastes have changed since then and now Lockwood General is known for its coffee and bottomless brunch.

Available seven-days-a-week, this brunch is designed to be shared – and thoroughly enjoyed.

The bubbles, beer and cider are bottomless, too.

7. Fourth Hill Providore

34 Onkaparinga Valley Rd, Verdun

Fourth Hill Providore is a seriously scenic spot. Picture: Instagram @fourthhillprovidore

Fourth Hill Providore serves breakfast staples with a Hills twist. Picture: Instagram @fourthhillprovidore

Set inside a renovated barn, Verdun’s Fourth Hill Providore is worth the drive based on aesthetics alone.

Huge windows and a fireplace inside, towering trees and rolling lawns outside.

So it’s an added bonus the only thing that surpasses the atmosphere is the food.

An all-day menu of breakfast and lunch staples with a Hills twist is available on weekends – along with a small but mighty selection of beer, wine and spirits.

So what are you waiting for? Head for the Hills.

8. FIX. Specialty Coffee

27 Torrens St, College Park

Nestled next to Linear Park, you need to know about FIX. Specialty Coffee. Picture: Instagram @fix.specialtycoffee

There are plenty of options to refuel at FIX. Picture: Instagram @fix.specialtycoffee

Every man and their dog (quite literally) should know about FIX. Specialty Coffee in College Park.

Nestled next to Linear Park, it’s simply the perfect spot to refuel after walking your furry friend. And owners Remo and Vicki know it.

They have a wall of Polaroids dedicated their cute customers.

But if you’ve graduated from being a dog-parent and are responsible for actual human babies it’s not a worry.

There’s also a cubby house out the back for little ones to play in while you get to your caffeine fix while it’s still hot. Trust us, it’s bliss.

9. White Picket Coffee House

10 Stuart Rd, Dulwich

White Picket Coffee House is a must-try spot for brunch if you have kids. Picture: Instagram @whitepicketcoffee

And the smashed avocado at White Picket Coffee House will keep the adults happy too. Picture: Instagram @whitepicketcoffee

Still on spots that keep the littleys happy, White Picket in Dulwich is an institution among eastern suburbs families needing an eggs benny fill.

And good news if it’s already going to be one of those days; White Picket is a licenced cafe serving a range of local and imported beer and wine. Because everything really is better with champagne.

10. Bloom

38 Winwood St, Thebarton

Bloom's signature halloumi with honey, pine nuts, sesame and thyme. Picture: Instagram @bloom_winwood

The entire menu at Bloom has been designed with fire in mind. Picture: Instagram @bloom_winwood

Bloom is an Adelaide institution with inside-outside dining and featuring a huge intior hearth, which isn’t just for show.

The entire menu has been designed with fire in mind.

Think fire-toasting, charring and burnt ingredients, even the Bloody Mary’s are made using smoked tomatoes.

And with the cafe set inside a former tram barn near the River Torrens, it’s an easy cycle to either the city or the sea to burn it all off after.

11. The Flying Fig

161 Jeffcott St, North Adelaide

The Flying Fig hash is crowd’s favourite. Picture: Instagram @theflyingfigdelica

The North Adelaide eatery is known for its NYC inspired fare like its buttermilk fried chilli chicken. Picture: Instagram @theflyingfigdelica

Bringing a slice of The Big Apple to Adelaide is The Flying Fig.

Inspired by the famous NYC Jewish delicatessens, this North Adelaide cafe uses traditional cooking techniques – with a sophisticated edge.

Think bagels, classic Reubens, house-made pickles and 12-hour cold smoked salmon; the menu serves as a tribute to the rich mosaic of flavours that make up Jewish cuisine.

12. Star House Chinese Restaurant

1/31-39 Gouger St, Adelaide

Swap your avocado toast for a lazy Susan a spin at Star House Chinese Restaurant on Gouger St. Picture: Supplied

Because brunch certainly isn’t all avocado toast, why not give the lazy Susan a spin at one of Adelaide’s best yum cha restaurants?

Star House is an institution in the heart of the city.

This authentic go-to serves one of SA’s most extensive Cantonese menus, which is guaranteed to keep the whole family happy.

With a seemingly endless parade of bite-sized snacks, it’s perfect for those who want to try a bit of everything.

13. The Middle Store

118 Winston Ave, Melrose Park

If you’re ready to try a different take on brunch, try The Middle Store. Picture: Instagram @themiddlestore

But if you’d rather stick with your tried and true, they do that too. The Middle Store. Picture: Instagram @themiddlestore

We’re halfway through the list and if you’re ready to branch out from bacon and egg rolls, The Middle Store has you covered.

Kofta burgers, zaatar man’oushe (Lebanese flatbread) and hummus bagels will immediately transport you from Melrose Park to the Middle East.

Bacon and eggs still more your thing? No worries, they do that too.

14. Joe’s Henley Beach

Esplanade, Henley Beach

Joe's Henley Beach serves a masterclass on location and food. Picture: Supplied

Yes, **technically** this is a sunset shot, but the views are incredible any time of day at Joe’s. Picture: Supplied

Have you ever been drawn in by a restaurant’s sweet location only to be left feeling bitter over their food?

Fear not, because Joe’s Henley Beach is a masterclass in serving up both.

Its Instagram profile promises “beachfront dining at its very best” and I can personally confirm they deliver on all fronts.

15. Nauti Buoy

1 Henley Beach Rd, Henley Beach South

Nauti Buoy in Henley Beach doesn’t have to be a summer-specific spot. Picture: Supplied

It’s insta-worthy year round. Picture: Supplied

While we’re at the beach, float on down to Nauti Buoy – a breezy brunch spot bringing good coffee, Instagram-worthy sandos and gluten-free fare.

And given its owned by the founders of Hidley St’s Loverboy nightclub, it slings a mean cocktail too.

Stirring up the Adelaide bar scene, resident bartender Chris Wood has even been named best in the state.

But don’t let the name or location fool you – Nauti Buoy doesn't have to be a summer-specific spot.

A fireplace and seasonal menu brings a serious stormy winter vibe, too.

16. Kitchen Farm Pantry

162 Flaxley Rd, Mount Barker

Make your paddock-to-plate dreams come true at the Kitchen Farm Pantry. Picture: Instagram @kitchenfarmpantry

The vibe at Kitchen Farm Pantry is rustic, but intentional. Picture: Instagram @kitchenfarmpantry

Ever harboured trad wife fantasies of cooking food from scratch using vegetables grown in your own garden?

Put down the apron and head to Kitchen Farm Pantry instead.

Set on a sprawling 8ha of land in the Adelaide Hills, this farm project uses its own produce in its paddock-to-plate cafe.

Other local bites and sweet treats are also available at this calm, welcoming and family-friendly environment.

17. Pavé Cafe

138b The Parade, Norwood

The must try baked eggs at Pavé. Picture: Instagram @pavecafe

The mango smoothie at Pavé will change your life. Picture: Instagram @pavecafe

The Parade in Norwood is arguably the spiritual homeland of Adelaide’s cafe culture and nowhere does it better than Pavé.

Its baked eggs are simply too good to show any restraint around and the mango smoothie is the perfect salve.

18. Yuna

7/34 Henley Beach Road, Mile End

Matcha lattes and shokupan bread are the vibe at Yuna. Picture: Instagram @yuna.adelaide

Yuna’s tamago egg sando is also a hit. Picture: Instagram @yuna.adelaide

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Start your day with a umami bang at this unassuming Japanese-inspired cafe in the western suburbs.

Matcha lattes and shokupan bread are the vibe at Yuna Restaurant and Cafe.

Or why not try a traditional breakfast set with salted salmon, tamago, miso soup and house-made pickle?

Whatever you pick, make sure it’s not grab and go. You’ll want two hands and your full attention to enjoy this fare.

19. Mia Margarita

2/330 Seaview Rd, Henley Beach

Mia Margarita is known for its two course banquet complete with bottomless margarita, sangria, and mimosa jugs. Pictures: [e-mail]

The Henley Mexican haunt serves up birria tacos. Pictures: [e-mail]

Yes, this a brunch list. And yes, Mia Margarita does brunch and it does it well.

But where would the truth in journalism be if we didn’t admit it’s the bottomless jugs that are the real star of the show at the Henley hot spot?

Perfectly complementing their two-course Mexican menu, choose from an array of margaritas, including classic, spicy, passionfruit or watermelon, or indulge in mimosas or red and white sangria. Arriba.

20. Ambra Spirits

43 Phillips St, Thebarton

You’re welcome to all the limoncello you can drink at Ambra Spirits’ Sunday Sessions. Picture: Instagram @ambraspirits

Margaritas not your thing? What about a limoncello spritz?

Made from a mix of limoncello, prosecco and zesty lemon soda, they are the hero of Ambra Spirits’ Sunday Sessions.

Over an hour-and-a-half, enjoy a five-course tasting menu along with all the limoncello you can drink.

There’s also a discounted non-alcoholic option for those wishing to sit the silly season out.

21. Bottega Bandito

1/96 Prospect Rd, Prospect

Bottega Bandito in Prospect gained a cult following for its freshly made sandos crafted on iconic house-made sourdough. Picture: Supplied

Tried their sandos? Now try their brunch. Picture: Supplied

Prospect delicatessen extraordinaire has gained a cult following for its freshly made sandos crafted on iconic house-made sourdough.

But its brunch menu is a vibe of its own.

Think sausage, fried egg, bacon, provolone and house HP sauce on a milk bun; eggs your way with add ons all the way to a steak Diane with porcini fries.

22. Seven Grounds

Unit 1/28a Hawker St, Brompton

Seven Grounds is home to Adelaide’s viral breakfast dumplings. Picture: Instagram @sevengrounds

Erewhon who? Seven Grounds’ drinks menu will keep the girlies happy. Picture: Instagram @sevengrounds

Home of Adelaide’s viral breakfast dumplings, this list wouldn’t be complete without Seven Grounds in Brompton.

The menu changes regularly, but you can be guaranteed it’s always super unique and fun.

Its iced latte and Viet coffee game will also keep all the girlies happy, with matcha and taro that will look even better on your feed than anything from Erewhon.

23. Sublime

55 East Ave, Clarence Park

Sublime in Clarence Park calls it the “brunch of your dreams” and they are not wrong. Picture: Instagram @sublimeandco_

You can wash the brunch at Sublime down with a slew of drinks. Picture: Instagram @sublimeandco_

Its website shamelessly promotes it as the “brunch of your dreams” and honestly, it seems accurate.

There’s no better way to bring in the day than with a two-hour share-style package of cafe favourites, followed by a breakky Pavlova with espresso mascarpone.

Wash it down with bubbles, Mimosas, peach bellinis, beers and coffee.

24. Pearl

Boat Ramp Aldinga Beach

Pearl at Aldinga Beach Boat Ramp is one of SA’s best brunch spots. Picture: Emily Griffiths

The tiny but mighty menu at Pearl. Picture: Emily Griffiths

Look, the brunch offering isn’t huge – but what’s that saying about quality?

Located at the Aldinga Beach Boat Ramp, Pearl’s beachside kiosk is open Saturday and Sunday from 9am and the breakfast sandwich is worth the drive.

Relax with a coffee, let your kids run wild on the lawns – or the beach which is well within view – and simply wonder why you didn’t try it sooner.

25. Seamore’s

255 Esplanade, Henley Beach

The best seat in the Seamore’s house. Picture: Instagram @seamoreshenley

Seamore’s in Henley Beach is the ultimate summer hotspot. Picture: Instagram @seamoreshenley

What better place to rise and shine than gazing out over the ocean? And Henley Beach’s Seamore’s is the ultimate summer hotspot.

Once known as Sandbar, this huge, 260-person capacity venue is broken down into plenty of cozy corners so it’s perfect for large groups – or for a romantic meal for two.

There’s even a dance floor.

Which might come in handy, depending on how much value you get from the bottomless cocktail jugs.

Originally published as Listed: SA’s 25 best brunch spots to try 2025 from the city, beach and the Adelaide Hills